filter theory

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    • Who conducted the study on partner selection criteria in 1962?
      Kerckhoff and Davis
    • What was the main focus of Kerckhoff and Davis's study?

      To discover criteria people use to choose a partner
    • What type of relationships did Kerckhoff and Davis mainly study?
      Short-term relationships of fewer than 18 months
    • What are the filters identified by Kerckhoff and Davis for partner selection?
      • Sociodemographic
      • Similarity of attitudes
      • Complementarity
    • Why did Kerckhoff and Davis refer to the criteria for partner selection as 'filters'?

      Because they help people sift through potential partners to choose the right one
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