People who believe they are physically attractive also believe they are important

• A series of three studies published in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology found that individuals who believe they are physically attractive also tend to believe their social status is higher.
• The studies involved participants rating their own physical attractiveness and social status, with findings suggesting a strong correlation between the two.
• One experiment manipulated participants' perceptions of their own attractiveness, showing that those who felt more attractive also rated their socioeconomic status higher.
• Researchers concluded that self-rated physical attractiveness causally increases perceptions of social status, though the study relied on self-reports, which may introduce bias.
• The paper, 'Hot at the Top: The Influence of Self-Rated Attractiveness on Self-Perceived Status,' highlights the significant role of physical attractiveness in social relations.

Source: psypost