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Psychol Bull November 1994 PMID 7809308

Self-disclosure and liking: a meta-analytic review.

N L Collins, L C Miller

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The overall discussions highlight the importance of self-disclosure in liking others, with phrases like 'intrinsically rewarding' and references to classic studies that connect personal sharing with social bonding. Words such as 'trust', 'imbalance', and 'classic' reflect a tone of significance and practical relevance, contributing to a sense of meaningful impact and high interest among participants.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that self-disclosure plays a significant role in fostering liking, referencing the original review and supporting its conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest by referencing classical studies and emphasizing practical implications, such as trust-building and relationship development.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include brief summaries and practical tips, indicating moderate engagement, but they don't delve deeply into methodological details.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the findings are influential in understanding social bonds, with mentions of how sharing personal info can predict liking, implying a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis found that self-disclosure is closely linked to liking others, with three key effects: people who share more intimate details tend to be liked more, individuals tend to disclose more to people they already like, and liking others increases after they disclose something to us.
  • The relationship between self-disclosure and liking is influenced by factors like the type of study, the nature of what is disclosed, and gender, indicating that these effects are part of a complex, dynamic interpersonal system.
  • The findings suggest that understanding how disclosure and liking influence each other can help improve theories about relationship development, and future research should explore these effects further.]
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@mindslikeseeds · X

RT @mindslikeseeds: @datepsych Someone sharing personal information with you is how you can be sure that she (or he) will like you! Just ma…

Jan 26, 2023 · 1 share · 302 followers View post →
JD
@mindslikeseeds · X

@datepsych Someone sharing personal information with you is how you can be sure that she (or he) will like you! Just make sure you both share personal information to prevent imbalance. Read this classic on Self-disclosure and Liking. https://t.co/dLUz8Kpt5y

Jan 26, 2023 · 1 share · 302 followers View post →

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saleh alsbbahi
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مراجع: * Tamir, D. I., & Mitchell, J. P. (2012), Disclosing information about the self is intrinsically rewarding. * Loewenstein, G. (1994), The Psychology of Curiosity: A Review and Reinterpretation. * Collins & Miller (1994), Self-disclosure and liking: A meta-analytic review.

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JD
@mindslikeseeds · X

RT @mindslikeseeds: @datepsych Someone sharing personal information with you is how you can be sure that she (or he) will like you! Just ma…

Jan 26, 2023 · 1 share · 302 followers View post →
JD
@mindslikeseeds · X

@datepsych Someone sharing personal information with you is how you can be sure that she (or he) will like you! Just make sure you both share personal information to prevent imbalance. Read this classic on Self-disclosure and Liking. https://t.co/dLUz8Kpt5y

Jan 26, 2023 · 1 share · 302 followers View post →