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Polyamorous Relationships positive and negative mental and emotional affects from it.
Human Sexuality Presentation
This assignment is due on the first day of Unit 9. Be sure to review the assignment scoring rubric and the course project description before submitting your work.
For this assignment, develop a 20–25 slide presentation with presentation notes that explores the issue you identified in Unit 2. This is essentially a PowerPoint presentation. In the Notes section of PowerPoint, write the script for your presentation. The script should also include content and documentation explaining each individual slide, including citations of peer-refereed journal articles and any other resources you used to develop your presentation. This is similar to writing a paper and highlighting the key parts of the paper as a PowerPoint presentation—with the content of the paper being placed in the Notes section of the slide.
Note: With instructor approval, you may use an alternative technology to record and deliver your presentation.
For this presentation, you are expected to:
- Provide a detailed description of the issue as it exists today, explain why it is an issue, and outline how it will impact your work in your chosen field.
- Explain the role that anatomy and physiology of human sexuality may play regarding this issue.
- Discuss how victimization, consumerism, ethics, morality, cultural mores, and laws impact this issue as well as the potential impact on persons with disabilities. (This would include myths the general public holds regarding the sexuality of persons with disabilities and the cultural implications of disabilities.)
- Compare and contrast various methods identified in your research for addressing the issue.
- Offer your professional opinion regarding the most effective methodology for addressing this issue, supporting your assertions with documented research.
Below is a possible outline for your presentation:
- Introduction.
- Context for the topic (2–3 slides).
- Review of the problem as explained in the research (10 slides).
- Caution: Do not report each study as a slide; instead focus on the integration of the topics supported by the different research.
- Example: For a summary of the research on abstinence-based teen-pregnancy prevention programs, you might include many resources integrated into the notes, whereas you might use many slides reviewing elements of an evidenced-based intervention.
- Recommendations based on the research (10 slides).
- Conclusion (2–3 slides).
Assignment Requirements
- References: Use a minimum of 10 scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles available from the Capella library databases or from online scholarly sources). Use recent literature from within the last six years, unless you have good reasons for using older literature and you state those reasons. Note: Textbooks (including your course textbook) cannot be used as primary sources and cannot be counted as part of the reference requirement. Textbooks may instead be listed as auxiliary sources, in addition to the 10 required references.
- Format: Use current APA style and formatting guidelines to cite your sources.
- Length of presentation: Your presentation should have 20–25 slides, with presentation notes in PowerPoint (or an alternative, instructor-approved technology).
In the assignment area, attach your PowerPoint slides so that your presentation can be assessed.
After you submit your assignment, you will review two of your peers’ workshop presentations in a discussion in this unit. Your instructor will assign you two presentations to review (see the discussion). (You are encouraged to respond to additional presentations at your discretion beyond the two that are assigned.) The goal is not to score the work but to respond to the content and generate questions for further examination or discuss the content as it may apply to an area of practice.
CRITERIA
NONPERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Analyze the
psychological,
biological, and
cultural issues
related to an
identified human
sexuality issue.
20%
Analyzes the
psychological,
biological, and
cultural issues
related to an
identified
human
sexuality issue
and discusses
the potential
impact on
current
professional
practices.
Explain the role
that the anatomy
and physiology of
human sexuality
plays regarding an
identified human
sexuality issue.
20%
Analyzes the
role that the
anatomy and
physiology of
human
sexuality plays
regarding an
identified
human
sexuality issue
and provides
relevant,
documented
examples.
Compare and
contrast identified
methods for
dealing with an
identified human
sexuality issue.
20%
Compares and
contrasts
identified
methods for
dealing with an
identified
human
sexuality issue;
identifies the
strengths and
weaknesses of
each source.
CRITERIA
NONPERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Communicate in a
manner that is
scholarly,
professional, and
consistent with
expectations for
members of the
psychological
professions.
20%
Communicates
in a manner
that is
scholarly,
professional,
and consistent
with
expectations for
members of the
psychological
professions and
creates a paper
that adheres to
APA guidelines
and is free of
errors that
might detract
from its
meaning.
