A Global Perspective of Beauty in a Multicultural World

Thomas, J. Regan; Dixon, Tatiana K.

doi:10.1001/jamafacial.2015.1563

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“…As such, one should carefully choose a sample of evaluators that represent the population of the target audience depending on the purpose of the study (e.g., high-school students, average citizens, or corporate audience). Despite the established correlations (see Supplementary Information) between the Anaface proxy and geometry-based attractiveness measures such as facial symmetry, neoclassical canons, and golden ratio, the cross-cultural validity of the latter two are problematic (Chen and Zhang, 2014;Heidekrueger et al, 2017) as they are Eurocentric constructions based on Greco-Roman and Western ideals (Bashour, 2006;Thomas and Dixon, 2016). Therefore, these measures are potentially less relevant for studies examining perceived facial attractiveness of non-Western cultures compared to facial averageness or symmetry that are biologically relevant measures of attractiveness.…”

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“Beauty” premium for social scientists but “unattractiveness” premium for natural scientists in the public speaking market

Chan

Torgler

2020

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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In the face of scientists’ increasing engagement in public discourse, we examine whether facial attractiveness affects their market value (i.e., audience willingness to pay). For a sample of scientists who participate in public speaking, we find that facial attractiveness is uncorrelated with internal academic achievements (as measured by publications and citations) and is only weakly but positively linked to attention outside of academia. Notably, we find that the effect of facial attractiveness on external influence is only robust to measures where speakers’ physical appearance is likely to be most apparent to the public, such as invitations to give TED talks or Google web page counts while the effect on the number of book publications or book awards is not significant. Our results also suggest that these relationships do not differ across scientists’ fields of research. However, we find that in terms of speaking fees, social scientists benefit substantially from being more attractive, whereas unattractiveness is a comparative advantage for natural scientists. A similar divergence in the direction of the relationship between speaking fee and facial attractiveness is also evident for nonacademic speakers from different fields: whereas those from a natural science (job) background gain from unattractiveness, those with a social science history benefit from a beauty premium. This market premium for unattractiveness conforms not only to the common stereotype of the natural scientist but also to a belief that the more unattractive of these researchers engage in higher quality work. Overall, the findings indicate that facial appearance is important in the public perception of academics and, to some extent, their dissemination of knowledge.

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“Beauty” premium for social scientists but “unattractiveness” premium for natural scientists in the public speaking market

Chan

Torgler

2020

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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“…It is also true that our perception of beauty and norms of facial proportion are changing as we see globalization of beauty. 6,7 The surgeon must therefore consider his or her sense of facial gestalt in making assessments.…”

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Surgical Tips for the Management of the Wide Nasal Base

Carniol

Adamson

2018

Facial plast Surg

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Alar base reduction (ABR) was first described by Weir in 1892, but continues to be a controversial topic in rhinoplasty in terms of optimal techniques. The authors describe the techniques for ABR including internal, external and combined ABR, flare excisions, and alar hooding reductions. The techniques described have resulted in consistent outcomes with acceptable scarring and high patient satisfaction.

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“…Universal attributes of beauty tend to include youthfulness and symmetry as well as sexual dimorphism and averageness. 3,4 In training, we learn that optimal attractiveness is accomplished by producing attractive facial proportions and symmetry. We also must take into consideration the age, race, gender, and, most importantly, desires of the particular patient.…”

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Ideal Facial Relationships and Goals

Bueller

2018

Facial plast Surg

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Analysis of the face is an essential component of facial plastic surgery. In training, we are taught standards and ideals based on neoclassical models of beauty from Greek and Roman art and architecture. In practice, we encounter a wide range of variation in patient desires and perceptions of beauty. Our goals seem to be ever shifting, yet our education has provided us with a foundation from which to draw ideals of beauty. Plastic surgeons must synthesize classical ideas of beauty with patient desires, cultural nuances, and ethnic considerations all the while maintaining a natural appearance and result. This article gives an overview of classical models of facial proportions and relationships, while also discussing unique ethnic and cultural considerations which may influence the goal for the individual patient.

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A Global Perspective of Beauty in a Multicultural World

Cited by 14 publications

References 10 publications

“Beauty” premium for social scientists but “unattractiveness” premium for natural scientists in the public speaking market

“Beauty” premium for social scientists but “unattractiveness” premium for natural scientists in the public speaking market

Surgical Tips for the Management of the Wide Nasal Base

Ideal Facial Relationships and Goals

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