The Influence of Intimacy Rituals and Biological Sex on Relational Quality and Intimacy Among Dating Couples |
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| Authors: | Judy C. Pearson Jeffrey T. Child Anna F. Carmon Amy N. Miller |
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| Affiliation: | 1. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences , North Dakota State University , Fargo, NDjudy.pearson@ndsu.edu;3. School of Communication Studies , Kent State University , Kent, OH;4. North Dakota State University , Fargo, ND |
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| Abstract: | Do intimacy rituals affect perceptions of relational intimacy and relational quality? This study examined the effect of self-reported use of intimacy rituals and biological sex on perceived relational intimacy and perceived relational quality. Perceived use of intimacy rituals was positively related to perceived relational quality. However, perceived use of intimacy rituals did not influence perceived relational intimacy. In addition, women perceived significantly higher levels of relational intimacy, as well as significantly more relational quality, than did men. |
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| Keywords: | Biological Sex Dating Couples Intimacy Rituals Relational Intimacy Relational Quality Rituals |
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