Use modern online
tools such as
PowerPoint with
presentation notes
for professional
communication.
20%
Demonstrates
technical
mastery of
PowerPoint
communication
tool; the
presentation
notes are
comprehensive.
Running head: POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Polyamorous Relationships Annotated Bibliography
Cynthia A. Jones
Capella University
08/04/2018
Human Sexuality PSY7340
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2
Polyamorous Relationships Annotated Bibliography
Conley, T. D., & Moors, A. C. (2014). More oxygen please!: How polyamorous relationship
strategies might oxygenate marriage. Psychological Inquiry, 25(1), 56-63.
The article aimed to determine how polyamorous relationships are likely to improve the
monogamous relationships that partners normally have. It, therefore, sought to establish whether
polyamorous relationships are likely to improve upon the longevity of the association that partners
normally have with one another as well as the general love that they are bound to have in the
process. The researchers established that one of the importance of polyamorous relationship is that
it provides an individual with a wide pool of people who are likely to meet his diverse needs.
Thus, such a person is likely to develop the need to interact with others much better with
the aim to be more effective in the relationships that he shares with them. Thus, the situation is
likely to increase upon the amount of oxygen that flows within the relationship. The content
provided in the source is good as it provides tenets relating to the advantages of polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it indicates the reasons why people may seek to engage in such forms of
relationships. Thus, the information is relevant as it highlights the advantages of such forms of
relationship. The researchers have also drawn information from a number of sources, making the
article more appropriate to be used. The main bias born in the article is based on the fact that it
assumes that only men are likely to engage in polyamorous relationships. Thus, it provides limited
opportunities to explore other areas that relate to the relationships that women may also seek to
engage in.
Henrich, R., & Trawinski, C. (2016). Social and therapeutic challenges facing polyamorous
clients. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 31(3), 376-390.
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
3
The article establishes some of the therapeutic and social challenges that polyamorous
clients normally experience. Thus, the researchers review literature that covers the concept of
polyamory and draws insights from the experience that the researcher has with respect to the
practice of such a form of relationship. The researcher then focuses on some of the obstacles that
people in polyamorous relationships normally experience in line with having the chance to attain
the best quality of life. Most often, they are exposed to institutionalized marginalization, personal
identity, and disclosure. The situation is also likely to influence them lack access to the necessary
treatment and therapy as well as the necessary knowledge and education that is likely to make
them deal with their situation much better.
The article is a good source as it documents some of the negative aspects of polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it provides information on the specific steps that may be applied to enable
people who are in such forms of relationships to interact with the world around them much better.
The information provided in the source is also relevant as it is written by a professional therapist
who has dealt with people in polyamorous relationships. The main weakness of the article is that
it fails to provide insights regarding the views that other therapists might be having regarding
polyamorous relationships. Such a measure would have been imperative in dealing with the
concept of bias.
Moors, A. C., Matsick, J. L., & Schechinger, H. A. (2017). Unique and shared relationship
benefits of consensually non-monogamous and monogamous relationships: A review
and insights for moving forward. European Psychologist, 22(1), 55.
The article aimed to establish some of the positive elements associated with share nonmonogamy relationships. To that extent, the researchers aimed to determine whether many people
may be interested in such forms of relationships and some of the contributory factors that are likely
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
4
to boost the interest of many people. The researchers note that such forms of relationships are
normally highly stigmatized in the society. The main reason behind the case is based on the fact
that it appears to go against what may be considered to be a general norm in the society. Notably,
the researchers established some of the relationship benefits that people are likely to obtain from
such forms of arrangements. Some of the advantages noted include the concept of inner reward,
personal growth, and development as well as need fulfillment.
The source is determined to be good, owing to the fact that it puts a lot of focus on the
benefits that a person is likely to obtain from a polyamorous relationship on an individual basis.
