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Physical attractiveness and reproductive success in humans

Evidence from the late 20th century United States

Bibliographic Data

ID24100764
AuthorsMarkus Jokela (0000-0003-0117-0012, University of Helsinki, corresponding author)
Year2009
Volume30
Issue5
Pages342-350
Publication date2009-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEvolution and Human Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1090-5138 • E-ISSN: 1879-0607
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2009.03.006
PMID21151758
PMCIDPMC3000557
OpenAlexW2114275323
LanguageEN
Citations received50
References cited34

Attractiveness · Developmental psychology · Physical attractiveness · Population · Reproductive success · Sociology · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Demography · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works50
Citations per year2,94
Citation span2009 - 2026 (18)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 42
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