APS

2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023

Developmental Predictors for Attitudes Towards and Engagement in Polyamory

Washington, DC · May 2023

Poster · Social

  • Kaylee Heslin
    Stockton University
  • Authern Xu
    Hartwick College
  • William Kowalczyk
    Hartwick College
  • Helana Girgis

Abstract

This research investigated whether certain personality traits and attachment style were predictive of attitudes towards, willingness to and engagement in (past and present) polyamory. Results revealed avoidant attachment and openness to experience was a predictor for willingness to and engagement in polyamory, while conscientiousness was a negative predictor of these.

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