The Evolutionary Fitness Scale 

 

1. I have at least one best friend.

2. In general, my extended family members, especially my first-degree relatives, have enjoyed great longevity.

3. I have many friends ready to help me in case of need.

4. I eat very healthy.

5. I have significant medical problems.

6. I may not be a millionaire, but I make enough money to afford many of the things I want.

7. People find me sexually attractive.

8. I engage in activities, at my job or elsewhere, that put my life at risk.

9. I am generally satisfied with my sex life.

10. My health coverage is enough to pay for any unexpected medical bills.

11. I visit my relatives frequently.

12. I am not afraid of intrusions or burglaries in the house I live.

13. I often get the chance to spend time outside.

14. I am more attractive to potential sexual partners than the majority of my peers.

15. I am an active outdoors person.

16. I get to tend to pets and animals often.

17. I like to gather wild strawberries and other edible things from nature when given the opportunity.

18. I eat at least three servings of vegetables or fruits per day.

19. I eat nuts frequently.

20. I eat plenty of fish.

21. I get enough sleep.

22. Most of the days I eat lean meats (e.g., chicken breast) rather than fat cuts.

23. I exercise at least four times a week.

24. I am in a better physical shape than the majority of people my age.

25. I am not afraid to walk at night in my neighborhood.

26. I have the ability to protect me and my family in case of natural disasters or accidents (e.g., flood, fire).

27. I would find a date easily, if I wanted to. 28. I frequently go out with my friends.

29. I fit well with my coworkers or schoolmates.

30. The circumstances in which I find myself now are a good match with my personal goals and aspirations.

31. I fit well with my neighbors.

32. My family members brag about me.

33. I am admired by my friends.

34. I help many people.

35. I am important to people other than my family.

36. My friends contact me often.

37. My family contact me often.

38. I believe people find my partner more attractive than the majority of his/her peers.

39. I am satisfied with my sex life with my partner.

40. My partner and I are very compatible sexually.

41. I believe my partner is faithful to me.

42. My partner enjoys good health.

43. I have a harmonious, conflict-free, relationship with my partner.

44. If I made no money, I could rely on my partner’s income for a while without a significant drop in my quality of life.

45. If I wanted to, my partner would have a child with me.

 

If you have children, please fill out the following items:

46. My relatives would take care of my children, in case of need.

47. My children are better at sports than the majority of their peers.

48. My children are in top 10% at school.

49. I could count on my close friends to take care of my children in case of need.

50. My children rarely get sick.

51. People say my children are very cute.

52. I am pleased with my child’s boyfriend/girlfriend selection.

53. I have a close relationship with my children. 54. My children’s ideas often irritate me.

55. My children confide in me. 56. I get into frequent arguments with my children.

57. I don’t like my children’s friends. 58. My children trust and follow my advice.

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Source: The Evolutionary Fitness Scale: A Measure of the Independent Criterion of Fitness Giosan, C. Mureșan, V. , Wyka, K. , Mogoașe, C., Cobeanu, O. & Szentagotai, A. EvoS Journal: The Journal of the Evolutionary Studies Consortium ISSN: 1944-1932 - http://evostudies.org/evos-journal/about-the-journal/ 2018, Vol 7(1), pp. 181-208

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