Formation of romantic relationships

The filter model

-Kerchkoff and Davis (62)

• Model proposes that relationships develop through different filters- different filters are important at different times.
• Potential partners are filtered to those we consider potential partners.
• Filter 1- similarity of social variables
• Filter 2- similarity of attitudes and values
• Filter 3- complementary of emotional needs- refers to how well people meet each others needs.

EVALUATION

Strength of model;

• KERCHKOFF AND DAVIS (62)- longitudinal study of student…