It, therefore, provides information on some of the reasons that may push people to be part of such
forms of relationship. The information is also relevant, owing to its recent status. Therefore, one
is likely to believe that the information provided within is likely to remain highly sensitive even
to the current times. The downside of the article is that it fails to capture some of the negative
concepts that may be linked to polyamorous relationships.
McCoy, M. A., Stinson, M. A., Ross, D. B., & Hjelmstad, L. R. (2015). Who’s in our clients’
bed? A case illustration of sex therapy with a polyamorous couple. Journal of sex &
marital therapy, 41(2), 134-144.
The article illustrates how sex therapy may be used to provide a better understanding of
polyamorous relationships. Therefore, it showcases some of the steps that may be applied to
provide its better understanding. To that extent, it is likely to expound on the necessary measures
that may be taken to provide proper care to people who are in such forms of relationships to ensure
that they are bound to benefit from the best life outcomes. The researchers agree that polyamory
is one of the areas that are largely under-researched. Therefore, people need to gather more insights
that relate to it. It is, therefore, through the move that they are likely to establish the specific
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
5
measures that may be applied to provide people in such forms of relationships the chance to attain
the level of fun and joy that they might be interested in.
The article is a good source as it provides information on therapy, especially in situations
where people may be interested in doing away with some of the negative elements that are
associated with polyamorous relationships. Thus, it relies on research-based concepts that are
likely to improve the situation of polyamorous relationships that may be experienced around the
world. The weak area is based on the poor description of how sex therapy helped to provide a
better understanding of polyamory.
Matsick, J. L., Conley, T. D., Ziegler, A., Moors, A. C., & Rubin, J. D. (2014). Love and sex:
Polyamorous relationships are perceived more favourably than swinging and open
relationships. Psychology & Sexuality, 5(4), 339-348.
The article explores some of the reasons why polyamorous relationships are considered to
be more desirable as compared to other types such as swinging. Therefore, it widens the
information base of an individual on the specific issues that would make people prefer being in
such forms of relationships. Notably, it is determined to be among some of the best ways that
would push people to gain, especially with respect to the different experiences that they normally
face in their personal lives. Importantly, the source details that one of the main advantages of such
a form of relationship is that it provides people with the chance to focus on love.
The source is good as it provides some of the positive outcomes that people are likely to
derive from polyamorous relationships. Therefore, it shows the reasons why it may be deemed to
be desirable for individuals to engage in it. The information provides is highly relevant as it is in
line with the subject matter that aims to establish either positive or negative concepts associated
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
6
with polyamorous relationships. The main weakness of the source is that it fails to indicate whether
both parties in the relationship stand to benefit.
Balzarini, R. N., Dharma, C., Kohut, T., Holmes, B. M., Campbell, L., Lehmiller, J. J., &
Harman, J. J. (2018). Demographic Comparison of American Individuals in
Polyamorous and Monogamous Relationships. The Journal of Sex Research, 1-14.
The article provides information on a comparison that was made between individuals who
are in polyamorous relationships with those who are in monogamous relationships. The researchers
agree with the idea that the recent past has seen many people have the increased need to study
polyamorous relationships. The situation results from the fact that very little information existed
as it relates to the case. The researchers, therefore, compared 2428 people in polyamorous
relationships to 539 people who are in monogamous relationships. They established that people in
polyamorous relationships were more likely to be divorced or earning less as compared to their
counterparts in monogamous relationships.
The source is good as it provides a chance for making the necessary comparisons that relate
to those who are in monogamous relationships. Therefore, it provides a clear indication of some
of the negative aspects that people who are in polyamorous relationships are likely to be exposed
to. The source is relevant as it touches on the negative perspective of polyamorous relationships.
The defect of the source is that it fails to provide the advantages of people being in polyamorous
relationships.
Mitchell, M. E., Bartholomew, K., & Cobb, R. J. (2014). Need fulfillment in polyamorous
relationships. The Journal of Sex Research, 51(3), 329-339.
