Publication Type
Encyclopaedia
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
1-2012
Abstract
Theories and empirical findings of human mating are addressed in this article. Because of differential parental investment, men generally prefer short-term mating and women generally prefer long-term mating, and therefore must negotiate between their differential ideals. Booty-calls, friends-with-benefits, and consensual nonmonogamy are presented as compromises between male and female relationship type ideals. Sexual conflict in the form of infidelity, jealousy, sexual harassment, and rape occur when there is a break-down in negotiations. The adaptive reasons behind these behaviors and preferences are explored.
Keywords
Evolutionary psychology, Hybrid relationships, Long-term mating, Mating, Monogamy, Physical attractiveness, Polygamy, Rape, Romantic relationships, Sex differences, Sexual conflict, Sexual harassment, Short-term mating, Social status
Discipline
Gender and Sexuality | Social Psychology
Research Areas
Psychology
Publication
Encyclopedia of Human Behavior
Editor
V. S. Ramachandran
First Page
371
Last Page
377
ISBN
9780123750006
Identifier
10.1016/B978-0-12-375000-6.00195-6
Edition
2nd ed
Publisher
Elsevier
City or Country
Amsterdam
Citation
Jonason, Peter K., Katherine A. Valentine and Norman P. Li. 2012. "Human Mating." In Encyclopedia of Human Behavior, edited by V. S. Ramachandran, 371-377. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
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Authors
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-375000-6.00195-6