A03

• * evidence from taylor 2010?

  • found that 85% of americans who got married in 2008 married someone of their own ethnic group
  • shows that SD is an accurate filter as we are more likely to be attracted to & marry someone with similar SD to us
  • shows were more attracted to people who do pass through filters in particular SD
  • do filter those who are dissimilar in terms of out demographics to narrown down our FOD to someone we are more attracted to
• * evidence from kerchoff & davis?

  • conducted longitudinal study of student couples who were together for more/less than 18 months
  • asked to complete several questionnaires over 7 month period - had to report in attitude similarity & personality trait with partner
  • found that attitude similarity was key factor upto 18 months
  • after psychological compatibility & ability to meet each others needs became important
  • shows were more attracted to those who do have similar attitudes & complement our emotional needs
  • suggests filters are important for maintaining attraction in romantic relationship
• X contradicted by evolutionary?

  • women look for older man with resources & men look for youthful women
  • so SD may not be appropriate filter as we arent attracted to those who are similar age/class.
  • we may not be attracted to people based on filtering them out due to SD
  • instead it may be due to other factors - age/resources that will enhance our reproductive success
• X lacks temporal validity?

  • as this theory was developed in 1960s many things have changed in todays society
  • now have access to social media & online dating platforms so can people who dont live near us & long distance relationships more common
  • but theory says we filter out those who dont live near us & are attracted to people who live in our area
  • ? temporal
  • in todays society we may not filter out people based on their SD being different so may still find them attractive