The Association Between Facial Width-to-Height Ratio (fWHR) and Sporting Performances: Evidence From Professional Basketball Players in Japan

The Association Between Facial Width-to-Height Ratio (fWHR) and Sporting Performances: Evidence From Professional Basketball Players in Japan

Previous research in evolutionary psychology has highlighted the potential role of facial structures in explaining human behavior. The facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) was found to be associated with testosterone-driven behavioral tendencies like achievement drive, aggression, and sporting succes...

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Main Authors: Shintaro Sato, Keita Kinoshita, Koichi Sekino, Haruka Amano, Yoshifumi Bizen, Hirotaka Matsuoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
facial structure
fWHR
achievement drive
aggression
athletic performance
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.714819/full

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