Human Behavior Research Blog Posts
14 Jun
human behavior research
Human Factors
Human Factors and Ergonomics research in the spotlight
We want to set the spotlight on new developments and publications in Human Factors and Ergonomics research. From maritime simulation centers to the use of video observations in human factors research.
23 May
human behavior research
Emotion
The 5 best ways to use FaceReader: a systematic review
Facial expressions offer a rich source of information about human emotions. In this study, Elisa Landmann examines the best ways to collect, handle, and analyze FaceReader data in different areas of research.
16 May
human behavior research
Emotion
Why you want to find out if your customers are bored
Emotions deeply influence our daily lives, shaping our moods and behaviors - including our decision making. That's why facial expression analysis is often used in consumer and behavior research.
06 May
human behavior research
Education
Student facial expression analysis while watching instructional videos
Is boredom the opposite of interest? Lídia Vinczéné Fekete and her research team used FaceReader and The Observer XT to find out what makes students get bored and which elements encourage interest.
10 Apr
human behavior research
Education
How stress and emotions can affect performance
Medical first responders need to undergo extensive trainings to maintain and enhance their skills. Malfait and her team developed a methodology to measure the management of stress and emotions.
03 Apr
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Psychology
Language development and joint engagement in children with Down syndrome
In children with Down syndrome, delays in speech and language skills are common, while early social skills are relatively strong. How are these developmental milestones related?
31 Mar
human behavior research
Psychology
Psychology conferences in 2024 and 2025
Conferences are an excellent way to combine work, learning, and social interaction. To help you plan your year, we've curated a comprehensive list of international psychology conferences for 2024 and 2025.
12 Mar
human behavior research
Psychology
Understanding the micro-dynamics of couples’ interactions
How do aspects of romantic relationships, such as communication and emotions, develop during real-time couples’ interactions? A study on this was conducted in the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich.
04 Mar
human behavior research
Consumer
How does perception of brand authenticity affect ad performance?
For brands seeking to resonate with customers, being seen as authentic is vital. Using custom expressions in FaceReader, we explore how perception of brand authenticity relates to ad performance.
26 Feb
human behavior research
Psychology
How to easily apply multimodal measurement during research with children
A child development researcher can encounter quite a few challenges when wanting to measure multiple data streams. How do you make that run as smoothly as possible plus integrate all data seamlessly?