• The prediction of matchmaking success: is it possible to construct regression equations to predict compatibility or satisfaction with the selections from a matchmaking service? If so, what variables are involved? Is there better predictability when smaller subgroups are used, e.g., males over 40, females with an M.A. degree or higher?

  References: Tucker, K., Woll, S.B., & Munt, S. (1995, June). Prediction of matchmaking success: Gender differences. Paper presented at meeting of the American Psychological Society, New York.

• The impact of early attachment figures on one's choice of a romantic partner: to what extent are the personality (and physical) characteristics of one's actual and ideal romantic partner predictable from the remembered characteristics of parents and other attachment figures? Are these connections influenced by the quality of the attachment?

  References: Shupe (Robinson), S., & Woll, S.B. (1993, June). Gender differences in the preferred attributes of actual ideal mates. Paper presented at the Conference of the International Network on Personal Relationships, Milwaukee, WI.

  Taborga, M., Woll, S.B., & Carter, C. (1994, July). Quality of attachment relationships as a moderator of romantic choice. Paper presented at the Seventh International Conference on Personal Relationships, Groningen, Netherlands.

  Woll, S.B., von Lighten, Hulbert, D., & Robinson, S. (in preparation). The relationship between early attachment figures and one's choice of a romantic partner.

Please return to the referring document and note the hypertext link that led you here.