PREFFERED MATE CHARACTERISTICS IN KYRGYZSTAN
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2010
Yazarlar: Sevinç ÇIRAK KARADAĞ
Türk Dünyası İncelemeleri Dergisi, Hakemli Üniversite Dergisi, Ulusal, 2010, cilt 10, ss 123-131
Özet
<p>ABSTRACT The present study explored mate preferences for future marriage partners in a Central Asian Country, Kyrgyzstan. The findings indicated that Kyrgyz university students value highly both universally valued attributes (love, honesty and trustworthiness, kindness) and some culture specific attributes in a mate (respectfulness towards relatives in law). The results further indicated to gender differences as in line with established literature findings. Female students displayed grater preference for high earning potential and wealth. On the other hand, male students put greater importance in physical attractiveness, good housekeeping, similar religious background, chastity, and traditionalism. Male preferences seemed more on the traditional side than females in a developing country. Keywords: Kyrgyzstan, mate preferences, university stude Keywords: Kyrgyzstan, mate preferences, university students<br></p>