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PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
卷 46, 期 7, 页码 725-728出版社
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2009.01.033
关键词
MSM; Narcissism; Partner selection; Attraction; Physical attractiveness; Personality development; Homosexuality; Cultural influence
Larger or more prominent male body attributes-increased muscularity, penis size, height, etc.-may be associated with differences in narcissism in men who have sex with men (MSM). This may be due, in part, to physical appearance, which tends to be disproportionately revered by MSM. An Internet survey (N = 649) was employed to test this and other hypotheses. Our results indicated that MSM who reported being taller, more muscular, and having large erect penises were more likely to be narcissistic. Such narcissistic men also reported wanting partners with these attributes. Finally, narcissistic MSM were significantly more likely to reject partners on body attribute criteria. Among MSM, appearance may play some role in the development and maintenance of narcissistic attitudes. Alternatively, narcissism may drive some MSM to overestimate body attributes that are positive or attractive. Regardless of explanation, the strength of narcissistic attitudes seems to influence men's romantic and sexual attractions towards other men and may ultimately guide partner selection. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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