Table 1 Influence of strabismus on potential partners’ perceptions of personality traits*
Mean (95% CI)p value (t test)
Fidelity0.10 (−0.02 to 0.22)0.10
Honesty0.08 (−0.06 to 0.21)0.26
Reliability−0.13 (−0.25 to 0.00)0.06
Sportiness−0.15 (−0.27 to −0.03)0.01†‡ = 
Intelligence−0.28 (−0.44 to −0.11)0.001†‡ = 
Success−0.38 (−0.56 to −0.19)0.0002†‡ = 
Being interesting−0.43 (−0.62 to −0.23)5.6 e−05†‡ = 
Likeability−0.48 (−0.65 to −0.30)3.3 e−06†‡ = 
Eroticism−0.68 (−0.83 to −0.52)4.6 e−11†‡ = 
Attractiveness−0.88 (−0.98 to −0.77)<2.2e−16†‡ = 
  • *Negative (−1), positive (+1), non-existent (0).

  • †Remains significant after Holm correction for multiple comparisons.

  • ‡Significant also if only persons with internet access are considered.