Psychological Need Relationships in Dyadic Attraction and Rejection

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Need relationships in dyadic attraction and rejection were studied within a fully delimited field of available choices. Sorority women ( N = 49) were Ss. Convergent validities for 3 need assessment methods utilized indicated significant validities on 4 of the 7 needs. With few exceptions, self- and EPPS need ratings suggested neither complementary not homogamous need relationships between dyads. Peer ratings gave some support for similarity of needs between Ss and their friends and social companions. Choice of task companion was in most cases associated with complementary need relationships. Rejection of individuals as friends or social companions was associated with dissimilar needs, while rejection of individuals as task companions was generally associated with homogamous needs. This study points out the importance of measurement method and role factors in investigations of dyadic attraction and rejection.

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