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This experiment was conducted to study gender differences in mate selection preference. 82 participants, aged 17-23 years and have never been married were randomly selected for the experiment in a convenience sample. Participants were given a survey- listing considerations important to people in choosing a life partner- to complete. Participants had to rate how willing they are to marry a person with a certain characteristic; each characteristic is rated individually on a 7-point scale (1=not willing, 7=willing). The mean ratings for each characteristic were calculated; mean ratings were determined individually for males and females, and as a whole. Results show that males ranked physical attraction to be more important in choosing a life partner, while females placed more importance on financial stability. Both genders equally emphasized personality and similarity. The ratings for social approval are somewhat equal, though males reported a higher need for friend approval......

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