SOCIOSEXUALITY
The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Psychology
Honors Research Project
My honors research project will investigate Romantic Interest as a Factor of Gender, Sociosexuality, Physical Attractiveness, and Romantic Involvement
Sociosexuality can be defined as the requirements necessary
for one to enter into a sexual relationship. There are two types
of sociosexuality: restricted and unrestricted.
Restricted sociosexuality requires relatively more investment
from a partner before entering into a sexual relationship.
Unrestricted sociosexuality requires relatively less investment
from the partner.
Physical attractiveness has played an important role in human
behavior and preference. Studies have shown that physically attractive
people are preferred. Contrary to popular belief, there is
a strong consensus on who is beautiful. (Dr. Judy Langlois has done extensive
work in this area)
In my study, I would like to look at the effects physical attractiveness
has on sociosexuality. I'm trying to see if physical attractiveness
really does change one's behavior.
Click here to see the SOI --the questionnaire that will be used to assess sociosexuality.
Click here to see the results of the study.
If you have any comments, please email me at Xina007@hotmail.com
Psychology Department home page.