Ethnography finds unique relationship dynamics in societies with high relational mobility, indicating cultural influences on love.
The model by Kruglanski et al. accounts for a phenomenon that is idiosyncratic and unique to societies high in relational mobility. As such, partner’s merit and appreciation, and actor’s significance quest are neither necessary nor sufficient conditions for romantic love in other societies. To illustrate this, we present the construal of relationships in Chinese society as a case study.
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