Euclidean Mate Value and Power of Choice on the Mating Market
Authored by Daniel Conroy-Beam
Date Published: 2018
DOI: 10.1177/0146167217739262
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Abstract
Three studies tested the hypothesis that human mate choice psychology
uses a Euclidean algorithm to integrate mate preferences into estimates
of mate value. In Study 1, a series of agent-based models identify a
pattern of results relatively unique to mating markets where individuals
high in Euclidean mate value experience greater power of choice: strong
preference fulfillment overall and correlations between mate value and
(a) preference fulfillment, (b) ideal standards, and (c) partner mate
value. Studies 2 and 3 demonstrated that this pattern of results that
emerges in human romantic relationships, is specific to mate value as a
long-term partner, and is not accounted for by participant biases. These
results suggest that human mate choice psychology uses a Euclidean
algorithm to integrate mate preferences in mate choice, providing
insight into the computational design of human mating psychology and
validating this algorithm as a useful tool for future research.
Tags
Computer simulations
preferences
assortative mating
Mate Choice
Satisfaction
evolutionary psychology
Strategies
Psychology
Sex-differences
Mate preferences
Attractiveness
Traits
Retention
Cultural variation
Potential mates