Personality analysis of a swingers' club

Consensual Nonmonogamy: Psychological Well-Being and Relationship Quality Correlates

“…For example, although studies have suggested that swingers have less happy childhoods and a greater history of counseling than monogamists (Gilmartin, 1974;Murstein et al, 1985;Smith & Smith, 1970), they appear to be equally as or more happy as adults (Bergstrand & Williams, 2000;Gilmartin, 1974;Murstein et al, 1985). Similar discrepancies are found in research using the MMPI, and on the relationship satisfaction of gay men in open relationships (Blasband & Peplau, 1985;Duckworth & Levitt, 1985;Kurdek & Schmitt, 1986;LaSala, 2004;Twichell, 1974). Nonetheless, the majority of research suggests that the psychological well-being and the quality of the relationships of consensual nonmonogamists is not significantly different from that of monogamists.…”

“…Whereas the consensual nonmonogamists in Twichell's (1974) study scored within the normal range for all but one of the scales (the masculinity-femininity scale for men), half of the swingers in Duckworth and Levitt's (1985) study had elevated scores on at least one clinical scale and another five had elevated scores on at least one validity scale. It has been suggested that Duckworth and Levitt's findings should be regarded with some skepticism given that their sample was small and homogenous (Jenks, 1998); however, Twichell's (1974) participant sample was only slightly larger and more diverse.…”

“…Two studies examining the MMPI scores of consensual nonmonogamists have found conflicting results (Duckworth & Levitt, 1985;Twichell, 1974). Whereas the consensual nonmonogamists in Twichell's (1974) study scored within the normal range for all but one of the scales (the masculinity-femininity scale for men), half of the swingers in Duckworth and Levitt's (1985) study had elevated scores on at least one clinical scale and another five had elevated scores on at least one validity scale.…”

“…Some have suggested that swinging individuals would more likely be problem drinkers (e.g., Duckworth & Levitt, 1985). However, it appears that the opposite might be true.…”

Gênero, sexualidade e swing: a ressignificação de valores através da troca de casais

“…Os estudos concentram-se em dois momentos distintos: o primeiro na década de 1970, cujo objetivo principal era compreender o perfil dos swingers e as razões para a entrada no meio (ver mais em Denfeld & Gordon, 1970;Henshel, 1973;Spanier & Cole, 1975;Alexander, 1976;Biblarz & Biblarz, 1980;Duckworth & Levitt, 1985;Jenks, 1985).…”