filter theory

Question 1

filter theory

Answer 1

-there are certain limiting factors that affect choice of partners
-we only become atttacted tk those who pass through series of filters (field of available sand field of desirables)

Question 2

who came up with filter theory

Answer 2

kirchhoff & davies

Question 3

similarity filter1- social demography

Answer 3

-we are more likely to come into contact with some people more than others due to how we spend our time
-who we live near, education and eork lives, who we socialise with
-linked to social class and economic status

Question 4

similarity filter 2- attitudes

Answer 4

-dhe to social demography it is likely we will come in contact eith people with similar core value, seen as more atttactive

Question 5

similarity filter 3- complementarity

Answer 5

-we are atttacted to those who provide for our emotional needs
-in this way partners csn have differences tbat are mutually beneficial
-less conflict

Question 6

Tylor

Answer 6

-85% americans in 1998 married whithin their own ethnic group
-real world support social demographics influence selection partners

Question 7

limitation temporal

Answer 7

-lack temporal validity
-filters starting to break down
-virtual relationships lack the gaging filters like social demography used to provide
-apps like tinder more emphasis on physical attraction rather than social class