Eastwick and Finkel (2008) apply a longitudinal approach to speed dating. A Newsweek interview (2008) with the authors sums up their findings: Finkel: "There was a disconnect between what they said they wanted and what they actually wanted."

Eastwick: "People have theories, and those theories guide us, but they might not always be correct."
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According to Wikipedia, "Speed Dating" was introduced in 1998, and by 2000 had gained national recognition, partially thanks to an episode of Sex in the City wherein a successful lawyer pretends to be an airline stewardess to stop scaring away potential dates. The repetitive format of speed-dating made it a natural choice for the study of mating ( Read more... )

There are several theories to explain the differences men and women have in selecting a mate. Epstein and Guttman (1984) reviewed 3 types of these: sociobiological, sociological, and psychological. None of these theories provide a complete model, unfortunately, and Epstein and Guttman recommend a multivariate approach. Geary et al (2004) ( Read more... )