Wishful perceiving: A value-based bias for perception of close others.

2024/12/16 by Shir Ginosar Yaari, Dana Katsoty, Anat Bardi +6 · 1 voice
Psychology · #Cultural Differences and Values #Emotions and Moral Behavior

paper · doi:10.1037/pspi0000482

openalex publication_date 2024/12/16 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04

Abstract

= 2,225; four preregistered analyses and one preregistered study) tested this bias. Perceivers reported their personal values and the perceived values, behaviors, or traits of a close other (target), while the target also reported on the same values, behaviors, or traits. Personal values significantly and positively related to perception of close others' values and behaviors, while controlling for the real targets' value/behavior. Results were replicated for spouses, romantic partners, children, parents, and friends. Some evidence also supports the idea that the bias is stronger for relationships of better quality. Implications for relationship quality are discussed, as well as implications for the adaptive properties of this bias. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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