A Comparative Study of Mate Selection Preferences: An Evolutionary Perspective

Authors

  • Sai Joshi Research Scholar, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
  • Pooja Prabhavalkar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1002.059

Keywords:

Mate Selection, An Evolutionary Perspective

Abstract

This study was conducted to compare the mate selection preferences of men and women. In this study men and women were asked to give their preference for potential mate on 32 randomly ordered characteristics. The characteristics were put segregated under 6 major domains. Total of 93 participants participated out of which 48 were male and 43 were females. The hypothesis that women will be more selective in mate selection and will desire for higher standards on certain traits was supported. This study is based on the evolutionary psychology theory of Parental Investment.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Sai Joshi, & Pooja Prabhavalkar. (2022). A Comparative Study of Mate Selection Preferences: An Evolutionary Perspective. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.25215/1002.059