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@article{186462,
        author = {Payal Choudhari and Adeeba Shaikh and Pranali Manikeri},
        title = {The Impact of Gender on the Role of Social Status in Dating Preferences},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {159-163},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186462},
        abstract = {This study aims to investigate the impact of gender on the role of social status in dating preferences using a quantitative approach. The primary purpose of this research is to understand the differences in dating preferences between men and women, specifically focusing on how social status influences their choices. The study hypothesizes that the mean number of women who prioritize social status in dating preferences will be higher compared to the mean number of men. To achieve this, we employed a survey method, utilizing Mate Preferences Questionnaire developed by David Buss to measure various aspects of dating preferences, including social status, physical attractiveness, and financial stability. A sample size of men and women were collected through online google form. The data were analyse using statistical methods to determine the significance of the differences between the two genders. (JASP). Our findings indicate that women place a higher importance on social status in their dating preferences compared to men.},
        keywords = {Dating preferences, Gender roles, social status},
        month = {},
        }