Evolutionary theory and self-perception: Sex differences in body esteem predictors of self-perceived physical and sexual attractiveness and self-esteem

International Journal of Psychology

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 36-45

  Wade, T Joel ^a  

^a BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0034350160     PISSN: 00207594     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/002075900399501     Document Type: Article

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