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bid: a standalone construct

One name. One construct. A landmark on the map.

● anchor · a standalone construct Nearest construct by meaning·not indexed
bid1 CONSTRUCTBid for connectionGOTTMAN · CONNECT

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Relationship psychology

A small gesture reaching for connection

In relationship psychology a bid is any gesture by which one partner reaches for the other's attention, affection, or support, from a passing comment to a request, and the construct of interest is how the partner responds: turning toward, away, or against the bid. Gottman and DeClaire's The relationship cure argues that the accumulated pattern of responding to these everyday bids predicts the strength of a relationship. Here a bid is an emotional overture seeking connection, sharing only the word with an auction offer or a sealed tender for a contract.[1]

Unit
A connection-seeking gesture, classified by how the partner responds
Recovery means
Not applicable
Measured by
Coded in observational research by the frequency of bids and rates of turning toward versus away

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References

  1. Gottman, J. M., & DeClaire, J. (2002). The relationship cure: A five-step guide to strengthening your marriage, family, and friendships. Three Rivers Press. ISBN 9780609809532

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