A comparative framework of inter-individual coordination and pair-bonding

Roth, Tom S.; Samara, Iliana; Tan, Jingzhi; Prochazkova, Eliska; Kret, Mariska E.

doi:10.1016/j.cobeha.2021.03.005

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“…A core theme in relationship science is that compatibility is essential—that most relationships succeed or fail because two people fit well or poorly together ( 16 , 17 ). Compatibility is also important in an evolutionary context, and likely had adaptive value ( 18 ). Unlike most primates, human mating evolved in the context of monogamous pair-bonded relationships ( 19 – 21 ), as investment from both parents was likely needed for highly dependent offspring to survive ( 22 , 23 ).…”

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Initial impressions of compatibility and mate value predict later dating and romantic interest

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Bales

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Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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Romantic first impressions seem to linger, but why? Few studies have investigated how romantic desire during initial interactions predicts later relational outcomes (e.g., later romantic interest, contact attempts) using a design that can tease apart different possible mechanisms (e.g., mate value, selectivity, compatibility). Across three speed-dating studies ( n = 559) with longitudinal follow-ups (including college and community samples, and a sample of men who date men), we investigated whether different components of initial romantic impressions predicted later romantic outcomes and relationship initiation. Using the social relations model, we partitioned initial desire at speed dating (determined from 6,600+ total dates) into partner effects (a date’s consensual desirability, e.g., mate value), actor effects (a participant’s general desirousness, e.g., selectivity), and relationship effects (a participant’s unique liking for a date over and beyond partner and actor effects, e.g., compatibility) to predict later evaluations (romantic interest, physical attraction, and desire to know better) and behaviors (direct messaging and going on dates). Meta-analyses across the three studies showed that, across 6,100+ follow-up reports, partner and relationship effects were especially strong predictors of relationship initiation variables. Consistent with evolutionary models of human pair bonding, these findings suggest that both consensually desirable traits and unique impressions of compatibility have lingering effects on relationship development, even from the moment that two potential partners meet.

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Section: Theoretical Rationales Underlying the Predictive Power Of Pa...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Initial impressions of compatibility and mate value predict later dating and romantic interest

Baxter

Maxwell

Bales

et al. 2022

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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“…It could be argued that this approach reduced the variation that would otherwise be shown if responses were coded in a continuous way. This is indeed possible, even though it should be noted that using a scale for attraction and a binary response for another date has been shown to correlate highly (Roth et al, 2021a , 2021b ). Nonetheless, future studies using speed-dating paradigms could also employ a continuous response regarding attraction and willingness to go on another date, which can then be used in studies employing third-party observers.…”

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“…Furthermore, despite previous research showing both daters simultaneously (e.g., Hall et al, 2015 ; Place et al, 2009 , 2012 ), the effect of synchronous behaviour between the daters has not been directly examined. Indeed, mimicry has been shown to increase the chance of liking and affiliation with others (Chartrand, & Bargh, 1999 ; Cheng & Chartrand, 2003 ; Lakin & Chartrand, 2003 ; see also Roth et al, 2021a , 2021b ). Therefore, if synchronous behaviour between two daters facilitates the detection of attraction (i.e., dater A smiles and dater B reciprocates that smile), then the presentation of randomly shuffled videos would impair accuracy in detecting attraction.…”

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Can third-party observers detect attraction in others based on subtle nonverbal cues?

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In a series of three studies, we examined whether third-party observers can detect attraction in others based on subtle nonverbal cues. We employed video segments of dates collected from a speed-dating experiment, in which daters went on a brief (approx. 4 min) blind-date and indicated whether they would like to go on another date with their brief interaction partner or not. We asked participants to view these stimuli and indicate whether or not each couple member is attracted to their partner. Our results show that participants could not reliably detect attraction, and this ability was not influenced by the age of the observer, video segment location (beginning or middle of the date), video duration, or general emotion recognition capacity. Contrary to previous research findings, our findings suggest that third-party observers cannot reliably detect attraction in others. However, there was one exception: Recognition rose above chance level when the daters were both interested in their partners compared to when they were not interested.

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“…Rather empathy acquires positive value because humans associate it with the rewards that typically follow from empathic behaviour. Social behaviour is also the topic of the paper by Roth et al [27]. They provide a framework that integrates human and non-human findings regarding inter-individual coordination at the behavioural and physiological level, which they suggest is associated with improved pair bonding and heightened reproductive success in socially monogamous species.…”

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Editorial overview: Positive affect: taxonomies, mechanisms and applications

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Saunders

2021

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences

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A comparative framework of inter-individual coordination and pair-bonding

Cited by 10 publications

References 60 publications

Initial impressions of compatibility and mate value predict later dating and romantic interest

Initial impressions of compatibility and mate value predict later dating and romantic interest

Can third-party observers detect attraction in others based on subtle nonverbal cues?

Editorial overview: Positive affect: taxonomies, mechanisms and applications

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