In this paper we review the self-expansion model in the context of close relationships,
focusing primarily on work in the last 20 years, considering throughout variation in our�…

The self‐expansion model posits that individuals are motivated to broaden their sense of self
by acquiring new identities, developing new perspectives, enhancing capabilities, and�…

The self‐expansion model posits that individuals are fundamentally motivated to expand
their sense of self. It is proposed that approach—but not avoidance—motivation underlies�…

This chapter surveys the self-expansion model as it relates to romantic, familial, and other
close relationships. First, we discuss how the model can be expressed as two related but�…

The self-expansion model proposes that a central human motivation is self-expansion and
that one way people seek such expansion is through close relationships in which each�…

The self-expansion model proposes that a central human motivation is self-expansion and
that one way people seek such expansion is through close relationships in which each�…

The self-expansion model suggests that the acquisition of new identities, capabilities,
perspectives, and resources primarily occurs in the context of romantic relationships and that�…

Rather than seeing outgroup members as targets of fear, conflict, or even tolerance, the self-
expansion model proposes that outgroup members might be seen as attractive opportunities�…

Previous research indicates that self-expansion, or acquiring a partner's resources by
“including the other in the self”, benefits satisfaction in romantic relationships (Aron, Mashek�…

People are generally motivated to increase the diversity of their self-concepts, within their
relationships and outside of them. Self-expansion enhances both individual and relationship�…