Childhood instability links to accelerated sexual strategies in women

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Childhood instability in women is linked to accelerated sexual strategies and increased mating effort, according to a study. Researchers found that disordered childhood social environments correlated with faster life history traits, which in turn explained a significant portion of the association with adult sexual behavior. The study, involving 875 female college students, suggests early life experiences significantly shape reproductive strategies and mating behaviors in adulthood.


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