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Abstract

The present research has been conducted to predict spouse selection criteria based on personality traits. Examinees of research’s sample included 324 persons of 2000 students in Shiraz University who were selected by multistage cluster random sampling method. Data has been collected through two questionnaires including 22-items prioritizing spouse selection criteria questionnaire and 60-items adult character questionnaire. Obtained data was analyzed by using statistical software SPSS 18. The obtained results of the study showed that personality traits have the ability to predict the spouse selection criteria. Keyword: Spouse selection