Evol Psychol September 2018 PMID 29433348

Affection, Deception, and Evolution: Deceptive Affectionate Messages as Mate Retention Behaviors.

Madeleine H Redlick, Anita L Vangelisti

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight the article's exploration of how individuals with higher partner value tend to engage less in deceptive affectionate behaviors, with users referencing terms like 'dark psychology' and 'family systems' to emphasize the potential manipulative or strategic aspects of such behaviors; the tone varies from analytical to cautionary, contributing to a moderate perception of impact and engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study's findings, noting the counterintuitive relationship between higher mate value and reduced use of deceptive affection, indicating general agreement on the key conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with many referencing the implications of deceptive messages and their role in relationships, showing curiosity about the psychological mechanisms involved.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions delve into the nuances of mate retention strategies and relate them to broader concepts like trust and commitment, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions hint at potential applications in relationship counseling and understanding deception in personal interactions, suggesting the research could influence perceptions or behaviors beyond academic circles.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how partner mate value (PMV), commitment, and satisfaction influence the use of deceptive affectionate messages (DAMs) in relationships, with findings showing that higher PMV is linked to less use of DAMs.
  • Contrary to expectations, the results revealed a negative relationship between PMV and DAMs, meaning individuals with higher mate value tend to engage less in deceptive affectionate behaviors.
  • The study also found that commitment plays a key role; when commitment is low, satisfaction mediates the relationship between PMV and DAMs, and overall, commitment moderates the negative link between PMV and use of DAMs.]

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Christopher D. Woods
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Phil Bradley
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Fake Family Love Explained | Dark Psychology in Family Systems https://t.co/gKgJX7X496 via @YouTube

Jan 2, 2026 · 6,155 followers View post →
Deceptive Affection: Expressing More Love Than We Feel ...
Blogs

doi:10.1177/1474704917753857. More references. Share on Facebook Share · Share on X Tweet · Share on Bluesky · Share on LinkedIn ...

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Deceptive Affection: Expressing More Love for a Partner Than we ...
News

doi:10.1177/1474704917753857. The content of this post first appeared in the 10 April 2018 episode of The Psychology of Attractiveness ...

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