Meaningful Conversation Matters More Than Location on First Dates

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Two people chatting at a bus stop.

Daisi Brand, a psychology Ph.D. student at UGA, is shedding new light on what really makes first dates successful. Her research shows that it’s not the setting that matters most, but the quality of the conversation and the connection you build. Whether in a cozy room or a plain space, meaningful dialogue can spark closeness. 

Read the full article on UGA Today to learn more about her study.

 

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Personnel


Daisi Brand

Graduate Student Representative, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program
daisi.brand@uga.edu


Richard Slatcher

Gail M. Williamson Distinguished Professor, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program, Director of Graduate Studies
Richard.Slatcher@uga.edu

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