This is the Face of Rich People or Poor People According to Research
Faces of rich and poor people according to research (Photo: Doc. University of Glasgow)
- The University of Glasgow some time ago conducted a study on what makes someone look rich. The study examined facial features associated with social status based solely on perception. In a study published in the APA Journal of Experimental Psychology, several parts of the face display it.
It is said that a rich face is usually associated with a narrower or smaller face shape, a smiling and raised mouth, raised eyebrows, closely spaced eyes, and bright skin with a complexion or warm facial tone. In research conducted on white people, such faces were associated with trust, competence and warmth.
In contrast to a face that is called rich, a face that is shorter and flatter is considered 'poor'. A drooping mouthpart and a cold facial complexion are associated with lower social class, distrust, and incompetence.
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To see an example, you can look at the faces of billionaires. Reported by NYPost, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos have similar visuals to what is described as rich people in research. Mark has a narrow face while Jeff has a warm complexion.
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"People who are considered to be of high or low social class are also often associated with favorable or unfavorable personalities. "Such judgments are formed solely from facial appearance and this can have profound consequences, including when perceived as being from a lower social class," said study author Dr. R. Thora Bjornsdottir.
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The author also emphasizes that appearance does influence judgment. But our views can also be wrong and even detrimental to people.
"The results show that social class stereotypes explain the relationship between facial appearance and judgments of a person's social class status. This suggests that the stereotypes we hold impact how we perceive others – they bias our perceptions. "Our impressions of other people can then lead to certain advantages or disadvantages for them," he added.
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Previously, several studies have also revealed the relationship between faces and finances. Research at the University of Tokyo revealed something similar. When asked to judge someone's social status, participants could guess accurately 53% of the time. One reason may be experience.
"Over time, our faces permanently reflect and reveal our experiences. Even when we think we are not expressing something, the legacy of emotions remains there," said study author Nicholas Rule.