The purpose of this study is to help mate selection and to know about the mate selection trends of college students. The data were collected by using the scheduled questionnaire. Two hundred respondents` responses were finally analysed. The statistica...
The purpose of this study is to help mate selection and to know about the mate selection trends of college students. The data were collected by using the scheduled questionnaire. Two hundred respondents` responses were finally analysed. The statistical methods used for the data analysis were descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, etc.. The major findings are as following:First, the general tendency is to select partners with similar dispositions and backgrounds. Homogamous mate selection factors involved similarity of perceptions, similar interpersonal values, equal educational level. Method of mate selection, dating period, values, personality are effective other factors in mate selection. Second, the results were showed that blended values of tradition and modem. Especially the students have unequal value in gender role ideology. In spite of social change, this factor is still operative. Third, college students need to premarital education for succesful mate selection and marriage. Also students should be change of thought gender role ideology.