Minimal dating and its relationship to other social problems and general adjustment

Himadi, William G.; Arkowitz, Hal; Hinton, Richard; Perl, Joseph

doi:10.1016/s0005-7894(80)80051-7

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“…This method contrasts with 562 The Journal of Social Psychology those of most previous interaction studies of MD (e.g., Himadi et al, 1980;Lipton & Nelson, 1980;Wessberg et al, 1979), which used role-playing or a "getting to know each other" scenario (e.g., Glasgow & Arkowitz, 1975;Jaremko et al, 1982;Twentyman et al, 1981) to compare the behaviors of high-frequency and low-frequency daters. In a review of the social-skill assessment literature, Spitzberg (2003) observed that role-played scenarios are highly sensitive to demand effects.…”

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“…Although shy people and introverts may have a strong desire to date, shy people's fear of social situations and introverts' preference for limited contact with others should prevent them from meeting and interacting with potential dating partners. Both of the variables shyness and introversion are associated with MD (Cherulnik, Neely, Flanagan, & Zachau, 1978;Himadi, Arkowitz, Hinton, & Perl, 1980). Similar to shyness and introversion, physical attractiveness represents an enduring personal attribute that affects MD.…”

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Correlates of Minimal Dating

Leck

2006

The Journal of Social Psychology

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Researchers have associated minimal dating with numerous factors. The present author tested shyness, introversion, physical attractiveness, performance evaluation, anxiety, social skill, social self-esteem, and loneliness to determine the nature of their relationships with 2 measures of self-reported minimal dating in a sample of 175 college students. For women, shyness, introversion, physical attractiveness, self-rated anxiety, social self-esteem, and loneliness correlated with 1 or both measures of minimal dating. For men, physical attractiveness, observer-rated social skill, social self-esteem, and loneliness correlated with 1 or both measures of minimal dating. The patterns of relationships were not identical for the 2 indicators of minimal dating, indicating the possibility that minimal dating is not a single construct as researchers previously believed. The present author discussed implications and suggestions for future researchers.

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Correlates of Minimal Dating

Leck

2006

The Journal of Social Psychology

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“…The man also risks rejection if he attempts sexual overtures. These decision-making responsibilities can lead to stress and anxiety in college students who may be shy and lack confidence in their ability to successfully carry out all the dating functions (Himadi et al 1980). Unlike women who date infrequently, college men who date infrequently report more anxiety about dating and fewer dating-related social skills (Leck 2006).…”

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“…The flirting and brief interactions that precede a hook up make rejection less likely; and women sometimes initiate hook ups (Paul and Hayes 2002). The frequent presence of alcohol or drugs helps lessen men's (as well as women's) inhibitions and reduces the anxiety many men feel interacting with women (Himadi et al 1980;Leck 2006;Öner 2000). Furthermore, at least within college samples, men are more likely than women to have sexual goals as the primary motivation for dating (Mongeau et al 2007;Mongeau et al 2004;Roscoe et al 1987), as well as more positive attitudes towards casual sex (Oliver and Hyde 1993).…”

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To Hook Up or Date: Which Gender Benefits?

2010

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Hooking up on college campuses has become more frequent than dating in heterosexual sexual interaction. Analysis of the relative benefits and costs associated with dating and hooking up suggest that women benefit more from dating while men benefit more from hooking up. U.S students (150 women, 71 men) at a midsized southeastern university indicated preferences for dating and hooking up across a number of situations and indicated the perceived benefits and risks associated with each. As hypothesized, in most situations women more than men preferred dating and men more than women preferred hooking up. Both genders perceived similar benefits and risks to dating and hooking up; differences provided insight into the sexual motives of college women and men.

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“…In looking at an adolescent population, La Greca and Harrison (2005) found that individuals who were not dating were higher in social anxiety than those who were currently in a relationship. Himadi et al (1980) examined minimal dating and its association to other social problems and found that men who engaged in lower rates of dating showed deficiencies in same-sex relationships, as well.…”

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College Dating and Social Anxiety: Using the Internet as a Means of Connecting to Others

Stevens

Morris

2007

CyberPsychology & Behavior

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With the advent and widespread use of the Internet, various online media are being used to connect and maintain social relationships in individuals of all ages. Social relationships are vital to healthy development, and individuals with social and/or dating anxiety may have marked difficulty in establishing appropriate, supportive relationships because of fear of negative evaluation by others. For these individuals, the Internet may open avenues of communication and provide an outlet through which relationships can be formed and preserved. This study investigated the characteristics of computer and Internet use in young adults to determine whether individuals who were high in social/dating anxiety symptoms were more likely to make and maintain social relationships online. To further understand the patterns of these behaviors, several measures of social and dating anxiety were collected and analyzed along with demographic, computer use, and relationship characteristics. Results indicated differences between high and low social/dating anxiety with respect to media use and relationship formation. Limitations and future directions are discussed.

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Minimal dating and its relationship to other social problems and general adjustment

Cited by 21 publications

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Correlates of Minimal Dating

Correlates of Minimal Dating

To Hook Up or Date: Which Gender Benefits?

College Dating and Social Anxiety: Using the Internet as a Means of Connecting to Others

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