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Cupid’s algorithm: Do dating sites know love’s formula
BBC: “To date, there is no compelling evidence any online dating matching algorithm actually works.” Those words from Eli Finkel, associate professor of social psychology at the Northwestern University in Chicago, are likely to ring
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Science of Speed Dating Helps Singles Find Love
Scientific American: As a psychologist, I have always found the concept of speed dating fascinating. During a series of mini dates, each spanning no more than a couple of minutes, participants in a speed-dating event
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Q & A With Eli Finkel – The Science Behind Online Dating (Part 1)
Eli Finkel, a social psychologist at Northwestern University, is one of five authors on a new study published in the February issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest. The study, ‘Online Dating: A Critical
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The M.R.S. and the Ph.D.
The New York Times: Today women earn almost 60 percent of all bachelor’s degrees and more than half of master’s and Ph.D.’s. Many people believe that, while this may be good for women as income
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When You Think Love, Think Psychological Science
It’s Valentine’s Day! Whether you think of it as just another day, a quaint tradition, an excuse to go wild with chocolate, or a special time to declare your love, let psychological science be your
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The Need to Feel Connected
The Atlantic: The need for people to feel connected runs deep. According to a study conducted at Purdue University, even the gaze of a stranger makes a difference. When strangers pass you by without acknowledging
