Filter theory

Question 1

Who proposed the filter theory?

Answer 1

Kerchoff & Davis

Question 2

What does filter theory concern itself with?

Answer 2

Filter theory concerns itself with the process of relationship formation and development

Question 3

What was the research for filter theory? (Names too)

Answer 3

Kechoff & Davis compared attitudes and personalities of students couples in ST (-18m) and LT (+18m) relationships

Question 4

What are the 3 filters for relationship development?

Answer 4

1. Social demographics
2. Similarities in attitudes
3. Complementarity

Question 5

What does social demographics concern itself with in the filter theory?

Answer 5

Accessibility, factors that influence the chance of meeting e.g. same social class. Those that are in similar context = more attractive and anyone different is discounted from this pool.

Question 6

What does Complementarity concern itself with in the filter theory?

Answer 6

Whereby a partner complements their other in traits they lack, tends to be more attractive due to feelings of wholenesses.
More common in LT relationships

Question 7

What does similarities in attitudes concern itself with in the filter theory?

Answer 7

Sharing core values and beliefs e.g. views on families, tend to be done very early on in a relationship = more self disclosure. Byrne refers to this as the law of attraction

Question 8

What is the pool of availabilities narrowed down to in filter theory?

Answer 8

Pool of desirables

Question 9

What is homogamy in the social demographic filter?

Answer 9

Similar cultures and social classes