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Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 21, No. 3, 361-379 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0265407504042837
© 2004 SAGE Publications

At First Sight: Persistent Relational Effects of Get-Acquainted Conversations

Michael Sunnafrank

University of Minnesota, Duluth msunnafr{at}d.umn.edu

Artemio Ramirez, Jr.

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


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