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Title
Tenderness expression as a signal for trustworthiness
Description
The present research expands on prior research that demonstrated a prototypical facial expression in response to cute, baby-like Kindchenschema targets. This expression, referred to as the tenderness expression, is recognizable to onlookers as a response to such stimuli. Across two studies, the current research examined if there were differences in perceptions of trustworthiness (Studies 1 and 2) and willingness to trust (Study 2) toward individuals displaying the tenderness expression as compared to a Duchenne smile or a neutral expression. Results indicate the tenderness expression is associated with lower ratings of trustworthiness relative to a smile, but no differences among the expressions on willingness to trust. Exploratory analyses demonstrate a replicated pattern of differences on the Big Five Personality Inventory among these three expressions. While these findings were not consistent with a priori hypotheses, this research provides further insight into the social implications associated with this tenderness expression.
Date Created
2019
Contributors
- O'Neil, Makenzie J (Author)
- Shiota, Michelle N. (Thesis advisor)
- Kenrick, Douglas T. (Committee member)
- Wynne, Clive D.L. (Committee member)
- Bradley, Robert H. (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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Resource Type
Extent
vi, 48 pages : color illustrations
Language
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
Primary Member of
Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.53617
Statement of Responsibility
by Makenzie J. O'Neil
Description Source
Viewed on May 21, 2020
Level of coding
full
Note
Partial requirement for: Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2019
Note type
thesis
Includes bibliographical references (pages 32-29)
Note type
bibliography
Field of study: Psychology
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- 2019-05-15 12:28:03
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- 2021-08-26 09:47:01
- 3 years ago
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