APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Self-Esteem As a Romantic Sociometer: A Speed-Dating Pre-Event Survey Study

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Social

Session: Poster Session III

Authors

Abstract

The present research examined associations of self-esteem with self-perceptions of attractiveness and motivation to be in a romantic relationship leading up to a speed-dating event. Results indicated that self-esteem positively correlates with self-perceptions of attractiveness and motivation to seek a romantic relationship.

Sexuality/Sexual Behavior