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Accuracy in Perceptions of Partner Sacrifice Motives: An Examination of Individual Differences and Daily Outcomes

LaBuda, Jessica E
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent155609593349748

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2019, MA, Kent State University, College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Psychological Sciences.
I examined tracking accuracy and mean-level bias in people’s perceptions of their romantic partner’s approach and avoidance sacrifice motives, various global and daily differences that may shed light on why some people may have more accurate perceptions than others, and possible consequences of bias on daily relationship outcomes. Using a sample of 94 couples (N = 188) and data from both daily diaries and intake measures, I found evidence of tracking accuracy in perceptions of avoidance sacrifice motives; however, tracking accuracy for approach sacrifice motives was only significant for those with above average levels of need for cognition. I found evidence of mean-level bias, such that people tended to consistently underperceive their partner’s sacrifice motives and those with above average emotional intelligence underperceived their partner’s avoidance sacrifice motives more, while those who were more responsive on a given day reported less underperception of partner approach sacrifice motives. Further, there was a trending association between lower underperception of avoidance sacrifice motives and greater daily relationship satisfaction. These results demonstrate that accuracy and bias are simultaneously present in people’s perceptions of a romantic partner’s approach and avoidance sacrifice motives, specifically that accuracy and bias may occasionally depend on specific individual differences.
Judith Gere (Advisor)
57 p.
Social Psychology
accuracy; approach sacrifice motives; avoidance sacrifice motives; bias; motivation; person perception; romantic relationships; sacrifice

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  • LaBuda, J. E. (2019). Accuracy in Perceptions of Partner Sacrifice Motives: An Examination of Individual Differences and Daily Outcomes [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent155609593349748

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • LaBuda, Jessica. Accuracy in Perceptions of Partner Sacrifice Motives: An Examination of Individual Differences and Daily Outcomes. 2019. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent155609593349748.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • LaBuda, Jessica. "Accuracy in Perceptions of Partner Sacrifice Motives: An Examination of Individual Differences and Daily Outcomes." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent155609593349748

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