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Flexibility regarding positive and negative characteristics in potential intimate partners

University of British Columbia

In addressing partner selection and the development of intimate relationships, previous studies have examined mainly positive characteristics. The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the importance and flexibility of positive and negative characteristics in partner selection. Specifically, this study investigated the importance of positive characteristics in facilitating the development of intimate relationships. Furthermore, this study examined the importance of negative characteristics in deterring the development of intimate relationships. Flexibility regarding both positive and negative characteristics was also explored. Results of this study demonstrate that a negative relationship exists between the importance and flexibility of positive characteristics, while a positive relationship exists between the importance and flexibility of negative characteristics. In regards to partner selection, negative characteristics were found to be more important than positive characteristics. Differences between males and females were noted.

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2010-01-05

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http://hdl.handle.net/2429/17542

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