Relationships: FAA - Filter Theory Flashcards

1
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Who proposed filter theory?

A

Kerchoff and Davis

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Filter theory

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Initially exposed to a field is availables, but in order to form relationships, must narrow this field into a field of desirables using the three filters

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3
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3 filters

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Social demography
Similarity in attitudes
Complementarity

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4
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Social demography

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first filter
proximity (geographical location), social class, ethnicity Homogamy determines the chances of meeting in the first place
physically nearer = easier to access

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5
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What happens if people don’t meet social demographic standards?

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anyone too ‘different’ (too far away, too middle class) is discounted a potential partner

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6
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similarity in attitudes

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second filter
Kerchoff and Davis: similarity in attitudes important to the development of relationships for couples together LESS than 18 months
agreeing on basic values promotes self-disclosure

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Kerchoff and Davis found

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similarity in attitudes important relationship development for couples together LESS than 18 months
Complementarity important for long term couples

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What happens if similarity in attitudes doesn’t exist?

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relationship will probably end

filtered out from the field of desirables

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9
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Complementarity

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third filter
ability of partners to meet each others needs
One has traits the other lacks
people attracted to those whose needs are harmonious with their own

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10
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field of availables

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pool of potential partners who are accessible to us

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11
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field of desirables

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selected from field of availables via 3 filters which are of differing importance at certain stages

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12
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Homogamy

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likelihood we form relationship with someone who has social and cultural similarities, find this attractive

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13
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Bryne (1997)

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found similarity in attitudes causes attraction

describes it as law of attraction

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14
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Complementarity is important at what stage of the relationship?

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later stage

gives partners feeling of togetherness

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15
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A03: lack of temporal validity

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filter theory valid before development of internet
no restricted by certain demographics like proximity
only explains dating phenomena restricted to the era before the internet

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16
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A03: against lack of temporal validity

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Individuals can still use filter theory for relationship formation
not completely invalid explanation

17
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A03: RWA

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Winch

18
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A03: Winch

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found similarities of personality, interest and attitudes between partners typical in early stages of relationship
Complementarity more important LT
suggests filters may determine development of relationships
Theory = valid

19
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A03: similarity of attitudes may not be immediate

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Anderson (2003)

20
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A03: Anderson (2003)

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Overtime:
romantic partners become more similar in emotional response (emotional convergence)
bring attitudes in line with each other (attitude alignment effect)

21
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A03: Emotional convergence

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romantic partners become more similar in emotional response over time

22
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A03: Attitude alignment effect

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Romantic partners bring their attitudes in line with each other over time

23
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A03: Anderson: So What?

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importance of initial similarities between romantic partners is not always concrete