A comprehensive theory examining relationship formation based on social desirability and physical attractiveness matching. The teoria e përshtatjes në raporte romantike pdf explores how individuals select partners based on perceived equal levels of attractiveness, though research suggests this may be more complex than initially theorized.
• The matching hypothesis proposes that people form relationships with those of similar social desirability levels
• Research involving 752 university students challenged the theory's core assumptions
• Studies indicate physical attractiveness may play a different role in short-term versus long-term relationships
• Methodological challenges exist in measuring and operationalizing attractiveness objectively
• The theory faces criticism for being reductionist and not accounting for various relationship dynamics
