Li, N. P., Yong, J. C., Tov, W., Sng, O., Fletcher, G. J. O., Valentine, K. A., Jiang, Y. F., & Balliet, D. (2013). Mate preferences do predict attraction and choices in the early stages of mate selection. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(5), 757–776. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033777

Authors reviewed two evolutionary models of mate preferences. One model, along with corresponding research, established that men value physical attractiveness more than women do, and women value social status more than men do. Another mate preference priority model suggested that the sexes are generally similar in what they ideally like, but for long-term mates, they differ on what they most want to avoid. Authors reported that speed-dating studies revealed mixed findings for whether people’s mate preferences predicted their actual mate choices. Their experiments validated many early findings on mate preferences. They also suggested implications for research using modified speed-dating, online messaging, and other interactive contexts.