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Sanderson CATHERINEA, Keiter EJ, Miles MG, Yopyk DJA. Pers. Relatsh. 2007; 14(2): 225-243. |
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(Copyright © 2007, International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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Abstract |
This research examines the association between the strength of an individual’s intimacy goals in dating and preferences for dating partners, relationship initiation strategies, and contexts in which to pursue dating. Two studies demonstrate that intimacy goal strength positively corresponds with preferring partners who have strong intimacy and are warm and open, similar in attitudes and interests, and securely attached. The strength of intimacy goals also positively corresponds with the perceived use and effectiveness of emotional involvement as a strategy for initiating dating and negatively with meeting potential partners at campus parties. Data collected at a 4-month follow-up indicate that a stronger focus on intimacy goals is associated with entering a dating relationship for men, but not for women. |