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Original Articles

The effects of varying lengths of initial interaction on attraction

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Pages 47-53 | Published online: 21 May 2009
 

Abstract

This study focused on changes in attraction during an initial interaction between two strangers. Participants were instructed to engage in “getting‐acquainted” interaction. During their interaction they were interrupted and asked to complete an instrument assessing attraction. They continued their interaction and upon finishing again completed the instrument. No linear relationship was found between the length of interaction and attraction. No significant difference in the mean level of attraction from the first and second assessments was found; however, a large percentage of participants were found to change in the level of attraction between the two assessment periods.

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