attractiveness
What makes a person beautiful has fascinated artists and scientists for centuries. Beauty is not, as it is often assumed to be, “in the eye of the beholder” – but follows certain predictable rules. Symmetry and proportions play a role, and though culture and norms shape our perception of beauty, researchers observe a consistently striking agreement among people on whom they regard as beautiful. Not surprisingly the beauty market has been on a steady rise (besides a minor 2020 Covid slump), reaching $430 billion in revenue in 2023, according to a recent McKinsey report. The fascination for the ...
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Attorneys who are considered more physically attractive are more likely to win their cases and receive favorable votes from judges, according to new research published in the Journal of Law and Courts. This advantage holds even when taking into account other important factors like race or the attorney’s experience. These findings suggest that, despite efforts to maintain fairness, judges might still be swayed by the appearance of attorneys, highlighting an unconscious bias that could impact legal outcomes. The investigation into the impact of attorney attractiveness on judicial decisions stems...
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New research, published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology, provides evidence that biracial people are viewed more positively than their monoracial counterparts, potentially due to the historical and genetic implications of their ancestry. This study conducted in both the United States and China found that biracial individuals were perceived as more attractive, trustworthy, intelligent, and likely to be successful than others, challenging existing notions of racial bias and favoritism. The motivation behind this study stems from a growing interest in interracial relationships and their soc...
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A recent study published in Evolutionary Psychology found that immunization led to an increase in perceived body odor attractiveness and a decrease in facial attractiveness. Social species, including humans, have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to detect and avoid contagious others, effectively mitigating the spread of infectious diseases within their communities. This ability to discern others’ health status is critical due to the inherent risks posed by high population densities and frequent social interactions. Researchers have identified various perceptual cues—ranging from visual signals...
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A study utilizing machine learning and various statistical techniques on a large dataset of celebrity photographs found no link between the facial similarity of celebrity couples and the duration of their relationships. The researchers discovered that only a very weak prediction of relationship longevity could be made based on the properties of the entire face. The paper was published in Symmetry. Facial attractiveness plays a significant role in shaping social perceptions and interactions. Attractive individuals are generally perceived more positively than less attractive ones. They generally...
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You might think attractive people get preferential treatment in life – and research suggests you’d be right. Some psychologists have shown this can even help people get a lighter prison sentence. More recently, however, our own study suggests that this “halo effect” is, in fact, more complicated. The halo effect is a psychological term describing how an initial good impression of someone positively colours our subsequent perceptions of them. Our first impressions are formed quickly when we meet new people and they bias how we behave towards them. When we judge a person to be attractive, this c...
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In a new study published in PLOS ONE, researchers have unveiled intriguing findings that link the consumption of refined carbohydrates — such as sugary snacks and highly processed foods — with changes in facial attractiveness. The study found that individuals who consumed a high glycemic load breakfast were rated as less attractive than those who consumed a low glycemic load meal. The transition to a diet rich in refined carbohydrates — foods depleted of their natural fiber and overloaded with added sugars — has not only contributed to the prevalence of various metabolic diseases but also spar...
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