Extending parasite-stress theory to variation in human mate preferences

Lisa M. DeBruine; Anthony C. Little; Benedict C. Jones

doi:10.1017/S0140525X11000987

Extending parasite-stress theory to variation in human mate preferences

Lisa M. DeBruine, Anthony C. Little, Benedict C. Jones

Department of Psychology

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Abstract

In this commentary we suggest that Fincher & Thornhill's (F&T's) parasite-stress theory of social behaviors and attitudes can be extended to mating behaviors and preferences. We discuss evidence from prior correlational and experimental studies that support this claim. We also reanalyze data from two of those studies using F&T's new parasite stress measures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	86-87
Number of pages	2
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	35
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X11000987
Publication status	Published - Apr 2012

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Extending parasite-stress theory to variation in human mate preferences

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