Personal Development for Smart People^TM Forums

Zukin · 09-03-2007, 06:22 PM

I was reading through some research papers on Google Scholar - particularly looking at research on human mating - and found this paper:

SpringerLink - Journal Article

Check out the abstract:
Two studies (Ns = 1,113 and 98) examined University men and womens’ differing preferences for singles ads as a function of the values declared by ad-writers, using Kasser and colleagues’ distinction between extrinsic values (financial success, status/fame, and image/attractiveness) and intrinsic values (emotional intimacy, community contribution, and personal growth). In general, participants preferred writers espousing intrinsic values. Women, compared to men, especially preferred partners espousing intrinsic values. They also expressed less interest in partners espousing extrinsic values, with one exception: compared to men, they were more interested in partners espousing financial success values. Implications for debates regarding the evolved versus sociological origins of gender differences are discussed, as well as implications for theories of attraction based on the matching hypothesis.

Personal growth and contribution is sexy!

The David · 09-03-2007, 06:55 PM

Well, I know I wouldn't date someone who wasn't into it.

Plato · 09-05-2007, 03:53 PM

Hmmm. I wonder if internet dating is representative of real life interactions.

Akashic_Librarian · 09-05-2007, 04:04 PM

Well I am not too picky. Just as long as my girlfriend has a good degree of intelligence, common sense, and who has a passion for or at least a curiousity towards conscious growth.

Addict · 09-05-2007, 04:32 PM

Making yourself a better person generally makes you more attractive to others.

Unless people are looking for a Marla Singer.

09-03-2007, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zukin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 718	Why personal development is sexy I was reading through some research papers on Google Scholar - particularly looking at research on human mating - and found this paper: SpringerLink - Journal Article Check out the abstract: Two studies (Ns = 1,113 and 98) examined University men and womens’ differing preferences for singles ads as a function of the values declared by ad-writers, using Kasser and colleagues’ distinction between extrinsic values (financial success, status/fame, and image/attractiveness) and intrinsic values (emotional intimacy, community contribution, and personal growth). In general, participants preferred writers espousing intrinsic values. Women, compared to men, especially preferred partners espousing intrinsic values. They also expressed less interest in partners espousing extrinsic values, with one exception: compared to men, they were more interested in partners espousing financial success values. Implications for debates regarding the evolved versus sociological origins of gender differences are discussed, as well as implications for theories of attraction based on the matching hypothesis. Personal growth and contribution is sexy!

09-05-2007, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Addict Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 338	Making yourself a better person generally makes you more attractive to others. Unless people are looking for a Marla Singer. __________________ Humbit Sneak Preview \| Follow Me on Twitter

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Personal development systems	tlxreed	Personal Effectiveness	3	02-05-2007 07:09 PM
Global Citizenship - Taking the I out of Personal Development	mtrimpe	Character & Contribution	5	01-12-2007 05:23 AM
Meta Personal Development Mindset (TM)	ZenDude	Personal Effectiveness	4	11-30-2006 03:35 AM
Personal Development Pixels	victorfam	General & Introductions	0	11-24-2006 02:19 AM
Web Application Development for Personal Development	Cat Dancer	Business & Financial	7	11-07-2006 02:07 PM

09-03-2007, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
The David Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,034	Well, I know I wouldn't date someone who wasn't into it.

09-05-2007, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Plato Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,479	Hmmm. I wonder if internet dating is representative of real life interactions.

09-05-2007, 04:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Akashic_Librarian Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Darkness / The Never Posts: 1,673	Well I am not too picky. Just as long as my girlfriend has a good degree of intelligence, common sense, and who has a passion for or at least a curiousity towards conscious growth.

Personal Development for Smart PeopleTM Forums

Personal Development for Smart People^TM Forums