Concept information
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social psychology
interpersonal relationships
human relationships
creating and maintaining closeness
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micro-interactionist theory
social interaction
human relationships
creating and maintaining closeness
Preferred term
models and processes of courtship
Definition
- Courtship can best be defined by its overall objective and the behaviors that characterize this period in human relationships. Traditionally, the objective of courtship is to develop a relationship that leads to marriage. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Courtship, Models and Processes of]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/models_and_processes_of_courtship
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