An improved method for evaluating ideal standards in self‐perception and mate preferences

Abstract

The aim of the study was to improve the methodology for measuring ideals of self-perception and mate preferences. The Ideal Standards Model (ISM; Fletcher, Simpson, Thomas & Giles, 1999) was used as a basis for development of the scale. It was further modified by adding a number of items from previous studies. Data were collected from 223 participants, aged 19 to 27 years. The results suggested that a modified five-factor version of the ISM is an appropriate method for evaluation of ideal characteristics. The five factors are warmth/ trustworthiness, status/ resources, intelligence, social skills and physical attractiveness.

The Influence of Romantic Rejection on Change in Ideal Standards, Ideal Flexibility, and Self-Perceived Mate Value

“…Ideal standards reflect one's hopes and expectations for a romantic partner, and are comprised of three factors: warmth-trustworthiness, vitality-attractiveness, and status-resources (Fletcher et al, 1999;and similarly, Csajbók & Berkics, 2017;Katsena & Dimdins, 2015).…”

Facial attraction: an exploratory study of the judgements made by people with intellectual disabilities

“…All participants were aged 16–40 years. This is typical of the age groups recruited for attractiveness and sexuality studies (Bale and Archer 2013; Katsena and Dimdins 2015; Wincenciak et al . 2015; Rojas et al .…”

“…All participants were aged 16-40 years. This is typical of the age groups recruited for attractiveness and sexuality studies (Bale and Archer 2013;Katsena and Dimdins 2015;Wincenciak et al 2015;Rojas et al 2016). Those without ID were recruited from a range of college courses, including police services, politics, history and social sciences.…”