Not clearly defined, not reliably measured, and not replicable: Revisiting the definition and measurement of human mate poaching

APC Davies, AE Tratner, TK Shackelford - Personality and Individual …, 2019 - Elsevier
Personality and Individual Differences, 2019Elsevier
Abstract Schmitt and Buss'(2001) seminal definition of poaching labelled it as “behavior
intended to attract someone who is already in a romantic relationship.” Davies, Shackelford,
and Hass'(2007) definition stated that to be considered a poach, the targeted individual's
relationship must be exclusive and the pursuer must be aware of this at the time. Davies et
al. found percentages reporting experience with poaching among their participants were
lower than percentages found by Schmitt and Buss among their participants. To investigate …
Abstract
Schmitt and Buss' (2001) seminal definition of poaching labelled it as “behavior intended to attract someone who is already in a romantic relationship.” Davies, Shackelford, and Hass' (2007) definition stated that to be considered a poach, the targeted individual's relationship must be exclusive and the pursuer must be aware of this at the time. Davies et al. found percentages reporting experience with poaching among their participants were lower than percentages found by Schmitt and Buss among their participants. To investigate whether these differences in percentages were due to differences between the two samples, the current study was the first to compare percentages reporting experience with poaching secured through the different definitions in a single sample. Findings indicated no differences in percentages secured through the different definitions. Discussion argues, however, that as Schmitt and Buss' definition may be perceived as denoting the form of attraction denoted by Davies et al.'s definition as well as two other forms of attraction, findings may be reliable only if researchers secure individual findings for each form of attraction denoted by Schmitt and Buss' definition. In addition, researchers should reach a consensus regarding which of the forms of attraction denoted by Schmitt and Buss' definition constitutes poaching.
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