This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted on characteristics versus appearance in romantic relationships. The survey included responses from 50 males and 52 females between the ages of 15-55. The results showed that while physical appearance was assumed to be a priority, most respondents valued personality characteristics more. For both genders, characteristics like good humor, respect, and caring nature were seen as more important qualities in a partner than physical appearance alone. While men were found to consider appearance slightly more than women, the majority of both genders still saw personality as a key factor in choosing a romantic partner.

1. FNBE APRIL INTAKE 2013
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYC0103
GROUP ONE
CHARACTERISTIC VS. APPERANCE
MEMBER NAME
STUDENT ID
CHEONG SIEW YING
0314618
CHIA WEE MIN
0315186
PEERUN BIBI
AMEERAH
0313939
MAHIABDUL MUHSIN
0314421
NAWAZ SHAREEF
0310405
VOON SZE LUN
0315032

2. INTRODUCTION
Humans are complex creatures; detailed information can be gathered only by
precise questions and they have infinitely different angles of viewing a
particular thing or aspect. Moreover, investigators in previous reports have
claimed that though men and women say they want something special in
romantic partners, the two genders actually want the same thing. Another
study, suggests the statement needs to be reconsidered. The analysis found that
men and women really mean what they state; boy's care more about physical
appearance and females care more about social prestige

3. VIDEO:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yosfPU3dWgc

4. PROCEDURE
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The survey method : Qualitative and Quantitative
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Copies of the survey were distributed among students of the campus
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Also, an online survey was conducted to aim more people
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People of the age group 15-55 answered the survey
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The survey was divided into two segments: male and female
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All the data was gathered and calculated via MS Excel

5. RESULTS

6. GENDER
MALE
49%

FEMALE
51%
According to the pie chart :
- 51% females responded the survey
-49% males answered it

7. AGE
0%
1% 2%
6%
45%
Below 15
15 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
46%
25 - 29 years
30 - 35 years
35+ years
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No one below 15 answered the survey.

20-24(46%), age group was the most who responded it.

15-19 (45%) was the second majority.

Over 35 years old, only 2%

And the least one was 30-35, 1%

8. EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
3%
9%
7%
32%
Less than high school
Bachelor degree
29%
high school diploma
undergraduate
postgraduate
20%
Other

Most of the people who answered the questionnaire had a Bachelor Degree

29% of the people are in undergraduate course

About 20 % have a high school diploma

7 % has lower qualification than a high school diploma

Only 3 percent has a Master degree, Post Graduate

9% of the people have other unmentioned level of education

9. RELATIONSHIP STATUS
0%
0%
0%
2%
5%
25%
68%

Most of them are single (68%)

25% of them are in a relationship

5 % are already married

And a minority has been engaged.
In a relationship
Single
engaged
married
divorced
widowed
Other

10. HOW DO YOU BELIEVE PEOPLE FALL IN
LOVE
35
30
25
20
Male (50)
15
Female (52)
10
5
0
friendship getting to know
developing into them, then fall
love
in love
Male (50)
Female (52)
Friendship
developing
into love
17
13
love at first
sight
luck/chance
Getting to
know them,
then fall in love
21
30
love at
first
sight
2
1
destiny/fate all of the above whatever Allah
decides
luck/chance
destiny/fate
all of the
above
whatever
Allah decides
3
2
3
4
3
2
1
0

11. WHAT CAN A PARTNER DO TO SHOW THAT
THEY CARE?
40
35
30
25
20
Male (50)
Female (53)
15
10
5
0
buy you gifts
compliment you often
give you respect
giving you personal
space
others
Buy you gifts
Compliment you
often
Give you respect
Giving you personal
space
Male (50)
1
5
29
8
Female (53)
1
6
37
4

12. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT ATTRACTS
YOU IN A POTENTIAL PARTNER?
FEMALE
MALE
30
25
25
20
20
15
Appearance
Characteristic
10
15
10
5
5
0
0
Male (50)
Characteristic
Appearance
Single (33)
Married (3)
Engaged (1)
In a relationship( 13
13
0
0
6
20
3
1
7
Characteristic
Single (36)
Married (2)
Engaged (1)
In a relationship
(13)
11
0
0
6
Female (52)
Appearance
25
2
1
7

13. WILL YOU EVER DATE SOMEONE BASED ON THEIR
ATTRACTIVENESS DESPITE NOT DISAPPROVING
THEIR PERSONALITY?
35
30
25
20
Male (50)
15
Female ( 52)
10
5
0
yes
Yes
No
Maybe
Blanks
no
maybe
Male (50)
6
18
26
0
blanks
Female (52)
3
33
14
2

14. SOMEONE WHO DRESSES
INAPPROPRIATELY
40
35
30
25
Male (50)
20
Female ( 52)
15
10
5
0
yes
Yes
No
Maybe
Blanks
no
maybe
Male (50)
6
24
20
blanks
Female (52)
2
35
13
2

15. AN INDIVIDUAL WITH VISIBLE TATTOOS
30
25
20
Male (50)
15
Female ( 52)
10
5
0
yes
Yes
No
Maybe
Blank
no
Male (50)
10
27
12
1
maybe
blank
Female (52)
11
27
11
3

16. AN INDIVIDUAL WITH FACIAL PROBLEMS
SUCH AS SCARS/ACNE
35
30
25
20
Male (50)
15
Female (52)
10
5
0
maybe
yes
no
blank
Maybe
Yes
No
Blank
Male (50)
29
9
12
0
Female (52)
30
15
5
2

17. AN ALCOHOLIC
40
35
30
25
Male (50)
20
Female (52)
15
10
5
0
maybe
yes
no
blank
Maybe
Yes
No
Blank
Male (50)
18
7
25
0
Female (52)
9
3
38
2

18. A GIRL/GUY WHO ALWAYS USES COVERUP/MAKEUP
40
35
30
25
Male (50)
20
Female (52)
15
10
5
0
maybe
yes
no
blank
Maybe
Male (50)
Female (52)
Yes
No
Blank
34
21
4
5
12
22
0
4

19. A PERSON WHO ALWAYS USES VULGAR
WORDS
40
35
30
25
Male (50)
20
Female (52)
15
10
5
0
maybe
yes
no
blank
Maybe
Yes
No
Blank
Male (50)
18
7
25
0
Female (52)
12
4
34
2

20. DISCUSSION

Appearance is not always responsible for two people to be with each
other.

Physical appearance was assumed to be priority

But the survey proved it wrong

The survey clearly depicts characteristics as an important aspect
rather than appearance.

Beauty was defined by most of the people as the combination of
inner and outer features of a person.

21. 
35 % of people believe that beauty is viewed from personality.

Further sub part of question, revealed that 51 % will look for a good
physique in a person and also characteristic

Most people, who have chosen characteristics, want a partner with
good humor.

Most responses shows that they are concerned with the mind and
mental attributes of their partner

22. DISCUSSION 2
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According to Dr. Hawkins, men are visually minded.

According to the survey, men (12%) are more likely not to date
women with facial or skin problem.
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But the majority of the people do not consider it as a problem.
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Our hypothesis: Men prefer physical appearance. However, Most of
them preferred personality.

Our research leads us to: Men prefer a partner with strong
characteristics and lovely personality.

23. 
It also shows that men like being cared by their wives.

Furthermore, women responded that they are more reluctant to date
men for their physique.
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To conclude, personality proved to be an important aspect to sustain
a relationship.

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