APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Gender Differences in Smiling Behavior: Does Context Matter?

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Andrew Talbot
    Lock Haven University
  • Benjamin Northrup
    Lock Haven University
  • Audrey Young
    Lock Haven University
  • Sandra O'Dell
    Lock Haven University
  • Leslie Santiago
    Lock Haven University
  • Lyndsie Peterson
    Lock Haven University
  • Ashley Slody
    Lock Haven University
  • Danielle Pleasant
    Lock Haven University
  • Katelyn Maurer
    Lock Haven University
  • Ashley Baker-Pufko
    Lock Haven University
  • Brooke Snyder
    Lock Haven University
  • Candice Baumher
    Lock Haven University
  • Brianna Fida
    Lock Haven University

Abstract

Using a 3-point scale, gender differences in smiling behavior from High School yearbooks and social media profiles were compared for 100 boys and 100 girls. Results confirmed typical differences in the formal pictures, but not in informal ones. Context factors appear the primary drive for adherence to this social norm.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles

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