Originality in online dating profile texts: How does perceived originality affect impression formation and what makes a text original?

ABSTRACT: This paper investigates origins and consequences of perceived profile text originality. The first goal was to examine whether the perceived originality of authentic online dating profile texts affects online daters’ perceptions of attractiveness, and whether perceptions of (less) desired partner personality traits mediate this effect. Results showed the positive impact of perceived profile text originality on impression formation: text originality positively affects perceptions of intelligence and sense of humor, which improve impressions of attractiveness and boost dating intention. The second goal was to explore what profile text features increase perceptions of profile text originality. Results revealed profile texts which were stylistically original (e.g., include metaphors) and contai

SUBMITTER: van der Zanden T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9581348 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature