Israelische Wissenschaftler der University of Haifa’s Department of Communication, haben in einer Studie getestet, wie wichtig Sex-Appeal beziehungsweise gutes Aussehen für Politiker ist. Sie kamen zu dem Ergebnis, dass je attraktiver ein Politiker oder eine Politikerin ist, er oder Sie auch mehr Aufmerksamkeit von den Medien bekommen:

Nowadays, publicists and campaigners, as well as politicians themselves, are aware of the importance of media skills. Our study demonstrates how being attentive to outward appearance must be included in these skills, seeing as it can increase the politician’s exposure through the media. [..]

Earlier studies have shown that people generally tend to prefer the company of people who are physically attractive and even value them as more worthy people. Our study reveals that journalists probably behave just like the rest.

Scientists Prove What We Already Knew: Hot Politicians Get More Media Attention

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