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Shy like me: a test of self-expansion theory vs. matching phenomenon

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Amari ThomasFollow

Academic Level at Time of Presentation

Senior

Major

Psychology

Minor

Spanish

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Jana Hackathorn, PhD

Presentation Format

Poster Presentation

Abstract/Description

This study examines shyness in romantic relationship partners and whether or not it is a desired trait. Through the competing lenses of self-expansion theory and the matching phenomenon, the current study examines whether individuals who are shy would desire a romantic partner who is also shy. Will a shy person match and choose another shy person, as predicted by the matching phenomenon? Or will they self-expand and choose a partner who is more outgoing or extroverted? It is expected that shyness can be a desirable trait in a partner and those who are shy might choose to self-expand and look for partners who are not. Another expectation is that those who are more outgoing will seek partners who are shy.

Keywords: Shyness, romantic relationships, idealism, self-expansion, matching phenomenon

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Shy like me: a test of self-expansion theory vs. matching phenomenon

This study examines shyness in romantic relationship partners and whether or not it is a desired trait. Through the competing lenses of self-expansion theory and the matching phenomenon, the current study examines whether individuals who are shy would desire a romantic partner who is also shy. Will a shy person match and choose another shy person, as predicted by the matching phenomenon? Or will they self-expand and choose a partner who is more outgoing or extroverted? It is expected that shyness can be a desirable trait in a partner and those who are shy might choose to self-expand and look for partners who are not. Another expectation is that those who are more outgoing will seek partners who are shy.

Keywords: Shyness, romantic relationships, idealism, self-expansion, matching phenomenon