Post COVID-19, still wear a face mask? Self-perceived facial attractiveness reduces mask-wearing intention

Article Psychology, Clinical

The Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Development and Initial Validation

Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu et al.

Summary: The Fear of COVID-19 Scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing fear of COVID-19 among the general population and can help alleviate individual fears of COVID-19.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (2022)

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Article Psychology, Applied

Is beauty more than skin deep? Attractiveness, power, and nonverbal presence in evaluations of hirability

Min-Hsuan Tu et al.

Summary: Research shows that attractive individuals are more likely to succeed in their careers, potentially due to a greater sense of power and more effective nonverbal presence. However, adopting a powerful posture may help level the playing field for less attractive individuals.

PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Psychosocial factors associated with mask-wearing behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cliff Yung-Chi Chen et al.

Summary: The study found that cognitive factors from the Protection Motivation Theory significantly influence mask-wearing behavior and intention, while social and affective factors also play a crucial role. Considering these factors together helps to better understand individuals' intentions and behaviors towards mask-wearing during the pandemic.

PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Psychology, Experimental

Unattractive faces are more attractive when the bottom-half is masked, an effect that reverses when the top-half is concealed

Farid Pazhoohi et al.

Summary: The research found that wearing a face mask increases the perceived attractiveness of relatively unattractive faces, but has no effect on highly attractive faces. The eye region plays a crucial role in the perception of attractiveness, especially for highly attractive faces.

COGNITIVE RESEARCH-PRINCIPLES AND IMPLICATIONS (2022)

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Article Psychology, Social

Persuading republicans and democrats to comply with mask wearing: An intervention tournament

Michele Gelfand et al.

Summary: A study found that Republicans in the U.S. were less likely to engage in COVID-19 safety measures such as wearing masks compared to Democrats, which was partially attributed to their perception of a lower threat of COVID-19. An intervention tournament was conducted to identify effective framings to promote mask wearing among Republicans and Democrats. However, none of the framing conditions significantly affected attitudes, intentions, or behaviors of either group, highlighting the challenging nature of overcoming political polarization during the pandemic.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (2022)

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Article Psychology, Biological

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, I Deserve More Than All: Perceived Attractiveness and Self-Interested Behavior

Fei Teng et al.

Summary: This research demonstrates through five studies that physical attractiveness can predict and increase self-interested behavioral intention and behavior. It also finds that increased psychological entitlement acts as a mediator in this process. Furthermore, the publicity of the act influences the effect of attractiveness on self-interested behavior.

EVOLUTION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR (2022)

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Article Psychology, Biological

Self-Perceived Facial Attractiveness, Fluctuating Asymmetry, and Minor Ailments Predict Mental Health Outcomes

Javier Borraz-Leon et al.

Summary: The study found that self-perceived attractiveness and fewer minor ailments predicted lower scores of various psychopathological symptoms, indicating a strong association between physiological and psychological symptomatology. The findings suggest common developmental pathways between genetics, developmental environment, and psychophysiological functioning.

ADAPTIVE HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND PHYSIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Mask usage, social distancing, racial, and gender correlates of COVID-19 vaccine intentions among adults in the US

Carl A. Latkin et al.

Summary: This study found that COVID-19 vaccine intention was moderate, but there were still a considerable number of respondents with vaccine hesitancy. Additionally, factors such as gender, age, political orientation, and race/ethnicity were associated with vaccine intentions according to the survey results.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Article Endocrinology & Metabolism

Socioeconomic position, immune function, and its physiological markers

Severi Luoto et al.

Summary: The study found that men from wealthier families had higher testosterone levels, stronger immune response, and higher facial attractiveness. There were weak correlations between family income and body fat percentage, as well as fluctuating asymmetry.

PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY (2021)

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Article Psychology, Experimental

Effects of Masks Worn to Protect Against COVID-19 on the Perception of Facial Attractiveness

Miki Kamatani et al.

Summary: The study found that there was a change in the perceived facial attractiveness of wearing masks before and after the COVID-19 epidemic. After the outbreak, mask-worn faces were rated as more attractive and healthier compared to faces without masks. Additionally, there was a decrease in negative associations regarding mask-wearing.

I-PERCEPTION (2021)

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Article Psychology, Applied