Comparing Relationship Quality and Perceived Partner Commitment among Monogamous and Polyamorous Relationships

Abstract

Commitment in Polyamorous Relationships or having several loving, sexual relationships concurrently without deception or betrayal, has had little scholarly attention. In the current study, polyamorous partnerships were compared for relationship quality and reported partner commitment. It was hypothesised that there was no discernible difference between polyamorous and monogamous couples in terms of relationship quality and perceived partner commitment. 29 participants in polyamorous relationships and 30 participants in monogamous partnerships made up the 59-person sample used for the study. The Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) and The Investment Model Scale were the tools used to measure perceived partner commitment and relationship quality, respectively. The data was gathered and put through the proper statistical processes. The findings revealed a considerable difference between polyamorous and monogamous couples in terms of the quality of their relationships.