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August 1993 PMID 8366421

Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: role of waist-to-hip ratio.

D Singh

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The group shows strong interest and moderate engagement by referencing studies like Singh (1993) and Rhodes (2006), emphasizing both biological and cultural perspectives on attractiveness. The tone varies from scientific citations to personal opinions, illustrating how the research impacts both academic understanding and everyday perceptions of attractiveness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that waist-to-hip ratio has evolutionary and reproductive significance, referencing Singh's 1993 study as foundational.

InterestHigh interest

Posts reflect high curiosity, discussing scientific studies and cross-cultural research, showing strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include citations of multiple studies and personal opinions, indicating moderate to deep discussion about the implications and underlying biology.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions highlight that awareness of this research influences perceptions of attractiveness and health, suggesting a moderate influence on social understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • The research demonstrates that waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is linked to key health indicators in women, such as youthfulness, reproductive health, and long-term health risks.
  • Multiple studies show that men across different age groups tend to perceive women with lower WHR as more attractive, healthier, and having greater reproductive potential.
  • It is suggested that WHR is an important physical feature that signals attractiveness, health, and reproductive value, potentially influencing mate selection based on evolutionary preferences.
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واقعي | Oday
@odai_sh77 · X

Apr 22, 2025 · 7 likes · 10,846 followers View post →
Yeshua
@maledualipa · X

Estudos em psicologia evolutiva mostram que a preferência por quadril e glúteos está associada a níveis mais altos de testosterona e instintos de reprodução altos e fortes https://t.co/DZTk26lbwU https://t.co/TaTNDmJXih

Sep 18, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 290 followers View post →
Tina Lasisi, PhD
@TinaLasisi · X

@MiguelSieck The earliest thing that comes to mind is Singh(1993). This stuff has been cited a lot in evpsych and in my opinion the topic lives in a liminal space between social psychology, anthropology and evpsych Singh 1993: https://t.co/xLJI1mVjZN

Oct 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 9,783 followers View post →
Zagros Ozkan
@Reason_Will_Win · X

@Kaizou_Bhuvi_17 @nadnivaraaa22 @Sola_Requiem @marshray @Fozzietheauzzie Can't see the person's posts. Cross culturally, cross temporally, and across geographies men tend to favor the hourglass shape of women. This is not an Indian thing at all. Check out the paper: Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratio

Feb 13, 2024 · 1 like · 995 followers View post →
Ender
@e_wigx · X

@cootiecatluva Interesting theory. In reality there are multiple studies into waist to hip ratio and other things suggesting that on an unconscious level men consider healthy, fit for reproduction women most attractive. For example: https://t.co/8qAJgrmilE https://t.co/wZkY8GfJzg

Dec 2, 2021 · 1 like · 476 followers View post →
آلیوشا
@__Aliusha__ · X

Reminder: I am a simple man. I choose my woman based on waist to hip ratio! https://t.co/C6RwttY3lw

Sep 11, 2021 · 1 like · 454 followers View post →

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Hugen3
@Hugen56308383 · X

RT @maledualipa: Estudos em psicologia evolutiva mostram que a preferência por quadril e glúteos está associada a níveis mais altos de test…

Oct 5, 2025 · 2 shares · 123 followers View post →
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@kaleb_reserva6 · X

RT @ViktorVaughnVi: Estudos em psicologia evolutiva mostram que a preferência por quadril e glúteos está associada a níveis mais altos de t…

Sep 19, 2025 · 2 shares · 404 followers View post →
Yeshua
@maledualipa · X

Estudos em psicologia evolutiva mostram que a preferência por quadril e glúteos está associada a níveis mais altos de testosterona e instintos de reprodução altos e fortes https://t.co/DZTk26lbwU https://t.co/TaTNDmJXih

Sep 18, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 290 followers View post →
ツイリスナア
@TWlistener999 · X

@taiikukaike_h それ元ネタ論文はSingh, D. (1993). Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratioかと思いますが、0.7がベストは0.7～1.0の絵で調査しての0.7がベストですね。（0.7で超モデル体型なのでそれで十分ということでしょうが） https://t.co/VsnXWqb06K

Jun 22, 2025 · 385 followers View post →
واقعي | Oday
@odai_sh77 · X

Apr 22, 2025 · 7 likes · 10,846 followers View post →
Esquizofrenilson junior da silva
@EsquizoParanoic · X

@thaisbasile Buss, D. M. (1989) 10.1017/S0140525X00023992 Kenrick (1996) 10.2307/1131714 Singh, D. (1993) 10.1037/0022-3514.65.2.293 Buss & Schmitt, D. P. (1993) 10.1037/0033-295X.100.2.204 Pawlowski (1999) 10.1098/rspb.1999.0634 Literatura cientifica pra tu ler e parar de ser burra.

