From Misperception to Social Connection: Correlates and Consequences of Overestimating Others' Social Connectedness.
Pers Soc Psychol Bull
; 43(12): 1696-1711, 2017 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28906172
ABSTRACT
Two studies document the existence and correlates of a widespread social belief, wherein individuals who have recently moved to a new social environment see their peers as more socially connected than they themselves are. In Study 1, the prevalence of this belief was documented in a large sample of first-year students ( N = 1,099). In Study 2, the prevalence of this social belief was replicated in a targeted sample of university students ( N = 389). Study 2 also documented both positive and negative implications of this belief. Specifically, at any given time, students who believed that their peers were more socially connected reported lower well-being and belonging. Over time, however, the belief that one's peers are moderately more socially connected than oneself was associated with more friendship formation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychological Distance
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Social Perception
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Interpersonal Relations
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Pers Soc Psychol Bull
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada
Country of publication:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA