Unveiling why race does not affect the mask effect on attractiveness: but gender and expression do

Abstract Studies show that surgical face masks can have both positive and negative effects on attractiveness. Race has been implicated as a moderator of the size of this mask effect. Here, the moderating effects of expression, race and gender are explored. The mask effect was more positive for males...

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Main Authors: Ellie Hewer, Michael B. Lewis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-02-01
Series:Cognitive Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41235-024-00534-0