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
7
The article provides insights into the need for fulfillment among people in polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it aims to agree to the idea that people who are in such form of
relationship normally experience the challenge of fulfillment. The researchers conducted online
surveys on a total of 1093 individuals. From the findings, the researchers established that people
in polyamorous relationships are normally independent of one another. Therefore, it indicates the
fact that such people are likely to obtain the level of fun that they may need for themselves. They,
therefore, do not need to rely much on the support provided by their partners to obtain the best
outcomes in their lives.
The source is good as it provides information on the main advantages that people in
polyamorous relationships are likely to have. Therefore, it provides information on the
convenience that such relationships are likely to create among partners. The source is also relevant
as it touches on the advantages that people in polyamorous relationships are likely to have. The
main defect of the source is that it fails to capture the negative elements associated with
polyamorous relationships.
Aviram, H., & Leachman, G. M. (2015). The future of polyamorous marriage: Lessons from
the marriage equality struggle. Harv. Women’s LJ, 38, 269.
In the article, the authors recognize the position of marriage in the society. Therefore, the
article aims to detail some of the future developments that are likely to be developed as it relates
to polyamorous marriages. The researchers assert that there has been an onset of the quest for the
law to recognize the marriage between two or more consenting adults in the current times. Through
the process, people are likely to pursue some of the interests that they are interested in without
being limited by the law or the social constructs to which they belong. They are, therefore, likely
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
8
to establish some of the practices that apply to them without necessarily having a fear of how they
are bound to affect them negatively.
The source is good as it argues both the positive and negative elements that relate to
polyamorous marriages. The positive element is that they provide people with the chance to pursue
their freedom of choice as they advance the kind of life that they may want for themselves. The
disadvantage is that there is a hurdle of legal requirements that people need to fulfill. The source
is relevant as it touches on both the positive and negative elements of polyamorous relationships.
The situation, therefore, makes it have limited bias.
Benson, K. L. (2017). Tensions of subjectivity: The instability of queer polyamorous identity
and community. Sexualities, 20(1-2), 24-40.
The article aims to establish some of the elements that are likely to have an impact on the
identity of people in polyamorous relationships. Therefore, it details on the negative outcomes that
such people are likely to experience, especially given the lives they lead as well as the general
perception that the society is bound to have in line with the practices that they normally engage in.
Thus, the article documents that women who engage in polyamorous relationships are determined
to be queer. They appear to be different from what would be expected among them as detailed in
the general practices that the society normally engages in. The article provides a downside of such
relationships, detailing that the desires of people in such forms of relationships are normally
disappointed.
The article is a good source as it provides information on the negative elements that people
in polyamorous relationships are likely to face. Therefore, a reader is likely to highlight some of
the downsides of polyamorous relationships as well as the specific actions that people may seek to
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
9
engage in to ensure that they are able to rise above them. The article is relevant owing to the fact
that it touches on the subject matter of the disadvantages of people being in polyamorous
relationships. The source is, however, biased as it fails to identify the advantages of polyamorous
relationships.
Table, B., Sandoval, J. A., & Weger, H. (2017). Transitions in polyamorous identity and
intercultural communication: An application of identity management theory. Journal
of Bisexuality, 17(3), 277-299.
The article provides information on some of the communication strategies that are normally
used by people who are in monogamous relationships as well as those who are normally in
polyamorous relationships. It also details on the specific measures that people in both types of
relationships normally apply to attain their own identity and establish the specific actions that they
may choose to engage in to ensure that they attain the level of recognition that they may be
interested in. The article details that the interactions of people who are in polyamorous
relationships are normally curtailed by the sociocultural environments to which they belong. Thus,
such people lack the chance to identify with the environment that they are part of with the aim to
establish the specific measures that may be applied to ensure that they have the best life outcomes.
The source is good as it provides a negative aspect that may be established in polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it provides information on some of the elements that people may seek to
establish more with the aim to ensure they are likely to have a deeper understanding of the
environment in which they belong. The source is also relevant owing to the fact that it highlights
the concept of the negative side associated with polyamorous relationships. Thus, it shows people
in such form of relationships the kind of steps that they may need to take to ensure that obtain the
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
10
necessary recognition in the society. The main bias of the article is that it fails to highlight the
main advantages of polyamorous relationships.
