From VICE · Ashley Fike · · 40s
Intelligence and Self-Perceived Attractiveness Link
Scientists find intelligence lowers self-rated attractiveness scores by 1%.
In brief
Scientists find intelligence lowers self-rated attractiveness scores by 1%. Intelligence slightly reduces how people rate their own attractiveness. Originally reported by VICE.
Self-Rating Scale
Most people rate their looks between 6 and 7 on a 1 to 10 scale.
Intelligence Study
Psychologist Adrian Furnham and researcher David Semmelink tested 292 adults on attractiveness and cognitive ability.
Intelligence Effect
Higher cognitive scores led to slightly lower self-rated attractiveness by about 1%.
Gender and Nationality Differences
Men rated themselves 3 to 4 points higher than women, and British participants scored lower than others.
The main idea
Intelligence slightly reduces how people rate their own attractiveness.
