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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > interpersonal warmth
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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > emotion processes in relationships > interpersonal warmth
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > emotion processes in relationships > interpersonal warmth
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > emotion processes in relationships > interpersonal warmth

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interpersonal warmth  

Definition

  • Interpersonal warmth is a dimension of individual differences in personality. People high on this dimension are described as warm and affectionate, whereas people low on the dimension are described as cold and indifferent. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Warmth, Interpersonal]

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