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  • Psychology
  • Existential Psychology
  • Subjective Well-being

Background:

  • Authenticity is commonly defined as aligning actions with one's perceived true self.
  • This research explores an alternative perspective, linking authenticity to subjective feelings of ease or fluency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between subjective feelings of fluency and authenticity.
  • To determine if fluency during activities predicts or influences perceived authenticity.

Main Methods:

  • Four studies (N = 1,465) were conducted, employing correlational and experimental designs.
  • Methods included assessing fluency during recent activities, recalling fluent experiences, and manipulating fluency under cognitive load.
  • Subjective authenticity was measured as the primary outcome variable.

Main Results:

  • Fluency during activities significantly predicted subjective authenticity, independent of other variables.
  • Recalled fluent experiences were associated with higher authenticity.
  • Reduced fluency, induced by cognitive load, led to decreased subjective authenticity; manipulated fluency also directly impacted authenticity.

Conclusions:

  • Subjective feelings of fluency are a reliable indicator and potential contributor to perceived authenticity.
  • A phenomenological approach, focusing on the subjective experience of ease, offers a valuable lens for understanding authenticity.
  • Findings suggest that the ease of mental and physical processing may be integral to the experience of being authentic.