Evol Hum Sci March 2021 PMID 37588541

Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships.

Yago Luksevicius de Moraes, Marco Antonio Correa Varella, Caio Santos Alves da Silva, Jaroslava Varella Valentova

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Peak: 7 in Mar 2021
across 3 sources since Mar 2021

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Mar 2021 – Jun 2023

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The overall tone is supportive, with posts emphasizing the novelty and relevance of the findings, such as references to the study from Cambridge, and words like 'great science' and 'interesting read.' The use of phrases like 'reveals' and mentions of 'mating strategies' reflect a positive attitude and an engagement with the research's practical implications.

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Most discussions support the idea that playfulness correlates with having more relationships, with many referencing the study positively.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, as they mention the findings and share enthusiasm about the research but do not deeply delve into implications.

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Comments respond directly to the publication, sharing summaries and comments that indicate some level of thoughtful discussion, but do not go into extensive analysis.

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While the discussions highlight the significance of the research, they are primarily reactions and summaries, suggesting a recognition of potential importance but limited broader influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Playfulness, both lighthearted and other-directed, is linked to having more short-term and long-term romantic relationships, indicating that playful individuals tend to have higher potential reproductive success.
  • Different dimensions of playfulness are associated with different types of relationships: lighthearted playfulness correlates with more short-term relationships, especially in women, while other-directed playfulness is associated with more long-term relationships, particularly in men.
  • The findings suggest that playfulness is a strategic trait used by adults of both sexes to attract more or better mates, impacting their overall number of romantic partnerships and potentially their reproductive success.]

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Playing For Keeps
@ThePlayDoc · X

Some great science from @Cambridge_Uni reveals that #playful adults have more long- and short-term relationships. Full read in Evolutionary Human Sciences -> https://t.co/j4rMhpOHxh #play #playwell https://t.co/GdZCs9NtRm

Mar 15, 2021 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 300 followers View post →
René Proyer
@ReneProyer · X

Interesting read "Adult #playful individuals have more long- and short-term #relationships" published in Evolutionary Human Sciences https://t.co/VjQzA151km

Mar 11, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 648 followers View post →
Evolutionary Human Sciences
@Journal_EHS · X

New article: 'Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships' https://t.co/yoDQjkHJJR by Yago Luksevicius de Moraes et al. Brazilian study shows that playful adults have more partners and playfulness can be used as a part of mating strategies. https://t.co/KJhXs06OHX

Mar 31, 2021 · 4 likes · 6 shares · 4,203 followers View post →
Resilience Doc
@DocResilience · X

RT @ThePlayDoc: Some great science from @Cambridge_Uni reveals that #playful adults have more long- and short-term relationships. Full re…

Mar 15, 2021 · 6 shares · 9,298 followers View post →
EHBEA
@EHBEA1 · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article: 'Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships' https://t.co/yoDQjkHJJR by Yago Lu…

Mar 31, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,707 followers View post →
KPJRFilms
@KPJRFilms · X

RT @ThePlayDoc: Some great science from @Cambridge_Uni reveals that #playful adults have more long- and short-term relationships. Full re…

Mar 15, 2021 · 6 shares · 1,938 followers View post →

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Dr. Justin Mogilski
@justin_mogilski · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article: 'Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships' https://t.co/yoDQjkHJJR by Yago Lu…

Jun 26, 2021 · 6 shares · 955 followers View post →
Mauro Silva Jr
@M_SilvaJunior · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article: 'Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships' https://t.co/yoDQjkHJJR by Yago Lu…

Apr 1, 2021 · 6 shares · 371 followers View post →
Jaroslava V Valentova
@jarkaVarella · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article: 'Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships' https://t.co/yoDQjkHJJR by Yago Lu…

Mar 31, 2021 · 6 shares · 452 followers View post →
EHBEA
@EHBEA1 · X

RT @Journal_EHS: New article: 'Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships' https://t.co/yoDQjkHJJR by Yago Lu…

Mar 31, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,707 followers View post →
Evolutionary Human Sciences
@Journal_EHS · X

New article: 'Adult playful individuals have more long- and short-term relationships' https://t.co/yoDQjkHJJR by Yago Luksevicius de Moraes et al. Brazilian study shows that playful adults have more partners and playfulness can be used as a part of mating strategies. https://t.co/KJhXs06OHX

Mar 31, 2021 · 4 likes · 6 shares · 4,203 followers View post →
Resilience Doc
@DocResilience · X

RT @ThePlayDoc: Some great science from @Cambridge_Uni reveals that #playful adults have more long- and short-term relationships. Full re…

Mar 15, 2021 · 6 shares · 9,298 followers View post →
KPJRFilms
@KPJRFilms · X

RT @ThePlayDoc: Some great science from @Cambridge_Uni reveals that #playful adults have more long- and short-term relationships. Full re…

Mar 15, 2021 · 6 shares · 1,938 followers View post →
Playing For Keeps
@ThePlayDoc · X

Some great science from @Cambridge_Uni reveals that #playful adults have more long- and short-term relationships. Full read in Evolutionary Human Sciences -> https://t.co/j4rMhpOHxh #play #playwell https://t.co/GdZCs9NtRm

Mar 15, 2021 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 300 followers View post →
René Proyer
@ReneProyer · X

Interesting read "Adult #playful individuals have more long- and short-term #relationships" published in Evolutionary Human Sciences https://t.co/VjQzA151km

Mar 11, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 648 followers View post →
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