Pathogen prevalence and human mate preferences

Ethnology and Sociobiology • Vol/Iss. 14 • Published In • Pages: 89-96 •
By Gangestad, Steven W., Buss, David M.

Abstract

This study focuses on the relationship between pathogen prevalence and mate selection. Results show that increased pathogen prevalence is significantly associated with an increased importance in the physical attractiveness of potential mates.

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Cross-national study.

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Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Ratings of the importance of attractiveness as a criterion of mate choice will be related to pathogen prevalence across cultures (90).Supported
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