Playing Hard to Get May Not Work for Women, Study Says
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — When it comes to dating, some may tell women play it coy, but new research shows that more responsive females are successful in the mating game.
In a report published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, researchers simulated an early dating experience with two strangers.
A man and woman sat in the same room together, during which half the time the male would discuss a negative event from the day before and the female was told to respond in her normal behavior. The other half of the time, researchers reversed the roles.
Participants were also asked to complete a survey on their partners receptiveness, how well they were categorized into gender norms, and their level of attraction.
The study found that men perceived more receptive women as more feminine and attractive, and that the same individuals would make better long-term mates.
Women, however, did not care as much about how receptive their partners were.
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