The Effect of Life History Theory on Attraction and Relationship Satisfaction

Samantha Sibold

This project seeks to find the effect of life history theory on attraction. Participants were asked to answer self-report questions to measure their perceived childhood adversity and SDT Traits in order to distinguish their life history strategy. The hypotheses tested were 1) individuals will more often be attracted to people they perceive to align with their life history strategy and 2) slow strategist couples will have higher relationship satisfaction compared to fast strategist couples. 

Major: 
Psychology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Alicia Drais-Parrillo
Poster Number: 
35