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Prosocial behaviour enhances evaluation of physical beauty.

Natalia Kononov, Danit Ein-Gar

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The overall tone demonstrates strong agreement, with posts citing numerous studies and emphasizing how kindness and unselfish acts boost attractiveness perceptions, exemplified by phrases like 'research suggests' and 'most studies,' which show active engagement. Words like 'boosts,' 'perceived,' and 'transformative' highlight the high impact attributed to prosocial behavior in social evaluations.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the article's conclusion that prosocial behavior enhances perceptions of physical beauty.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity about how prosocial actions influence social and aesthetic evaluations.

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Several posts reference multiple studies and delve into implications, indicating deep engagement.

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Users express that understanding this link could change social perceptions and behaviors significantly.

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Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co/0RW8A7zcnc Ten studies (N = 4192) demonstrated that individuals depicted as prosocial [e.g., volunteering at a soup kitchen or packaging food for the

Sep 17, 2024 · 160 likes · 43 shares · 69,331 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances evaluation of physical beauty https://t.co/zjflQP1LeM

Jan 21, 2025 · 84 likes · 12 shares · 9,268 followers View post →
METODOLOGICA_CL
@metodologica_cl · X

Nov 4, 2024 · 78 likes · 21 shares · 3,834 followers View post →
Positive Psychology
@PennPosPsychCtr · X

Kindness may just be the new beauty standard! Ten studies with over 4,000 participants revealed that people perceived as prosocial (kind, helpful, caring) are judged as more physically beautiful—regardless of their actual appearance. https://t.co/BBnuFrFIEZ

Apr 9, 2025 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 37,554 followers View post →
A,KB90
@a_k90_ · X

-هنا دراسة من المجلة البريطانية لعلم النفسي الاجتماعي، تقول على المدى الطويل بالعلاقات اللطف فقط هو ما يجعل العلاقة تستمر اكثر من الجاذبية الجسدية ومن المال، مو فقط بعلاقة الزواج بكل علاقة بشرية. واللطف بذاته اصًلا يزيد من جمال(جاذبية)الشخص بنظر الناس. https://t.co/LP1DtxEH3o

Nov 21, 2024 · 2 likes · 1,638 followers View post →
PsikoBilim
@Psikobilim_ · X

@DNA2999 Şuradan indirebilirsin, açık erişim: https://t.co/eQcDsgtP4V

Sep 17, 2024 · 84,357 followers View post →

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Gerrymon
@gerrymon · X

RT @PennPosPsychCtr: Kindness may just be the new beauty standard! Ten studies with over 4,000 participants revealed that people perceived…

Apr 9, 2025 · 2 shares · 403 followers View post →
Melanie Davis
@Melanie84410075 · X

RT @PennPosPsychCtr: Kindness may just be the new beauty standard! Ten studies with over 4,000 participants revealed that people perceived…

Apr 9, 2025 · 2 shares · 4,613 followers View post →
Positive Psychology
@PennPosPsychCtr · X

Kindness may just be the new beauty standard! Ten studies with over 4,000 participants revealed that people perceived as prosocial (kind, helpful, caring) are judged as more physically beautiful—regardless of their actual appearance. https://t.co/BBnuFrFIEZ

Apr 9, 2025 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 37,554 followers View post →
ひとり鳴くカラス
@lonely_callas · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 22, 2025 · 12 shares · 1,398 followers View post →
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@dogu_uma · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 22, 2025 · 12 shares · 11 followers View post →
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@huuchi · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 21, 2025 · 12 shares · 1,826 followers View post →
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@leimond0316 · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 21, 2025 · 12 shares · 331 followers View post →
adverwisement
@adverwisement · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 21, 2025 · 12 shares · 1,039 followers View post →
マキ・ホシノ
@maki_eccentric · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 21, 2025 · 12 shares · 266 followers View post →
チル
@arigatou0815 · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 21, 2025 · 12 shares · 267 followers View post →
鉄雲斎
@myoujinshita · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 21, 2025 · 12 shares · 1,933 followers View post →
mammy999
@dddvdgaarunara · X

RT @myuuko: 向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances e…

Jan 21, 2025 · 12 shares · 295 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

向社会的な人は身体的に美しいと認知されるよという研究。男女どちらでも。向社会的な人と関係を持ちたいという動機によるので,偶然の向社会的行動の場合や将来の関係が見込めない場合は効果が減衰する。/ Prosocial behaviour enhances evaluation of physical beauty https://t.co/zjflQP1LeM

Jan 21, 2025 · 84 likes · 12 shares · 9,268 followers View post →
Tia Bachi
@tia_bachi · X

RT @metodologica_cl:

Nov 25, 2024 · 21 shares · 640 followers View post →
A,KB90
@a_k90_ · X

-هنا دراسة من المجلة البريطانية لعلم النفسي الاجتماعي، تقول على المدى الطويل بالعلاقات اللطف فقط هو ما يجعل العلاقة تستمر اكثر من الجاذبية الجسدية ومن المال، مو فقط بعلاقة الزواج بكل علاقة بشرية. واللطف بذاته اصًلا يزيد من جمال(جاذبية)الشخص بنظر الناس. https://t.co/LP1DtxEH3o

