Maximum acceptable age differences in romantic relationships

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Joshua M. Tybur, Giulia Ranzini, Máté Szilassi, Becker, David Vaughn
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/4sj3g
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Abstract

This study assesses acceptable age gaps in dating partners. It further assesses whether acceptable age gaps vary as a function of target age and sex and perceiver age and sex.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior Aging and Gerontology Research

Publication details

Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint