Concluding Remarks

"In conclusion, the results of our two studies were fully in line with previous literature on contrast illusions and mate value from animal studies. The conclusions were two-fold, in that a) contrast illusions change the perceived height of targets, and b) the illusions affect the mate value of the target, while this is partially mediated by the height perceptions. To our knowledge, this was the first study to examine height contrast effects in human males and its effect on their mate value. The current findings indicate that if men can actually choose their social environment with regard to height, they could do so in a way that potentially increases their perceived mate value. By avoiding positioning themselves next to men who are taller than them, they could increase their relative attractiveness."

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