Motivational underpinnings of romantic partner perceptions: Psychological and physiological evidence
| Autor: | Glenn Geher, Heather J. Downey, Joseph Mason, Ryan Bloodworth, Juan F. Romero, Christopher Stoaks, Kristin L. Renstrom |
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| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
| Předmět: |
Relationship satisfaction
genetic structures Sociology and Political Science Social Psychology Communication media_common.quotation_subject 05 social sciences 050109 social psychology Romance Perception 0502 economics and business Developmental and Educational Psychology Romantic partners Cognitive dissonance 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Skin conductance Psychology Social psychology 050203 business & management media_common |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. 22:255-281 |
| ISSN: | 1460-3608 0265-4075 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0265407505050953 |
| Popis: | This research examined biases in perceptions of current versus former romantic partners. Study 1 employed individuals in dating relationships ( N = 161) and examined whether perceptions of current partners’ traits differed from perceptions of former partners’ traits. We computed an index of a ‘partner discrepancy bias’ (PDB). PDB was related to relationship satisfaction. Study 2 assessed the motivational underpinnings of the PDB. We used a standard forced-compliance paradigm, using individually run participants ( N = 65), to determine if partner perceptions are rooted in dissonance processes. Dissonance effects were manifest in both post-manipulation attitudes toward partners and post-manipulation nonspecific skin conductance. Dissonance effects were pronounced for low self-monitors. Implications regarding motivated perceptions in relationships are discussed. |
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