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At First Sight: Persistent Relational Effects of Get-Acquainted ConversationsUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth msunnafr{at}d.umn.edu
The Ohio State University Previous research has demonstrated that relational partners make decisions within the first few weeks of a relationship that determine the long-term nature of the relationship. The study reported here extends that research, predicting that such decisions and influences are apparent after brief first encounters. Students in several sections of a skills-oriented communication course reported reactions to a randomly assigned classmate after a brief conversation on the first day of class and the status of their relationship during week 9 of the term. Predicted Outcome Value Theory was employed to generate hypotheses. Results strongly support the theory, with perceptions formed during initial conversations influencing relationships in week 9.
Key Words: first impressions interpersonal attraction interpersonal communication relationship development
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 21, No. 3,
361-379 (2004) This article has been cited by other articles:
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