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University of Tabriz & Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran. , amirmsn.19@gmail.com
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Background: With shifting attitudes toward relationship styles, examining the psychological characteristics associated with polygamy has become increasingly important. From an evolutionary perspective, polygamy is linked to certain personality dimensions. Cloninger’s theory, which distinguishes between temperament and character, offers a suitable framework for analyzing these traits. This study aimed to explore personality differences between polygamous and monogamous men, addressing a research gap in the intersection of Cloninger’s model and polygamous behavior.
Aims: The primary objective of this study was to compare temperament and character dimensions between polygamous and monogamous men.
Methods: This causal-comparative and cross-sectional study included married men from East Azerbaijan who were referred to marriage registration and counseling centers during 2023–2024. A total of 120 participants (60 per group) were selected. The research instrument was Cloninger’s 125-item Temperament and Character Inventory (1994). Data were analyzed using SPSS-24, employing both descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) to assess group differences across personality traits.
Results: The findings revealed significant personality differences between the two groups. Polygamous men had significantly higher levels of novelty seeking (p< 0.01) compared to monogamous men. In contrast, monogamous men scored higher on harm avoidance (p< 0.05), persistence (p< 0.01), cooperativeness (p< 0.01), and self-directedness (p< 0.01).
Conclusion: It is recommended that premarital counselors and couple therapists utilize assessment tools based on Cloninger’s model to identify personality traits associated with polygamy. Designing educational and therapeutic programs tailored to these traits-such as impulse control training or strengthening commitment-can enhance the effectiveness of interventions.
Aims: The primary objective of this study was to compare temperament and character dimensions between polygamous and monogamous men.
Methods: This causal-comparative and cross-sectional study included married men from East Azerbaijan who were referred to marriage registration and counseling centers during 2023–2024. A total of 120 participants (60 per group) were selected. The research instrument was Cloninger’s 125-item Temperament and Character Inventory (1994). Data were analyzed using SPSS-24, employing both descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) to assess group differences across personality traits.
Results: The findings revealed significant personality differences between the two groups. Polygamous men had significantly higher levels of novelty seeking (p< 0.01) compared to monogamous men. In contrast, monogamous men scored higher on harm avoidance (p< 0.05), persistence (p< 0.01), cooperativeness (p< 0.01), and self-directedness (p< 0.01).
Conclusion: It is recommended that premarital counselors and couple therapists utilize assessment tools based on Cloninger’s model to identify personality traits associated with polygamy. Designing educational and therapeutic programs tailored to these traits-such as impulse control training or strengthening commitment-can enhance the effectiveness of interventions.
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Received: 2025/04/8 | Accepted: 2025/06/1 | Published: 2026/02/20
Received: 2025/04/8 | Accepted: 2025/06/1 | Published: 2026/02/20
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