A research note on body mass, physical aggression, and the competitiveness of Asian‐pacific islander adolescents in Guam*

Pinhey, Thomas K.

doi:10.1080/19485565.2002.9989051

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“…Verification of our results in larger samples therefore precludes a definitive conclusion. Nevertheless, our results are in line with previous work showing that body size is positively associated with physical strength in women (e.g., Miyatake et al 2012), that it indicates physical strength (Sell et al 2009) and health (Coetzee et al 2011) to others, and that it correlates with both overt (Pinhey 2002) and indirect (Gallup and Wilson 2009) aggressive behavior. Given that higher testosterone is also associated with higher BMI in women (e.g., Sowers et al 2001), there is likely a functional relationship between testosterone, social status, and body size in this population.…”

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“…Several studies have demonstrated a positive relationship between body size and aggressive behavior. For example, Pinhey (2002) found that body mass index (BMI) was a significant predictor of whether adolescent women reported both participating in sports as well as being in at least one fight in the previous year. Similarly, Gallup and Wilson (2009) showed that BMI was positively associated with the tendency to demean, diminish, and embarrass others (but not acts of physical aggression) in a sample of adolescent women.…”

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Body Mass Index Predicts Fighting Ability in Female UFC Fighters, but Facial Width-to-Height Ratio May Not

Palmer-Hague

Zilioli

Jagore

et al. 2015

Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology

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Several lines of evidence suggest that facial-width-to-height ratio (fWHR) provides an accurate cue to men's formidability, thus providing observers with a reliable estimate of their potential success in an interpersonal physical conflict. The degree to which fWHR provides the same information in women's faces, however, remains unclear. In fact, morphological characteristics, such as body size, may be more effective indicators of formidability in women. In the present study, we analyzed the effects of both fWHR and body mass index (BMI) on total number of fights and total number of wins in female competitive Ultimate Fighting Challenge (UFC) fighters. After controlling for number of active years fighting, we found that BMI significantly predicted number of wins in female fighters. The effects of fWHR were not significant, but warrant replication with a larger sample. These results suggest that in women, body size, rather than fWHR, may be a more accurate indicator of success in aggressive interpersonal conflicts. Our findings contribute to a growing body of literature that shows distinct differences in men and women's interpersonal aggressive and dominance behavior, as well as their morphological indicators.

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Body Mass Index Predicts Fighting Ability in Female UFC Fighters, but Facial Width-to-Height Ratio May Not

Palmer-Hague

Zilioli

Jagore

et al. 2015

Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology

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“…In addition to body size being positively related to both selfreported indirect (Gallup & Wilson, 2009) and overt aggression (Pinhey, 2002), it also signals physical strength (Sell et al, 2009) and In addition to body size being positively related to both selfreported indirect (Gallup & Wilson, 2009) and overt aggression (Pinhey, 2002), it also signals physical strength (Sell et al, 2009) and…”

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“…For example, Pinhey (2002) showed that body mass index (BMI) significantly predicted whether adolescent girls had been in at least one fight, and whether they participated in team sports, during the past 12 months. For example, Pinhey (2002) showed that body mass index (BMI) significantly predicted whether adolescent girls had been in at least one fight, and whether they participated in team sports, during the past 12 months.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…An alternative to fWHR in signaling formidability in women is body size. For example, Pinhey (2002) showed that body mass index (BMI) significantly predicted whether adolescent girls had been in at least one fight, and whether they participated in team sports, during the past 12 months. Similarly, Gallup and Wilson (2009) found that adolescent girls with higher BMI were more likely to report using verbal aggression (i.e., demeaning others) but not physical aggression against their peers.…”

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Body mass index, facial width‐to‐height ratio, and perceived formidability in female Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters

Palmer-Hague

Twele

Fuller

2018

Aggressive Behavior

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Both facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) and body mass index (BMI) have been associated with aggressive behavior in women but how they influence perception of their potential threat remain unclear. Here, we assessed the effects of fWHR and BMI on perceived formidability from faces of 42 female Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters. In study 1, BMI, but not fWHR, positively predicted participants' ratings of aggressiveness and fighting ability from facial photographs. In study 2, both high fWHR and high BMI composite faces were rated as more aggressive, tougher, and more likely to win a fight than low fWHR and low BMI composite faces, respectively. Further analyses revealed that the high BMI composite face was rated as more aggressive and tougher than the high fWHR composite face. Taken together, these results suggest that compared to fWHR, BMI may be a more salient cue to women's formidability.

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High intrasexual competition is related to inflated height reports in male junior soccer players

Mailhos

Buunk

Arca

2017

Personality and Individual Differences

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Intrasexual competition refers to the rivalry between same-sex individuals over access to potential mates. Because in many animal species larger males are more likely to defeat smaller opponents over access to potential mates and additional resources, it has been suggested that intrasexual competition was a major driver in the emergence of male-biased sexual size dimorphism. In the same vein, human male height has been related to aggressive behavior, status and dominance. Given the value of body size in agonistic interactions, body inflation strategies are likely to have evolved in many animal species. In this study, we explored the relationship of the bias in reporting one's own height-a phenomenon reminiscent of animal self-inflation mechanisms-with intrasexual competition, and sociable and aggressive dominance, in the highly competitive context of Uruguayan pre-professional soccer. We also considered the bias in reporting additional operationalizations of body size, i.e., weight, and body mass index (BMI). We showed that intrasexual competition is positively correlated with height over-report. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to relate intrasexual competition and the bias in reporting one's own height, a putative indicator or power and status.

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A research note on body mass, physical aggression, and the competitiveness of Asian‐pacific islander adolescents in Guam*

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

Body Mass Index Predicts Fighting Ability in Female UFC Fighters, but Facial Width-to-Height Ratio May Not

Body Mass Index Predicts Fighting Ability in Female UFC Fighters, but Facial Width-to-Height Ratio May Not

Body mass index, facial width‐to‐height ratio, and perceived formidability in female Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters

High intrasexual competition is related to inflated height reports in male junior soccer players

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