In-Person and Virtual Dates are Comparable, But People Don’t Know It
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on January 09, 2026
Abstract
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
Virtual dating has become popular, but how do people feel about potential romantic partners on virtual versus in-person first dates? In Study 1, a sample of online participants predicted that in-person dates would be markedly better than virtual dates. ...
Virtual dating has become popular, but how do people feel about potential romantic partners on virtual versus in-person first dates? In Study 1, a sample of online participants predicted that in-person dates would be markedly better than virtual dates. ...