Emotion blog posts
Emotions are what makes us human, and we all experience them. Emotion data provides crucial insights that allow researchers to gain insight in complex human behaviors in greater depth. Emotions can play a role in all kind of matters. For example, in the decisions we make whether or not to buy something, in food choices we make, and in how we interact with others.
18 Jul
human behavior research
Emotion
The emotions of people who think they’re nice
What does ‘nice’ actually mean in relation to psychological variables? And does it positively correlate with self-reported levels of health, happiness, and wellbeing?
18 Jul
human behavior research
Emotion
Emotions distract people with eating disorders
Studies show that people with anorexia nervosa have reduced facial expressivity of emotions while viewing emotionally provoking stimuli. Researcher Leppanen and her team used FaceReader to investigate this.
14 Apr
human behavior research
Emotion
Technical demonstration of FaceReader in Seville, Spain
GO-LAB demonstrated FaceReader's amazing possibilities and efficient replacement of manual coding procedures.
16 Mar
human behavior research
Emotion
Do emotions affect preferences to opera music?
Many researchers are interested in the relationship between facial expressions and music preference. This is the first study that uses FaceReader to investigate this.
12 Apr
human behavior research
Emotion
Understanding adolescent emotions
How are adolescents’ emotions socialized by mothers and close friends? A recent study focuses on dealing with depression in adolescence.
17 Mar
human behavior research
Emotion
Who is the best product representative?
We all have our favorite celebrities, then there are those we love to hate. Who would you want to pay to represent your product or brand?
15 Jun
human behavior research
Emotion
Behavioral techniques to empower consumers: resisting persuasion by controlling
The role of facial expression in resisting enjoyable advertisements.
20 May
human behavior research
Emotion
The man in the maze: A behavioral science journey into consumer studies
As a researcher, one of my biggest thrills was being able to predict how someone was going to behave, especially without asking him or her.
26 Sep
human behavior research
Emotion
Measuring experiential, behavioral, and physiological outputs
In a romantic relationship, it is undoubtedly important to show support when one’s partner shares his or her accomplishments and positive life events.
25 Mar
human behavior research
Emotion
Healthcare communication - dealing with emotions
Communication studies have shown that breaking bad news is best be done immediately and with clear wording. What is the best step forward?