Although it would seem to be of obvious importance, physical appearance as
a determinant of romantic attraction was simply neglected by researchers
until the mid-1960’s. Perhaps they mistakenly assumed the widespread existence
of an old ideal that one should judge someone on the basis of his or
her intrinsic worth, not on the basis of a superficial characteristic. Nevertheless,
when the Minnesota study discussed earlier produced a physical attractiveness
effect so strong as to eliminate, or at least obscure, any other factors
related to attraction in the context of dating, social psychologists took notice.
In any science, surprising or otherwise remarkable findings usually
tend to stimulate additional research, and such a pattern definitely describes
the course of events in this area of inquiry.
By around 1980, social psychology had achieved a rather solid understanding
of the determinants of attraction to strangers, and the field began
turning more of its attention to the nature of continuing relationships. Social
psychologist Zick Rubin had first proposed a theory of love in 1970, and
research on that topic flourished in the 1980’s as investigators examined
such topics as the components of love, different types of love, the nature of
love in different kinds of relationships, and the characteristics of interaction
in successful long-term relationships. Still other lines of research explored
how people end relationships or attempt to repair those that are in
trouble.
People view relationships with family, friends, and lovers as central to
their happiness, a research finding that is totally consistent with common
experience. One need only look at the content of motion pictures, television
programs, song lyrics, novels, and poetry, in which relationships, particularly
romantic ones, are so commonly a theme, to find evidence for that
point. Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, however, and the lack of
love in the relationship is usually a precipitating factor. Whatever social psychology
can teach people about what determines and maintains attraction
can help improve the human condition.
until the mid-1960’s. Perhaps they mistakenly assumed the widespread existence
of an old ideal that one should judge someone on the basis of his or
her intrinsic worth, not on the basis of a superficial characteristic. Nevertheless,
when the Minnesota study discussed earlier produced a physical attractiveness
effect so strong as to eliminate, or at least obscure, any other factors
related to attraction in the context of dating, social psychologists took notice.
In any science, surprising or otherwise remarkable findings usually
tend to stimulate additional research, and such a pattern definitely describes
the course of events in this area of inquiry.
By around 1980, social psychology had achieved a rather solid understanding
of the determinants of attraction to strangers, and the field began
turning more of its attention to the nature of continuing relationships. Social
psychologist Zick Rubin had first proposed a theory of love in 1970, and
research on that topic flourished in the 1980’s as investigators examined
such topics as the components of love, different types of love, the nature of
love in different kinds of relationships, and the characteristics of interaction
in successful long-term relationships. Still other lines of research explored
how people end relationships or attempt to repair those that are in
trouble.
People view relationships with family, friends, and lovers as central to
their happiness, a research finding that is totally consistent with common
experience. One need only look at the content of motion pictures, television
programs, song lyrics, novels, and poetry, in which relationships, particularly
romantic ones, are so commonly a theme, to find evidence for that
point. Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, however, and the lack of
love in the relationship is usually a precipitating factor. Whatever social psychology
can teach people about what determines and maintains attraction
can help improve the human condition.
until the mid-1960’s. Perhaps they mistakenly assumed the widespread existence
of an old ideal that one should judge someone on the basis of his or
her intrinsic worth, not on the basis of a superficial characteristic. Nevertheless,
when the Minnesota study discussed earlier produced a physical attractiveness
effect so strong as to eliminate, or at least obscure, any other factors
related to attraction in the context of dating, social psychologists took notice.
In any science, surprising or otherwise remarkable findings usually
tend to stimulate additional research, and such a pattern definitely describes
the course of events in this area of inquiry.
By around 1980, social psychology had achieved a rather solid understanding
of the determinants of attraction to strangers, and the field began
turning more of its attention to the nature of continuing relationships. Social
psychologist Zick Rubin had first proposed a theory of love in 1970, and
research on that topic flourished in the 1980’s as investigators examined
such topics as the components of love, different types of love, the nature of
love in different kinds of relationships, and the characteristics of interaction
in successful long-term relationships. Still other lines of research explored
how people end relationships or attempt to repair those that are in
trouble.
