The discussions reflect a generally supportive stance, with comments emphasizing the evolutionary significance of traits like femininity in males as advantageous for paternal care, supported by references to specific studies and data, and phrases like 'interesting perspective' and 'potentially transformative' highlight both curiosity and perceived importance of the research.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the core idea of the hypothesis, with several posts referencing studies and findings that align with the article's conclusions.
InterestHigh interest
The topic seems highly engaging, with participants showing curiosity about evolutionary explanations and implications for understanding male sexuality.
EngagementModerate engagement
Posts often delve into detailed summaries of the studies, citing examples such as feminine traits linked to better paternal qualities and genetic models proposed in the research.
ImpactModerate impact
While some express skepticism, the majority recognize the potential importance of this hypothesis for advancing scientific understanding of sexuality and evolution.
Abstract in brief
The article proposes the "Desirable Dad Hypothesis," suggesting that genes linked to male same-sex attraction persist because they are associated with traits that make men better fathers and more desirable mates for heterosexual women.
Through three studies, the researchers found evidence that men with same-sex attracted relatives tend to be more feminine and possess qualities linked to better parenting, and women find feminine men more attractive and fitting as good fathers.
These findings support the idea that sexual selection for paternal qualities may explain the evolutionary persistence of male same-sex attraction, as traits associated with it could have provided reproductive advantages in ancestral populations.]
The Desirable Dad Hypothesis: The predisposition to male homosexuality may persist in the population because it makes male relatives more attractive to the female sex. https://t.co/odEuTRbBDK https://t.co/0X5Y25BGAb
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David Schmitt
@PsychoSchmitt · X
"heterosexual men with same-sex attracted relatives more feminine...women rated feminine male profiles as more romantically appealing, perceived feminine male profiles as depicting best fathers, masculine the worst (d = 1.56)" https://t.co/cT9cFlxTO0 https://t.co/MrEBNRvmrV
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METODOLOGICA_CL
@metodologica_cl · X
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Larronde Esteban
@EstebanDL · X
El papá deseable
Un gen que parece "equivocado" en primera instancia a la evolución, tiene funciones por otro camino
Un familiar varón no homosexual, de un varón homosexual, tiene mas rasgos femeninos, que lo tornan mas "elegible" , para criar niños
https://t.co/nvGdx7rIBJ https://t.co/9XV1CAMj5l
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Erwin Schmidt
@Schmidt_Erwin · X
Feminine Fathers:
"In Study 3 (N = 153), women perceived feminine male profiles as depicting the best fathers and masculine profiles the worst (d = 1.56): consistent with the idea that femininity is attractive for childcare reasons."
https://t.co/CTmPWazaAE
Jan 9, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 454 followersView post →
The article proposes the Desirable Dad Hypothesis, suggesting genes linked to male same-sex attraction persist because they are associated with traits that make men better fathers and more desirable mates for…
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@gynemimesis This is an explanation for homosexuality but it might fit with agp too
But agp is less of a mystery bc theres less of a fertility burden, agps are mostly attracted to women so they can have kids just fine
https://t.co/D0UYf4MmQU https://t.co/GKuFCTh70A
@lighthouseace This is supposed to be an evolutionary explanation for homosexuality but it might fit with AGP/AAP, there are some ways in which femininity in men or masculinity in women might increase fitness in people
https://t.co/D0UYf4MmQU https://t.co/LqqjVsuNgp
@CoasetoCoast @wivmx @ArtemisConsort Wouldnt call this "tiny bit gay" but this paper explores a hypothesis along similar lines https://t.co/D0UYf4MmQU https://t.co/pEUfsFsua6
@KILLTOPARTY @hollowearthterf What’s funny is she’s affirming something well studied. For long term relationships, the ‘most masculine’ archetype is not actually the most attractive for women.
https://t.co/Fdtyue44ab
https://t.co/T8ErIWIQR0 https://t.co/7eA9Xn1JDs
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Rohan
@Rohanburdened · X
@EpektasisJohn @ArtemisConsort has like 5/6 genes necessary for agp (in a highly simplified model where its 100% heritable and if you have 6 agp genes you're agp) they're more likely to have more kids for one reason or another. Maybe something like this: https://t.co/D0UYf4MUGs
I know it's not a direct response to your question but an interesting contribution I received from a friend. About the image of what is thought being perceived as attractive by women as a stereotype (mistakenly so).
youtu.be/Ms7buY2O_fE?...
