In this episode, Dr. Sheva discusses the prevalence of misrepresenting one's physical/emotional traits on dating apps and differences in lying patterns between men and women. She also discusses the potential impact of lying on first dates- including the impact of those minor, white lies! This is a must-listen for anyone in the dating world right now. Be intentional about what and how you share who you are when dating- it can impact your personal experience and the relationship!
* Of note, the research article that was stated in the episode to have been published in 2018 was actually published in 2008. Research findings shared in the episode had been summarized based on various articles.
Some articles referenced:
Toma, C. L., Hancock, J. T., & Ellison, N. B. (2008). Separating Fact From Fiction: An Examination of Deceptive Self-Presentation in Online Dating Profiles. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34(8), 1023-1036. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167208318067
Hall, J. A., Park, N., Song, H., & Cody, M. J. (2010). Strategic misrepresentation in online dating: The effects of gender, self-monitoring, and personality traits. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 27(1), 117–135. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407509349633
Knisely, S. (2014, April 5). The Truth about Online Dating Liars. Flamingle Wisconsin Alumni Association . May 5, 2024, https://uwalumni.com/news/online-dating-research/
David M Markowitz, Jeffrey T Hancock, Deception in Mobile Dating Conversations, Journal of Communication, Volume 68, Issue 3, June 2018, Pages 547–569, https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqy019