APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Do We Have a Type? Self-Expansion Theory As a Potential Explanation for Choice in Partners.
- Megan Piesman
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Camilla Øverup
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Julie Brunson
The Pennsylvania State University
Abstract
The current study uses self-expansion theory as a framework for assessing if people have a ‘dating’ type. Results show that past and current partner may be similar in physique, but not in personality. Moreover, self-other similarity is related to relationship satisfaction and closeness, and subsequent partner relationship schema change.
Social Interpersonal Relationships
