Examining whether there is an assoication between physical arousal and perceived attractiveness

Physical arousal and Perceived attractiveness 1




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Examining whether there is an assoication between physical arousal and perceived
attractiveness within a sample of 18 to 25 year olds.
Module: Research methods B
Word count: 1500 words

, Physical arousal and Perceived attractiveness 2



Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate whether there was a significant difference in

perceived attractiveness scores of a physical aroused sample to a control. Between groups

design of an opportunity sample (both genders) of 88 participants (aged 18-25), participated

in a control (no exercise) or experimental (exercise) condition. Exercise was 30 star jumps

and participants completed a devised attractiveness questionnaire. An independent t-test

indicated, no significant difference in attraction scores between the aroused and non-aroused

condition. Findings showed, physical arousal no longer affected perceived attraction,

implying arousal may now have a smaller effect on attraction than originally documented

thus suggesting attraction may be greatly infleunced by other factors.