Feb 1, 2025 · 15 followers View post →
6josecarlos6
@6josecarlos6 · X

@haciendalovesme @LibertadSurja (1993b). Adaptive significance of Female Physical Attractiveness: Role of Waist-to-Hip Ratio. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65, 293-307. Singh, Devendra (1995). Female Judgment of Male Attractiveness and Desirability for Relationships:

Dec 30, 2024 · 11 followers View post →
Faisal
@silent_obzerver · X

@x551000 @ThomasBard69753 @MyLordBebo They meaning what? science? Here: Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratio. By Singh, Devendra Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 65(2), Aug 1993, 293-307 Here also: Judith L. Anderson, Charles B. Crawford, Joanne

Nov 4, 2024 · 327 followers View post →
Vic
@vickHTR2000 · X

@manoo_hcqghm @evemariemmoreau @sashackermann -Singh, D. (1993). Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratio. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65(2). Ici c’est davantage la beauté du corps qui est étudiée à travers le ratio taille-hanche.

Aug 29, 2024 · 39 followers View post →
أبو حنظلة
@xabzxc · X

@lele14441 https://t.co/uJBrndUzdc

Jul 21, 2024 · 510 followers View post →
M.Ebrahim.Mirjafari
@MEbrahimMir · X

@yekMasih قطعا مهمه سال ۱۹۹۳ پژوهشی انجام شد، نشون داد: اولا مردان به زنان با وزن نرمال جذب میشن و زنان چاق در کمترین حد جذابیت قرار دارن دوما شاخص وزن با سلامت مرتبطه و زنان چاق سلامتی به مراتب کمتری دارن منبع: https://t.co/MV6gWRHsky دو هفته دیگه بررسی مقاله رو پابلیش می‌کنم رو یوتیوب

Jun 23, 2024 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Matías Leonel
@MatiasArlia · X

@RoxanaKreimer Este paper también encuentra un vínculo entre la relación cintura-cadera y la salud. Pero también con la capacidad reproductiva y el atractivo físico. https://t.co/QrzVKfnp3Q

Jun 15, 2024 · 464 followers View post →
Zagros Ozkan
@Reason_Will_Win · X

@Kaizou_Bhuvi_17 @nadnivaraaa22 @Sola_Requiem @marshray @Fozzietheauzzie Can't see the person's posts. Cross culturally, cross temporally, and across geographies men tend to favor the hourglass shape of women. This is not an Indian thing at all. Check out the paper: Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratio

Feb 13, 2024 · 1 like · 995 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 · 193 followers View post →
S T I R N E R
@Stirnersirabnnx · X

@m_Erocrush @CodyHow73922193 @lizzz_818 @Zohso @SI_Swimsuit @_yumi_nu https://t.co/1c4YEJxAhQ

May 17, 2022 · 543 followers View post →
Ender
@e_wigx · X

@cootiecatluva Interesting theory. In reality there are multiple studies into waist to hip ratio and other things suggesting that on an unconscious level men consider healthy, fit for reproduction women most attractive. For example: https://t.co/8qAJgrmilE https://t.co/wZkY8GfJzg

Dec 2, 2021 · 1 like · 476 followers View post →
آلیوشا
@__Aliusha__ · X

Reminder: I am a simple man. I choose my woman based on waist to hip ratio! https://t.co/C6RwttY3lw

Sep 11, 2021 · 1 like · 454 followers View post →
Tina Lasisi, PhD
@TinaLasisi · X

@MiguelSieck The earliest thing that comes to mind is Singh(1993). This stuff has been cited a lot in evpsych and in my opinion the topic lives in a liminal space between social psychology, anthropology and evpsych Singh 1993: https://t.co/xLJI1mVjZN

Oct 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 9,783 followers View post →