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The Influence of Facial Hair on Impression Formation

Year: 1990

Type: article

Abstract: The influence of facial hair on the perception of a job applicant by persons in business was examined in this study. Subjects were 228 persons in management positions who made hiring decisions. Subjects were shown ink sketches of six male job applicants. The sketches varied on three facial hair dimensions-clean shaven, moustached, and bearded. Sketches were evaluated on semantic differential scales. Results indicated consistently more positive perceptions of social/physical attractiveness, personality, competency, and composure for men with facial hair.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.1990.18.1.169

Authors: J. Ann Reed, Elizabeth M. Blunk

Language: English

Topic: Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1512970548

FWCI: 0.49

Cites: 14

Cited by: 50

Related to: 10