USA Today: Gen Z is ‘monkey barring’ — not cheating. It’s not what you think.

USA Today interviews Amanda Miller, professor of sociology at the University of Indianapolis, about the emerging dating behavior called “monkey barring” — when someone gradually shifts toward a new romantic connection before formally ending the first one. Miller explains how individuals may do this to avoid vulnerability or emotional risk, describing it as part of broader Gen Z dating patterns. Her insights illustrate UIndy’s expertise in relationship and social behavior studies. Read the full story at USA Today