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  • 4 - Romantic Attraction

  • from Part II - Relationship Formation
  • Theresa DiDonato, Loyola University Maryland, Brett Jakubiak, Syracuse University, New York
  • Book:
    The Science of Romantic Relationships
    Published online:
    17 August 2023
    Print publication:
    31 August 2023, pp 123-157

  • Summary

    This chapter explores interpersonal attraction, the subjective appeal of another person, which is often accompanied by a positive emotional reaction and an affiliative motivation for greater closeness to that person. This chapter organizes the many specific traits that enhance attraction in terms of characteristics that offer domain-general rewards (e.g., pleasure, self-esteem, belonging) and characteristics that advance specific evolutionary goals (e.g., survival, reproduction). The chapter then reviews the characteristics that are most consistently desirable, including physical attractiveness, social status, warmth/kindness, intelligence, proximity, familiarity, similarity, and reciprocity by reviewing relevant research findings, as well as exceptions and boundary conditions. The chapter ends with a review of how sociocultural factors, including the immediate situation, women’s reproductive cycles, and the broader relationship trajectories provide context for understanding romantic attraction.

  • Gender Issues and Partner Preferences Among a Sample of Emergency Medical Technicians

  • Sheryl Gonsoulin, C. Eddie Palmer
  • Journal:
    Prehospital and Disaster Medicine / Volume 13 / Issue 1 / March 1998
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    28 June 2012, pp. 34-40
    Print publication:
    March 1998
  • Introduction:

    From its beginnings, the provision of emergency medical services in the United States has been a male-dominated occupation. The objective of this exploratory study was to determine if and how such issues might influence partner preferences of male and female emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

    Methods:

    Initially, unstructured interviews were conducted with 10 EMS workers enrolled in a paramedic training program in order to see whether and how such issue might affect partner preferences. From the data obtained during these interviews, a questionairre was developed and distributed to participants in an annual meeting of Louisiana Association of Nationally Registered EMTs. Participation was voluntary and uncompensated.

    Results:

    A total of 49 EMTs (22 women, 27 men) completed the questionairre. The major gender-related issues could be class fied into three dimensions: 1) physical strength; 2) assumption of authoritative roles; and 3) structural (organizational) preparedness to implement gender-friendly working environments. In general, the gender of a partner now “makes no difference”.

    Conclusion:

    Overall, the EMS work worlds are reflective of the larger society of which they are a part. Now is the time for EMS systems to examine the gendered nature of their organization and of the issues of gendered expectations prevalent in EMS work. Future research should document the changes now due in the field of emergency medical services.