Categories
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences Dedman College Research Faculty News Psychology

Researchers find correlation between attractiveness and dieting behaviors

WTXL 27

Originally Posted: July 25, 2017

How attractive do you see yourself compared to your significant other?

A recent study by Florida State researchers shows your answer to that may have a bigger effect than you think, especially when it comes to dieting behaviors.

Researchers had each participant complete a lengthy questionnaire, focusing in part on their desire to diet or have a thin body.

A full-body photograph was taken of every participant and rated on a scale of 1 to 10. WATCH