June 2011 PMID 21536551

Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research.

Anthony C Little, Benedict C Jones, Lisa M DeBruine

Mentions

105
Peak: 3 in Apr 2020
across 6 sources since Aug 2018

Extended reach

1,393,201
potential audience

Total likes

39,673

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1,325,306

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight the scientific basis of facial attractiveness, citing studies about symmetry, facial ratios, and evolutionary influences. For instance, phrases like 'a lot' and 'scientific backing' indicate curiosity and recognition of the research's credibility, while mentions of personal presentations suggest engagement at an educational level. The tone is mostly analytical but not deeply critical, reflecting a general appreciation for the scientific insights provided by the publication.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the validity and scientific backing of the research, acknowledging factors like symmetry and facial features as key elements in attractiveness, indicating general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Comments show curiosity about the link between biology and beauty, with references to mathematical and biological aspects suggesting moderate interest.

EngagementNeutral engagement

While some discussions mention specific studies and concepts, the overall tone remains somewhat superficial, with limited deep analysis or critical engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The audience perceives the research as scientifically meaningful, considering its implications for understanding attractiveness and social behavior, but few express strong opinions about its broader societal impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This text explains that facial attractiveness influences many social decisions, like choosing a partner, making friends, and job hiring, and is based on features like symmetry, shape, skin quality, and personality cues.
  • It discusses how individual differences such as hormone levels, own attractiveness, experience, and social learning shape our face preferences, showing that these responses are adaptable and improve our chances of making beneficial social and mate-related choices.
  • The research suggests that our face preference system is flexible and sophisticated, evolving to help us make adaptive decisions in various social situations to maximize benefits.]

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Ananya
@ananyabhatiaa · X

The Math Behind the Beauty: What has mathematics got to do with beauty? Actually, a lot. Physical attraction depends on ratio, and in particular symmetry. (See Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research.) Our attraction to another person's body increases if that body

May 3, 2025 · 6 likes · 280 followers View post →
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Michael Moore, Ph.D.
@BioEdMike · X

@Choosy_Female Students in my class did a presentation on the evolution of attractiveness based on this article: Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research https://t.co/34NKWEV6Aa

Nov 30, 2019 · 2 likes · 821 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
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Jul 1, 2022 · 1 like · 2,439 followers View post →
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@lilibettank @lululul92966087 这篇文献可以支持我上述观点

Jan 30, 2024 · 1 like · 1,474 followers View post →
Yusuf
@distelligent · X

@letsgotohellth1 Little, A. C., Jones, B. C., & DeBruine, L. M. (2011). Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 366(1571), 1638–1659.

Apr 24, 2025 · 1 like · 226 followers View post →

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@ReavesNoLimit · X

@Artificerpostin @goonerlicious @_Hybreed_ I think this one’s very convincing, itreviewed hundreds of studies across cultures and ethnicities, finding a cross-cultural agreement that symmetry, averageness, and sexual dimorphism (masc/fem features) predict facial attractiveness. https://t.co/PNjHf28Qmi

Jul 23, 2025 · 19 followers View post →
Junkyu's
@junkyu_ing99 · X

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Ananya
@ananyabhatiaa · X

The Math Behind the Beauty: What has mathematics got to do with beauty? Actually, a lot. Physical attraction depends on ratio, and in particular symmetry. (See Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research.) Our attraction to another person's body increases if that body

May 3, 2025 · 6 likes · 280 followers View post →
Yusuf
@distelligent · X

@letsgotohellth1 Little, A. C., Jones, B. C., & DeBruine, L. M. (2011). Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 366(1571), 1638–1659.

Apr 24, 2025 · 1 like · 226 followers View post →
dyeus
@_______dyeus · X

Inclusive alguns estudos bons sobre o tema: Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research Symmetry and human facial attractiveness Facial attractiveness: evolutionary, cognitive and social perspectives Facial width-to-height ratio and dominance https://t.co/ahkSSOxEmO

Apr 16, 2025 · 229 followers View post →
Laura
@L3Mve1 · X

Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research. 'Beauty is not just a simple social construct—attractiveness appears to be ingrained in our biology. While some aspects of face perception might be innate, other aspects are clearly influenced by experience.'

Aug 29, 2024 · 2,650 followers View post →
Vic
@vickHTR2000 · X

@manoo_hcqghm @evemariemmoreau @sashackermann - Little, A. C., Jones, B. C., & DeBruine, L. M. (2011). Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 366(1571), 1638-1659. Témoignant ici de l’impact de la symétrie

Aug 29, 2024 · 40 followers View post →
Karl Kolchak
@TheKarlKolchak · X

[4/7] @WomenBeingAwful In "Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research" by Dr. Little we extend the idea to basic symmetry, which has some scientific backing from an evolutionary standpoint but even this overly broad extension has no consensus.

Jul 12, 2024 · 838 followers View post →
Raffaello Bellino
@RaffaelloBelli1 · X

@Hw_Taow @TemperanceOui *Source : Little, A., Jones, B. & DeBruine, L. (2011). Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research. Philosophical Transactions, B. 366: 1638– 1659.

Feb 20, 2024 · 1,530 followers View post →
8964号御骟房
@kell62930 · X

@lilibettank @lululul92966087 这篇文献可以支持我上述观点

Jan 30, 2024 · 1 like · 1,474 followers View post →
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Feb 5, 2023 · 2,439 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

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Jan 22, 2023 · 2,439 followers View post →
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@jimmyroybloom · X

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Oct 30, 2022 · 2,439 followers View post →
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@jimmyroybloom · X

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Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

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@SouthernGemGal · X

RT @SouthernGemGal: Facial Attractiveness: Evolutionary Based Research https://t.co/G8lIYbyJvk

May 14, 2022 · 7 shares · 3,150 followers View post →
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@SouthernGemGal · X

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@SouthernGemGal · X

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Sep 26, 2021 · 7 shares · 3,150 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

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Apr 10, 2021 · 2,439 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

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Jan 4, 2021 · 1 share · 193 followers View post →
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@nytves · X

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@jimmyroybloom · X

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@jimmyroybloom · X

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@bi_karan_ · X

@farzad_bayan یه survey بود که فاکتورهای جذابیت بصری رو می‌سنجید، با عنوان: Facial attractiveness: Evolutionary based research این مقاله واقعا جذاب بود برای من حول این موضوع ^^ https://t.co/nbyqSEyOg2

Oct 29, 2020 · 1 like · 107 followers View post →
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@y2thrive · X

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Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

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@jimmyroybloom · X

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@jimmyroybloom · X

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Michael Moore, Ph.D.
@BioEdMike · X

@Choosy_Female Students in my class did a presentation on the evolution of attractiveness based on this article: Facial attractiveness: evolutionary based research https://t.co/34NKWEV6Aa

Nov 30, 2019 · 2 likes · 821 followers View post →
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@FRANCISCOSAVI16 · X

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