The Relationship Between Observers' Self-Attractiveness and Preference for Physical Dimorphism: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Many studies have reported an association between observers' self-attractiveness and their preference for sexual dimorphism across different physical domains, including the face, voice, and body. However, the results of these studies are inconsistent. Here, a meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the association between observers' own attractiveness and their dimorphic preference. Methods: Major electronic databases including PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar were searched during April 2017 (the first time) and April 2018 (the second time). The effect size computation and moderating effect analyses were conducted separately for masculine and feminine preferences. Results: We identified 5,359 references, of which we included 25 studies (x = 55, x =

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6290584 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature