The effect of relational mobility on pursuit of beauty in appearance: Evidence from Chinese and the US samples
Description
Data from Study 1 were collected using an experience sampling method, where participants reported their daily beauty-related behaviors. The dataset includes several variables: relational mobility (measured using a Likert scale), beauty-related behaviors (selfie editing, makeup application, weight control), and behavioral intentions (willingness to undergo cosmetic surgery). The data were gathered from participants in both China and the US, and all data were anonymized to ensure participant privacy. The mediation analysis conducted in Study 1 confirmed that relational mobility mediates the cultural differences in beauty-seeking behaviors between the two groups. Study 2 involved manipulating relational mobility levels (high vs. low) for both Chinese and US participants to examine the causal effect on beauty-related behaviors. The dataset from Study 2 includes experimental manipulations of relational mobility and measures of beauty-related behaviors such as clothing preferences, willingness to undergo cosmetic surgery, and photo-editing choices. Responses were collected via surveys and choice tasks, allowing for a comparison of the effect of relational mobility on beauty behaviors across cultures. The findings from Study 2 provide evidence of a causal relationship between relational mobility and beauty-related behaviors, further supporting the hypothesis that relational mobility influences the pursuit of appearance enhancement in both cultural contexts.