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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Relationship Science

Background:

  • Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is gaining interest, yet societal stigma persists.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of attitudes toward CNM.
  • A validated scale is needed to assess public perception and potential biases regarding CNM.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Multidimensional Attitudes toward CNM Scale (MACS).
  • To examine the psychometric properties of the MACS.
  • To explore the relationship between attitudes toward CNM and other social attitudes and personal characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Scale development involved expert consultation and data collection from two Canadian university samples.
  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identified a 16-item, three-factor structure.
  • Validity was assessed through correlations with relationship history, ideal relationship style, and measures of attitudes toward bisexuality, women, homophobia, jealousy, and empathy.

Main Results:

  • The MACS demonstrated a robust three-factor structure: CNM is Dysfunctional, CNM is Immoral, and CNM is Healthy and Satisfying.
  • Higher overall MACS scores (indicating more negative attitudes) were linked to less CNM experience and a preference for monogamy.
  • Negative attitudes toward CNM correlated with negative attitudes toward bisexuality, women, higher homophobia, and greater jealousy, while positive attitudes toward CNM (via the 'Healthy' subscale) correlated with empathy.

Conclusions:

  • The MACS is a psychometrically sound instrument for measuring attitudes toward consensual non-monogamy.
  • The scale can aid in understanding the multifaceted nature of CNM attitudes and their correlates.
  • Findings highlight the need to address stigma surrounding CNM and its association with broader social biases.