![Geanimeerde afbeelding van drie stellen aan een tafel](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2025-01/Connection%20Experiences.jpg?h=c319852f&itok=_uV7fl4f) # Connection Experiences Manipulating self-disclosure during a speed-dating event and predicting love and attraction from the body and the brain. ### What was the goal of this research? The goal was to study a dating event across three continents to understand how high-disclosure conversations impact mutual attraction and relationship quality, which are key factors in mental well-being. ### What method was employed? A speed-dating event was organized where participants engaged in five-minute rounds of conversation. They were instructed to discuss either highly self-disclosing topics (e.g., childhood struggles) or superficial topics (e.g., favourite TV series). Physiological arousal and synchrony were measured using skin conductance. ### What findings did we uncover? High-disclosure topics varied across cultures. Perceived disclosure and active listening were generally rated positively. At certain moments, disclosure and attraction were significantly linked to increased physiological arousal and synchrony. ### Who is the Project Team? Moji Shahvali, Ondrej Mitas, Marcel Bastiaansen, Peter Ward (BYU, USA), ShiNa Li & Yixin Liu (SYSU, China). ### What is the timeline of this project? 2022 - present. ### Who is our main collaborating partner? Breda University of Applied Sciences, NL (Experience Lab), Brigham Young University, US (Department of Experience Design & Management), Sun Yat-Sen University, CN (Tourism Management School). ### Get in touch ![Portretfoto van Moji Shahvali](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_gemiddeld_wysiwyg/public/2024-03/Moji%20Shahvali.jpg?h=e4d81500&itok=tf5_8Sj5) **Moji Shahvali**