On Physical Attractiveness Stereotyping in Taiwan: A Revised Sociocultural Perspective

Chen, Nicole Y.; Shaffer, David R.; Wu, Chenghuan

doi:10.1080/00224549709595419

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“…This suggests that the observed effects are consistent across age groups. Furthermore, similar to social psychology, where the ''what is beautiful is good''-stereotype seems to represent a cross-cultural phenomenon (Chen et al, 1997), the cross-cultural quality of the effect also appears to apply to judgements of perceived attractiveness on technical artefacts since similar findings obtained with the Swiss sample in the current study were reported from studies conducted in Japan (Kurosu andKashimura, 1995), Israel (Tractinsky et al, 2000), and Germany (Thü ring and Mahlke, 2007).…”

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The influence of design aesthetics in usability testing: Effects on user performance and perceived usability

2010

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This article examined the effects of product aesthetics on several outcome variables in usability tests. Employing a computer simulation of a mobile phone, 60 adolescents (14-17 yrs) were asked to complete a number of typical tasks of mobile phone users. Two functionally identical mobile phones were manipulated with regard to their visual appearance (highly appealing vs not appealing) to determine the influence of appearance on perceived usability, performance measures and perceived attractiveness. The results showed that participants using the highly appealing phone rated their appliance as being more usable than participants operating the unappealing model. Furthermore, the visual appearance of the phone had a positive effect on performance, leading to reduced task completion times for the attractive model. The study discusses the implications for the use of adolescents in ergonomic research.

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The influence of design aesthetics in usability testing: Effects on user performance and perceived usability

2010

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“…Seminal social psychological research conducted 30 years ago documented the what‐is‐beautiful‐is‐good stereotype (Dion et al., 1972), or the perception that physically attractive individuals possess more positive qualities and experience more satisfying life outcomes than do unattractive individuals. This physical attractiveness (PA) stereotype has been observed in social and professional contexts (Abramowitz & O'Grady, 1990; Cash & Kilcullen, 1985; Farley, Chia, & Allred, 1998) and has been shown in Western as well as non‐Western cultures, despite differences in perceptions surrounding PA across cultures (Chen & Shaffer, 1997).…”

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Do Animated Disney Characters Portray and Promote the Beauty–Goodness Stereotype?

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Disney movies are frequently cited as a source of the what-is-beautiful-is-good stereotype. Two studies (a) assessed prevalence of the stereotype across animated Disney movies; and (b) examined whether exposure to such films influences children's judgments of peers. In Study 1, human characters in 21 films were rated on attractiveness, goodness, and character outcome. Regression analyses demonstrated that attractiveness of a character was a significant predictor of the character's portrayal. In the second study, 42 children (ages 6-12) were exposed to either a high or low beauty-biased film and then rated target peers. Children rated the attractive target more favorably than the less attractive target. However, film exposure did not increase children's use of the stereotype.j asp_676 2687..2709

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“…A lot of social psychological research documents the physical attractiveness stereotype, or the perception that physically attractive individuals possess more positive qualities and experience more satisfying life outcomes than do unattractive individuals. This physical attractiveness stereotype has been observed in adult samples in different contexts (social and professional, Abramowitz & Ogrady, 1991;Cash & Kilcullen, 1985;Farley, Chia, & Allred, 1998) and different cultures (Chen, Shaffer & Wu, 1997). The stereotype is most robust for perceptions of social competency and less predictive of intellectual competence, psychological adjustment, integrity and concern for others (Eagly et al, 1991).…”

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“…This is explained by the physical attractiveness stereotype, also called the "what is beautiful is good" stereotype (Dion, Walster & Berscheid, 1972). This physical attractiveness stereotype has been observed in adult samples in different contexts (social and professional, Abramowitz & Ogrady, 1991;Cash & Kilcullen, 1985;Farley, Chia, & Allred, 1998) and different cultures (Chen, Shaffer & Wu, 1997). Several studies confirmed the presence of this physical attractiveness stereotype in children samples (e.g.…”

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How Advertising Beauty Influences Children’s Self-Perception and Behavior

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Sompel

2014

Dynamics of Competitive Advantage and Consumer Perception in Social Marketing

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The authors investigate (1) whether the physical attractiveness stereotype applies to children, (2) whether children’s self-perception is influenced by the attractiveness of an advertising model, (3) whether children’s buying intentions are influenced by the attractiveness of an advertising model, and (4) whether age, gender, and materialism affect (1), (2), and (3). Results of an experimental research (N=185) confirm the presence of the “what is beautiful is good” stereotype in children. Attractive (versus less attractive) models were also perceived to be less likely to follow the rules. Contrary to expectations from research in adult samples, the presence of an attractive (versus less attractive) model has a positive influence on perceived physical appearance for both boys and girls and also a positive influence on general self-worth for girls. The authors also found that attractive (versus less attractive) models increase attitudes and buying intentions for boys, but not for girls. No effects of age and materialism were found.

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On Physical Attractiveness Stereotyping in Taiwan: A Revised Sociocultural Perspective

Cited by 26 publications

References 4 publications

The influence of design aesthetics in usability testing: Effects on user performance and perceived usability

The influence of design aesthetics in usability testing: Effects on user performance and perceived usability

Do Animated Disney Characters Portray and Promote the Beauty–Goodness Stereotype?

How Advertising Beauty Influences Children’s Self-Perception and Behavior

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