August 2000 PMID 11301543

The evolution of human mating: trade-offs and strategic pluralism.

S W Gangestad, J A Simpson

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The overall tone is supportive and analytical, with participants referencing foundational studies like those by Gangestad and Simpson, and discussing concepts such as genetic advantages and short-term versus long-term mating strategies. The choice of words like 'supports,' 'evidence,' and 'trade-offs' indicates a respectful engagement with scientific findings, contributing to a moderate but meaningful impact on understanding evolutionary social behaviors.

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Participants demonstrate high engagement and curiosity, discussing nuanced concepts like genetic benefits, trade-offs, and strategic pluralism with specific examples.

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Several posts probe the research findings, questioning or elaborating on aspects such as reproductive strategies and social dynamics, indicating a moderate to deep level of engagement.

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The discussions reflect an interest in understanding human mating behaviors scientifically, suggesting the publication influences how people think about evolutionary psychology and social strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • Human evolutionary history involved tradeoffs between investing in childrearing and mating, leading both men and women to develop flexible (conditional) strategies based on environmental cues.
  • Men with physical features indicating genetic advantages are more likely to be chosen for short-term relationships, but there's a balance between their genetic fitness and their willingness to help raise offspring.
  • The variations in short-term and long-term mating strategies among individuals are influenced by specific cues signaling the circumstances, reflecting a strategic approach to reproduction based on available resources and signals.

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@Rational_pill · X

هذا المقال يقدم تحليلًا شاملاً لنظرية التزاوج الاستراتيجي المزدوج ويستعرض الأدلة التجريبية والتفسيرات النظرية المتعلقة بهذا الموضوع . الرابط : https://t.co/CLuAw19N7V

Jul 29, 2024 · 14 likes · 1 share · 15,213 followers View post →
واقعي | Oday
@odai_sh77 · X

• Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573-587.

Jan 18, 2025 · 9 likes · 10,866 followers View post →
Zafer Karaaslan
@zfrkrslnn · X

Kaynakça 1. Buss, D. M., & Schmitt, D. P. (1993). Sexual Strategies Theory. 2. Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. 3. Penton-Voak, I. S., et al. (1999). Menstrual cycle alters face preference. 4.

Nov 24, 2025 · 8 likes · 1,342 followers View post →
واقعي | Oday
@odai_sh77 · X

- Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). "The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism." *Behavioral and Brain Sciences*, 23(4), 573-644. - Buss, D. M. (1988). *Sexual Selection in Human Mating*. *Behavioral and Brain Sciences*, 12(1), 1-49.

Nov 18, 2024 · 6 likes · 10,866 followers View post →
عقلاني
@Rational_pill · X

• المقالات العلمية : • Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). "The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism." Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573-587.

Jul 29, 2024 · 5 likes · 15,213 followers View post →
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@anas_beingHuman · X

Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573-587. 4/5

Sep 30, 2023 · 4 likes · 789 followers View post →

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Zafer Karaaslan
@zfrkrslnn · X

Kaynakça 1. Buss, D. M., & Schmitt, D. P. (1993). Sexual Strategies Theory. 2. Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. 3. Penton-Voak, I. S., et al. (1999). Menstrual cycle alters face preference. 4.

Nov 24, 2025 · 8 likes · 1,342 followers View post →
Tech Web
@techwebclover · X

@RenContessa @eroticacid ‘He was just trying to sell a book’ That book mentioned came out in 2008, Rachel you’re grasping at straws like it’s a lifeline. This isn’t some dating gimmick, the Lover–Provider dynamic is backed by peer-reviewed evolutionary psychology. https://t.co/ybPX95Ke3a”

Nov 2, 2025 · 133 followers View post →
feede
@feedec1 · X

@IsaacPran23456 @_salo_k @letpocahontas @porqueTTarg Symons, D. (1979). The Evolution of Human Sexuality. Oxford University Press Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573–644.

Sep 29, 2025 · 156 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@alexazuaje68699 @DrThomasAG Gangestad & Simpson's 2000 paper, "The Evolution of Human Mating: Trade-Offs and Strategic Pluralism," argues humans evolved flexible mating strategies due to trade-offs between parenting and mating efforts. Key points: Men may pursue short-term flings for quantity or long-term

Sep 14, 2025 · 6,339,401 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@alexazuaje68699 @RufoGarzu @DonMonchin Aquí algunos estudios que apoyan o replican aspectos de la teoría: - Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). "The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism". Behavioral and Brain Sciences. - Fajardo, G., et al. (2022). "Long-Term Mating Orientation in

