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Non-Monosexuals' Perceived Attachment Systems in a Comparison Between Male and Female Partners: An Ex Post Facto Study

Ray, Amber N
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1596035111181892

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2020, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Akron, Counselor Education and Supervision.
Non-monosexuals, those who form relationships with partners of multiple genders, are underrepresented in research and experience stigma from those who identify as heterosexual, gay, and lesbian. Research has shown that bisexual women have more positive outcomes in relationships with women compared to relationships with men; however, these findings come from group comparisons rather than through quantitative analysis comparing relationships within a non-monosexual’s dating history. Furthermore, non-monosexual men and gender minorities are less researched. Attachment theory posits that individuals develop internal working models of self and other in infancy, through interactions with caregivers, and these internal working models shape the romantic relationships they form in adulthood. Research supports the relationship between attachment and relationship functioning. The current study sought to explore whether non-monosexuals perceive statistically significant different attachment systems and relationship functioning between relationships with male and female identified partners. The study utilized secondary data from a larger study on attachment and relationships with sexual and gender minorities to answer the research questions with a repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance. The results found no statistically significant differences in perceived attachment systems or relationship satisfaction between relationships with male and female identified partners; however, there were statistically significant differences found for sexual satisfaction and dyadic sexual desire. The current study supports previous research finding more positive outcomes for non-monosexuals in relationships with female identified partners; however, future research is needed to determine possible mediating factors to explain the findings. Furthermore, half of the sample identified as a gender minority and possible explanations for the results are speculative at best, with the current dearth in the literature.
Rikki Patton (Committee Chair)
Heather Katafiasz (Committee Member)
David Tefteller (Committee Member)
Kristin Koskey (Committee Member)
J. Steve Rainey (Committee Member)
172 p.
Counseling Education; Gender; Mental Health; Personal Relationships; Psychology
Attachment, Romantic Relationships, Intimate Relationships, Non-monosexual, Sexual Satisfaction, Sexual Desire, Partner Gender, Gender Minorities

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  • Ray, A. N. (2020). Non-Monosexuals' Perceived Attachment Systems in a Comparison Between Male and Female Partners: An Ex Post Facto Study [Doctoral dissertation, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1596035111181892

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ray, Amber. Non-Monosexuals' Perceived Attachment Systems in a Comparison Between Male and Female Partners: An Ex Post Facto Study. 2020. University of Akron, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1596035111181892.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ray, Amber. "Non-Monosexuals' Perceived Attachment Systems in a Comparison Between Male and Female Partners: An Ex Post Facto Study." Doctoral dissertation, University of Akron, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1596035111181892

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