APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
A New, Indirect Measure of Prosocial Qualities: Liking of Smiling Faces
- Pelin Kesebir
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Matthew Hirshberg
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Katie Schield
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Jeanette Mumford
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Richard Davidson
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Christine Wilson-Mendenhall
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract
Based on two pre-registered studies, we propose a new measure of prosocial disposition. Participants are shown photos of smiling faces and asked to indicate how much they like the person. Higher overall liking is robustly associated with various prosocial qualities (e.g., general trust, empathy) and markers of positive social relationships.
Personality
