Stronger Algorithmic Beliefs Were Associated with More Benign Interpretations in Unideal Online Dating Scenarios.

IF 3.9 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Pub Date : 2025-06-19 DOI:10.1089/cyber.2025.0085

Junwen M Hu,Yoo Jung Oh

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Communication scholars have approached heterogeneous experiences in romantic interactions online from the perspective of algorithmic beliefs. People with higher algorithmic beliefs trust more that algorithms can help them find compatible matches in online dating. Such algorithmic beliefs have been theorized to have their effect through the mechanism of self-fulfilling prophecy. The current study offers a more granular test of the underlying cognitive and emotional mechanisms using a scenario-based design. Undergraduate students (N = 101) who had online dating experiences were randomly assigned to report reactions to 4 of 24 unideal online dating scenarios, producing 404 observation points. Crossed random effects modeling found that participants with higher algorithmic beliefs had more positive interpretations and fewer negative interpretations in unideal online dating situations. However, algorithmic beliefs were not related to distress. Findings suggest that algorithmic beliefs may enhance online dating experiences through facilitating more adaptive appraisal processes and offer insights for potential interventions against online dating burnout.

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在不理想的在线约会场景中，更强的算法信念与更良性的解释相关。

传播学学者从算法信念的角度研究了在线浪漫互动中的异质体验。对算法有更高信念的人更相信算法能帮助他们在网上约会中找到合适的对象。这种算法信念已经被理论化，通过自我实现预言的机制产生影响。目前的研究使用基于场景的设计对潜在的认知和情感机制进行了更细致的测试。有过网上约会经历的本科生（N = 101）被随机分配，报告对24个不理想的网上约会场景中的4个的反应，产生404个观察点。交叉随机效应模型发现，在不理想的在线约会情况下，具有更高算法信念的参与者有更多的积极解释，更少的消极解释。然而，算法信念与痛苦无关。研究结果表明，算法信念可以通过促进更具适应性的评估过程来增强在线约会体验，并为防止在线约会倦怠的潜在干预措施提供见解。

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Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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9.60

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3.00%

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123

期刊介绍： Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a leading peer-reviewed journal that is recognized for its authoritative research on the social, behavioral, and psychological impacts of contemporary social networking practices. The journal covers a wide range of platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, internet gaming, and e-commerce, and examines how these digital environments shape human interaction and societal norms. For over two decades, this journal has been a pioneering voice in the exploration of social networking and virtual reality, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for professionals and academics in the field. It is particularly celebrated for its swift dissemination of findings through rapid communication articles, alongside comprehensive, in-depth studies that delve into the multifaceted effects of interactive technologies on both individual behavior and broader societal trends. The journal's scope encompasses the full spectrum of impacts—highlighting not only the potential benefits but also the challenges that arise as a result of these technologies. By providing a platform for rigorous research and critical discussions, it fosters a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between technology and human behavior.