Many women, in an effort to look attractive in the eyes of men, resort to strict diets, visit beauticians and try to achieve the parameters of models. However, research shows that men's preferences differ significantly from the standards imposed by society.
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen conducted a large-scale study to understand which physical parameters of a woman are perceived by men as the most attractive. Particular attention was paid to height, weight and body mass index (BMI), informs Ukr.Media.
How was the research conducted?
The study, conducted by researchers from Scotland and 10 other countries, involved an experiment to find out how men rate women's attractiveness. Participants were shown 21 images of women of various body types and asked to rank them in order of attractiveness.
Initially, a mathematical model was built that assumed that women with a BMI in the range of 24-24.8 would be the most attractive. However, the results of a real survey of men showed different preferences.
Research results
Men from different countries uniformly rated women as more attractive, preferring those with a body mass index of around 19. This result did not match previous predictions.
The reason was found after respondents were asked about the age of the women in the images. They perceived fuller women as older, and slimmer women as younger. Age turned out to be a key factor in perceptions of attractiveness, as youth is associated with high fertility and a lower risk of disease.
The adjusted model, taking into account age, showed that the most attractive BMI range is 17-20. This value corresponds to the physique of young women aged 18-20, who are in the prime of reproductive health.
Men like shapes too
However, along with the preference for thin women, it turned out that men also like curvy women. Women with a BMI in the range of 22.8-24.8, which corresponds to a height of 170 cm and a weight of about 70 kg, were also found to be the most attractive.
How to calculate your BMI?
Body mass index (BMI) helps assess how well a person's weight is in relation to their height. The following formula is used to calculate it:
BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m))²
Example: for a woman who is 165 cm tall and weighs 65 kg, the BMI is 23.9.
The normal BMI range for women is 19.5 to 25.5.
Indicators below 19 indicate a body mass deficit.
If the BMI is greater than 25.5, this indicates overweight.
A value of 30 or higher indicates obesity, which requires immediate medical attention.
Men assess a woman's attractiveness not only by weight or height, but also by overall impression, associating youth and health with ideal parameters. The main thing is to remember that attractiveness is determined not only by appearance, but also by self-confidence.
Джерело: ukr.media
