title: Extending parasite-stress theory to variation in human mate preferences.
abstract: In this commentary we suggest that Fincher & Thornhill's (F&T's) parasite-stress theory of social behaviors and attitudes can be extended to mating behaviors and preferences. We discuss evidence from prior correlational and experimental studies that support this claim. We also reanalyze data from two of those studies using F&T's new parasite stress measures.
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB25 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom. l.debruine@abdn.ac.uk
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: DeBruine
authors.forename: Anthony C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Little
authors.forename: Benedict C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000523:psychology*; D005195:Family Relations; D006801:Humans; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000523:psychology*; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012919:Social Behavior; D013315:Stress, Psychological