Speaking the Public’s Love Language: How Engaging with Lay Theories Can Build a Rigorous and Resonant Science of Relationships
Personality and Social Psychology Review
Published online on April 25, 2026
Abstract
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Academic AbstractPopular lay theories shape how millions of people understand and communicate about romantic relationships, yet they are rarely examined scientifically. Rather than dismissing these frameworks as misconceptions, this review argues that ...
Academic AbstractPopular lay theories shape how millions of people understand and communicate about romantic relationships, yet they are rarely examined scientifically. Rather than dismissing these frameworks as misconceptions, this review argues that ...