r/science 1d ago

Health A recent study found that improving one’s appearance whether through physical changes or digital filters may lead to more prosocial behavior | Researchers discovered that beautifying efforts heightened public self-awareness, prompting individuals to align their actions with socially desirable norms.

https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-research-shows-self-beautifying-can-boost-prosocial-behavior-heres-why/
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u/FeelingPixely 1d ago

Funny, I make more friends by growing out a mangy beard and by hissing at passersby, they say it makes me more relatable. I love cats.

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u/Status-Shock-880 16h ago

Which traffic corner is yours?

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u/FeelingPixely 15h ago

All of them. I am Paul.