Development of a brief measure of attitudes towards polyamory

Johnson, Sarah M.; Giuliano, Traci A.; Herselman, Jordan R.; Hutzler, Kevin T.

doi:10.1080/19419899.2014.1001774

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“…Additional novel findings in this study, and in line with our predictions, are that communion and birth control ratings did not differ between relationship orientations. These findings may counter expectations that CNM participants endorse less idealistic attitudes towards sex (Conley et al, 2013) or have less positive attitudes towards safe sex compared to monogamists (as individuals who practice CNM are perceived to be more likely to spread STIs; Johnson et al, 2015). However, these results are in line with previous research that shows that individuals who engage in CNM relationships report high levels of commitment, intimacy, and satisfaction in their relationships (Balzarini et al, 2017;Bonello & Cross, 2010;Conley, Matsick, Moors, & Ziegler, 2017;Ritchie & Barker, 2006), and engage in sex safe sex (Conley et al, 2012;Hutzler et al, 2016).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 46%

“…Individuals high on erotophobia have negative attitudes towards sex and sexuality (Lanciano, Soleti, Guglielmi, Mangiulli, & Curcia, 2016). Those who are erotophobic tend to have more conservative sex roles and attitudes towards sex (Fisher et al, 1988b;Johnson, Giuliano, Herselman, & Hutzler, 2015), experience guilt when they partake in numerous sexual activities, including masturbation and oral sex (Lanciano et al, 2016), have fewer sexual fantasies, less sexual familiarity, and are less likely to engage sex-related health care or utilize contraception (Fisher et al, 1988a;Gerrard, Kurylo, & Reis, 1991;Lanciano et al, 2016;Rudolph, 2016).…”

Section: Erotophobia-erotophiliamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sexual Attitudes, Erotophobia, and Sociosexual Orientation Differ Based on Relationship Orientation

Balzarini

Shumlich

Kohut

et al. 2018

The Journal of Sex Research

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Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is an overarching term for relationship orientations that differ based on the degree to which consensual sexual and emotional needs are fulfilled outside of a dyad. Despite the diversity of CNM relationship orientations and growing research examining CNM, it is unclear whether the sexual attitudes, inclination to approach/avoid sexual stimuli (i.e., erotophobia-erotophilia), and sociosexuality differ among individuals who identify with distinct CNM relationships. Further, as the agreements made in CNM relationships permit for extradyadic relationships, important differences might emerge for CNM and monogamous individuals. A convenience sample (N = 641) of individuals who self-identified as monogamous (n = 447), open (n = 80), polyamorous (n = 62), or swinger (n = 52) provided ratings of their sexual attitudes, erotophobia-erotophilia, and sociosexuality. Results indicated that swingers had the most permissive and instrumental attitudes, were the most erotophilic, and were the most unrestricted sexually. Conversely, monogamists scored the lowest on these traits. No differences emerged between relationship orientations for attitudes towards communion and birth control. These findings have important implications for sexuality research because they reinforce the view that some underlying differences and similarities exist between monogamous and CNM individuals.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 46%

Section: Erotophobia-erotophiliamentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Attitudes, Erotophobia, and Sociosexual Orientation Differ Based on Relationship Orientation

Balzarini

Shumlich

Kohut

et al. 2018

The Journal of Sex Research

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“…Regarding the results of the EFA, our data is consistent with the original studies of the ATP, with the items loading into a single factor (Johnson et al, 2015). However, in our study the item "Religious forms of polyamory (such as polygamy) are acceptable" was removed as the assumptions for its preservation were not met.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…Our review of the literature demonstrates that there are a few measures at the international level that assess attitudes towards relationship diversity, namely polyamory. We found two measures that assess attitudes towards polyamory, the 12-item Escala de Atitudes Frente ao Poliamor (EAFP) (Freire, 2013) and the 7-item Attitudes Towards Polyamory scale (ATP) (Johnson, Giuliano, Herselman, & Hutzler, 2015). Due to its comparatively more extensive use in international research (with more than a dozen citations of the original paper in peer-reviewed journals), as well as its briefness, as compared to Freire's scale, we decided to validate the ATP scale, rather than the EAFP, with a sample of Portuguese people.…”

Section: Discrimination Against Polyamorous Personsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Facing polyamorous lives: translation and validation of the attitudes towards polyamory scale in a Portuguese sample

Cardoso

Pascoal

Rosa

2018

Sexual and Relationship Therapy

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Consensual Non-Monogamies (CNMs) have been receiving the attention of academics, however attitudes towards polyamory are still a new field of research. We aim at studying the reliability and validity of the Attitudes Towards Polyamory (ATP) scale in a Portuguese sample. The present analysis utilized cross-sectional data from 609 volunteers that completed the online survey. After randomly splitting the sample (1:1) for cross-validation purposes, Exploratory (EFA) and Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted using Principal Axis Factoring (PAF) and Maximum Likelihood Estimation, respectively. Cronbach's alpha and item-total correlations were used to determine the internal consistency of the scale. The convergent and discriminant validities of the scale were assessed using a correlation matrix. Feasibility and acceptability were examined in terms of missing values, floor and ceiling effects. The ATP proved to be reliable (Cronbach's alpha > .80). In the current study the final structure of the scale, proved through CFA, included 6 items aggregated in a single factor. This final 6-item measure proved to have convergent validity with a measure of modern heterosexism, divergent validity with a measure on self-esteem and concurrent criterion validity with willingness to engage in consensual nonmonogamy. Implications for research in polyamory and consensual nonmonogamies are discussed.

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“…People who endorsed traditional values (mononormativity, religious fundamentalism, political conservatism, and right-wing authoritarianism) and those with greater jealousy held more negative attitudes toward polyamory. Conversely, people who endorsed sensation-seeking and sex positivity (adventure seeking and erotophilia) as well as those with a greater desire for sex held positive attitudes toward polyamory (S. M. Johnson et al, 2015). Related, personal interest in pursuing polyamory (agreeing with statements like "I would consider initiating a discussion of polyamory with my relationship partner") is linked with positive attitudes toward polyamory (Hutzler et al, 2016).…”

Section: How Do Individual Differences Affect Attitudes and Behavior?mentioning

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Unique and Shared Relationship Benefits of Consensually Non-Monogamous and Monogamous Relationships

Moors

Matsick

Schechinger

2017

European Psychologist

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Abstract. The increased media and public curiosity on the topic of consensual non-monogamy (CNM) presents an interesting case, given that these types of relationships are highly stigmatized. In the present review piece, we first situate common themes of benefits that people believe are afforded to them by their CNM relationships within the current state of the literature to provide insight into unique and shared (with monogamy) relationship benefits. This approach helps uncover relationship benefits and theoretical advances for research on CNM by highlighting some of the key features of CNM relationships that people find rewarding, including need fulfillment, variety of activities, and personal growth and development. Second, we discuss common misconceptions about CNM and stigma toward CNM. Finally, we conclude with future directions and recommendations for scholars interested in pursuing research on CNM.

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Development of a brief measure of attitudes towards polyamory

Cited by 29 publications

References 33 publications

Sexual Attitudes, Erotophobia, and Sociosexual Orientation Differ Based on Relationship Orientation

Sexual Attitudes, Erotophobia, and Sociosexual Orientation Differ Based on Relationship Orientation

Facing polyamorous lives: translation and validation of the attitudes towards polyamory scale in a Portuguese sample

Unique and Shared Relationship Benefits of Consensually Non-Monogamous and Monogamous Relationships

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