A study reveals that the physical attractiveness of male entrepreneurs and venture capitalists significantly influences VC funding decisions in the European IT industry, highlighting the impact of looks on financial risk-taking.
A global study on 1,550 faces found attractiveness is less about symmetry, more about averageness and distinctiveness. Faces closer to a population's average are seen as more attractive, challenging traditional beliefs on beauty standards.
Does the attractiveness of a streamer influence your decision to watch, engage, or even purchase products during a live stream? A recent study suggests that the answer is yes.
A recent study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery explores the "ideal male buttocks," revealing preferences for moderate projection and shape, influenced by age, culture, and other factors.
Hispanic women in a study preferred men with light to moderate beards, viewing them as more attractive and better partners than those with long or no beards, a preference stronger than that of Iranian women. This intriguing research, highlighting cultural...
Recent studies reveal that first impressions based on attractiveness can be changed with new information, contradicting the notion of irreversible 'attractiveness halo effect'. This suggests that perceived personality traits linked to physical looks are malleable and can be updated.
When it comes to purchasing pre-owned fashion items online, the physical attractiveness of the previous owner and the racial similarity between the seller and buyer appear to play crucial roles in influencing consumer decisions, according to a new study published...
While beauty significantly influences perceived cooperativeness, it doesn't accurately predict actual cooperative behavior. Despite the prevalence of the beauty bias, even attractive individuals cannot accurately discern cooperativeness based on attractiveness.
A study in Social Science Quarterly found that attractiveness in adolescence boosts social mobility, particularly for men, impacting their education, occupation, and income more than for women. This overlooked factor shows significant influence on future success.
A study on Serbian university students found that males prefer avatars with pronounced masculine or feminine features, while females opt for avatars with elongated, slender bodies. The research, indicating differing aesthetic preferences by gender, was published in the Archives of...
New research indicates that women's preferences for male risk-takers are influenced by their own health and their society's well-being. This attraction varies with relationship context but is unaffected by economic factors or COVID-19 risks.
A study featured in Scientific Reports investigated preferences for female eyelash lengths. Results indicated an eyelash length equal to one-third of the eye's width as most attractive across all races. Faces with extremely long or no eyelashes were deemed least...
New research from the University of Queensland suggests that individuals are subconsciously attracted to opposite-sex individuals with similar facial features. This challenges the traditional belief that "opposites attract," highlighting the role of facial similarity in perceptions of beauty during real-life...
Men tend to find women's faces more attractive when they are near ovulation, suggesting an unconscious preference for fertility cues, according to a study published in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology. While some men, especially those preferring long-term relationships, showed...
Recent research sheds light on how the shoulder-to-hip ratio influences perceptions of attractiveness at the neural level. The study, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, uncovered pronounced brain activity variations related to male upper body size, but less pronounced...