March 2006 PMID 16318594

The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty.

Gillian Rhodes

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Peak: 20 in Jul 2020
across 4 sources since Feb 2019

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1,985,281
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Feb 2019 – Nov 2025

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What people are saying

Social discussions demonstrate high engagement and interest, with examples like mentions of biological traits such as averageness and symmetry, and debates on societal privileges linked to beauty. The tone varies from academic references to casual remarks, showing both serious engagement and popular curiosity about how science explains attractiveness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many social discussions reference the article and acknowledge the biological basis of facial attractiveness, showing general agreement with its findings.

InterestHigh interest

The topic sparks high curiosity, with multiple posts mentioning scientific studies and findings related to facial beauty, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts actively engage by summarizing theories, citing sources, and commenting on societal implications, reflecting moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight how the research influences views on attractiveness, societal privileges, and evolutionary theories, suggesting a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explains that preferences for facial attractiveness develop early and are consistent across cultures, suggesting that beauty standards are not solely influenced by cultural factors but may have biological roots.
  • Traits like averageness, symmetry, and sexual dimorphism are identified as key features that contribute to attractiveness in both men and women, regardless of cultural differences.
  • Theories proposed suggest that facial beauty preferences might have evolved as adaptations for selecting healthy mates, but they could also result from the way our brains process visual information, meaning both biological and cognitive factors likely shape perceptions of beauty.]

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Seres humanos são monogâmicos? Na parte 3 de "O tinder da natureza" abordamos essa questão e muitas outras. Trabalho do @o_weverton e do @daniloboros. https://t.co/6dm1nW11uF

Jul 5, 2020 · 42 likes · 7 shares · 192,739 followers View post →
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@GnazAkkus · X

Uyumadan önce, the evolutionary psychology of facial beauty https://t.co/xKohn2Ysdb

May 17, 2020 · 5 likes · 858 followers View post →
واقعي | Oday
@odai_sh77 · X

المرجع: https://t.co/6vHaZ6v1Vy

Feb 17, 2025 · 4 likes · 10,889 followers View post →
Cortex
@Cortex1128303 · X

@LilyCordova3DX @IncelsCo men more likely to find a wider range of physical appearances sexually acceptable: -Buss+Schmitt: men have greater variability in sexual attraction to body types https://t.co/ZeHR4dJ8oE -Rhodes: men have broader range of facial types they find attractive https://t.co/B9K7ANRSfN

May 18, 2025 · 4 likes · 32 followers View post →
Sylvie Vullioud
@SylvieVullioud · X

@schneiderleonid @FertStert @ElsevierNews @policlinicoMI @LaStatale Rhodes G. The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty. Annu Rev Psychol 2006;57:199–226.

Aug 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 317 followers View post →

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@Joseph_Pa0 سأكمل إذًا ✒️ 1. هناك ارتباط محدود فقط بين ما يُعتبر "جاذبية جسدية" وبين نجاح العلاقات أو الخصوبة الفعلية. Rhodes, The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty, Annual Review of Psychology, 2006 2. التفضيلات الجمالية ليست ثابتة حتى داخل المجتمع نفسه؛ فهي تتأثر بالطبقة، العمر، و

Aug 28, 2025 · 2,101 followers View post →
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Rhodes, G. (2006). The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty. Annual Review of Psychology, 57, 199–226.

Jul 18, 2025 · 484 followers View post →
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Jul 12, 2025 · 243 followers View post →
Cortex
@Cortex1128303 · X

@LilyCordova3DX @IncelsCo men more likely to find a wider range of physical appearances sexually acceptable: -Buss+Schmitt: men have greater variability in sexual attraction to body types https://t.co/ZeHR4dJ8oE -Rhodes: men have broader range of facial types they find attractive https://t.co/B9K7ANRSfN

May 18, 2025 · 4 likes · 32 followers View post →
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@odai_sh77 · X

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Feb 17, 2025 · 4 likes · 10,889 followers View post →
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日本進化心理学IHAセンター
@JIHACEP · X

魅力(Averageness, Symmetry, and Sexual dimorphism)についてのレビューはこちら Rhodes, G. (2006). The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty. Annual Review of Psychology, 57, 199–226. https://t.co/eQ0njXYHAp

Oct 15, 2024 · 2,401 followers View post →
Your Mom's Band
@YourMomsBand · X

@mazemoore They measured incorrectly.

Jul 30, 2024 · 878 followers View post →
Raffaello Bellino
@RaffaelloBelli1 · X

@Hw_Taow @TemperanceOui Source 1 : Rhodes, G. The Evolutionary Psychology of Facial Beauty. Annu. Psychol, 57:199-226.

