36 (1997) - Personal Numero

The core of the study is the Fast Friends procedure , a 45-minute task where pairs of strangers engage in reciprocal, escalating self-disclosure.

The 1997 study provided several critical insights into human connection: Personal Numero 36 (1997)

The procedure is grounded in Arthur Aron's research on the "self-expansion model," which suggests that individuals seek to include others in their self-concept to gain resources and perspectives. The core of the study is the Fast