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Mindset and Relationship Illusions: The Moderating Effects of Domain Specificity and Relationship Commitment

Faby M. Gagné

McGill University, faby{at}ego.psych.mcgill.ca

John E. Lydon

McGill University

Two studies integrated and advanced mindset and relationship illusions research. In Study 1, mindset influenced perceived partner superiority and goal domain moderated this effect. When focusing on a nonrelationship goal, an implemental mindset increased idealistic partner perceptions. When focusing on a relationship goal, a deliberative mindset increased idealistic partner perceptions. In Study 2, effects for mindset about relationship goals were moderated by relationship commitment. High-commitment participants defended against the threat of a deliberative mindset by increasing their positive views of their partner. Low-commitment participants did not defend against deliberation about a relationship goal. No such differences were found for relationship implementals; both high- and low-commitment individuals increased their glowing partner views when in an implemental mindset.

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Vol. 27, No. 9, 1144-1155 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/0146167201279007
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