Split attraction model
Definition | Discordance of romantic attraction and sexual attraction to others |
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Abbreviations | SAM |
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The split attraction model (SAM) is a model in
History and identity
The first recorded conceptualization of orientation that took into account split attraction was in 1879 by
A newer example of the separation of sexual and romantic attractions was in 1979 by
The modern concept of the split attraction model was coined by the asexual and aromantic communities to better describe their identities within the community and to others. The term likely emerged around 2015, though the concept of split attractions had been in use since the origination of the term aromantic in 2005.[9][10] The model helps people explain how they can still experience certain aspects of one attraction without the need for the other to be a match. A recent research study looked deeper into the relationships of asexuals to help explain how people still form meaningful connections, despite deviance of societal norms.[11][12]
Relationships formed by people that identify under the split attraction model are often considered outside the norm and may include forms of committed friendships or intimate non-romantic relationships such as queerplatonic relationships.
In a practical application of the model, people of the community commonly refer to themselves by two terms to indicate the differing romantic and sexual attraction; examples include aromantic-asexual, colloquially shortened
The concept and term are most commonly used within the LGBTQIA+ community, but more recent research found that it may also apply to people outside of the community that are just not yet familiar with the concept.[17]
Research
The concept that there is a distinction between romantic orientation and sexual orientation has not been studied extensively.[19][page needed] American psychologist Lisa M. Diamond, who focuses her studies on sexual orientation and identity, has stated that a person's romantic orientation can differ from whom the person is sexually attracted to.[20] While there is limited research on the discordance between sexual attraction and romantic attraction in individuals, the possibility of fluidity and diversity in attractions have been progressively recognized.[21][17][12]
In a 2022 book edited by psychologists Angela M. Schubert and
A 2022 study found that while there is some concordance between romantic orientation and sexual orientation, the two were not a complete match, suggesting that the experience of split attraction between romantic and sexual orientation exists in both asexual and non-asexual people.[17] A 2023 study noted that there is a general misunderstanding that different forms of attraction can exist concurrently both within and external to the LGBTQ community.[23]
See also
References
- ^ a b "explore the spectrum: guide to finding your ace community". glaad.org. GLAAD. 27 October 2018. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Split Attraction Model". Princeton Gender + Sexuality Resource Center. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Gender and Sexuality Terms". University of Nebraska LGBTQA+ Center. Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Split Attraction Model (A Guide) | OptimistMinds". 2020-04-06. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ISBN 978-0-203-39025-2, archivedfrom the original on 2023-08-24, retrieved 2022-08-01
- ^ "Case study: Is my current relationship bound to be unfulfilling because it is non-limerent? - Living with Limerence". livingwithlimerence.com. 2018-03-12. Archived from the original on 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ "Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love (Dorothy Tennov)". dannyreviews.com. Archived from the original on 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- hdl:2429/74246. Archivedfrom the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ "Splitting Attraction: A History of Discussing Orientation". 2 August 2019. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Understanding the Asexual Community". Human Rights Campaign. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "New research provides insights into how asexual individuals navigate romantic relationships". 7 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ PMID 36186308.
- ^ "What is asexual? Here's the asexual spectrum, an asexual quiz & everything else you're curious about". LGBTQ Nation. 29 December 2019. Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ISBN 978-1-83997-408-3.
- OCLC 1372279113.
- OCLC 1198556870.
- ^ from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-119-90413-7. Archivedfrom the original on 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ISBN 978-1442200999.
- PMID 12529061.
- from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ISBN 978-1-80018-286-8.
- ISSN 1363-4607.
Further reading
- Splitting Attraction: A History of Discussing Orientation by Aromantic-spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy(AUREA)