Aug 31, 2025 · 6,339,401 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@alexazuaje68699 @RufoGarzu @DonMonchin El estudio de Gangestad y Simpson (2000), "The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism", propone que los humanos evolucionaron estrategias de apareamiento plurales: cortas (para genes buenos) y largas (para inversión parental). Hay trade-offs entre esfuerzo

Aug 31, 2025 · 6,339,401 followers View post →
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@h6382882 · X

@canape_en_queer Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). “The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism.” Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573–587. https://t.co/hkUy9Pz4XM

Aug 11, 2025 · 18 followers View post →
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@h6382882 · X

@spiningpumpkin Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). “The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism.” Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573–587. https://t.co/hkUy9Pz4XM

Aug 11, 2025 · 18 followers View post →
2T-Z
@fallet2T · X

@httptoofem @monoyumi7 @caioken1998 @fils_de_haine Não, não é. Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Esse estudo enfatiza isso. Mulheres tendem a preferir traços de dominância, homens mais dominantes são mais bem-sucedidos. No sentido social; voz grave, po

Apr 30, 2025 · 2 followers View post →
Yusuf
@distelligent · X

@letsgotohellth1 Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573–587.

Apr 24, 2025 · 1 like · 227 followers View post →
واقعي | Oday
@odai_sh77 · X

• Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573-587.

Jan 18, 2025 · 9 likes · 10,866 followers View post →
Esquizofrenilson junior da silva
@EsquizoParanoic · X

@jujjucaca Certo, tenha uma boa noite e uma boa leitura

Dec 29, 2024 · 17 followers View post →
واقعي | Oday
@odai_sh77 · X

- Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). "The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism." *Behavioral and Brain Sciences*, 23(4), 573-644. - Buss, D. M. (1988). *Sexual Selection in Human Mating*. *Behavioral and Brain Sciences*, 12(1), 1-49.

Nov 18, 2024 · 6 likes · 10,866 followers View post →
Ala Rhoma
@RhomaAla · X

RT @RED_PILL_M: هذا المقال يقدم تحليلًا شاملاً لنظرية التزاوج الاستراتيجي المزدوج ويستعرض الأدلة التجريبية والتفسيرات النظرية المتعلقة بهذا…

Jul 29, 2024 · 1 share · 170 followers View post →
عقلاني
@Rational_pill · X

هذا المقال يقدم تحليلًا شاملاً لنظرية التزاوج الاستراتيجي المزدوج ويستعرض الأدلة التجريبية والتفسيرات النظرية المتعلقة بهذا الموضوع . الرابط : https://t.co/CLuAw19N7V

Jul 29, 2024 · 14 likes · 1 share · 15,213 followers View post →
عقلاني
@Rational_pill · X

• المقالات العلمية : • Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). "The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism." Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573-587.

Jul 29, 2024 · 5 likes · 15,213 followers View post →
Arina UA
@ArinaTrueLove · X

@septemtea @burur_brot Будь ласка: ✔️ Buss, D. M. (1994). The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating. ✔️ Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573-587. Як прочитаєте, повертайтесь

Dec 4, 2023 · 1 like · 4,184 followers View post →
◮nas
@anas_beingHuman · X

Gangestad, S. W., & Simpson, J. A. (2000). The evolution of human mating: Trade-offs and strategic pluralism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 23(4), 573-587. 4/5

Sep 30, 2023 · 4 likes · 789 followers View post →
Mauro Silva Jr
@M_SilvaJunior · X

A psicologia evolucionista considera que humanos apresentam diversas estratégias sexuais que são mais ou menos adaptativas a depender do contexto. https://t.co/fqOwkGAd0a

Nov 5, 2022 · 376 followers View post →
Denouncer of Everything
@searchingthru · X

"Recent evidence suggests that men with features signaling genetic benefits to offspring should be preferred by women as short-term mates, but there are trade-offs between a mate's genetic fitness and his willingness to help in child-rearing." https://t.co/o5Hajm1Gc1

Sep 5, 2022 · 395 followers View post →
Yannick Rolandeau
@YannickRol · X

@IsAlonsOfficiel Il a vu juste. Les hommes féministes ne sont pas ce que les femmes préfèrent au lit, juste en façade. Un homme adapté à la libido féminine, à ce qu'on appelle l'hypergamie. Ces dernières aiment la masculinité pas l'égalité. Une étude scientifique : https://t.co/p0BYrlc2YV

Nov 6, 2021 · 416 followers View post →
だぶかぷる
@wicked_dab · X

@coffee_______s えーと、このURLで合ってます? 先日の「The Evolution of Human Mating: Trade-Offs and Strategic Pluralism」と同じようです。

Feb 28, 2021 · 170 followers View post →