Humour and Mate Selection in a Romanian Sample
Journal Title: Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy - Year 2017, Vol 20, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: So far, as we are aware, there has been little investigation into partner's preferences when analyzing the Romanian samples. Objective: This study intends to examine whether different levels of sense of humour would have a significant impact on attractivity and suitability when it comes to considering a Romanian potential partner. We considered that people perceived as having a good sense of humour are considered significantly more attractive and suitable as a long-term partner compared to those perceived as not having a good sense of humour or those in the control group. Likewise, we expected that people perceived as lacking a sense of humour are considered significantly less attractive and less suitable as a long-term partner compared to those in the control group. Finally, we verified if there are significant gender differences in terms of attractiveness and suitability with a long-term partner when considering humour. Methods: We constructed vignettes to describe a hypothetical partner - with humour as an independent variable and level of attractiveness and suitability as a long-term partner as dependent variables. The sample included a total of 150 Romanian students. Results: The results showed that subjects with a good sense of humour were considered more attractive and suitable as a long-term partner compared to subjects who lack a sense of humour. However, no significant differences were found when comparing subjects with a good sense of humour and subjects from the control group. Additionally, the male participants rated the female subjects with high levels of sense of humour as more attractive and suitable as a long-term partner, unlike the female participants. Conclusions: These findings suggest that possessing a good sense of humour affects interpersonal attraction and mate selection. This is a minor step in understanding the Romanian peoples’ preferences when it comes to humour and mate selection.
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Lorena Antonovici, Maria-Nicoleta Turliuc
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