The Effects of Physical Attractiveness and Ethnicity on Children's Behavioral Attributions and Peer Preferences.

Langlois, Judith H.; Stephan, Cookie

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The Effects of Physical Attractiveness and Ethnicity on Children's Behavioral Attributions and Peer Preferences

Langlois, Judith H.; Stephan, Cookie

Child Development, 48, 4, 1694-8, Dec 77

Investigates the generality of stereotypes associated with physical attractiveness and assesses the relative contributions of attractiveness and ethnicity in determining children's behavioral attributions and peer preferences. (JMB)

Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Elementary School Students, Ethnic Groups, Interpersonal Attraction, Kindergarten Children, Peer Relationship, Physical Characteristics, Research, Stereotypes

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