APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Different Developmental Trends in the Smiling Behavior of Boys and Girls: Who Gets Taught What.

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Developmental

  • Andrew Talbot
    Lock Haven University
  • Mikaela Jabco
    Lock Haven University
  • Jason Williamson
    Lock Haven University
  • Katherine Evans
    Lock Haven University
  • Joelle Reinhart
    Lock Haven University
  • Morgan Bare
    Lock Haven University
  • Kaylee Mulhollan
    Lock Haven University
  • Jaime DeSanto
    Lock Haven University
  • Kaitlyn Emerson
    Lock Haven University
  • Angela Privitera
    Lock Haven University
  • Kelly Walser
    Lock Haven University
  • Amanda Garscadden
    Lock Haven University
  • Kailiana Ross
    Lock Haven University
  • Amanda Jameson
    Lock Haven University

Abstract

This longitudinal study tracked smiling behaviors in the yearbook photographs of 112 boys and girls between Grades 1, 9, and 12. Results indicated that, while non-significant in 1st grade, gender differences peaked in 9th grade. Unlike past research, both genders shifted smiling rate across this developmental period.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles

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