Concept information
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social psychology
interpersonal relationships
human relationships
dating, courtship, and marriage
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micro-interactionist theory
social interaction
human relationships
dating, courtship, and marriage
Preferred term
speed dating
Definition
- Speed dating is a matchmaking event in which people are encouraged to meet a large number of attendees within a set period of time, usually from three to eight minutes per person. According to Scientific American, the largest speed dating event was held in 2011 with 414 attendees in Chicago. [Source: The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia; Speed Dating]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/speed_dating
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