APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Gender Differences in Smiling Behavior: Does Context Matter?
- 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