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Lack of correlation between facial sexual dimorphism, fluctuating asymmetry and self-perceived attractiveness in men and women
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Abstract
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| Human morphological sexual dimorphism and fluctuating asymmetry have been suggested to signal ‘individual quality’ and are therefore expected to covary as well as to correlate with surrogate fitness/quality measures like attractiveness and dominance. While some case studies indeed found support for these hypotheses, the overall evidence is not overwhelming. However, most previous research used a limited number of landmarks to quantify masculinity and asymmetry. We here present results based on high-density 3D scans covering the entire facial area. In spite of these more detailed measurements, no significant associations were detected. These results are in line with conclusions of recent meta-analyses and cast doubt on the role of masculinity and fluctuating asymmetry as signals of (genetic) quality. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Symmetry
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Publication
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2020
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ISSN
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2073-8994
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DOI
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10.3390/SYM12020236
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Volume/pages
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12
:2
(2020)
, p. 1-4
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Article Reference
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236
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ISI
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000521147600068
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (open access)
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