factors affecting attraction [SELF-DISCLOSURE]

• What's self disclosure?


  reciprocal exchange of information which occurs gradually through familiarity and trust, while it increases mutual attraction
• Altman and Taylor


  1973
• What did Altman and Taylor 1973 develop?

  Social penetration theory
• What's social penetration theory?

  Explains how relationships develop. Through reciprocal exchange of information. Sensitive informations allows couples to penetrate into each other, gaining greater understanding of each other.
• Elements of self disclosure

  breadth and depth
• what's breadth?


  the range of topics a couple can discuss of
• What's depth?


  its personal significance
• what did Altman annd Taylor argue about the elements of self-disclosure?

  Initially relationships are shallow and superficial like the outer layer of an onion, where breadth and depth are limited and low risk information is often shared, over time both breadth and depth increase. When relationships deteriorates partners disclose less and withdraw from each other.
• Reis and Shaver


  1988
• What did Reis and Shaver argue?

  Self-disclosure is key for succesful romantic relationships. Mutual balance of self-disclosure fosters growth, increases intimacy and deeper connection