Developmental stability of perceived physical attractiveness from infancy to young adulthood

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Published: Jun 1, 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2008.36.5.691
Issue: Volume 36, 2008, Issue 5
Keywords:
physical attractiveness, attractiveness rating, perception of attractiveness, attractiveness and social interaction

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Melissa J. Yerkes
Mercyhurst College
Terry F. Pettijohn II
Mercyhurst College
Cite this article:  Yerkes, M. J., & Pettijohn II, T. F. (2008). Developmental stability of perceived physical attractiveness from infancy to young adulthood. Social Behavior and Personality: An international journal, 36(5), 691-692.


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We predicted that physical attractiveness ratings of individuals at birth, 6, 12, and 18 years of age would be relatively stable and females would rate babies as more attractive than would males, due to their socialization to care for infants (Berman, 1980).

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Appreciation is due to anonymous reviewers.

Terry F. Pettijohn II, Department of Psychology, Coastal Carolina University, P.O. Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528-6054, USA. Fax: +1-775-890-9439; Email: [email protected]

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