Factors Effecting Attraction, Filter Theory

Question 1

What are the main grounds that filter theory is based off

Answer 1

-Kerchoff and Davis
-Everyone has a field of availables (potential romantic partners) however, just because they’re available, doesn’t mean we’ll desire every single person
-A series of filters filters down the field of availables to a field of desirables that you’ll have a satisfying long term relationship with

Question 2

Demographic similarities

Answer 2

-The 1st stage
-Similar interests and locations like class, education and social demographic

Question 3

Similarities in attitudes

Answer 3

-2nd stage
-Occurs at 0-18 months within the relationship
-Discover similar shared beliefs/attitudes with your partner like long time beliefs and attitudes

Question 4

Complementary personalities

Answer 4

-3rd stage
-Occurs after 18 months
-The extent to which you complement each other’s relationship needs
-love languages, one likes to give gifts and the other likes to receive gifts
-This leads to deeper, long term relationships