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A cross-cultural study on attraction and mate preference. Buss' cross-cultural study shows that attraction is influenced by biology and culture. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This classic saying means that we all have a different opinion about what is beautiful.
- What are the conclusions from the buss 1989 study?
- What is Buss known for?
- What are males most likely to look for in a romantic partner Buss 1989?
- How many countries study busses?
What are the conclusions from the buss 1989 study?
The main conclusion is that Busss findings support evolutionary explanations of human mate choice; specifically that mating behaviour should differ according to gender, reflecting the differences in the reproductive capacities of males and females.
What is Buss known for?
He is known for his evolutionary psychology research on mate selection with the basis on human sex differences. His profound works on human mating strategies defines and distinct his works in the field of psychology.
What are males most likely to look for in a romantic partner Buss 1989?
The primary purpose of Buss (1989) is to explore the characteristics that humans find attractive in potential mates. Five candidate values were considered: earning capacity, ambition/industriousness, youth and physical attractiveness, and chastity (as measured here, equating to virginity).
How many countries study busses?
3. Buss analysed responses from 37 samples* from 33 countries, located on six continents and five islands, created a total number of participants equal to 10,047.
