The Effects of Similarity and Actual Levels of Self-Disclosure and Self-Disclosure Flexibility on Perceptions of Interpersonal Attraction and Adjustment.

Winum, Paul C.; Banikiotes, Paul G.

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ERIC Number: EJ296544

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Effects of Similarity and Actual Levels of Self-Disclosure and Self-Disclosure Flexibility on Perceptions of Interpersonal Attraction and Adjustment.

Winum, Paul C.; Banikiotes, Paul G.

Social Behavior and Personality, v11 n2 p17-22 1983

Investigated how individuals perceive others who systematically vary in both level of disclosure and disclosure flexibility. Subjects were 52 students rated high or low in self-disclosure and disclosure flexibility. Found a similarity effect for disclosure flexibility and highest ratings for medium-high disclosure and high disclosure flexibility protocols. (JAC)

Descriptors: College Students, Congruence (Psychology), Higher Education, Interpersonal Attraction, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Social Adjustment

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Journal Articles

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