Men on dating apps often swipe for women deemed more attractive than themselves, which leads to less successful matches. Research shows that although men aim high, most successful pairings occur with individuals of similar desirability levels. Women typically nominate less desirable partners than they themselves are perceived to be. This mismatch is explained by rejection dynamics rather than initial partner preferences. The study suggests that the dating experiences of certain successful male celebrities may reflect this trend of men pursuing women who ranked as more desirable.
"Women nominate on average slightly less desirable mates, and men send ties (swipes) to women who are on average considerably more desirable than themselves."
"Our research...shows that while men often aim high when choosing whom to contact, successful matches tend to happen between people with similar levels of desirability."
"This pattern is largely the result of rejection, rather than an initial preference for similarity."
"The findings could shed some light on the success of certain male celebrities including Jay Z, Barry Keoghan and Pete Davidson—who have dated women that many consider to be more attractive than them."
Collection
[
|
...
]