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Gold digging is often seen as a female behavior focused on exploiting wealthier partners for material gain, but science suggests this stereotype may be too narrow. Past studies have shown both men and women value resources in partners, but not much research has delved into the specifics regarding gold digging versus general resource preference in partners.

A new study, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences , helps to clarify if gold digging, in particular, is unique to a specific sex and what personality or social traits are linked to it.…