Arch Sex Behav May 2016 PMID 26474977

Effect of Leg-to-Body Ratio on Body Shape Attractiveness.

Satoru Kiire

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a general interest in how the leg-to-body ratio influences attractiveness, with examples like mentions of gender differences, such as women preferring higher and men lower ratios, and quick summaries of the research's implications. The tone and word choices suggest curiosity and recognition of the topic's relevance, though deeper exploration seems limited.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the research and its findings, particularly the concept of LBR's influence on attractiveness, suggesting general agreement or interest in its validity.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show curiosity about the varying preferences, especially the gender differences, reflecting a moderate level of interest.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Many comments briefly summarize the findings or mention related concepts like health and reproduction, indicating some engagement but not deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussion points hint at the potential importance of LBR in understanding attractiveness, though most focus on summarizing rather than applying or critiquing the results.

Abstract in brief

The study explores how the leg-to-body ratio (LBR), which reflects indicators like health and fertility, influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.
Results showed that both men and women found the LBR closest to the average to be most attractive, following an inverted U-shaped curve, with extreme ratios less appealing.
Interestingly, women preferred higher LBR values, while men favored lower ones, suggesting gender differences in attractiveness preferences related to reproductive cues.]

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