First Impressions from Three-Dimensional Bodies in American Versus Chinese Individuals

Poster Session VIII

Keyword: Personality Traits

Abstract: We compare how American and Chinese people infer personality traits from three-dimensional body shapes. Using data-driven approach, we analyzed 30 traits from the Big Five across 140 body models in 160 participants. Cultural differences influence trait perceptions: Americans view skinnier bodies as more extraverted; Chinese view them as less extraverted.

• Ying Hu (Presenting Author)
• Natalie Bendiksen (Author)
• Xiaolan Fu (Author)
• Alice O'Toole (Author)