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First names and perceptions of physical attractiveness

P G Erwin1

  • 1Department of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Manchester Metropolitan University, England.

The Journal of Psychology
|November 1, 1993
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First names significantly influence perceptions of attractiveness, particularly for women. This study found that names explained about 6% of the variance in attractiveness ratings, showing a notable impact on how individuals are perceived.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Perception Studies

Background:

  • Attractiveness judgments are complex and influenced by various factors.
  • The potential impact of subtle cues, such as names, on social perception is an area of interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether first names affect perceived physical attractiveness.
  • To determine if this effect differs between male and female stimuli.

Main Methods:

  • British undergraduate subjects rated the physical attractiveness of male and female faces.
  • Photographs were presented with either an attractive name, an unattractive name, or no name.

Main Results:

  • First names accounted for approximately 6% of the variance in attractiveness ratings.

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  • This effect was statistically significant for female faces (p < .001) but not for male faces (p > .05).

    • Conclusions:

    • First names can subtly influence judgments of physical attractiveness, especially for women.
    • The name-attractiveness link warrants further investigation in social perception research.