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- Title
Rapidly Recognizing Relationships: Observing Speed Dating in the South.
- Authors
Deyo, Jessica; Walt, Price; Davis, Leah
- Abstract
In today's fast-paced society, speed dating is becoming prevalent as a method of meeting potential partners for an intimate interpersonal relationship. At each event, participants can meet at least 6 potential partners, and quickly determine whether there is a connection that may lead to additional meetings. Through observations of the speed dates, 2 primary themes were established. Participants unconsciously progress through 3 phases of Berger and Calabrese's Uncertainty Reduction Theory gauging compatibility. Second, female participants passively assess the potential relationship, as males tend to dominate the situation. Through further observation and study, researchers can validate these “thin slices” as an effective method of meeting potential partners and developing intimate relationships.
- Subjects
COURTSHIP; NONVERBAL cues; NONVERBAL communication -- Social aspects; SPEED dating; UNCERTAINTY reduction theory (Communication)
- Publication
Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 2011, Vol 12, Issue 1, p71
- ISSN
1745-9435
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/17459435.2011.601527