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principle of least interest: a standalone construct

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Sociology of emotions

the proposition that the partner less emotionally involved in a relationship holds more power over it.

In sociology of emotions, principle of least interest refers to the proposition that the partner less emotionally involved in a relationship holds more power over it. This meaning comes from Sprecher (2006) in Journal of Family Issues.[1]

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  1. Sprecher, S., Schmeeckle, M., & Felmlee, D. (2006). The Principle of Least Interest: Inequality in Emotional Involvement in Romantic Relationships. Journal of Family Issues, 27(9), 1255-1280. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513x06289215

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