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Effect of manipulated prestige-car ownership on both sex attractiveness ratings

Authors :
Dunn, Michael J.
Searle, Robert
Source :
British Journal of Psychology. Feb, 2010, Vol. 101 Issue 1, p69, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The impacts of status manipulation through prestige car ownership on perceived sexual attractiveness of men and women are investigated. Findings reveal that female participants rated male target models seated in Silver Bentley Continental GT. Status manipulation did not affect male participants.

Subjects

Subjects :
Automobile ownership -- Social aspects
Automobile ownership -- Psychological aspects
Sexual attraction -- Research
Gender studies
Luxury automobiles
Psychology and mental health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071269
Volume :
101
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
British Journal of Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.223782879

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