Discussion on Evolutionary Theories
Leader: CUI Tianxiang
2022.09.06
- Are other negative emotions / behaviors that could positively affect romantic relationships? What could be the possible explanation?
- Jealousy, mate guarding, etc.
- Are there other positive interventions that could have negative outcomes in romantic relationships? What could be the possible explanation?
- Hormonal contraceptives
- To what extent do you think the ovulatory effect could affect extramarital affairs?
- A combination of evolutionary and biosocial perspectives?
- Are there other moderators or correlates that could be associated with or affect the relationship between fertility and desire for the variety of mating, especially in the Chinese context?
- Features of the environment, Features of the current partner / relationship, etc.
- Are there any other sex differences in mate choice? Do you know any cultural differences in mate choice between different sexes?
- Finacial prospects, physical attractiveness, etc.
- According to The ReCAST model, the two types of relationships (long term vs. short term) were mostly indistinguishable in the early phases when romantic interest was rising. What could be the explanation for the similarity of romantic interest in early phases?
- What do you think of sapiosexuality (智性恋) in people’s mate choice? Are there sex differences in this preference?
- “Smart is the new sexy”
- What is your opinion on the relationship between the time of acquaintance and romantic relationships (e.g., a long time of acquaintance is associated with/leads to fewer chances to form romantic relationships)?
- “青梅竹马不敌天降”