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The Journal of Psychology
Interdisciplinary and Applied
Volume 130, 1996 - Issue 2
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The Independence of Physical Attractiveness and Symptoms of Depression in a Female Twin Population

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Pages 209-219 | Received 10 May 1995, Published online: 02 Jul 2010
 

Abstract

The relationship between physical attractiveness and symptoms of depression was investigated in a general population sample of 1,100 female twins. Photographs were rated by 4 raters. Symptoms of depression were measured by the Depression sub-scale of the SCL-54, by a self-rating based on the DSM-III-R, and by an MD diagnosis based on a structured interview (SCID). No relationships between ratings of physical attractiveness and symptoms of depression were found.

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