Public displays of affection (PDA) are acts of physical intimacy in the view of others. What is an acceptable display of affection varies with respect to culture and context.
Some organizations have rules limiting or prohibiting public … See more

Implicit or explicit attitudes towards interracial relationships strongly affect interpretations of public displays of affection within this context. These attitudes can be … See more

Public displays of affection between individuals of the same sex may or may not suggest homosexuality depending on the cultural context. … See more

Various studies have found physical affection to be associated with positive outcomes in romantic relationships. For instance, it has been related to the formation of … See more

Religiosity
Religiosity is one important factor that influences how romantic relationships develop in other countries. Higher levels of religiosity are not … See more

It is well recognized that relationships outside the family become increasingly important during adolescence. Although several studies of basic social processes have been conducted by sociologists, much of the research and theorizing about adolescent … See more

Expression of a person's feelings towards someone else had previously been limited to written letters, phone calls, or in person. In the modern world, social media sites such as See more