Often when people hear of individuals or couples who engage in consensual non-monogamous relationships (CNM) they think of the person as “deviant,” or they think of such relationships as inherently flawed and less valuable than monogamous relationships (Barker & Landridge, 2010; Jenks, 1998). However, evidence thus far refutes these beliefs (Barker & Landridge, 2010). Rather, individuals who engage in CNM have similar qualities to monogamous individuals and view their relationships as normal loving relationships (Barker, 2005). CNM relationships have characteristics that are typically considered healthy traits in monogamous relationships, such as personal confidence of the individuals, open communication, and trust (Kimberly & Hans, 2015).
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Previous studies utilized semi-structured interviews to assess self-esteem in swingers (Bentzen & Traen, 2013; Kimberly & Hans, 2015) rather than a scale to measure self-esteem. Additionally, these previous studies consisted of small sample sizes of 12 and 32 respectively. This study will attempt to increase the sample size of participants. Furthermore, rather than semi-structured individual interviews this study will utilize the aforementioned scale in a brief survey that respondents will complete individually and …show more content…
At one time it was considered “wife-swapping,” but eventually the term was considered demeaning to women, because it allowed women to be viewed as the property of men rather than having their own sexual identity and voice (Denfeld & Gordon, 1970). A more equality appropriate term has been used as well called “mate-swapping” (Denfeld & Gordon, 1970).
In terms of the activities in swinging clubs, rules for swingers–often called play-vary widely. Some couples may only engage in voyeurism or exhibitionism while at the other end of the spectrum couples may engage in group sex (Bergstrand & Sinski, 2010). Evidence suggests that both members of a swinging couple set the rules for play (Wilt, Harrison, & Michael, 2016).
CNM’s share a common theme of honesty and openness within the relationship (Barker & Landridge, 2010). A CNM is not a relationship where one person claims to be non-monogamous, while the other partner believes they are monogamous (Darren & Landridge, 2010). A CNM may include a relationship where only one person is non-monogamous, but the other individual is aware and agrees to it. Of note, some might consider the “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach of open relationships to be an exception to
Previous studies utilized semi-structured interviews to assess self-esteem in swingers (Bentzen & Traen, 2013; Kimberly & Hans, 2015) rather than a scale to measure self-esteem. Additionally, these previous studies consisted of small sample sizes of 12 and 32 respectively. This study will attempt to increase the sample size of participants. Furthermore, rather than semi-structured individual interviews this study will utilize the aforementioned scale in a brief survey that respondents will complete individually and …show more content…
At one time it was considered “wife-swapping,” but eventually the term was considered demeaning to women, because it allowed women to be viewed as the property of men rather than having their own sexual identity and voice (Denfeld & Gordon, 1970). A more equality appropriate term has been used as well called “mate-swapping” (Denfeld & Gordon, 1970).
In terms of the activities in swinging clubs, rules for swingers–often called play-vary widely. Some couples may only engage in voyeurism or exhibitionism while at the other end of the spectrum couples may engage in group sex (Bergstrand & Sinski, 2010). Evidence suggests that both members of a swinging couple set the rules for play (Wilt, Harrison, & Michael, 2016).
CNM’s share a common theme of honesty and openness within the relationship (Barker & Landridge, 2010). A CNM is not a relationship where one person claims to be non-monogamous, while the other partner believes they are monogamous (Darren & Landridge, 2010). A CNM may include a relationship where only one person is non-monogamous, but the other individual is aware and agrees to it. Of note, some might consider the “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach of open relationships to be an exception to