title: Human nonverbal courtship behavior--a brief historical review.
abstract: This article reviews research findings documenting the nature of nonverbal courtship behavior compiled through both observation and self-report methods. I briefly present the major theoretical perspectives guiding research methodologies used in the field and in the laboratory. Studies of verbal courtship, including those conducted via computer, via text messaging, or through personal advertisement, are not included in this review. The article ends by elucidating some key features of human nonverbal courtship behavior that have become apparent after scrutinizing these data.
authors.affiliation: Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Webster University, St. Louis, MO 63119, USA. mooremm@webster.edu
authors.forename: Monica M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D003380:Courtship; D003463:Cues; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009633:Nonverbal Communication; D011187:Posture; D012107:Research Design; D044347:Sexology / Q000266:history*; D019529:Sexuality / Q000266:history