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Height as a basis for interpersonal attraction

W E Hensley1

  • 1Department of Communication Studies, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061-0311.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1994
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Men"s height provides a dating advantage, especially up to six feet, while women"s height has no impact. Actual dating choices follow a step function, not a complementary one, in partner selection.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Human Mating Behavior

Background:

  • The male-taller norm in heterosexual relationships is a widely observed phenomenon.
  • Previous research has explored height preferences in partner selection, but the precise mechanisms and gendered outcomes require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether dating partner selection follows a complementary or step function regarding height.
  • To examine the dating market advantages and disadvantages associated with height for both men and women.
  • To identify potential "ceiling effects" in the height advantage for males.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from 594 college students on their dating partner selection criteria.
  • Analysis of hypothetical versus actual partner selection regarding height standards.

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  • Statistical examination of height-related dating outcomes for males and females.

    • Main Results:

    • Actual dating partner selection is more indicative of a step function than a complementary function.
    • Males experience a significant dating advantage associated with greater height.
    • Females do not appear to face height-related disadvantages in the dating market.
    • A "ceiling effect" was observed, where the height advantage for males diminishes beyond six feet.

    Conclusions:

    • Height plays a distinct role in heterosexual dating, favoring taller males up to a certain threshold.
    • The decision-making process in dating partner selection, concerning height, is better described by a step function.
    • These findings contribute to understanding the nuances of height in mate selection and evolutionary psychology.