Feb 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1,524 followers View post →
STANAG SLP
@stanagslp · X

@RohitSah786 https://t.co/vofYq2wH4L We are, by and large, a vain species. Being pretty is a privilege, and well studied. It can also backfire where too good-looking leads to being a) objectified b) not taken seriously. Good news is you can work out, dress better, even the playing field.

Jan 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 110 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/ckQ4o541K2 La psicología evolutiva de la belleza facial

Nov 9, 2023 · 8,043 followers View post →
Jaafar
@faar_j3 · X

1- Rhodes, G. (2006). The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty. Annual Review of Psychology, 57, 199-226. 2- Singh, D. (1993). Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratio. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65(2), 293-307

Nov 1, 2023 · 1 like · 196 followers View post →
Adria
@AdriaRaven · X

Psicología del "Privilegio de Belleza" https://t.co/MILAhEAN82 a través de @YouTube

Aug 29, 2023 · 483 followers View post →
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@steroidcocktail · X

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Aug 29, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 117 followers View post →
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¿Influye tu aspecto físico en tu éxito escolar, laboral o en cómo te trata el mundo? ¿Las personas reciben ventajas en la vida simplemente porque la sociedad las considera guapas? Es lo que se llama privilegio de la belleza...⁠ ⁠ Vídeo en YouTube:⁠ https://t.co/PEgefw8jTH https://t.co/iaoQCb0cyP

Aug 28, 2023 · 41 followers View post →
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@ggwhiting · X

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Jul 22, 2023 · 1,976 followers View post →
Khoiruunisa RamadaFitri (NisaRF)
@Khoiruunisa · X

So, next time when I encounter someone who is publicly considered good-looking, I'll say "Oh so you just have a rather symmetrical face than anybody else." Glad I always judge people for their deeds more than anything. https://t.co/5KDKyNmZ20

Jul 20, 2023 · 67 followers View post →
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Jul 19, 2023 · 290 followers View post →
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@nwonewssparrow @SenshiFist @Son_ImSleep It’s been studied that objective beauty standards in humans exist though. It an unchanging biological standard for “MOST” people. I don’t agree with Kevin on this, anyone can be beautiful with enough work. https://t.co/31S2mg7Sgo

Jul 4, 2023 · 216 followers View post →
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Elevated Men
@themdansarali · X

https://t.co/JsstM9ON9I Averageness, symmetry, and sexual dimorphism are good candidates for biologically based standards of beauty. Face preferences form adaptations for mate choice because attractive traits signal health quality in mates.

May 24, 2022 · 3,295 followers View post →
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@Dois_Melo · X

@CirqueiraKarem Aqui fala-se um pouco sobre isso https://t.co/tnNQgLJEZS

Jul 24, 2020 · 1 like · 989 followers View post →
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@o_weverton · X

RT @o_weverton: O que a seleção sexual faz com a gente? Será que somos uma espécie monogâmica ou poligâmica? O que o Michel Temer e o Goril…

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É Weverton com W
@o_weverton · X

O que a seleção sexual faz com a gente? Será que somos uma espécie monogâmica ou poligâmica? O que o Michel Temer e o Gorilão de Bola Azul tem a ver com essa história? Tudo isso e muito mais no último vídeo da série sobre Seleção Sexual no @meteoro_br! https://t.co/enF8IujkbT

Jul 5, 2020 · 55 likes · 5 shares · 7,890 followers View post →
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@o_weverton · X

RT @meteoro_br: Seres humanos são monogâmicos? Na parte 3 de "O tinder da natureza" abordamos essa questão e muitas outras. Trabalho do @o_…

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Meteoro BR
@meteoro_br · X

Seres humanos são monogâmicos? Na parte 3 de "O tinder da natureza" abordamos essa questão e muitas outras. Trabalho do @o_weverton e do @daniloboros. https://t.co/6dm1nW11uF

Jul 5, 2020 · 42 likes · 7 shares · 192,739 followers View post →
Naz
@GnazAkkus · X

Uyumadan önce, the evolutionary psychology of facial beauty https://t.co/xKohn2Ysdb

May 17, 2020 · 5 likes · 858 followers View post →
Sylvie Vullioud
@SylvieVullioud · X

@schneiderleonid @FertStert @ElsevierNews @policlinicoMI @LaStatale Rhodes G. The evolutionary psychology of facial beauty. Annu Rev Psychol 2006;57:199–226.

Aug 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 317 followers View post →
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@OSUrescommons · X

#FunFriday Have you ever wondered what the science behind attraction really was? Scientists at the University of Western Australia recently investigated the Evolutionary Psychology of Facial Beauty. As it turns out, a variety of factors play a part. https://t.co/KicpLaodzw

Feb 8, 2019 · 552 followers View post →