Connect or Reject? How Regulatory Focus and Social Capital Shape Relationship Preferences

Poster Session X

Keyword: Friendship

Abstract: This research will examine how regulatory focus (promotion vs. prevention) and social capital (bonding vs. bridging) influence individuals' propensity to accept/reject new social connections. Through four studies combining correlational and experimental designs, it aims to advance social rejection literature by exploring the source's motivations and has implications on interpersonal relationships.

• Yunqian Tian (Presenting Author)