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Alley, Thomas R.; Hall, Debora L. – Child Study Journal, 1989
Reports reactions of university students to the physical appearance of children with growth disorders of dwarfism, or sex-linked trisomy, compared to children with normal body proportions. Normal children were rated more favorably on physical attractiveness. Discussed the impact of perceived age and height-weight characteristics on…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Body Height, Body Weight, Children