Guys at Hamilton like Attractive and Romantic Girls, Girls Like Smart Guys, Recent Survey Shows

By HamPoll Staff

Hamilton’s Polling Organization (HamPoll) conducted a survey titled: “Sex and Relationships at Hamilton” between October 19^th and October 23^rd. With more than 650 responses from the student body, the online survey was judged to be a big success. Questions targeted important aspects of relationships such as sex, partner preferences, past experience, and choice of activities. Some of the surprising results included a major divide between males and females regarding approval of casual sex. In addition, statistical analyses showed that half the relationships on campus were long distance while half of students having relationships reported a lack of campus activities for couples.

Survey results showed two main differences between males and females. Firstly, only 22% of male students expressed their disapproval of casual sex, compared to 42% of female students who disapproved. Secondly, 50% of single Hamilton males reported that they cannot find the right person for a relationship, as opposed to 63% of single Hamilton females reporting their inability to find the right person. This distinction is contrasted by data that show 88% of single females interested in having a relationship versus 80% of single males interested in finding a partner. As a consequence, we raise the question as to why it is harder for single females than single males at Hamilton to find a partner despite their larger interest. 

An attempt for an explanation takes us to the personal preferences of all males and females at Hamilton with the question: “When looking for a partner, which of the following characteristics do you value most?” We notice that 22% of males value physical appearance most, compared to only 5% of females. On the other hand, 41% of females chose intelligence as the most valued characteristic contrasted with a low of 20% of males choosing intelligence. Furthermore, 20% of males and 14% of females said they valued romance the most when looking for a partner. In other words, single males prefer romantic and attractive females while single females prefer smart males.

 

Politically, the survey provides sufficient information to conclude that students who approve of casual sex and who describe themselves as old-fashioned, religious and practice their religion are more likely to be conservative. On the flip side, those who describe themselves as sensitive are more likely to be liberal. As for religious differences, only 40% of Atheist/Agnostic respondents described themselves as romantic compared to 54% of Protestants. Also, Jewish students are more likely to think that sex is important for the success of a relationship. 

In conclusion, the survey showed major differences between genders mainly on the grounds of characteristics of partners. However, overall, survey results indicated that males and females have equally successful relationships at Hamilton.

Recipes for a successful relationship at Hamilton:

If you view yourself as smart:

Date someone you view as loving

Date someone you view as smart

Don’t date someone you view as complicated

If you view yourself as romantic:

Date someone you view as loving and who would talk to you often.

If you view yourself as innocent:

Don’t date someone you view as complicated.

Date someone who would take you to special events like concerts, performances, restaurants, etc…

If you are an Atheist/Agnostic:

Look for someone who does not approve of casual sex.

If you are a Protestant:

Look for someone who views himself/herself as loud, someone you view as smart, and someone who would often talk to you and take you to special events.

If you are a Catholic:

Look for someone who disapproves of casual sex.

Quick Facts about Relationships at Hamilton:

• 56% of respondents have/had relationships that lasted longer than a year.
• 42% of respondents don’t think there are enough activities for couples on campus.
• 14% of respondents who are dating a Hamilton student lived in the same dorm.
• 32% of respondents in a relationship spend more than 15 hours every week with their partner, the equivalent of a part-time job.