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Individual differences in valuing mates' physical attractiveness.

Eugene W Mathes1, Abby Bielser, Ticcarra Cassell

  • 1Department of Psychology, Waggoner Hall 100, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Malcomb, IL 61455-1390, USA.

Psychological Reports
|December 13, 2006
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Men value physical attractiveness in a mate more than women do. This preference correlates with valuing promiscuous sex and status, particularly in men, and personal attractiveness in women, explained by evolutionary theory.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Mate Selection Studies
  • Human Sexuality Research

Background:

  • Understanding mate selection is crucial in evolutionary psychology.
  • Physical attractiveness is a significant factor in partner choice across cultures.
  • Previous research suggests various correlates of attractiveness preferences, but a comprehensive investigation is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the correlates of valuing physical attractiveness in a mate.
  • To test the hypothesis that valuing physical attractiveness correlates with sex, promiscuity, status, personal attractiveness, beauty, and order.
  • To examine gender differences in the valuation of physical attractiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Survey methodology was employed with college students.

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  • Participants completed questionnaires assessing mate preferences and related variables.
  • Statistical analyses, including correlations, were used to analyze the data.

    • Main Results:

    • Valuing physical attractiveness in a mate significantly correlated with sex (gender).
    • Men, on average, valued physical attractiveness in a mate more than women did.
    • Correlations were found with valuing promiscuous sex and status. For women, valuing personal physical attractiveness was also a significant correlate.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support the hypothesis that valuing physical attractiveness is linked to specific individual and sexual characteristics.
    • Gender differences in mate preferences, particularly regarding attractiveness, are evident.
    • Results are interpretable within the framework of evolutionary theory, suggesting adaptive significance for these preferences.