Negligible evidence that people desire partners who uniquely fit their ideals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jesp.2020.103968
Abstract: Abstract Laypersons and scholars often presume that people positively evaluate partners who match their ideal partner preferences: If Faye prefers kindness in a partner and Sonia prefers ambition, Faye should be especially attracted to kind… read more here.
Keywords: ideal partner; self generated; ideal attributes; negligible evidence ... See more keywords
Singles' similarity preferences in an ideal partner: What, when, and why
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1088591
Abstract: This study investigated singles' similarity preferences concerning their ideal partner's personality traits, physical attractiveness, and social resources, as well as potential moderators (fear of being single and mate value) and mediators (forecasted satisfaction). With 1,014… read more here.
Keywords: preferences ideal; similarity; similarity preferences; ideal partner ... See more keywords