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#838 - Dr Paul Eastwick - What Do People Really Want In A Partner?

2024/9/14
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This chapter explores the differences between stated and revealed romantic preferences. Stated preferences are what people say they want in a partner, while revealed preferences reflect what attributes actually predict liking in potential partners. The discussion delves into how these preferences are measured and the importance of distinguishing between them.
  • Stated preferences are often measured through surveys and rating scales.
  • Revealed preferences are determined by analyzing how specific attributes predict liking in potential partners.
  • Understanding the difference between these two types of preferences is crucial for accurate relationship research.

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Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher.

What do people actually want in a partner compared to what they say they want? Paul is the lead author on largest study of its kind which was just released breaking down exactly this question.

Expect to learn the #1 trait people actually look for in a partner, how well people know what they want, what Ideal Partner Preference-Matching is, the biases that affect mate evaluation, the sex differences in stated vs. revealed preferences, whether big data could improve dating app matching and much more…

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