The Phenomenology of Intimacy
- 1 November 1992
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
- Vol. 9 (4) , 467-481
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407592094001
Abstract
Intimacy is a topic of importance with respect to many aspects of relationship theory and a variety of academic disciplines. A consideration of the literature reveals much research but little consensus on even such basic issues as a definition of intimacy. Given that, a phenomenological study was done to determine what ordinary people meant by, and experienced as, intimacy. Results of that study revealed seven major components to intimate experiences. These included: non-verbal communication, presence, time, boundary, body, destiny/surprise and transformation. The relationship between these results and previous research is discussed.Keywords
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