A Literature Review on Physiognomic Homogamy
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This literature review is meant to cover the working definitions, importance, and potential reasoning behind the experience of physiognomic homogamy. Physiognomic homogamy constitutes the cross-section between physical attractiveness and homogamy. Homogamy, which will be more thoroughly depicted within the paper, encompasses each trait that determines the success rate of a relationship throughout all stages. Physical attractiveness is one of these traits— it is the scale on which we dictate the level of aesthetic pleasantness associated with the physical features of us and those around us. An in-depth study regarding multiple papers was done to reach the conclusion that physiognomic homogamy is a clear indicator of relationship success and can be determined through self-perceived confidence, opposite-sex parent imprinting theory, and the correlation between personality and physical attractiveness. This is especially critical information as it may aid in the process of efficient mate selection and provide insight as to why certain relationships were unsuccessful in the past. It should be noted that homogamy is extremely present here and should be utilized as a factor to determine which romantic relationships we pursue. However, the cross-section between physical attractiveness and homogamy is the specific focus.
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