When it comes to thinking about someone’s attractiveness, when we focus, our view can tell a lot about what we like. A recent study published in the Leringoscope used the eye tracking technology to find out which parts of the person most attract our attention and how it changes between the sexes. It turns out that men strive for women’s mouth, and women are likely to focus on men’s eyes and hair. (Also Read: Not only men, women are also more attracted to young romantic partners: study )
A natural look at what makes the face attractive
Researchers from the clinic are deeper into how we evaluate the appeal of the face and what features really matter in our ratings. Although we all know what looks important in everything, from dating to work decisions, there is much more that we don’t know what features the facial features actually make someone more attractive.
Unlike previous studies that used edited images or isolated facial features, this new study has taken a more realistic approach, showing unchanged, neutral expression to observe the behavior of a natural view. Using eye tracking technology, researchers were monitoring where 154 adults looked, looking at 40 different high -resolution facial photos.
To which we look when we think someone is attractive
The participants were divided into three groups, one rating of attractiveness, the other was looking for cosmetic surgery, and the third did not have a specific task (free floor). Each face appeared for 10 seconds, and the duration of the gaze was recorded in key areas of the face such as eyes, nose, mouth, hair and jaws.
Participants of all groups were mostly focused on the central triangle, eyes, nose and mouth, a sample that corresponds to previous studies. However, these rating attractiveness spent more time on the mouth, nose and cheeks compared to those who just watch the cosmetic surgical signs.
Individuals are estimated as more attractive attracted to a longer look at the central triangle, mouth and hair, while increasing focus and neck has been associated with smaller ratings, it is possible to indicate perceived deficiencies. The samples of the gaze also ranged from the floor: men were more fixed on the mouths of women, while women focused on men’s eyes and hair. This reflects broader trends, men tend to prefer the priority associated with young people, while women can evaluate trust and care signals. The main thing is that this study used eye tracking to measure these benefits objectively, going beyond dedication or edited images.
Why it matters
Researchers have noted that their conclusions could benefit cosmetic and aesthetic medicine, helping to determine which features of the person most affect the perceived appeal. This can direct patients to procedures that have a stronger visual effect.
However, the study had restrictions, it used static, anterior images that did not reflect how people judge the attractiveness in real situations related to expressions and movement. He also did not study detailed features such as the shape of the lips or symmetry of the eyes, and the cultural or personal experience can still form the individual benefits of beauty.
However, the study stood out for the use of natural, unchanging faces and various participants, offering a valuable understanding of how people subconsciously evaluate the appearance. For a deeper understanding, future studies should include videos or 3Ds and learn how traits such as a person or voice are combined with visual signals to affect the appeal.
