| When curiosity breeds intimacy: taking advantage of intimacy opportunities and transforming boring conversations. | |
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PMID: 22092143 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Curious people seek knowledge and new experiences. In 3 studies, we examined whether, when, and how curiosity contributes to positive social outcomes between unacquainted strangers. Study 1 (98 college students) showed that curious people expect to generate closeness during intimate conversations but not during small talk; less curious people anticipated poor outcomes in both situations. We hypothesized that curious people underestimate their ability to bond with unacquainted strangers during mundane conversations. Studies 2 (90 college students) and 3 (106 college students) showed that curious people felt close to partners during intimate and small-talk conversations; less curious people only felt close when the situation offered relationship-building exercises. Surprise at the pleasure felt during this novel, uncertain situation partially mediated the benefits linked to curiosity. We found evidence of slight asymmetry between self and partner reactions. Results could not be attributed to physical attraction or positive affect. Collectively, results suggest that positive social interactions benefit from an open and curious mind-set. |
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Authors:
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Todd B Kashdan; Patrick E McKnight; Frank D Fincham; Paul Rose |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2011-10-19 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of personality Volume: 79 ISSN: 1467-6494 ISO Abbreviation: J Pers Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-11-18 Completed Date: 2012-03-09 Revised Date: 2012-05-22 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985194R Medline TA: J Pers Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1369-402 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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© 2010 The Authors. Journal of Personality © 2011, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA. tkashdan@gmu.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Exploratory Behavior* Female Humans Interpersonal Relations* Male Middle Aged Personality Self Disclosure Social Behavior Social Environment Social Facilitation Social Perception Speech* Young Adult |
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MH-73937/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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Erratum In:
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J Pers. 2012 Feb;80(1):254 |
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