Experimental evidence of stigma for nonmonogamy targeting heterosexual, lesbian, and gay prospective parents.

than cheating partners, suggesting that it may be viewed as preferable to fail at monogamy than purposefully attempt nonmonogamy. RSS emerged regardless of targets' sexual orientation, though effects were somewhat attenuated for lesbians. Results were moderated by participants' political orientation, such that RSS was more robust among conservatives. Targets' perceived morality and relationship strength mediated RSS even when accounting for expected stigma targeting CNM partners. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).