Imprinting-like efekt a homogamie v temperamentu

• Main Author: Dachsová, Kristýna
• Other Authors: Štěrbová, Zuzana
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: Czech
• Published: 2020
• Online Access: http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-436013

In addition to a principle of homogamy (self-similarity), an imprinting-like effect (similarity between partner and parent of the opposite sex) is also applied in a mate choice. Similarity was found in a number of characteristics between parents and partners as well as between partners themselves (eg age, facial traits or personality traits). The main goal of this study was to test whether people choose their partner on the basic of self-similarity and/or similarity with their parent of the opposite sex in temperament. We also focused on temperament influence in partner and sexual satisfaction. At the same time, we tested how temperament (measured by the questionnaire) is related to its behavioral marker (psychomotor style) and physical markers (body height, body weight, BMI). A total of 91 respondents (48 women and 43 men) with their partners and parents of the opposite sex took part in this study. Respondents filled an EAS questionnaire (Emotional, Activity and Sociability Survey), which measure temperament (Emotionality, Activity, Sociability, Shyness). All respondents also provided a recording of psychomotor style (behavioral marker of temperament) and stated their height and weight (physical markers of temperament). Contrary to expectations, our results showed that temperament (measured by...