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University of Nottingham - Selflessness may be sexy

Published on
October 23, 2008
Last updated
May 22, 2015

Displays of altruism or selflessness may make people more attractive to potential mates. This was one of the key findings of a study carried out by researchers at the University of Nottingham. The investigators questioned more than 1,000 people about the range of qualities they look for in a partner, including examples of altruistic behaviour such as regular blood donation and volunteering at a local hospital. Their findings, published in the British Journal of Psychology, conclude that women place significantly greater importance on altruism than other traits.

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