Replication Data for: A rejection mind-set: Choice overload in online dating.

We tested the existence of a rejection mind-set in online dating across three studies. In Study 1, we presented people with pictures of hypothetical partners, to test if and when people’s general choice behavior would change. In Study 2, we presented people with pictures of partners that were actually available and tested the gradual development of their choice behaviors as well as their success rate in terms of mutual interest (i.e., matches). In Study 3, we explored potential underlying psychological mechanisms. Specifically, and in line with choice overload literature, we explored whether the rejection mind-set may be due to people experiencing lower choice satisfaction and less success over the course of online dating. As an additional goal, we explored the potential moderating role of gender.

本研究通过三项实验，验证了在线约会场景中拒绝型思维定势（rejection mind-set）的存在。
在实验1中，我们向被试展示假想约会对象的照片，以考察人们的一般性选择行为是否会发生变化，以及变化发生的具体时机。
在实验2中，我们向被试展示真实可匹配的约会对象照片，考察其选择行为的渐进式演变，以及双方互有好感（即匹配）层面的成功率。
在实验3中，我们探究了该现象潜在的心理学机制；具体而言，结合选择过载（choice overload）相关文献，我们旨在验证拒绝型思维定势是否源于在线约会过程中个体所体验到的选择满意度降低与成功率下滑。
作为补充研究目标，我们同时考察了性别所可能起到的调节作用。