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
11
References
Aviram, H., & Leachman, G. M. (2015). The future of polyamorous marriage: Lessons from the
marriage
equality
struggle. Harv.
Women’s
LJ, 38,
269.
https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/hwlj38&div=14&id=&pa
ge=
Balzarini, R. N., Dharma, C., Kohut, T., Holmes, B. M., Campbell, L., Lehmiller, J. J., & Harman,
J. J. (2018). Demographic Comparison of American Individuals in Polyamorous and
Monogamous
Relationships. The
Journal
of
Sex
Research,
1-14.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2018.1474333
Benson, K. L. (2017). Tensions of subjectivity: The instability of queer polyamorous identity and
community. Sexualities, 20(1-2),
24-40.
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1363460716642154
Conley, T. D., & Moors, A. C. (2014). More oxygen please!: How polyamorous relationship
strategies
might
oxygenate
marriage. Psychological
Inquiry, 25(1),
56-63.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1047840X.2014.876908?journalCode=hpli
Henrich, R., & Trawinski, C. (2016). Social and therapeutic challenges facing polyamorous
clients. Sexual
and
Relationship
Therapy, 31(3),
376-390.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681994.2016.1174331
Matsick, J. L., Conley, T. D., Ziegler, A., Moors, A. C., & Rubin, J. D. (2014). Love and sex:
Polyamorous relationships are perceived more favourably than swinging and open
relationships. Psychology
&
Sexuality, 5(4),
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19419899.2013.832934
339-348.
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
12
McCoy, M. A., Stinson, M. A., Ross, D. B., & Hjelmstad, L. R. (2015). Who’s in our clients’ bed?
A case illustration of sex therapy with a polyamorous couple. Journal of sex & marital
therapy, 41(2),
134-144.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0092623X.2013.864366
Mitchell, M. E., Bartholomew, K., & Cobb, R. J. (2014). Need fulfillment in polyamorous
relationships. The Journal of Sex Research, 51(3), 329-339.
Moors, A. C., Matsick, J. L., & Schechinger, H. A. (2017). Unique and shared relationship benefits
of consensually non-monogamous and monogamous relationships: A review and insights
for
moving
forward. European
Psychologist, 22(1),
55.
http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-38120-005
Table, B., Sandoval, J. A., & Weger, H. (2017). Transitions in polyamorous identity and
intercultural communication: An application of identity management theory. Journal of
Bisexuality, 17(3),
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15299716.2017.1350897
277-299.
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NONPERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Analyze the
psychological,
biological, and
cultural issues
related to an
identified human
sexuality issue.
20%
Analyzes the
psychological,
biological, and
cultural issues
related to an
identified
human
sexuality issue
and discusses
the potential
impact on
current
professional
practices.
Explain the role
that the anatomy
and physiology of
human sexuality
plays regarding an
identified human
sexuality issue.
20%
Analyzes the
role that the
anatomy and
physiology of
human
sexuality plays
regarding an
identified
human
sexuality issue
and provides
relevant,
documented
examples.
Compare and
contrast identified
methods for
dealing with an
identified human
sexuality issue.
20%
Compares and
contrasts
identified
methods for
dealing with an
identified
human
sexuality issue;
identifies the
strengths and
weaknesses of
each source.
CRITERIA
NONPERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Communicate in a
manner that is
scholarly,
professional, and
consistent with
expectations for
members of the
psychological
professions.
20%
Communicates
in a manner
that is
scholarly,
professional,
and consistent
with
expectations for
members of the
psychological
professions and
creates a paper
that adheres to
APA guidelines
and is free of
errors that
might detract
from its
meaning.
Use modern online
tools such as
PowerPoint with
presentation notes
for professional
communication.
