Evidence from meta-analyses of the facial width-to-height ratio as an evolved cue of threat
The facial width-to-height ratio (FWHR) is the width of the face divided by the height of the
upper face. There is mixed evidence for the hypothesis that the FWHR is a cue of threat and …
upper face. There is mixed evidence for the hypothesis that the FWHR is a cue of threat and …
Pride: The emotional foundation of social rank attainment
Pride is a self-conscious emotion, comprised of two distinct facets known as authentic and
hubristic pride, and associated with a cross-culturally recognized nonverbal expression …
hubristic pride, and associated with a cross-culturally recognized nonverbal expression …
Telling facial metrics: facial width is associated with testosterone levels in men
High facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) has been associated with a cluster of behavioural
traits in men, including aggression and status-striving. This association between face …
traits in men, including aggression and status-striving. This association between face …
Toward a unified science of hierarchy: Dominance and prestige are two fundamental pathways to human social rank
The pursuit of social status is a recurrent and pervasive challenge faced by individuals in all
human societies. Yet, the precise means through which individuals compete for and …
human societies. Yet, the precise means through which individuals compete for and …
Two signals of social rank: Prestige and dominance are associated with distinct nonverbal displays.
Converging evidence suggests that high rank is communicated through various nonverbal
behaviors (eg, expansiveness), but prior studies have not examined whether 2 distinct forms …
behaviors (eg, expansiveness), but prior studies have not examined whether 2 distinct forms …
Men's facial width-to-height ratio predicts aggression: A meta-analysis
Recent research has identified men's facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) as a reliable
predictor of aggressive tendencies and behavior. Other research, however, has failed to …
predictor of aggressive tendencies and behavior. Other research, however, has failed to …
Judging a man by the width of his face: The role of facial ratios and dominance in mate choice at speed-dating events
Previous research has shown that men with higher facial width-to-height ratios (fWHRs)
have higher testosterone and are more aggressive, more powerful, and more financially …
have higher testosterone and are more aggressive, more powerful, and more financially …
The evolution of pride and social hierarchy
A large body of research has emerged to suggest that the self-conscious emotion of pride is
a universal and evolved part of human nature, which functions to help individuals navigate …
a universal and evolved part of human nature, which functions to help individuals navigate …
Face of a fighter: Bizygomatic width as a cue of formidability
Humans can accurately extract information about men's formidability from their faces;
however, the actual facial cues that inform these judgments have not been established …
however, the actual facial cues that inform these judgments have not been established …
Facial structure and achievement drive: Evidence from financial analysts
We use a large pictorial sample of Chinese financial analysts to test the association between
facial width‐to‐height ratio (fWHR) and performance in men. Financial analysts offer an …
facial width‐to‐height ratio (fWHR) and performance in men. Financial analysts offer an …