References

Here are some references if you’d like to learn more about virtual dating:

Bargh, J. A., McKenna, K. Y., & Fitzsimons, G. M. (2002). Can You See the Real Me? Activation and Expression of the "True Self" on the Internet. Journal of Social Issues , 58 (1), 33-48.

Bryner, J. (2007, Feb 12). Online Dating: Why it Fails. Live Science.

Epstein, R. (2007, January). The truth about online dating. Scientific American Mind.

Frost, J., Ariely, D., & Norton, M. (2006). Improving Online Dating with Virtual Dates. HBS Marketing Research Paper.

Frost, J., Chance, Z., Norton, M., & Ariely, D. (2008). People are experience goods: Improving online dating with virtual dates. Journal of Interactive Marketing.

Frost, J., & Norton, M. (2007, Jan). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Joinson, A. N. (2001). Self-disclosure in computer-mediated communication: The role of self-awareness and visual anonymity. European Journal of Social Psychology.

Knapp, M. L., & Vangelisti, A. L. (2000). Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Madden, M. & Lenhart, A. (2006). Online dating. Washington, DC: Pew Internet and American Life Project.

McKenna, K. Y. A., Green, A.S., & Gleason, M. (2002). Relationship formation on the Internet: What’s the big attraction? Journal of Social Issues.

Thompson, M., Zimbardo, P., & Hutchinson, G. (2005). Consumers Are Having Second Thoughts About Online Dating: Are the Real Benefits Getting Lost in Over Promises? weAttract.

Tidwell, L. C., & Walther, J. B. (2006). Computer-Mediated Communication Effects on Disclosure, Impressions, and Interpersonal Evaluations: Getting to Know One Another a Bit at a Time. Human Communication Research.

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