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Urszula M Marcinkowska1, Samuli Helle2, Benedict C Jones3

  • 1Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland.

Plos One
|February 28, 2019
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This study found no link between testosterone levels and women's preference for masculine faces. Sociosexuality, however, was positively associated with masculinity preferences in women.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Human Sexuality
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Women's mate preferences are influenced by sex hormones, particularly testosterone.
  • Previous research suggests a link between testosterone and preference for masculine facial features.
  • The precise relationship remains unclear, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between salivary testosterone levels and women's preference for facial masculinity.
  • To control for potential confounding factors like age, partnership status, and sociosexuality.

Main Methods:

  • Multilevel modeling was used to analyze data from 68 women.
  • Salivary testosterone levels were measured.
  • Facial masculinity preferences were assessed.

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Main Results:

  • No significant association was found between testosterone levels (individual differences or within-woman changes) and masculinity preferences.
  • Sociosexuality showed a positive correlation with masculinity preferences.
  • The findings do not support the hypothesis that testosterone influences women's preference for facial masculinity.

Conclusions:

  • Testosterone levels do not appear to significantly influence women's preference for facial masculinity.
  • Sociosexuality is a relevant factor in women's mate preferences.
  • Further research may explore other hormonal or psychological factors influencing mate choice.