Blog posts tagged with action units
07 Jan
human behavior research
User Experience
Benefits of implicit and explicit measurements of engagement
Everyone wants to know if people are truly engaged with their content. But how do we accurately measure engagement? In this blog post, researchers from VicarVision share how they studied cognitive, affective, and behavioral engagement.
26 Jun
human behavior research
Emotion
How FaceReader is validated in research
In this blog post, we'll dive deeper into the validity and different applications of FaceReader—the most robust tool for automated facial expression analysis.
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.
14 Nov
human behavior research
Psychology
Facial mimicry and social cognition in children with autism spectrum disorder
When we want to understand each other better, we tend to copy one another's facial expressions. How does this work in children with autism spectrum disorder? In this blog post, you’ll learn more about facial mimicry in ASD.
30 Aug
human behavior research
Emotion
How music affects children’s development
Researchers dove deeper into building an understanding of the relationship between music and emotions and how music affects children’s development.
26 Jul
human behavior research
Emotion
Must-see TED Talks on emotions
Emotions are fundamental in understanding human behavior. Do you want to get a better understanding of emotions? We’ve put together a list of must-see TED Talks on emotions.
06 Dec
human behavior research
Psychology
Predicting behavior from non-verbal communication
Suppose a darts player is ready to throw a dart while showing a smile on his face. Would he hit the attempted number of points as opposed to missing the shot if he looked grumpy? Research has been done to figure this out.
02 Sep
human behavior research
Emotion
Entrepreneurs’ facial expressions & emotional contagion during investor pitches
What is the influence of emotions in a decision-making process? Dinkla and Liebregts wondered if displaying joy and emotional mimicry play a role during pitches.
18 Jan
human behavior research
Consumer
Creating a custom expression for engagement: a validation study with FaceReader
The concept engagement is gaining more and more attention. Many companies are looking for ways to increase consumer engagement. But, how do you know a consumer is feeling engaged?
17 Feb
human behavior research
Emotion
For Pete’s Sake: Measuring Frustration
Within the field of human factors and usability, frustration poses an interesting challenge. It can be a barrier for learning. So how can we measure frustration in order to minimize it?