Female Mate Selection for Long-Term Relationships

Some individuals believe that opposites attract. However, in order to have a long-term relationship individuals tend to marry someone who is similar to them. I propose that females tend to select partners who are similar to themselves. Previous studies have shown that individuals do tend to select partners who are similar in age, ethnic background, religion, socioeconomic status, psychological characteristics and personality characteristics. In this study the data supports previous studies. However, this study also examines dating an4 how dating plays a role in how females select their partners for long-term relationships. This study also investigates how gender differences play a role in selecting a partner for a long-term relationship. The results for this study confirm that females do select partners who are similar to themselves.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Sociology

Grantor

Texas State University-San Marcos

Year dc:date.issued

2005

Author dc:creator

• Lester, Michelle Lynn

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Dorton, Harold E.

• mate selection
• man-woman relationships
• sex differences
• long-term relationships

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10877/11854

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digital.library.txst.edu:10877/11854