Perceptions of self and of ideal mates: Similarities and differences across the sexes

Clark, Steven C.; Dover, Adam M.; Geher, Glenn; Presson, Paul K.

doi:10.1007/s12144-005-1021-x

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“…It can be assumed that, over evolutionary time, the mate preferences of one sex shaped the mating behavior of the opposite sex . Furthermore, if mate attraction is a major factor in intrasexual competition, then individuals should be accurate in judging what members of the opposite sex seek in a potential mate and believe that possession of such traits will be useful in order to attract a partner . Consistent with this, as an expected consequence of women's preference for men with resources, men are more likely than women to exhibit resources and related cues and to derogate potential sexual competitors by stating that their antagonists lack these qualities .…”

Section: Effects Of Mate Preference Of One Sex On Behavior Of the Oppmentioning

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Human mating strategies: from past causes to present consequences

Marzoli

Havlı́ček

Roberts

2017

WIRES Cognitive Science

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In both humans and nonhuman animals, mating strategies represent a set of evolutionary adaptations aimed at promoting individual fitness by means of reproduction with the best possible partners. Given this critical role, mating strategies influence numerous aspects of human life. In particular, between-sex divergence in the intensity of intrasexual competition could account for robust cross-cultural sex differences in psychology and behavior (e.g., personality, psychiatric disorders, social behavior, violence). Several other factors (including individual differences, relationship type and environment) affect-in an evolutionarily consistent manner-variation in mating strategy that individuals pursue (as one example, awareness of one's own attractiveness impinges on mating standards). Here we provide an overview of relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence on variation in mating strategies. Given its multifaceted nature and intense research interest over several decades, this is a challenging task, and we highlight areas where further investigation is warranted in order to achieve a clearer picture and resolve apparent inconsistencies. However, we suggest that addressing outstanding questions using a variety of different methodological approaches, a deeper understanding of the cognitive representations involved in mating strategies is within reach. WIREs Cogn Sci 2018, 9:e1456. doi: 10.1002/wcs.1456 This article is categorized under: Cognitive Biology > Evolutionary Roots of Cognition Neuroscience > Behavior Neuroscience > Cognition.

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Section: Effects Of Mate Preference Of One Sex On Behavior Of the Oppmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human mating strategies: from past causes to present consequences

Marzoli

Havlı́ček

Roberts

2017

WIRES Cognitive Science

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“…The majority of the original ISM items were included in the questionnaire. We also added a number of ideal characteristics taken from several previous studies (Buss, ; Clark et al ., ; Cottrell et al ., ; Furnham, ; Hirschberger et al ., ; Li & Kenrick, ). The studies of most interest were those of Buss (), which allowed us to select the characteristics which attracted the highest ratings across 37 cultures and Cottrell et al .…”

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“…(), which provided us with a list of most valued characteristics from research on personality. We also included characteristics highlighted in other studies (Clark et al ., ; Furnham, ; Hirschberger et al ., ; Li & Kenrick, ).…”

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“…Von Stumm, Chamorro‐Premuzic & Furnham () found that in comparison with women men over‐rated their intellectual abilities. However, other studies exploring self‐ratings have found no remarkable gender differences (Castro, Hattori & Lopes, ; Clark et al ., ). One exception is that men rate themselves as more humorous than women (Castro et al ., ).…”

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“…Based on analysis of published literature (Buss, ; Clark, Dover, Geher & Presson, ; Cottrell et al ., ; Furnham, ; Hirschberger, Florian & Mikulincer, ; Li & Kenrick, ), we added a number of characteristics to the ISM. In addition to the four general factors most often mentioned in the literature, physical attractiveness, status/resources, warmth/trustworthiness, and intelligence, we considered a number of characteristics related to social skills (see Furnham, ; McGee & Shevlin, ; Regan, ).…”

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

Katsena

Dimdiņš

2015

Scandinavian J Psychology

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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.

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