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    • intro
      • Self-disclosure refers to the information we choose to reveal about ourselves within a romantic relationship. The aim of self-disclosure is to increase the intimacy, understanding and empathy between two individuals.
    • 4 key points
      • greater disclosure leads to greater feelings of intimacy
      • people prefer those who disclose intimate details
      • people reveal more intimate details to those they like
    • key study- sprecher et al
      • aim-if reciprocal self-disclosure was more influencial in determining attraction than one sided self disclosing or listening
      • method- 156 undergraduate students placed in 2 person couples
      2 thirds female and female 1 third male and female
      first condition= one to engage in self disclosure over skype(non-reciprocal_
      second condition=one member asked question and one answered then changed(repricocal)
    • sprecher et al findings
      • reciprocal condition reported more liking/closeness than non reciprocal
      • turn taking likely to lead to positive outcomes
    • types of disclosure
      intimate= open up about personal experiences and previous relationships, more relationship satisfaction
      neutral=favourite film, food ect- non personal
    • researchers suggested social norms state only moderate levels of self disclosure in early stages of relationship should occur
      should not be too personal as it might be seen in a negative way
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