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Abstract

Two aims were realized. The first was the trial to explain the differentiation of European countries in terms of homicide index value. The second aim was to develop a list of the traits preferred by women in selection of sexual partners. Positive relationship was obtained between the homicide index and the level of political system autocratism, and the negative one with the wealth of societies, life satisfaction and quality of life evaluation. The preferred characteristics in short-term partner choice was risk propensity and significantly favourable biological qualities: masculinity, strength and physical fitness. The basis of predicting suitability for the role of a long-time partner were altruism and moral as well as intellectual virtues. The desired long-term partners were also men prone to take medium risk to realize altruistic goals.