People view relationships with family, friends, and lovers as central to
their happiness, a research finding that is totally consistent with common
experience. One need only look at the content of motion pictures, television
programs, song lyrics, novels, and poetry, in which relationships, particularly
romantic ones, are so commonly a theme, to find evidence for that
point. Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, however, and the lack of
love in the relationship is usually a precipitating factor. Whatever social psychology
can teach people about what determines and maintains attraction
can help improve the human condition.
Sources for Further Study
Berscheid, Ellen, and Harry T. Reis. “Attraction and Close Relationships.”
In The Handbook of Social Psychology, Vol. 2, edited by Daniel T. Gilbert, Susan
T. Fiske, and Gardner Lindsey. 4th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1998. An
in-depth review of theories of attraction and a good summary of research
findings.
Berscheid, Ellen, and Elaine Hatfield Walster. Interpersonal Attraction. 2d ed.
Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley, 1978. Presents a solid overview of the
psychology of attraction. Directed toward the reader with no background
in social psychology, the book is quite readable. It is highly regarded and
frequently cited within the field. Clever illustrations feature many cartoons.
Buss, David M. Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon, 1999. A readable book about the ways in which evolutionary
science can help the study of social behavior. Good sections on mating
strategies and the factors determining attraction.
Duck, Steve. Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Steve A. Nida; updated by Regan A. R. Gurung
See also: Affiliation and Friendship.
Affiliation and Friendship.
The Handbook of Social Psychology, Vol. 2, edited by Daniel T. Gilbert, Susan
T. Fiske, and Gardner Lindsey. 4th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1998. An
in-depth review of theories of attraction and a good summary of research
findings.
Berscheid, Ellen, and Elaine Hatfield Walster. Interpersonal Attraction. 2d ed.
Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley, 1978. Presents a solid overview of the
psychology of attraction. Directed toward the reader with no background
in social psychology, the book is quite readable. It is highly regarded and
frequently cited within the field. Clever illustrations feature many cartoons.
Buss, David M. Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon, 1999. A readable book about the ways in which evolutionary
science can help the study of social behavior. Good sections on mating
strategies and the factors determining attraction.
Duck, Steve. Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Steve A. Nida; updated by Regan A. R. Gurung
See also: Affiliation and Friendship.
Affiliation and Friendship.
Interpersonal Attraction. 2d ed.
Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley, 1978. Presents a solid overview of the
psychology of attraction. Directed toward the reader with no background
in social psychology, the book is quite readable. It is highly regarded and
frequently cited within the field. Clever illustrations feature many cartoons.
Buss, David M. Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon, 1999. A readable book about the ways in which evolutionary
science can help the study of social behavior. Good sections on mating
strategies and the factors determining attraction.
Duck, Steve. Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Steve A. Nida; updated by Regan A. R. Gurung
See also: Affiliation and Friendship.
Affiliation and Friendship.
Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind. Boston:
Allyn & Bacon, 1999. A readable book about the ways in which evolutionary
science can help the study of social behavior. Good sections on mating
strategies and the factors determining attraction.
Duck, Steve. Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Relating to Others. Chicago: Dorsey Press, 1988. Deals briefly
with the traditional work on interpersonal attraction but is most notable
for being devoted primarily to reviewing the research on personal relationships,
which became important in the 1980’s. Covers such topics as
developing and maintaining relationships, exclusivity in relationships,
and repairing and ending them.
Hatfield, Elaine, and Susan Sprecher. Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Mirror, Mirror: The Importance of Looks
in Everyday Life. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Albany: State University of New York Press, 1986. A thorough
and readable review of all the different effects of personal appearance.
Explores how judgments of attractiveness are made and addresses
the effects of beauty across the entire life span. Nicely supported with effective
photographs and illustrations.
Langlois, Judith H., et al. “Maxims or Myths or Beauty? A Meta-analytic and
Theoretical Review.” Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Psychological Bulletin 126, no. 3 (2000): 390-423. Provides
a wonderful resource by reviewing many articles that look at the factors
that predict attractiveness. Also uses the evolutionary approach to explain
some of the findings.
Myers, David G. Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Social Psychology. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. This
popular social psychology textbook features an unusually good chapter
on interpersonal attraction. Offers a solid survey of the research relating
to the principles of attraction and provides good coverage of work on
love. The author’s engaging writing style makes this an excellent starting
point for further exploration of the topic.
Steve A. Nida; updated by Regan A. R. Gurung
See also: Affiliation and Friendship.
Affiliation and Friendship.
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