The relationship between female's ratings of face attractiveness and scent attractiveness of males

Date of Publication

2011

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Adrianne John Real Galang

Defense Panel Member

Anton Simon Palo

Abstract/Summary

Previous studies have shown that there is a relationship between human body scent and physical attractiveness. This was proven through Major Histocompatibility Complex genes and facial symmetry wherein skin healthiness is a factor affecting facial attractiveness. Consequently, sexual selection is also a factor that supports the idea of mate preference in humans. In this study, t-shirts worn by 40 males for two consecutive nights and 40 facial photographs were used as instruments for the basis of attraction. Female participants rated the t-shirts and the facial photographs of those males. Findings from this study showed no significant correlation between the facial attraction and odor attraction.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15746

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

81 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Physiognomy; Face--Social aspects; Interpersonal attraction; Smell

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