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Devendra Singh, Ph.D.
Professor

VITA Email: singh@psy.utexas.edu Phone: 475-7013 Office: SEA 3.234 See also Individual Differences and Evolutionary Psychology

Dr. Singh received his Ph.D. from the Ohio State University.

My current research interests are to understand evolutionary significance of human physical attractiveness. Current research is directed to (a) identify morphological features which are universally judged to be attractive; (b) specify hormonal and physiological correlates of physical attractiveness to determine whether attractiveness is an honest signal of health and genetic quality; (c) use such information to understand and explain eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction. Other research interests are to examine the relationship of morphological features with sexual orientation and reproductive strategies.

Selected Publications:

Singh, D. (2002) Female Mate Value at a Glance: Relationship of Waist-to-Hip Ratio to Health, Fecundity, and Attractiveness. Neuroendocrinology Letters. Special Issue, 23, 81-91.

Singh D. and Bronstad, P.M. (2001) Female Body Odour is a Potential Cue to Ovulation. Proceedings of Royal Society of London. Biological Sciences. 268-301.

Singh, D., Vidaurri, M. Zambarano, R.I., and Dabbs, J.M. (1999) Lesbian Erotic Role Identification: Behavioral, Morphological, and Hormonal Correlates. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 76, 1035-1049.

Singh, D. (1995). Female judgment of male attractiveness and desirability for relationships: Role of waist-to-hip ratio and financial status. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69, 1089-1101.

Singh, D. (1994). Ideal female body shape: Role of body weight and waist-to-hip ratio. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 16, 283-288.

Singh, D. (1993). Adaptive significance of female physical attractiveness: Role of waist-to-hip ratio. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65, 293-307.