New research challenges the notion that good looks are the key to happiness. It turns out that an attractive appearance leads to more risky behavior among young people.
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology Jun 20 2024 The more attractive a teenager is, the greater the likelihood that they will party and drink more alcohol than others. According to Professor Colin Peter Green at the Department of Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology , this means that the risk of developing alcohol problems later in life increases.
Good-looking - and drinking the most There is a direct correlation between appearance and what behaviors teenagers choose to engage in. This applies to both sexes, but especially the most attractive girls are more likely to drink, and drink more, than their less conventionally attractive friends. Affecting life choices Many studies confirm that having a beautiful appearance is an advantage. The best-looking people among us are more successful in the job market and get paid more. In academia, physically attractive researchers are cited more often. Pretty female professors get better evaluations, and good-looking politicians do better in elections."We wanted to look at how beauty affects the important life choices young people make before they become adults.
Beautiful and clever The mechanisms behind the choices young people make are complex. The best-looking young people are often popular and tend to go more to parties and places with access to alcohol. At the same time, they generally have more self-esteem than their peers who are deemed less attractive. This can protect them from drinking too much and doing even more foolish things.
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