Filter theory - factor affecting attraction

filter theory

factors reduce the availability of possible partners

field of availables

potential partners who are accessible to us

field of desirables

the remaining people after filtering

1st filter

social demography

second filter

similarity in attitudes

third filter

complimentary of needs

research support - evaluation

Winch found similarities of personalities are made early on, complimentary of needs is later

contrasting research - evaluation

Davis found partners who were together for 18 months may not always be committed

lacks temporal validity - evaluation

online dating and social media reduces the importance of social demographics

cause and effect - evaluation

Anderson found partners who are living together change their attitudes to become more similar