Reproductive value (social psychology) explained

Reproductive value is a term used by some social psychologists to describe reproductive capacity and potential reproductive success of female humans. The term can also describe the characteristics that people evaluate, consciously or unconsciously, when choosing female partners.^[1]

See also

• Hypergamy

Notes and References

1. Jokela. Markus. 2009-09-01. Physical attractiveness and reproductive success in humans: Evidence from the late 20th century United States. Evolution and Human Behavior. 30. 5. 342–350. 10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2009.03.006. 1090-5138. 3000557. 21151758. 2009EHumB..30..342J .