Reproductive value (social psychology)

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]

  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. Bibcode:2009EHumB..30..342J. doi:10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2009.03.006. ISSN 1090-5138. PMC 3000557. PMID 21151758.