Market Sensitivity: Impact of Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Relationship Goal on Self-Presentation in Dating Profile Pictures

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Social

Andrew Talbot
Lock Haven University
Shanna Pretz
Lock Haven University
Brandon Shawver
Lock Haven University
Alana Masullo
Lock Haven University
Sydney Glossner
Lock Haven University
Joselin Dersham
Lock Haven University
Olivia Eckert
Lock Haven University
Daniel Milligan
Lock Haven University
Rachel Brown
Lock Haven University
Lindsay Murray
Lock Haven University
Taya Route-Machmer
Lock Haven University
Madison Goodwin
Lock Haven University
Clara Singer
Lock Haven University
Angela Capparelle
Lock Haven University
Benjamin Stout
Lock Haven University

Abstract

274 dating app pictures were rated on smiling, body prominence, and clothing. Women smiled more than men only when seeking long-term relationships. Body prominence and revealing dress were higher under “hook-up” dating goals. However, lesbian women broke this trend by dressing more conservatively than their straight counterparts.

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Market Sensitivity: Impact of Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Relationship Goal on Self-Presentation in Dating Profile Pictures

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