Question

According to the in focus box, "interpersonal attraction and liking," we are more attracted to people whom we perceive as being like us. however, cross-cultural research has shown that:

Answer 1

In his study titled "Cultural Influences on Attraction", Paul W. Eastwick identifies major topics of central attention in the process of attraction between 2 individuals of a different culture.

• Love and Choice: If showing a couple is arranged or decision was driven.

• The system of Marriage: If culture supports monogamy or Polygamy.

• Appropriate Sexual Behaviour: What is seen as tolerable or not.

• Mate Preferences: For example, physical attractiveness or age.

• A standard of Attractiveness: For example, weight or focus for a part of a body.

• Adult Attachment Styles: If the person has an "anxious" (tends to look for a partner) or "avoidant" (avoids activities related to finding a partner).

Each of the 2 individuals has a mix of the preferences of for each topic. If they the 2 "blends" of preferences have a high-level compatibility, then the individuals will probably result highly attracted to each other.