Buss Findings And Conclusions

Front 1

good financial prospect

Back 1

valued by females more than males in 36 samples

in spain females rated higher but not significantly

Front 2

ambition and industriousness

Back 2

in 34 samples women valued more. 29 samples this was significant. in spain columbia and zulu south africa men values it higher than females

Front 3

age differences men

Back 3

all 37 samples preferred younger mate

mean age at which men prefer to marry is 27.49 years

ideal age of partner is 24.83

Front 4

age differences women

Back 4

all 37 samples preferred older mate

mean age to marry 25.39

ideal mate age 28.81

Front 5

physical attractiveness

Back 5

all 37 men rated looks more important than women. significant in 34

Front 6

chastity

Back 6

23 males preferred female chastity no difference in remaining samples

viewed as irrelevant in europe

Front 7

conclusions

Back 7

women prefer older men - women seek cues on resources

men prefer younger women - reproductive value

females value financial prospects - parental investment

men value attractiveness - reproductive value

men value chastity - paternal probability