The Goldilocks method for partner selection: Ideal male partner physique and subcultural appearance identity preferences among sexual minority men in the United States
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- 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102169
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- 2026-09
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@article{allodium:10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102169,
title = {The Goldilocks method for partner selection: Ideal male partner physique and subcultural appearance identity preferences among sexual minority men in the United States},
author = {Clay M. Williams and Kristen Harrison},
year = {2026},
journal = {Body Image},
doi = {10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102169},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102169}
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TY - JOUR TI - The Goldilocks method for partner selection: Ideal male partner physique and subcultural appearance identity preferences among sexual minority men in the United States AU - Clay M. Williams AU - Kristen Harrison PY - 2026 JO - Body Image DO - 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102169 UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102169 ER -
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Williams, C. M., & Harrison, K. (2026). The Goldilocks method for partner selection: Ideal male partner physique and subcultural appearance identity preferences among sexual minority men in the United States. Body Image. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102169
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