@Steve_Sailer @LoftyGains @jeremykauffman The fact you share some of his genes predisposing towards homosexuality makes you more likely to have more opposite sex partners, and maybe being a more desirable dad
https://t.co/C78LS7WUJn
https://t.co/D0UYf4MmQU
@datepsych @lezibooks___ https://t.co/ChajGcEwlI
I think this paper provides an interesting perspective on the evolutionary reason for the PERSISTENCE of ( male) homosexuality. What do you think about It?
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Will
@WillN930 · X
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Husky Lover
@KarolynFox32493 · X
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Archives of Sexual Behavior
@ArchSexBehav · X
Online first in Archives of Sexual Behavior by Felesina & Zietsch (2024): The Desirable Dad Hypothesis: Male Same-Sex Attraction as the Product of Selection for Paternal Care via Antagonistic Pleiotropy
https://t.co/f6JWYhjlsE
@TheIASR @ZUCKERKJ
Feminine Fathers:
"In Study 3 (N = 153), women perceived feminine male profiles as depicting the best fathers and masculine profiles the worst (d = 1.56): consistent with the idea that femininity is attractive for childcare reasons."
https://t.co/CTmPWazaAE
Jan 9, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 454 followersView post →
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Fizzeling Philosopher
@fizzeling_philo · X
RT @DegenRolf: The Desirable Dad Hypothesis: The predisposition to male homosexuality may persist in the population because it makes male r…
RT @PsychoSchmitt: "heterosexual men with same-sex attracted relatives more feminine...women rated feminine male profiles as more romantica…
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DemeterK
@XPatriote · X
"Same-sex attraction, a heritable trait with a reproductive cost..."
"We posit the "desirable dad hypothesis," which proposes that alleles linked to male non-heterosexual orientations increase traits conducive to childcare"
https://t.co/02ude6UoGx
"heterosexual men with same-sex attracted relatives more feminine...women rated feminine male profiles as more romantically appealing, perceived feminine male profiles as depicting best fathers, masculine the worst (d = 1.56)" https://t.co/cT9cFlxTO0 https://t.co/MrEBNRvmrV
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Μιχαηλίδης Γιάννης
@IMichailidis · X
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Eduardo Roque
@Barroque_ · X
The Desirable Dad Hypothesis: Male Same-Sex Attraction as the Product of Selection for Paternal Care via Antagonistic Pleiotropy | Archives of Sexual Behavior https://t.co/Q938YsgXg0
El papá deseable
Un gen que parece "equivocado" en primera instancia a la evolución, tiene funciones por otro camino
Un familiar varón no homosexual, de un varón homosexual, tiene mas rasgos femeninos, que lo tornan mas "elegible" , para criar niños
https://t.co/nvGdx7rIBJ https://t.co/9XV1CAMj5l
Jan 7, 2024 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 24,031 followersView post →
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NU PW
@NUPW628515 · X
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Carlos
@lonar2 · X
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Elisa de la Nuez
@elisadelanuez · X
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Brian King
@KingOrleans · X
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Rafe
@28Raloz · X
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William McCandlish
@WilliamMcCandli · X
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MM
@MsMaiaMarsh · X
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Gabriel Aguilar
@a_rgabriel · X
RT @DegenRolf: The Desirable Dad Hypothesis: The predisposition to male homosexuality may persist in the population because it makes male r…
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Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X
The Desirable Dad Hypothesis: The predisposition to male homosexuality may persist in the population because it makes male relatives more attractive to the female sex. https://t.co/odEuTRbBDK https://t.co/0X5Y25BGAb
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