title: An improved method for evaluating ideal standards in self-perception and mate preferences.
abstract: The aim of the study was to improve the methodology for measuring ideals of self-perception and mate preferences. The Ideal Standards Model (ISM; Fletcher, Simpson, Thomas & Giles, 1999) was used as a basis for development of the scale. It was further modified by adding a number of items from previous studies. Data were collected from 223 participants, aged 19 to 27 years. The results suggested that a modified five-factor version of the ISM is an appropriate method for evaluation of ideal characteristics. The five factors are warmth/ trustworthiness, status/ resources, intelligence, social skills and physical attractiveness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia.
authors.forename: Lasma
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Katsena
authors.forename: Girts
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dimdins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D012923:Social Class; D066107:Social Skills; D035502:Trust; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Gender; ideal characteristics; ideal standards