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Filter theory

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We choose partners based on filters to narrow down the choices

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Filters

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Filter1: social demography
Filter2 : similarly in attitudes and values
Filter3 : Complementarity of needs

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Kerckhoff & Davis

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94 couples
Each did 2 questionnaires based on shared attitudes and complementary needs
7 months - questionnaire on closeness to partner
STR- similarity of attitudes- biggest predictor of closeness
LTR- Complementarity of needs- biggest predictor of closeness

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Evaluation

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+value of filter theory- value of investment
-failure to replicate findings
-change in values/attitudes may weaken relationship

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