Psychology Facts

▼ Attraction ▼

Sorry if it's long, I found this fascinating!!

》You've likely heard the maxim that "opposites attract." Well, as it turns out, it's true! A recent study conducted at the University of Dresden found that both men and women are naturally attracted to those with a different human leukocyte antigen (HLA complex) — basically a genetic blueprint — than their own.

》 Recent studies have found that women who were born to older fathers are more likely to find older men attractive.

》A study published by the Social Issues Research Center found that women are attracted to androstenol, a natural chemical found in fresh male sweat. But while androstenol acts as a pheromone, the scent of androstenone, which is produced when there is too much sweat, acts as a natural turn off.

》Men, on the other hand, may be attracted to the smell of perfume, but turned off by the smell of tears. Yep. A 2011 Science magazine article found that when men sniffed tears, they felt a decrease in sexual arousal, whereas there was no change when they sniffed a neutral saline solution.

》Regardless of how you feel about the color red, studies have shown that both men and women are perceived as more attractive and more sexual when they are wearing red or another color that's both bright and warm.

》 Research has found that during ovulating, women prefer masculine looking men. But at other times of the month they seek men with softer features.

》Facial symmetry is considered as a sign of beauty around the world.

》Studies show that children mostly select playmates based on physical attractiveness, as they think that physical appearance is often associated with being friendlier and smarter.

》In most of the cultures, men find that younger women are more attractive than older women. Whereas women are attracted towards older men.

》 According to researchers, men are more attracted to hourglass figure, as researchers say that there is a correlation between a woman's hourglass figure and her reproductive ability.

》Studies suggest that both within and across ethnicity and culture, humans agree on who is and isn't attractive. Researchers note that there are universal standards of attractiveness.

》Studies show that attractive people exhibit more traits and positive behaviors.

》 Online polls showed that men are more concerned about the weight of a date while women are concerned about a potential partner's height. Women with 20 pounds overweight and men even just an inch under the average height have a tougher time getting a date.

》Infants from 2 to 6 months of age don't prefer to look at unattractive adults. Rather they prefer attractive adults.

》 People who are drunk find others more attractive because drunken person is less likely to notice the asymmetry of a face.

》 Men are attracted to women whose bone structure is similar to their own mothers because of the imprinting.

》Teachers expect more attractive children to perform well in academics and sports, leading to less punishment, more attention and better grades.

》 If you are attractive, then the chances are less that you can get a job associated with masculine qualities. Studies suggest that less attractive women are more preferred for these kind of jobs.

》People who make the first move will be more attractive and attract others.

》 Some studies show that attractive people tend to have better paying jobs, increments in higher level positions.

》Studies show that shorter men have lesser reproductive success than taller men, as taller men have greater ability to attract mates.