Posted on 02/13/2005 6:07:43 PM PST by NCjim
Just like in the movies, square-jawed hunks attract the best looking women, scientists have found.
But less macho males may have the last laugh. They get more choice – because men with feminine faces are the most in demand.
Researchers tested several hundred students and members of staff at a university to see what facial types they preferred.
They were shown a variety of computer-generated faces, manipulated to look either more masculine or feminine.
Participants were asked to judge what facial type they were most attracted to.
The results showed that most women favoured a feminised male face. But those who rated themselves as attractive were more drawn to classic masculine faces.
Dr Tony Little, from the University of Liverpool’s School of Biological Sciences, said: “Facial types indicate how a particular person might behave in a relationship and the potential benefits they could give to offspring.
“A masculine face is linked to high testosterone levels, which demonstrates good genetic qualities. Those women who prefer masculine men are selecting genetic benefits for their children, despite the fact that high testosterone levels can also increase the likelihood that the male will have an affair. Those men with a feminine face tend to be associated with stability and caring.”
Women who considered themselves highly attracted were more willing to take a risk with a highly testosterone-charged male.
They were less likely to fear a man straying and breaking up the family.
A second study was conducted with male volunteers shown pictures of fictitious couples.
They were asked to rate the male’s dominance in relation to themselves and how attractive they found the female.
The researchers found that women were rated more attractive when seen with a dominant male. Men who rated themselves as attractive also preferred women with feminine facial features, such as a small nose and chin and large eyes, which are indicators of fertility.
Dr Little said: “A man who feels that he has something beneficial to offer in a relationship, will want something in return and therefore will choose a partner who can transfer his genes to offspring successfully
“We have also found that people tend to be attracted to those who look similar to their opposite-sex parent. Your choice of partner would therefore look similar to you, thus increasing the chances of your children also resembling you.
“Evolutionary theory tells us that our human instinct is to promote our own genes and choosing a partner that looks like us helps us to do this.”
The study at Liverpool University has now been expanded via the internet to include members of the public.
People can take part by logging onto www.alittlelab.com.
The researchers want to explore how faces influence the success or failure of relationships.
Study data will also be used to determine which facial types are likely to promote feelings of jealousy.
The woman called over the manager even after I said it was no prob - I've never been that hard.
Were you embarrassed?
LOL. What's that supposed to mean?
I think those things look oh-so-gay. What's with that color, and the dark cuffs and collar?
re-read what I said to re-read in post 131, and you'll see.
No - I blushed and said it was no prob - she still demanded getting her boss. I need a haircut.
Which comment are you talking about?
That is what I call a REAL MAN and so pleasing to the eye;-) What is more attractive than a PATRIOT?
That's Walter Mondale, isn't it?
Explains the hair bands of the '80s.
You're incorrigible, you know that?
I thought it was Pierre Sallinger
You would like that...heh
:>)
It did scare the ladies though...
It's a standard cowboy duster. Worn that color since the War Between The States. The brown collar is corduroy for comfort.
Real cowboys don't wear black jeans and they don't wear black dusters.
Go to Houston on the 25th and watch the trail riders comming in. If it is wet or cold they will all be wearing them, not a black one in sight. Hang out around the Livestock show, same thing.
So9
LOL. What's that supposed to mean?
A desire, or attracted to a man... in this case, gays? I don't know.
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