20%
Demonstrates
technical
mastery of
PowerPoint
communication
tool; the
presentation
notes are
comprehensive.
Running head: POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Polyamorous Relationships Annotated Bibliography
Cynthia A. Jones
Capella University
08/04/2018
Human Sexuality PSY7340
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2
Polyamorous Relationships Annotated Bibliography
Conley, T. D., & Moors, A. C. (2014). More oxygen please!: How polyamorous relationship
strategies might oxygenate marriage. Psychological Inquiry, 25(1), 56-63.
The article aimed to determine how polyamorous relationships are likely to improve the
monogamous relationships that partners normally have. It, therefore, sought to establish whether
polyamorous relationships are likely to improve upon the longevity of the association that partners
normally have with one another as well as the general love that they are bound to have in the
process. The researchers established that one of the importance of polyamorous relationship is that
it provides an individual with a wide pool of people who are likely to meet his diverse needs.
Thus, such a person is likely to develop the need to interact with others much better with
the aim to be more effective in the relationships that he shares with them. Thus, the situation is
likely to increase upon the amount of oxygen that flows within the relationship. The content
provided in the source is good as it provides tenets relating to the advantages of polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it indicates the reasons why people may seek to engage in such forms of
relationships. Thus, the information is relevant as it highlights the advantages of such forms of
relationship. The researchers have also drawn information from a number of sources, making the
article more appropriate to be used. The main bias born in the article is based on the fact that it
assumes that only men are likely to engage in polyamorous relationships. Thus, it provides limited
opportunities to explore other areas that relate to the relationships that women may also seek to
engage in.
Henrich, R., & Trawinski, C. (2016). Social and therapeutic challenges facing polyamorous
clients. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 31(3), 376-390.
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
3
The article establishes some of the therapeutic and social challenges that polyamorous
clients normally experience. Thus, the researchers review literature that covers the concept of
polyamory and draws insights from the experience that the researcher has with respect to the
practice of such a form of relationship. The researcher then focuses on some of the obstacles that
people in polyamorous relationships normally experience in line with having the chance to attain
the best quality of life. Most often, they are exposed to institutionalized marginalization, personal
identity, and disclosure. The situation is also likely to influence them lack access to the necessary
treatment and therapy as well as the necessary knowledge and education that is likely to make
them deal with their situation much better.
The article is a good source as it documents some of the negative aspects of polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it provides information on the specific steps that may be applied to enable
people who are in such forms of relationships to interact with the world around them much better.
The information provided in the source is also relevant as it is written by a professional therapist
who has dealt with people in polyamorous relationships. The main weakness of the article is that
it fails to provide insights regarding the views that other therapists might be having regarding
polyamorous relationships. Such a measure would have been imperative in dealing with the
concept of bias.
Moors, A. C., Matsick, J. L., & Schechinger, H. A. (2017). Unique and shared relationship
benefits of consensually non-monogamous and monogamous relationships: A review
and insights for moving forward. European Psychologist, 22(1), 55.
The article aimed to establish some of the positive elements associated with share nonmonogamy relationships. To that extent, the researchers aimed to determine whether many people
may be interested in such forms of relationships and some of the contributory factors that are likely
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
4
to boost the interest of many people. The researchers note that such forms of relationships are
normally highly stigmatized in the society. The main reason behind the case is based on the fact
that it appears to go against what may be considered to be a general norm in the society. Notably,
the researchers established some of the relationship benefits that people are likely to obtain from
such forms of arrangements. Some of the advantages noted include the concept of inner reward,
personal growth, and development as well as need fulfillment.
The source is determined to be good, owing to the fact that it puts a lot of focus on the
benefits that a person is likely to obtain from a polyamorous relationship on an individual basis.
It, therefore, provides information on some of the reasons that may push people to be part of such
forms of relationship. The information is also relevant, owing to its recent status. Therefore, one
is likely to believe that the information provided within is likely to remain highly sensitive even
to the current times. The downside of the article is that it fails to capture some of the negative
concepts that may be linked to polyamorous relationships.
McCoy, M. A., Stinson, M. A., Ross, D. B., & Hjelmstad, L. R. (2015). Who’s in our clients’
bed? A case illustration of sex therapy with a polyamorous couple. Journal of sex &
marital therapy, 41(2), 134-144.
The article illustrates how sex therapy may be used to provide a better understanding of
polyamorous relationships. Therefore, it showcases some of the steps that may be applied to
provide its better understanding. To that extent, it is likely to expound on the necessary measures
that may be taken to provide proper care to people who are in such forms of relationships to ensure
that they are bound to benefit from the best life outcomes. The researchers agree that polyamory
is one of the areas that are largely under-researched. Therefore, people need to gather more insights
that relate to it. It is, therefore, through the move that they are likely to establish the specific
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
5
measures that may be applied to provide people in such forms of relationships the chance to attain
the level of fun and joy that they might be interested in.
The article is a good source as it provides information on therapy, especially in situations
where people may be interested in doing away with some of the negative elements that are
associated with polyamorous relationships. Thus, it relies on research-based concepts that are
likely to improve the situation of polyamorous relationships that may be experienced around the
world. The weak area is based on the poor description of how sex therapy helped to provide a
better understanding of polyamory.
Matsick, J. L., Conley, T. D., Ziegler, A., Moors, A. C., & Rubin, J. D. (2014). Love and sex:
Polyamorous relationships are perceived more favourably than swinging and open
relationships. Psychology & Sexuality, 5(4), 339-348.
The article explores some of the reasons why polyamorous relationships are considered to
be more desirable as compared to other types such as swinging. Therefore, it widens the
information base of an individual on the specific issues that would make people prefer being in
such forms of relationships. Notably, it is determined to be among some of the best ways that
would push people to gain, especially with respect to the different experiences that they normally
face in their personal lives. Importantly, the source details that one of the main advantages of such
a form of relationship is that it provides people with the chance to focus on love.
The source is good as it provides some of the positive outcomes that people are likely to
derive from polyamorous relationships. Therefore, it shows the reasons why it may be deemed to
be desirable for individuals to engage in it. The information provides is highly relevant as it is in
line with the subject matter that aims to establish either positive or negative concepts associated
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with polyamorous relationships. The main weakness of the source is that it fails to indicate whether
both parties in the relationship stand to benefit.
Balzarini, R. N., Dharma, C., Kohut, T., Holmes, B. M., Campbell, L., Lehmiller, J. J., &
Harman, J. J. (2018). Demographic Comparison of American Individuals in
Polyamorous and Monogamous Relationships. The Journal of Sex Research, 1-14.
The article provides information on a comparison that was made between individuals who
are in polyamorous relationships with those who are in monogamous relationships. The researchers
agree with the idea that the recent past has seen many people have the increased need to study
polyamorous relationships. The situation results from the fact that very little information existed
as it relates to the case. The researchers, therefore, compared 2428 people in polyamorous
relationships to 539 people who are in monogamous relationships. They established that people in
polyamorous relationships were more likely to be divorced or earning less as compared to their
counterparts in monogamous relationships.
The source is good as it provides a chance for making the necessary comparisons that relate
to those who are in monogamous relationships. Therefore, it provides a clear indication of some
of the negative aspects that people who are in polyamorous relationships are likely to be exposed
to. The source is relevant as it touches on the negative perspective of polyamorous relationships.
The defect of the source is that it fails to provide the advantages of people being in polyamorous
relationships.
Mitchell, M. E., Bartholomew, K., & Cobb, R. J. (2014). Need fulfillment in polyamorous
relationships. The Journal of Sex Research, 51(3), 329-339.
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7
The article provides insights into the need for fulfillment among people in polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it aims to agree to the idea that people who are in such form of
relationship normally experience the challenge of fulfillment. The researchers conducted online
surveys on a total of 1093 individuals. From the findings, the researchers established that people
in polyamorous relationships are normally independent of one another. Therefore, it indicates the
fact that such people are likely to obtain the level of fun that they may need for themselves. They,
therefore, do not need to rely much on the support provided by their partners to obtain the best
outcomes in their lives.
