Inter-generation Differences in Cephalic Measurements: Father-son and Mother-daughter Comparisons

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  • 親子の生体計測データからみた頭顔部寸法の世代差
  • オヤコ ノ セイタイ ケイソク データ カラ ミタ トウガンブ スンポウ ノ セダイサ

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In order to examine the inter-generation differences in face size, 6 cephalic measurements were taken for 65 young adult females (mean age 22.3 yrs.) and their mothers (N = 55, mean age 51.1 yrs.) and 35 young adult males (mean age 25.0 yrs.) and their fathers (N = 29, mean age 56.5 yrs.). Significant inter-generation differences were observed in bigonial breadth in both sexes and head length and self-reported stature in females. Results of stepwise discriminant analyses indicated that bigonial breadth was the most important dimension in discriminating the 2 generation groups. Younger generation had absolutely and relatively narrower bigonial breadth, and smaller face size. The possible causes of the inter-generation difference in bigonial breadth may be the secular change in the facial skeleton, continuing growth of mandible, and/or the aging effects of soft tissues.<br>

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