Social Perception of Middle-Aged Persons Varying in Physical Attractiveness.

Adams, Gerald R.; Huston, Ted L.

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Publication Date: 1975

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Social Perception of Middle-Aged Persons Varying in Physical Attractiveness

Adams, Gerald R.; Huston, Ted L.

Developmental Psychology, 11, 5, 657-658, Sep 75

This study indicates that more socially desirable characteristics are attributed to physically attractive than unattractive middle-aged persons. It is suggested that this difference in social desirability is greater for female than male stimuli and that elderly persons stereotype middle-aged persons more favorably than young adults do. (JMB)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Middle Aged Adults, Older Adults, Perception, Physical Characteristics, Sex Stereotypes, Young Adults

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