Filling the Gap: Aesthetic Preferences and Demographic Variations in Thigh-Gap Proportions Among the General Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Driven by the influence of social media platforms, the "thigh gap" has emerged as a beauty ideal in modern culture. Despite its prevalence in popular culture, there is no scientific evidence to validate the thigh gap as a realistic or universally attainable beauty standard.

Objectives

The aim of the authors of this study is to evaluate the general public's perception of thigh-gap aesthetics, specifically examining preferences for varying thigh-gap widths and the influence of demographic factors on these preferences.

Methods

Four model images of varying thigh-gap widths and thigh gap-to-hip ratios (TGHRs) of 0.19, 0.09, 0.04, and 0.02 were created and presented to participants in an online survey using public crowdsourcing. Participants rated the attractiven

SUBMITTER: Henn D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12665502 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature