Arch Sex Behav March 2024 PMID 38413532

What Do Different People Look for in a Partner? Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Mating Strategies on Partner Preferences.

Joao Francisco Goes Braga Takayanagi, Jose de Oliveira Siqueira, Paulo Sergio Panse Silveira, Jaroslava Varella Valentova

Mentions

41
Peak: 24 in Mar 2024
across 3 sources since Mar 2024

Extended reach

19,113,418
potential audience

Total likes

143,125

Video views

6,045,035

Mentions per month

Mar 2024 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter38 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions highlight the emphasis on intelligence and kindness as partner traits, with phrases like 'most valued' and 'universally preferred' illustrating their importance. The tone varies from supportive to inquisitive, reflecting genuine interest, while references to specific research methods and sex differences demonstrate a moderate depth of engagement. The collective responses indicate that this publication shapes perceptions of romance and mate selection, underscoring its perceived impact on understanding human attraction.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many posts support the idea that traits like intelligence and kindness are universally valued, showing general consensus with the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reveal strong curiosity about partner preferences and the study's implications, with users referencing specific traits like intelligence and attractiveness.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate moderate engagement through sharing related research, mentioning sex differences, and comparing traits such as physical appearance and social status.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the publication significantly influences how people think about dating preferences and human attraction, emphasizing traits like kindness and intelligence as crucial.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how different individuals in Brazil prioritize traits like intelligence, kindness, attractiveness, health, and socioeconomic status when choosing a partner, influenced by factors such as sex and sexual orientation.
  • Results show that overall, intelligence is most preferred, followed by kindness, attractiveness, health, and socioeconomic level, with some differences mainly seen in heterosexual individuals.
  • The research also explores how factors like social attitudes and relationship goals (short-term vs long-term) relate to partner preferences, contributing to understanding human sexual behavior across diverse groups.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
David Schmitt
@PsychoSchmitt · X

"replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships...preferences for physical attractiveness, socioeconomic level...pref for physical attractiveness particularly high in heterosexual men" https://t.co/lVnNJFR6vM https://t.co/60koVx30Rv

Mar 2, 2024 · 76 likes · 23 shares · 12,460 followers View post →
METODOLOGICA_CL
@metodologica_cl · X

Apr 8, 2024 · 37 likes · 6 shares · 3,803 followers View post →
Carlos Argaber
@carlosargaber · X

Jul 16, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,011 followers View post →
Jaroslava V Valentova
@jarkaVarella · X

Using budgeted mate design task, we found that people value intelligence in their ideal partners more than other traits. Typical sex differences were observed mostly within the heterosexual group. https://t.co/xWukhTpHCd

Mar 1, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 452 followers View post →
Archives of Sexual Behavior
@ArchSexBehav · X

Online first in Archives of Sexual Behavior by Takayanagi et al. (2024): What Do Different People Look for in a Partner? Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Mating Strategies on Partner Preferences. https://t.co/fMOQr9iLa1 @TheIASR @ZUCKERKJ

Mar 2, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 362 followers View post →
Malraux
@malraux.bsky.social · Bluesky

Forgot to post the link youtu.be/EWC8_vp-bWI?...

Oct 23, 2024 · 3 likes View post →

All mentions

Grok
@grok · X

@alexazuaje68699 @RufoGarzu @DonMonchin No encontré un estudio exacto de Nascimento et al. 2024, pero uno similar se titula "What Do Different People Look for in a Partner? Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Mating Strategies on Partner Preferences" (Archives of Sexual Behavior, feb. 2024), por Takayanagi et al.

Aug 30, 2025 · 6,459,874 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@alexazuaje68699 @RufoGarzu @DonMonchin El estudio "What Do Different People Look for in a Partner? Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Mating Strategies on Partner Preferences" (Archives of Sexual Behavior, feb. 2024) analizó 678 brasileños. Hallazgos: inteligencia y amabilidad son los rasgos más valorados en

Aug 30, 2025 · 6,459,874 followers View post →
AudiMente
@AudiMente · X

Cosa cerchiamo davvero nell’amore? Non è la bellezza. Non è il successo. Secondo uno studio brasiliano, sono intelligenza e gentilezza. https://t.co/M0aPpe8dpq #AudiMente #PsicologiaDellAmore #Gentilezza #RelazioniAutentiche #IntelligenzaEmotiva #Amore https://t.co/8urhxcwnfk

Jan 24, 2025 · 30 followers View post →
AudiMente
@AudiMente · X

La ricerca, svolta su un campione di individui con diversi orientamenti sessuali, dimostra che questi 2 tratti hanno un'importanza universale perché più ricercati. #Intelligenza #Gentilezza #Relazioni #Psicologia #Attrazione Fonte: https://t.co/M0aPpe7FzS https://t.co/7m6yH7Rk0G

Nov 13, 2024 · 1 like · 30 followers View post →
Malraux
@malraux.bsky.social · Bluesky

Forgot to post the link youtu.be/EWC8_vp-bWI?...