The source is good as it provides information on the main advantages that people in
polyamorous relationships are likely to have. Therefore, it provides information on the
convenience that such relationships are likely to create among partners. The source is also relevant
as it touches on the advantages that people in polyamorous relationships are likely to have. The
main defect of the source is that it fails to capture the negative elements associated with
polyamorous relationships.
Aviram, H., & Leachman, G. M. (2015). The future of polyamorous marriage: Lessons from
the marriage equality struggle. Harv. Women’s LJ, 38, 269.
In the article, the authors recognize the position of marriage in the society. Therefore, the
article aims to detail some of the future developments that are likely to be developed as it relates
to polyamorous marriages. The researchers assert that there has been an onset of the quest for the
law to recognize the marriage between two or more consenting adults in the current times. Through
the process, people are likely to pursue some of the interests that they are interested in without
being limited by the law or the social constructs to which they belong. They are, therefore, likely
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
8
to establish some of the practices that apply to them without necessarily having a fear of how they
are bound to affect them negatively.
The source is good as it argues both the positive and negative elements that relate to
polyamorous marriages. The positive element is that they provide people with the chance to pursue
their freedom of choice as they advance the kind of life that they may want for themselves. The
disadvantage is that there is a hurdle of legal requirements that people need to fulfill. The source
is relevant as it touches on both the positive and negative elements of polyamorous relationships.
The situation, therefore, makes it have limited bias.
Benson, K. L. (2017). Tensions of subjectivity: The instability of queer polyamorous identity
and community. Sexualities, 20(1-2), 24-40.
The article aims to establish some of the elements that are likely to have an impact on the
identity of people in polyamorous relationships. Therefore, it details on the negative outcomes that
such people are likely to experience, especially given the lives they lead as well as the general
perception that the society is bound to have in line with the practices that they normally engage in.
Thus, the article documents that women who engage in polyamorous relationships are determined
to be queer. They appear to be different from what would be expected among them as detailed in
the general practices that the society normally engages in. The article provides a downside of such
relationships, detailing that the desires of people in such forms of relationships are normally
disappointed.
The article is a good source as it provides information on the negative elements that people
in polyamorous relationships are likely to face. Therefore, a reader is likely to highlight some of
the downsides of polyamorous relationships as well as the specific actions that people may seek to
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
9
engage in to ensure that they are able to rise above them. The article is relevant owing to the fact
that it touches on the subject matter of the disadvantages of people being in polyamorous
relationships. The source is, however, biased as it fails to identify the advantages of polyamorous
relationships.
Table, B., Sandoval, J. A., & Weger, H. (2017). Transitions in polyamorous identity and
intercultural communication: An application of identity management theory. Journal
of Bisexuality, 17(3), 277-299.
The article provides information on some of the communication strategies that are normally
used by people who are in monogamous relationships as well as those who are normally in
polyamorous relationships. It also details on the specific measures that people in both types of
relationships normally apply to attain their own identity and establish the specific actions that they
may choose to engage in to ensure that they attain the level of recognition that they may be
interested in. The article details that the interactions of people who are in polyamorous
relationships are normally curtailed by the sociocultural environments to which they belong. Thus,
such people lack the chance to identify with the environment that they are part of with the aim to
establish the specific measures that may be applied to ensure that they have the best life outcomes.
The source is good as it provides a negative aspect that may be established in polyamorous
relationships. Therefore, it provides information on some of the elements that people may seek to
establish more with the aim to ensure they are likely to have a deeper understanding of the
environment in which they belong. The source is also relevant owing to the fact that it highlights
the concept of the negative side associated with polyamorous relationships. Thus, it shows people
in such form of relationships the kind of steps that they may need to take to ensure that obtain the
POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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necessary recognition in the society. The main bias of the article is that it fails to highlight the
main advantages of polyamorous relationships.
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