The (simp)le truth about excessive & obsessive romantic behaviors in men

• Main Author: HO, Daniel
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2023
• Subjects: simp; simping behavior; relationship initiation; mating strategies; persistent pursuit; Applied Behavior Analysis; Social Psychology and Interaction
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/etd_coll/516; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/etd_coll/article/1514/viewcontent/GPPS_AY2022_MbR_Daniel_Ho_06302023.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

There has been a growing trend in mainstream media of certain individuals being termed as simps, generally recognized as people who engage in costly or extravagant romantic behaviors toward a romantic interest, but are often met with no reciprocation. It is suggested that simping behaviors appear to...