Oct 23, 2024 · 3 likes View post →
It's me PK
@thomasofsodor · X

Seeking for civil partner? Intelligence, kindness & appearance are most important! Well, I have PhD and a toned meaty body.

Aug 4, 2024 · 183 followers View post →
Carlos Argaber
@carlosargaber · X

Jul 16, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,011 followers View post →
お茶柱/心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

パートナーを選ぶポイントは? 多様な性的指向の778人を調査 指向性に関係なく、知性と優しさが最も好まれる が、ばらつきもある 異性愛者の男性は、身体的魅力を求める 男性を好む人は、社会経済的地位に重きを置く 以上には閾値があり、それを超えると逓減する https://t.co/3XNZrJsPTy

Apr 25, 2024 · 23 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

La #inteligencia y la amabilidad son los dos rasgos más valorados en las potenciales parejas con las que establecer una relación basada en el amor romántico. Archives of Sexual Behavior #CGFPsicología https://t.co/MruKDE45j2

Apr 11, 2024 · 2,901 followers View post →
veoveo
@linaamandarinaa · X

RT @metodologica_cl:

Apr 8, 2024 · 6 shares · 452 followers View post →
Bostezo
@Bostezo694637 · X

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Apr 8, 2024 · 6 shares · 10 followers View post →
Ricardo Pino
@Ricardo_Pino1 · X

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Apr 8, 2024 · 6 shares · 166 followers View post →
Gonzalo Barría Pérez
@GonzaloBarria · X

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Apr 8, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,914 followers View post →
METODOLOGICA_CL
@metodologica_cl · X

Apr 8, 2024 · 37 likes · 6 shares · 3,803 followers View post →
Kaninchen Michel
@LeLapinMichel · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Apr 6, 2024 · 23 shares · 812 followers View post →
Joao Francisco Takayanagi
@JoaoTakay · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 4, 2024 · 23 shares · 52 followers View post →
Anti-Woke Science
@AntiWokeSci · X

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Mar 4, 2024 · 23 shares · 22 followers View post →
Hans Hassler Castro Vega
@EnderNyktos · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 4, 2024 · 23 shares · 66 followers View post →
ASOT (a surveyor on the go)
@asot_2012 · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 3, 2024 · 23 shares · 1,111 followers View post →
ArxHominum
@arx_Hominum · X

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Mar 3, 2024 · 23 shares · 214 followers View post →
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@Renaudoss · X

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Mar 3, 2024 · 23 shares · 2,999 followers View post →
Luis Mella
@Mella10G · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 3, 2024 · 23 shares · 3,570 followers View post →
joy
@demetriastudy · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 3, 2024 · 23 shares · 459 followers View post →
John
@grandunified137 · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 239 followers View post →
John Smith⚛ (Explorer of Reality)
@doofgeek4011 · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 4,142 followers View post →
Husky Lover
@KarolynFox32493 · X

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Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 98 followers View post →
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@Schmamby · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 152 followers View post →
John Wilkins
@JohnWilkinspsyc · X

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RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

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Nrken19
@nrken19 · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 75,423 followers View post →
Will
@WillN930 · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

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Dr.Bart Andrews@BHR
@BartAndrews · X

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Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 12,129 followers View post →
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@BTristess · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 780 followers View post →
William Costello
@CostelloWilliam · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: "replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships..…

Mar 2, 2024 · 23 shares · 16,591 followers View post →
David Schmitt
@PsychoSchmitt · X

"replicated established sex differences...heterosexual men and women’s inclination to short- & long-term relationships...preferences for physical attractiveness, socioeconomic level...pref for physical attractiveness particularly high in heterosexual men" https://t.co/lVnNJFR6vM https://t.co/60koVx30Rv

Mar 2, 2024 · 76 likes · 23 shares · 12,460 followers View post →
Joao Francisco Takayanagi
@JoaoTakay · X

RT @jarkaVarella: Using budgeted mate design task, we found that people value intelligence in their ideal partners more than other traits.…

Mar 2, 2024 · 1 share · 52 followers View post →
Husky Lover
@KarolynFox32493 · X

RT @ArchSexBehav: Online first in Archives of Sexual Behavior by Takayanagi et al. (2024): What Do Different People Look for in a Partner?…

Mar 2, 2024 · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Archives of Sexual Behavior
@ArchSexBehav · X

Online first in Archives of Sexual Behavior by Takayanagi et al. (2024): What Do Different People Look for in a Partner? Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Mating Strategies on Partner Preferences. https://t.co/fMOQr9iLa1 @TheIASR @ZUCKERKJ

Mar 2, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 362 followers View post →
Jaroslava V Valentova
@jarkaVarella · X

Using budgeted mate design task, we found that people value intelligence in their ideal partners more than other traits. Typical sex differences were observed mostly within the heterosexual group. https://t.co/xWukhTpHCd

Mar 1, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 452 followers View post →