Childhood psychological factors, adult mating strategies, life course theory, psychological abuse, socioeconomic status (SES)
Abstract
This study investigates how psychological and social factors during childhood influence adult mating strategies and marital attitudes. The research indicates that the quality of parent-child relationships, stability of the family environment, and socioeconomic status (SES) during childhood significantly shape individual personality traits, which in turn affect their social skills, interpersonal relationships, and mate selection criteria in adulthood. Notably, individuals who have experienced psychological abuse may exhibit different mating tendencies and marital attitudes in adulthood 1. These findings underscore the importance of early life experiences on the quality of marital life and provide scientific evidence for individual development, marriage counseling, and policy formulation. However, current research still has limitations, and future studies need to delve deeper into longitudinal research in this field.
