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The study investigates how the shape of a smile impacts self-perception of attractiveness, particularly in females.

February 11, 2026

Smile shape and self-perceived smile attractiveness.

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The study investigates how the shape of a smile impacts self-perception of attractiveness, particularly in females.
Analyzed correlation between smile shape and self-perceived attractiveness
Focused on female perceptions
Assessed preferences for broader smiles
Notably larger smiles are perceived as more attractive
Females showed stronger preferences for smile shape in self-perception
Highlights aesthetic differences based on sex

Abstract

Smile shape significantly affects self-perceived attractiveness, particularly in females, with effects related to proportionally larger smiles. This finding highlights known sex-based differences in aesthetic self-perceptions, as well as the preference for broader smiles.

Smile shape and self-perceived smile attractiveness.

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