Nov 21, 2024 · 2 likes · 1,638 followers View post →
rashawn brown
@rashawnbrown9 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Nov 11, 2024 · 43 shares · 360 followers View post →
お茶柱/心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

優しい人は容姿がいい!? 総勢4,192人を調査 人助けをしている人の身体的魅力を高く評価しやすい が、1度限りではなく、日常的に親切を繰り返している人に魅力を感じる この効果は、ユーモアや知性が魅力に与えるより大きい https://t.co/2rus81Ukqt

Nov 6, 2024 · 25 followers View post →
Male Reality Calculator
@RealityCalc · X

People perceived as kind and helpful are also seen as more physically attractive. https://t.co/1ddcE2gjjo

Nov 5, 2024 · 74 followers View post →
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@hopeintheb0x · X

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Nov 4, 2024 · 21 shares · 48 followers View post →
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@chelosnaiper · X

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@RicardoSzalai · X

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@PresenciaFelipe · X

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@Torjsu · X

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@PanchoFigueroas · X

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@GricelTango · X

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@p_pandora · X

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@CayoCornelio · X

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@SITReSU · X

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@Chasconious · X

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@metodologica_cl · X

Nov 4, 2024 · 78 likes · 21 shares · 3,834 followers View post →
JW "Good news is good, bad news is bad" Oliveira
@JmsOlvr · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Nov 2, 2024 · 43 shares · 492 followers View post →
oguzify
@oguzify · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Oct 11, 2024 · 43 shares · 195 followers View post →
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@RancidPotato · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Oct 10, 2024 · 43 shares · 2,087 followers View post →
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@corviskhiarine · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 19, 2024 · 43 shares · 181 followers View post →
Fizzeling Philosopher
@fizzeling_philo · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 18, 2024 · 43 shares · 11 followers View post →
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@jorgemata · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 18, 2024 · 43 shares · 186 followers View post →
rashawn brown
@rashawnbrown9 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 18, 2024 · 43 shares · 360 followers View post →
Charles Bayless
@CharlesBayless · X

RT @koenfucius: Want others to think you’re good-looking? Act prosocially. Research suggests behaviour boosts evaluation of physical beaut…

Sep 18, 2024 · 1 share · 397 followers View post →
Koenfucius
@koenfucius · X

Want others to think you’re good-looking? Act prosocially. Research suggests behaviour boosts evaluation of physical beauty (more than eg of intelligence or humour), across sexes, but less if an isolated event or forming a relationship is not feasible: https://t.co/CLqbACu4Jm https://t.co/R2mm8Mu4lB

Sep 18, 2024 · 1 share · 8,584 followers View post →
Human Peacocking
@HumanPeacocking · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 18, 2024 · 43 shares · 1,981 followers View post →
Edward Wilde
@EdwardCWilde · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 18, 2024 · 43 shares · 207 followers View post →
SimplyJack
@JackTwats · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 18, 2024 · 43 shares · 77 followers View post →
F. Schwab
@FSchwab6 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 18, 2024 · 43 shares · 304 followers View post →
Cherry Cola
@CherryCola36 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 553 followers View post →
Abigail Marsh
@aa_marsh · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 5,459 followers View post →
Perry L Glanzer
@PerryGlanzer · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 573 followers View post →
Karl Smith
@karlbykarlsmith · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 13,748 followers View post →
Tim Leunig
@timleunig · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 12,640 followers View post →
Agnes Ayton
@AgnesAyton · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 7,419 followers View post →
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@Renaudoss · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 3,000 followers View post →
Airāvata
@_Airavata_ · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 39 followers View post →
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@ana_safavi · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 3,549 followers View post →
PsikoBilim
@Psikobilim_ · X

@DNA2999 Şuradan indirebilirsin, açık erişim: https://t.co/eQcDsgtP4V

Sep 17, 2024 · 84,357 followers View post →
Aquiles
@Sapiensbici · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 165 followers View post →
Glenn
@thelearningbuff · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 147 followers View post →
Richard Stallman's toe fluff
@Richard42169842 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 90 followers View post →
Buttons McBoomboom
@Sandwich_Smith · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 327 followers View post →
Bored_observer
@observer_b73589 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 355 followers View post →
Dr John Barry
@MalePsychology · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 11,337 followers View post →
Pablo Rodriguez Palenzuela
@Pablorpalenzuel · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 345 followers View post →
Niclas Berggren
@Nonicoc · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 3,255 followers View post →
Oliver Scott Curry
@Oliver_S_Curry · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 5,915 followers View post →
Michael A. Lowry
@mlowry · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 714 followers View post →
Spiteful Mutant
@judgehandsome · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 47 followers View post →
Joshua Eisenhart
@EisenhartJoshua · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 453 followers View post →
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@briankimmer · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 369 followers View post →
Christopher Lauer™
@Schmidtlepp · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 51,586 followers View post →
categorical
@mindobserved · X

RT @DegenRolf: Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co…

Sep 17, 2024 · 43 shares · 223 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Unselfish behavior boosted the impression of physical beauty, even more so than appearing funny or intelligent. https://t.co/0RW8A7zcnc Ten studies (N = 4192) demonstrated that individuals depicted as prosocial [e.g., volunteering at a soup kitchen or packaging food for the

Sep 17, 2024 · 160 likes · 43 shares · 69,331 followers View post →