Abstract
If the human sex drive is an evolutionarily-instigated motivation towards procreation, then
the strength of men and women’s sex drive should be dependent on factors affecting
offspring. In this study, the effect of gender was investigated among 534 participants by
means of a survey that was based on evolutionary adaptations underlying sexual behaviour,
This survey the basis for a new research line. Analysis of covariance showed that, in general,
men have a higher sex drive than women. These results are in line with studies of sexual
selection and partner choice preferences where evolved behavioural manifestations of sex
drive facilitate the competition and rivalry for access to a partner, and where men differ from
women with regard to their participation in parental investment.
the strength of men and women’s sex drive should be dependent on factors affecting
offspring. In this study, the effect of gender was investigated among 534 participants by
means of a survey that was based on evolutionary adaptations underlying sexual behaviour,
This survey the basis for a new research line. Analysis of covariance showed that, in general,
men have a higher sex drive than women. These results are in line with studies of sexual
selection and partner choice preferences where evolved behavioural manifestations of sex
drive facilitate the competition and rivalry for access to a partner, and where men differ from
women with regard to their participation in parental investment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-21 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2011 |
Keywords
- sex drive
- gender differences
- evolutionary psychology
- online survey
- sexual competition
- parental investment