Thesis
Perceptions of pretty people: an experimental study of interpersonal attractiveness
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2007
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/100794
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study is to test, expand upon, and explore the variables involved in the hypothesis of what is beautiful is good. Method: Experimental data was collected. Participants were college students at Washington State University. The experiment involved viewing a slide show of photos while filling out a survey regarding the photos. A self evaluation form was also completed. Results: The hypothesis of what is beautiful is good was well supported. The comparison between the participants' self evaluation form and their evaluations of photos depicted a relationship between the degree of similarity regarding the variable attractiveness and a corresponding similarity with happiness, intelligence, and especially success. Conclusions: One's judgment of another's attractiveness influences their beliefs in relation to other variables such as character traits and life outcomes. Judging another's level of attractiveness is a relative phenomenon. The self perceived level of our own attractiveness has an effect on the judgments made of others.
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Details
- Title
- Perceptions of pretty people
- Creators
- George Anthony Poteet
- Contributors
- Louis N. Gray (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Sociology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900525171701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis