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

被引：156

作者：

Conley, Terri D. ^{[1
]}

Ziegler, Ali ^{[1
]}

Moors, Amy C. ^{[1
]}

Matsick, Jes L. ^{[1
]}

Valentine, Brandon ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA

来源：

PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW | 2013年 / 17卷 / 02期

关键词：

monogamy; love; non-monogamous relationships; relationship quality; ATTACHMENT STYLES; SEXUAL DESIRE; RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION; RELATIONSHIP QUALITY; CONDOM USE; EXTRAMARITAL SEX; ADULT ATTACHMENT; GAY; PERSONALITY; LOVE;

D O I：

10.1177/1088868312467087

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

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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页码：124 / 141

页数：18

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