attractiveness
A recent study examined the effects of different types of scarcity—material, time, and psychological—on women’s preferences for masculinity in male faces, finding that when resources are scarce, women exhibit a greater preference for feminine male faces. This research was published in Evolutionary Psychology. Research suggests women select for facial masculinity as it predicts health and genetic quality, a desirable trait in potential partners. However, men with more masculine faces are also perceived as less faithful and more inclined towards short-term relationships. There appears to be a tr...
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A recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science has found that women perceive men as more attractive when they are shown interacting with children. The research highlights how a man’s caring behavior toward children can significantly influence his attractiveness to women. The researchers conducted this study to investigate an intriguing aspect of human attraction that has not been extensively explored: the influence of a man’s caregiving behavior toward children on his perceived attractiveness to women. This focus stems from evolutionary theories suggesting that certain traits i...
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A recent study aimed to understand whether average-sounding voices are more attractive, similar to findings in facial attractiveness. Researchers found that while average voices are perceived as less distinctive, they are not necessarily more attractive. The findings have been published in Scientific Reports. The motivation behind this research lies in understanding the factors that influence vocal attractiveness. Attractive voices are often perceived to belong to effective leaders, are favored in hiring decisions, and are preferred in romantic contexts. In facial attractiveness, more average-...
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A study in Turkey utilizing EEG found that individuals perceived service delivered by attractive flight attendants as better. The authors believe that airline clients might be more motivated to approach attractive flight attendants, which in turn, could improve their perceptions of service The paper was published in Marketing and Management of Innovations. The aviation industry is generally considered a rapidly developing sector. Although it suffered significant setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, airline traffic recovered quickly. Competition in the airline industry is fierce, with options...
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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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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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