PY4 Formation of relationships

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Walster (1966)
Blind date study, physical attractiveness was the only significant predictor of how highly they were rated.
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Buss (1989)
Attractiveness was rated as important by the vast majority of males.
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Langois et al (1994)
symmetrical faces are perceived to be more attractive as this is associated with good health.
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Little et al (2007)
both the UK and the Hadza (primitive hunter gatherer society) preffered symmetrical faces, however this was strongest in the Hadza.
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Howard et al (1987)
Women prefer older men due to culture, historically, women had to marry men of high social standing to enhance their status; this meant marrying older men.
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Walster and Walster (1969)
Blind date study was repeated, but giving the participants to meet beforehand. Participants expessed the most liking for those of a similar attractiveness to themselves.
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Murstein and Christy (1976)
Married couples were significantly more similar in attractiveness than those who were dating.
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