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ejop-439	Ivtzan, Itai; Moon, Hee Sun	The Beauty of Self-Actualisation: Linking Physical Attractiveness and Self-Fulfilment	2008		.htm	text/html	6424	363	48	Physical attractiveness and Self Actualisation The characteristics discussed above, which appear to be associated with physical attractiveness, also correspond to the concept of self-actualisation. The POI measures, in addition, ten other subscales: • Self Actualising Values (SAV) – measuring affirmation of primary values characterised by self actualising individuals (e.g., autonomy and independence, self sufficiency and self efficacy); • Existentiality (Ex) – measures ability to react to each situation without rigid adherence to principles; • Feeling Reactivity (FR) – measures sensitivity of responsiveness to one’s needs and feelings; • Spontaneity (S) – measures freedom to act and be oneself; • Self Regard (SR) – measures affirmation of self worth and strengths; • Self Acceptance (SA) – measures acceptance of oneself in spite of weaknesses; • Nature of Man (Na) – measures extent of constructive view of the nature of man; • Synergy (Sy) – measures ability to resolve dichotomies; • Acceptance of Aggression (A) – measures ability to accept one’s aggression as natural; • Capacity for Intimate Contact (C) – measures ability to develop intimate relations with others, unencumbered by expectation and obligation.	cache/ejop-439.htm	txt/ejop-439.txt