Relationships Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the two theories of formation of relationships?
The Matching Hypothesis and the Filter Model
What specific trait does the Matching hypothesis focus on?
Attractiveness
According to the Matching Hypothesis, couples of a similar attractiveness will be more…?
Successful, happy
How is the Matching Hypothesis ethnocentric?
It uses a Western view of relationships- ie that attractiveness is key to relationships, whereas other cultures don’t value it as much eg arranged marriages
Why is the Matching Hypothesis simplistic?
Attractiveness is not the only important factor when forming relationships
What correlation did Murstein’s original 1972 study of pictures of couples and random pairs find between attractiveness people in relationships with eachother?
0.38
Where did Silverman (1971) carry out observations of couples?
In social settings (typical date locations) eg bars, theatres
Why does Silverman (1971) suffer from researcher bias?
Both members of the couples being observed were viewed simultaneously- thus the attractiveness of one would be informed (subconsciously) by the other
What is the main problem with research into the Matching Hypothesis?
Attractiveness is subjective! Therefore more difficult to operationalise
How many studies were included in the Feingold (1988) hypothesis?
17
What percentage of couples of “highly similar” attractiveness appeared to be happy in Silverman (1971)?
60%
What percentage of couples of “least similar” attractiveness appeared to be happy in Silverman (1971)?
22%
What correlation did Feingold (1988) between the attractiveness of couples?
0.39
