Philosophies of human nature and perception of physical attractiveness

Author: Leonard Weller   PhD  

Publisher: Scientific Journal Publishers

ISSN: 0301-2212

Source: Social Behavior and Personality: An international journal, Vol.15, Iss.1, 1987-02, pp. : 101-104

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Abstract

Most studies on beauty have demonstrated advantages accruing to the beautiful person This research examines the effects of social perceptions of differential perception of beauty; specifically, does one's philosophy of human nature affect perceptions of beauty? Sixty-two men and women rated ten passport pictures on a five point scale from very ugly to very beautiful. They also completed Wrightsman's (1974) Philosophies of Human Nature Scale. Positive correlations were obtained for four of the six subscales.