Intersexual and intrasexual competition and their relation to jealousy

Abraham (Bram) P. Buunk, Karlijn Massar, Pieternel Dijkstra, Ana Maria Fernández

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Abstract

This chapter discusses sex differences in intersexual competition and describes particularly the consequences of such competition for conflict between the sexes, as well as for sex differences in mate guarding and, relatedly, in the types of infidelity that evoke jealousy, including online infidelity. It also discusses individual differences in jealousy as related to attachment styles and describes the effects of height, hormones, and the menstrual cycle on jealousy. Next, the chapter moves on to intrasexual competition and discusses, among other topics, intrasexual competition among men and among women, the role of sex differences in rival characteristics in evoking jealousy, the role of attachment styles and hormones, and individual differences in intrasexual competitiveness.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Oxford handbook on evolutionary psychology and behavioral endocrinology
EditorsLisa L. M. Welling, Todd K. Shackelford
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages215-236
ISBN (Print)9780190649739
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Mar 2019

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SeriesOxford Handbooks

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