Filter Theory

Question 1

Filter theory

Answer 1

We choose partners based on filters to narrow down the choices

Question 2

Filters

Answer 2

Filter1: social demography
Filter2 : similarly in attitudes and values
Filter3 : Complementarity of needs

Question 3

Kerckhoff & Davis

Answer 3

94 couples
Each did 2 questionnaires based on shared attitudes and complementary needs
7 months - questionnaire on closeness to partner
STR- similarity of attitudes- biggest predictor of closeness
LTR- Complementarity of needs- biggest predictor of closeness

Question 4

Evaluation

Answer 4

+value of filter theory- value of investment
-failure to replicate findings
-change in values/attitudes may weaken relationship