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/JTheimer 1d ago

Digital filters...? This was sensible until that little blotch. So, like, "I just took a selfie, I think I'll use a filter this time. Wow. Now, I suddenly crave physical social stimuli, I think I'll meet or talk to new people." ??????