Perceived attractiveness of "self identified" bisexual individuals
- WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- James Lyle McAbee (Creator)
- Institution
- Western Carolina University (WCU )
- Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
- Advisor
- Harold Herzog
Abstract: Many factors affect how one selects a mate. Men and women both consider
attractiveness to be an important characteristic in first impressions of potential mates.
However, underlying factors determine how desirable an individual is perceived beyond
the initial draw of physical attraction. This study investigated how heterosexual males
and females differ in perceived attractiveness of bisexual individuals. Participants were
recruited from psychology courses and were shown a series of photos of opposite sex
models with a brief biographical profile for each subject. The participants completed a
five factor model of personality measure, a sensation seeking personality measure, and a
disgust measure. These measures were examined to determine which variables affect
gender differences in perceived attractiveness of bisexual individuals. The study found
that significant differences exist between attractiveness ratings of bisexual and
heterosexual individuals; however, no significant differences were observed between
male and female models. The personality traits and characteristics of openness to
experience and sensation seeking were related to ratings of attractiveness of bisexual
individuals.
Perceived attractiveness of "self identified" bisexual individuals
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2012
- Keywords
- Bisexual, Disgust, Perceived attractiveness, Personality, Sensation Seeking
- Subjects
- Bisexuals -- Public opinion
- Sexual attraction
- Bisexuals -- Relations with heterosexuals