Partner selection and Hollywood Films

Torben Kragh Grodal, Mette Kramer

Abstract

Based on cognitive, neurological and evolutionary based film theory the article describes the representation of partner selection in Hollywood films. It analyses paradigm scenarios of partner selection and love, It further describes some of those mechanisms that regulate the relation between autonomy-independence and bonding and closeness
Translated title of the contributionPartnervalg og Hollywood film
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Psychology of Love : Emotion and Romance
EditorsMichele Paludi
Number of pages20
Volume2
Place of PublicationSanta Barbara, Calif.
PublisherPraeger
Publication dateMar 2012
Pages3-22
Chapter2
ISBN (Print)9780313393150
ISBN (Electronic)9780313393167
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2012

Keywords

  • Faculty of Humanities

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