PS287 Study Guide - Final Guide: Positive Tone, Longitudinal Study, David Buss
Document Summary
The idea of marriage based on love develop in the late 19th century into the 20th century. This coincided with women"s increase in freedom and status. 76% say they will probably get married. 5% say they expect not to marry. Women seeking men provide information about their physical attractiveness. These women seek men with education and a good work ethic. Men seeking women provide information about their financial status and work ethic. These men seek women who are an attractive mate. Individuals look for someone with similar interests (similarity principle) Men and women have similar reasons for entering into romantic relationships. Desire partners who are honest, warm, affectionate, kind and share their same interests. Major difference is men desire physical attractiveness while women desire intelligence and occupational status. Meta-analysis from 20 years ago: compared the characteristics that women and men desire in a mate. Females more likely to emphasize socioeconomic status and ambition.
