Abstract
Consensual nonmonogamy is an increasingly common relationship arrangement, particularly among sexual and gender minority populations, in which all partners consent to sexual or intimate relationships with multiple partners (Balzarini et al., 2019; Conley et al., 2013). However, scarce research has investigated how relational processes (e.g., jealousy, open communication, relationship quality) correlate with intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization in this population, and research has yet to evaluate the interdependence of IPV across concurrent CNM relationships. The present study evaluated how relational factors (jealousy, secrecy, communication, relationship quality) were associated with IPV experiences among sexual and gender minority adults in at least two, concurrent CNM relationships. We collected online data from 230 sexual and gender minority adults who completed separate sets of relationship-oriented questionnaires for their two concurrent CNM relationships. Through multilevel modeling, we assessed how relational processes in each relationship were associated with IPV experiences in both that same relationship (within-relationship associations) and their other concurrent relationship (cross-relationship associations). Results indicate evidence of both within- and cross-relationship associations across relational processes and various forms of IPV victimization (psychological, physical, and sexual minority specific forms). Findings highlight specific relational processes associated with recent IPV experiences and suggest that IPV risk is likely interdependent across CNM relationships. Clinical implications are discussed including recommendations for screening IPV risk and potential treatment targets to address IPV risk among CNM-partnered sexual and gender minority individuals. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)