The effect of the knowledge of non-nativeness and the use of language errors in dating profile descriptions on perceived attractiveness, intelligence and trustworthiness of the writer.
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2022-06-27
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This study investigated the effects of language errors (no errors vs. errors) and knowledge of non-nativeness (no knowledge vs. knowledge) in dating profiles on the perceptions of non-native and native writers. The participants in this study were presented with three dating profiles after they were randomly assigned to one of the four conditions. Participants completed a survey with 7-point scales assessing the perceived intelligence, trustworthiness and attractiveness of the writer. The results showed that there was no effect of knowledge about the writer’s non-nativeness and language errors on the perceived trustworthiness and attractiveness of the writer. However, language errors had a negative effect on the perceived intelligence of the writer. In conclusion, knowledge of non-nativeness and language errors in dating profile descriptions did not have a great deal of effects on the perceptions of the writer.
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