JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Data from University of Toronto Illuminate Findings in Personality and Social Psychology (Who Did I Swipe On? Accuracy and Self-Presentation in Online Dating).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 302 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research from the University of Toronto regarding self-presentation and accuracy in online dating profiles. It highlights that individuals often misrepresent their personalities in these contexts, driven by a desire to be perceived positively. The study involved 180 online daters who submitted profiles, which were then evaluated by 196 judges for personality accuracy. Findings suggest that while daters aim for accurate self-presentation, individual differences, such as attachment styles, influence their success in conveying desired personas. The research underscores the significance of self-presentation goals in online dating and the implications for understanding personality accuracy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/11, p302
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:189461550
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