Perceived authenticity in romantic partners

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)878-887
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Experimental Social Psychology
Volume49
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Authenticity
  • Close relationships
  • Partner perception
  • Relationship goals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology and Political Science

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