Abstract
The notion of authenticity, or a state of being in which one's behavior is motivated by genuine, internal forces, has long been of interest to philosophers and social thinkers. Previous research on authenticity has examined the association between an individual's self-reported evaluations of his/her own authenticity and measures of well-being or relationship quality. The present work provides a new perspective by casting light on an interpersonal aspect the construct, namely, the extent to which an individual believes his or her romantic partner is authentic. Using correlational and experimental methods in a sample of dating and married couples, the present work found strong associations between perceived partner authenticity, relationship goals, interpersonal trust, and relationship outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 878-887 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Experimental Social Psychology |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Authenticity
- Close relationships
- Partner perception
- Relationship goals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Sociology and Political Science