Post Date December, 02 2023
Attention! The more humble a man is, the more repulsive a woman is
Humility is a virtue, but it may not necessarily apply to men in today's society. American researchers have found that women do not like men who are humble and shy of showing off their talents in front of others, but prefer men who are confident and even a bit arrogant. This result was published in the journal "Psychology of Men and Masculinity".
Simulated Interview
Three female researchers recruited over 200 volunteers to watch videos. In the video, a man and a woman are each applying for a position as a computer laboratory administrator. They participate in a simulated interview using the same script and show equal humility towards their respective abilities and achievements.
The researchers asked volunteers to rate the humility, popularity, and a range of other factors of the two actors in the video. The results showed that although the two had the same qualifications as computer laboratory administrators, men were not as attractive as women.
This research result is partially consistent with a survey conducted by the University of Aberdeen in the UK. In March, the online edition of the Journal of the Royal Society Biology Branch published a survey report by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, stating that if a country or region has a low level of health, women tend to value the masculinity of Chongyang more when choosing a partner. This means that Simon Cowell's arrogant image on the screen is more likely to win women's hearts than Hugh Grant's timidity.
Reason: Transformation bias
In a published paper, researchers wrote that being humble makes men appear less confident and ambitious, appearing weak, unstable, and unreliable.
The paper says, "Humble men are not as likable as humble women, because if men are humble, they will appear 'too weak', lack confidence, and ambition
Researchers say the results show that women have successfully achieved transformation, establishing a bold, firm, and confident image in society, while men experience transformation bias.
The Daily Mail of Britain quoted one of the researchers, Professor Laurie Radman of Rutgers University, as saying: "Our findings prove that men are prejudiced when they behave modestly."
The pressure of becoming a man may be detrimental to male health
Some men have also discovered this: as men, their behavior and humility can sometimes make them feel disappointed or humiliated.
"The results also show that men may avoid modesty because they are worried about 'side effects'," Radman said
She said that in modern society, the role of gender has changed, and women are more economically independent, but they have not relaxed their demands on men. "Men are still required to maintain masculinity, always show strength, and not show any signs of weakness.
Radman believes that the pressure of being a man may harm men's health.
Men have always borne the expectation of success, strength, and strength, and their armor should not show any weaknesses or cracks, avoiding traditional behaviors that are considered feminine, "she said." Men's psychological and physical health may be harmed by maintaining a masculine image
