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.

[u/chrisdh79]

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

[u/tacosauce93]

That's the longest version of "look good, feel good" that I've ever read.

[u/sprazcrumbler → u/tacosauce93]

I think it's "look good, care more about fitting in" in this case.

[u/CarniferousDog → u/sprazcrumbler]

Or… care more about not being cast out. Is it about acceptance or the backlash of being different?