The value of monogamy in emerging adulthood

A gendered perspective

Dados Bibliográficos

ID2932347
AutoresTerra Schmookler (Suffolk University), Krisanne Bursik (Suffolk University, autor correspondente)
Ano2007
Volume24
Fascículo6
Páginas819-835
Data de publicação2007-12-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0265407507084185
OpenAlexW2106673073
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas19
Referências citadas35

Gender and gender role differences in the valuing of monogamy were examined using a sample of emerging adults currently in heterosexual dating relationships. Monogamy attitudes were measured on four dimensions: valuing emotional monogamy, valuing sexual monogamy, perceptions of monogamy as relationship-enhancing, and perceptions of monogamy as a sacrifice. Gender differences emerged, with women valuing both emotional and sexual monogamy more strongly than men. While both men and women viewed monogamy as relationship enhancing, men were more likely to view monogamy as a sacrifice. Individuals with gender roles defined by communal traits valued monogamy more highly. Each of the monogamy dimensions was significantly correlated with reported relationship satisfaction. Findings are interpreted from evolutionary and social constructionist perspectives

Developmental psychology · Human sexuality · Perception · Perspective (graphical · Sacrifice · Sexual relationship · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Social Psychology