TY - JOUR
T1 - Projection in person perception among spouses as a function of the similarity in their shared experiences
AU - Schul, Yaacov
AU - Vinokur, Amiram D.
PY - 2000/8
Y1 - 2000/8
N2 - Past research has demonstrated that the psychological state of observers influences how they view others. This influence often has been termed "projection." The current study explores projection in close relationships of cohabiting partners. In Study 1a, structural equation modeling revealed a significant component ofprojection when spouses reported on the depressive symptoms of their partners. In Study 1b, the same analysis was expanded to include spouses ' reports on a variety of affective states, attitudes, and behaviors of their partners. It was demonstrated that the degree of projection increases with the increase in the magnitude of the correlation between the self-views of the spouses. A cognitive process that accounts for this findingis proposed, along with a view ofprojection as a heuristic device rather than a bias.
AB - Past research has demonstrated that the psychological state of observers influences how they view others. This influence often has been termed "projection." The current study explores projection in close relationships of cohabiting partners. In Study 1a, structural equation modeling revealed a significant component ofprojection when spouses reported on the depressive symptoms of their partners. In Study 1b, the same analysis was expanded to include spouses ' reports on a variety of affective states, attitudes, and behaviors of their partners. It was demonstrated that the degree of projection increases with the increase in the magnitude of the correlation between the self-views of the spouses. A cognitive process that accounts for this findingis proposed, along with a view ofprojection as a heuristic device rather than a bias.
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U2 - 10.1177/01461672002610008
DO - 10.1177/01461672002610008
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AN - SCOPUS:0034350157
SN - 0146-1672
VL - 26
SP - 987
EP - 1001
JO - Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
JF - Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
IS - 8
ER -