Physical Attractiveness, Sociability, Athletic Ability, and Children's Preference for Their Peers
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Abstract
Summary The present study investigated the relative potency of the physical attractiveness variable in determining peer relations among children (N = 120 third and eighth graders of both sexes). Physical attractiveness was contrasted with sociability and athletic ability in order to determine which characteristic most influences the friendship and popularity choices of children of different age and sex. Results indicated that physical attractiveness was more important than sociability or athletic ability in determining friendship choices for all children. Contrary to previous research, athletic ability was not found to exert a major influence on peer acceptance, even among early adolescent boys.