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- American Psychological Association
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- Copyright © 1995 American Psychological Association
- ISSN
- 0022-3514
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- 1939-1315
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- 10.1037/0022-3514.69.6.1089
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Abstract
Two studies were conducted to examine the role of male body shape (as defined by waist-to-hip ratio [WHR]) in female mate choice. In Study 1, college-age women judged normal-weight male figures with WHR in the typical male range as most attractive, healthy, and possessing many positive personal qualities. In Study 2, 18–69-year-old women rated normal-weight male figures with differing WHRs and purported income for casual (having coffee) to most-committed (marriage) relationships. All women, regardless of their age, education level, or family income, rated figures with WHRs in the typical male range and higher financial status more favorably. These findings are explained within an evolutionary mate selection context.
Journal
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology – American Psychological Association
Published: Dec 1, 1995