April 1990 PMID 2337380

Effects of potential partners' physical attractiveness and socioeconomic status on sexuality and partner selection.

J M Townsend, G D Levy

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Peak: 2 in Mar 2019
across 5 sources since Mar 2019

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The discussions reflect a high level of interest, with users bringing in multiple examples, such as references to studies on financial prospects and physical attractiveness, and debating their influence on partner choice. The tone combines scientific referencing and critique, which illustrates a nuanced engagement with the article's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect general agreement with the research findings, especially regarding the importance of socioeconomic status and physical attractiveness in partner selection.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with many referencing multiple studies and engaging with complex concepts like investment theory and attractiveness factors.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several comments delve into interpretations of research, cite examples, and critique or support the findings, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts express strong opinions about the significance of these factors, the overall discussions suggest a modest impact on broader social perceptions rather than radical shifts.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that women are generally more interested in relationships that involve affection and potential marriage and put more importance on a partner’s socioeconomic status (SES) than men do.
  • Men’s SES and their willingness to invest in a relationship often matter more to women than physical attractiveness when choosing partners.
  • These findings support parental investment theory, which suggests that sex differences in mate selection are linked to differing reproductive investments, rather than just social or resource access.]

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Toffee
@Flynamic · X

@FaktenprueferIn @DerElcon @allesevolution 1. https://t.co/AkWq4zLL6x https://t.co/bQuTSuQ0QY https://t.co/5ZD3KSvcxz https://t.co/1V5zso2Uar https://t.co/7tKFYeKzTO https://t.co/UvR9PbSyCG 2. Die Unterschiede lassen sich nun mal so erklären. Diese Thesen sind stärker belegt als die der system. Ungleichbehandlung.

Mar 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 29 followers View post →
John Davies
@googlygump · X

@TheEcho13 Science says otherwise. You have no idea what you are talking about: https://t.co/1TlY8sajQP

Sep 26, 2025 · 1 like · 21 followers View post →
inevitableincarnation
@inevitableinca1 · X

@jooniescrab @BoonDOGgles_ @corietjohnson https://t.co/DBJegq6YCs Women care about men’s physical attractiveness more in short term relationships. In long terms financial wealth is a bigger factor. https://t.co/95oEnFtz9j Men and women’s facial attractiveness as it relates to work and dating. https://t.co/IQ6rTgJDi7

Mar 5, 2020 · 1 like · 9 followers View post →
Music Oracle
@TawandaIsMyName · X

@Chardparadzayi https://t.co/7W5PV8RKMh and the other one on socioeconomic status..similar read. and then https://t.co/oFAn14nGyY

Nov 4, 2024 · 7,184 followers View post →
Christian Schmidt - Alles Evolution
@allesevolution · X

RT @Flynamic: @FaktenprueferIn @DerElcon @allesevolution 1. https://t.co/AkWq4zLL6x https://t.co/bQuTSuQ0QY https://t.co/5ZD3KSvcxz http…

Mar 9, 2019 · 1 share · 4,114 followers View post →
La Grinta
@SorareLaGrinta · X

@Placebo_Enjoyer @Akinou0 Et pourtant : https://t.co/4XYpMAk60A https://t.co/zhe8fHptkx https://t.co/XhIUg0OoZy "Provider" est peut-être du champ lexical sigma bro Mais tu trouveras dans ces études "good financial prospects", "Resource Provision" etc...

Jul 12, 2024 · 463 followers View post →

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John Davies
@googlygump · X

@TheEcho13 Science says otherwise. You have no idea what you are talking about: https://t.co/1TlY8sajQP

Sep 26, 2025 · 1 like · 21 followers View post →
Music Oracle
@TawandaIsMyName · X

@Chardparadzayi https://t.co/7W5PV8RKMh and the other one on socioeconomic status..similar read. and then https://t.co/oFAn14nGyY

Nov 4, 2024 · 7,184 followers View post →
La Grinta
@SorareLaGrinta · X

@Placebo_Enjoyer @Akinou0 Et pourtant : https://t.co/4XYpMAk60A https://t.co/zhe8fHptkx https://t.co/XhIUg0OoZy "Provider" est peut-être du champ lexical sigma bro Mais tu trouveras dans ces études "good financial prospects", "Resource Provision" etc...

Jul 12, 2024 · 463 followers View post →
Mich flow
@flow_mich · X

@PillowsCoolside @shotclock24 @Tiffanymonai @2Cool2BIog There are plenty of studies on this subject and I have never listen to anything more than clips from his pod. https://t.co/Vvc3muY0CW

Apr 17, 2021 · 135 followers View post →
jajijdaar
@jajijdaar1 · X

@LijnSpeijer @RYB_NL @NUnl Je ontkent dat de financiële daadkracht van een man door de bank genomen aantrekkelijk is voor vrouwen? Dat zou enorm dwaas zijn en niet alleen in gaan tegen wetenschappelijk onderzoek maar ook tegen gezond verstand. Hier 1 van vele onderzoeken: https://t.co/3D3oGH6Vdh https://t.co/WUlo0Uu7Hr

Mar 20, 2021 · 131 followers View post →
José María
@Jose_Maria_100 · X

7 COSAS QUE TE HACEN MÁS ATRACTIVO (y no tenías idea) https://t.co/CY6BZtVCVj a través de @YouTube

Jul 3, 2020 · 117 followers View post →
inevitableincarnation
@inevitableinca1 · X

@jooniescrab @BoonDOGgles_ @corietjohnson https://t.co/DBJegq6YCs Women care about men’s physical attractiveness more in short term relationships. In long terms financial wealth is a bigger factor. https://t.co/95oEnFtz9j Men and women’s facial attractiveness as it relates to work and dating. https://t.co/IQ6rTgJDi7

Mar 5, 2020 · 1 like · 9 followers View post →
Christian Schmidt - Alles Evolution
@allesevolution · X

RT @Flynamic: @FaktenprueferIn @DerElcon @allesevolution 1. https://t.co/AkWq4zLL6x https://t.co/bQuTSuQ0QY https://t.co/5ZD3KSvcxz http…

Mar 9, 2019 · 1 share · 4,114 followers View post →
Toffee
@Flynamic · X

@FaktenprueferIn @DerElcon @allesevolution 1. https://t.co/AkWq4zLL6x https://t.co/bQuTSuQ0QY https://t.co/5ZD3KSvcxz https://t.co/1V5zso2Uar https://t.co/7tKFYeKzTO https://t.co/UvR9PbSyCG 2. Die Unterschiede lassen sich nun mal so erklären. Diese Thesen sind stärker belegt als die der system. Ungleichbehandlung.

Mar 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 29 followers View post →