Appendix 1

Validation studies by researchers in 14 countries,  testing my theory of lovestyles. (up to 1999). 

Adler, N. L. and Hendrick, S. S. 1991. Relationships between contraceptive behaviour and love attitudes, sex attitudes, and self esteem. Journal of Counselling and Development  70; 302-308.

Bailey, W., Hendrick, C., and Hendrick, S.S. 1987. Relationship of sex and

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Carnelley, K. and Janoff, R. 1992. Optimism about love relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships . 9:1; 5-20.

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Cho, W. and Cross, S. 1995. Taiwanese love styles and their association with self-esteem and relationship quality. Genetic, Social and General Psychology Monographs 12:3; 283-309.

Cimbalo, R. and Novell, D.O. 1993. Sex differences in romantic love attitudes of college students. Psychology Reports  73; 15-18.

Clark, M.S. and Reis, H.T. 1988. Interpersonal processes in close relationships. Annual Review of Psychology  39; 609-72

Collins, N.L. and Read, S.J. 1990. Adult attachment, working models, and relationship quality in dating couples. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology  58; 644-63.

Cramer, D. 1993. Dimensions of romantic love in British female adolescents. Journal of Social Psychology . 133; 411-13.

Davis, K.E. and Latty-Mann, H. 1987. Love styles and relationship quality: a contribution to validation. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. 4; 409-428.

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Hatfield, E. and Rapson, R. L. 1987. Passionate love/ Sexual desire.

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