A Critical Examination of Popular Assumptions About the Benefits and Outcomes of Monogamous Relationships

Personality and Social Psychology Review - Tập 17 Số 2 - Trang 124-141 - 2013
Terri D. Conley1, Ali Ziegler2, Amy C. Moors2, Jes L. Matsick2, Brandon Aundre Valentine2
1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043, USA. [email protected]
2University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , USA

Tóm tắt

In this article, we critically examine the social institution of monogamy. First, we discuss the lack of an adequate and consistent definition of the construct of monogamy and consider how common monogamy is. Next, we address perceived benefits of monogamy and whether those ostensible benefits are supported by empirical evidence. We conclude that evidence for the benefits of monogamy relative to other relationship styles is currently lacking, suggesting that, for those who choose it, consensual non-monogamy may be a viable alternative to monogamy. Implications for theories of close relationships are discussed.

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Personality and Social Psychology Review

Tập 17 Số 2

124-141

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