The study by Moors et al. (2015) aimed to explore the experiences of jealousy and compersion in heterosexual polyamorous relationships. The authors recruited 1,093 individuals who identified as polyamorous and were currently in a romantic relationship with at least one person. Participants were asked to complete an online survey that included measures of jealousy, compersion, and relationship satisfaction.
The results of the study indicated that jealousy was a common experience in polyamorous relationships, with 76% of participants reporting experiencing jealousy at least once in their current relationship. However, the study also found that participants reported higher levels of compersion than jealousy, with 80% of participants reporting experiencing compersion at least once in their current relationship.
The authors also explored factors that were associated with jealousy and compersion. They found that relationship satisfaction was positively associated with compersion and negatively associated with jealousy. Additionally, the study found that individuals who reported having more positive attitudes towards non-monogamy and who felt more secure in their relationships reported higher levels of compersion and lower levels of jealousy.
Moors et al. (2015) also examined how individuals in polyamorous relationships manage jealousy and compersion. They found that communication was a key factor in managing jealousy and that individuals who reported higher levels of communication with their partners also reported lower levels of jealousy. The authors also found that individuals who reported higher levels of compersion were more likely to engage in behaviors that supported their partner’s other relationships, such as offering emotional support or scheduling time for their partner to spend with their other partners.
The study by Moors et al. (2015) provides valuable insights into the experiences of jealousy and compersion in polyamorous relationships. The results suggest that while jealousy is a common experience in these relationships, compersion is also a prevalent and positive experience. The study also highlights the importance of communication and positive attitudes towards non-monogamy in managing jealousy and supporting compersion.
It is important to note that the study had some limitations, including the fact that it focused only on heterosexual polyamorous relationships and relied on self-report measures, which may be subject to bias. Additionally, the study did not explore the experiences of individuals who had previously been in polyamorous relationships but were currently monogamous.
In conclusion, the study by Moors et al. (2015) provides important insights into the experiences of jealousy and compersion in heterosexual polyamorous relationships. The findings suggest that while jealousy is a common experience in these relationships, compersion is also prevalent and positively associated with relationship satisfaction. The study also highlights the importance of communication and positive attitudes towards non-monogamy in managing jealousy and supporting compersion. However, further research is needed to explore these experiences in more diverse samples and to examine the experiences of individuals who have transitioned from polyamorous to monogamous relationships.
Reference:
Title: Navigating Nonmonogamy: Jealousy and Compersion in Heterosexual Polyamorous Relationships.
Authors: Amy C. Moors, Terri D. Conley, Robert S. Edelstein, William J. Chopik, and Marianne R. Hoffarth. These individuals conducted the research and wrote the article.
Year of publication: 2015.
Journal: Journal of Sex Research.
Volume and issue number: volume 52, issue 9 of the Journal of Sex Research.
Page numbers: page 961 to page 982.
DOI: (DOI) of 10.1080/00224499.2014.1003026.