Does Love Make You Smarter?

Authors

Annalee M. Hastie, Lindenwood University
Theodore J. Vogt, Lindenwood University

Abstract

Little research has been done that examines the correlation between the length of a romantic relationship and academic success. In the present study, a questionnaire addressing this issue was administered to 40 college students at Lindenwood University. Analysis of the questionnaire revealed no correlation between the length of a romantic relationship and participants’ actual GPAs. However, a moderately strong correlation between participants’ self-reported GPAs was found. This study implies that the length of one’s romantic relationship may be particularly related to perceived academic success.

Recommended Citation

Hastie, Annalee M. and Vogt, Theodore J. (2005) "Does Love Make You Smarter?," Undergraduate Psychology Research Methods Journal: Vol. 1: Iss. 3, Article 11.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/psych_journals/vol1/iss3/11

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Publication Date

5-2005