Sex differences in mate choice criteria are reflected in folktales from around the world and in historical european literature

Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 25 • Published In 2004 • Pages: 102-112 •

By Gottschall, Jonathan, Martin, Johanna, Quish, Hadley, Rea, Jon

Abstract

This article expands on Buss's (1989) study of the differences in male and female mate preferences in Western folktale characters by adding non-Western data. The new results show support for Buss's original findings.

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Hypotheses (3)
Hypothesis	Supported
Male characters will be significantly more likely to use physical attractiveness as a criterion for mate choice than females (107).	Supported
Female characters will place more emphasis on wealth and/or social status as a criterion for mate choice than men (107).	Supported
Both male and female characters will prioritize kindess as a criterion for mate preference (108).	Partially supported

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Sex differences in mate choice criteria are reflected in folktales from around the world and in historical european literature

Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 25 • Published In 2004 • Pages: 102-112 • Cite

By Gottschall, Jonathan, Martin, Johanna, Quish, Hadley, Rea, Jon

Abstract

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Hypotheses (3)

Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. 25 • Published In 2004 • Pages: 102-112 •