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 • Pages: 102-112 •
By Gottschall, Jonathan, Martin, Johanna, Quish, Hadley, Rea, Jon
Hypothesis
Female characters will place more emphasis on wealth and/or social status as a criterion for mate choice than men (107).
Note
Results were significant in all samples except the South American, circum-Mediterranean, and African samples.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Scores | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Of Character | Independent | Literary Texts, Texts Translated Into English |
| Wealth/status As Criterion For Mate Choice | Dependent | Basis Of Marriage |