Speed Dating Summary

Eli J. Finkel and Paul W. Eastwick authors of this article whom are student and faculty member of Northwestern University explored sex difference between man and woman in pursuing romantic relationships. Is there a sex difference in romantic selectivity? In this paper, I will be reviewing the article, provide critiques, identify the central question of the article, and suggest areas for further research. Finkel and Eastwick (2009) suggest working with speed dating measures is well matched to examine the hypothesis related to romantic selectivity. Speed-dating gives an opportunity to study the concept of approaching potential romantic partners vs. being approached by potential romantic partners.
Finkel and Eastwick (2009) described physically approaching vs. being approached by two concepts: embodied and scarcity. The embodied approach is the idea that physical action change awareness. The scarcity approach on the other hand is the idea that opportunities that happen often tend to have less value. Finkel and Eastwick (2009) did note embodied approach has a relationship to romantic approach. The purpose of this article was to observe speed daters who approach their partners (rotators) and the speed

Rotators should find their partners more desirable, experience deeper chemistry with them, and say ‘‘yes’’ to a larger percentage of them. Finkel and Eastwick (2009) stated results supporting their hypothesis would suggest relationship with sex difference and romantic selectivity. Furthermore, researchers predicted men would be less selective than women, demonstrate greater desire, romantic chemistry and positive responses. Finkel and Eastwick (2009) suggested women would be less selective when they become the rotators. Lastly, the researchers examined self-confidence the speed daters experience after switching roles (Finkel &Eastwick,