A multivariate analysis of women's mating strategies and sexual selection on men's facial morphology

A multivariate analysis of women's mating strategies and sexual selection on men's facial morphology

The strength and direction of sexual selection via female choice on masculine facial traits in men is a paradox in human mate choice research. While masculinity may communicate benefits to women and offspring directly (i.e. resources) or indirectly (i.e. health), masculine men may be costly as long-...

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Main Authors: Tessa R. Clarkson, Morgan J. Sidari, Rosanna Sains, Meredith Alexander, Melissa Harrison, Valeriya Mefodeva, Samuel Pearson, Anthony J. Lee, Barnaby J. W. Dixson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2020-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
sexual selection
facial attractiveness
facial masculinity
facial hair
mate choice
human evolution
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.191209

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