June 2015 PMID 25233221

Interpretation of appearance: the effect of facial features on first impressions and personality.

Karin Wolffhechel, Jens Fagertun, Ulrik Plesner Jacobsen, Wiktor Majewski, Astrid Sofie Hemmingsen, Catrine Lohmann Larsen, Sofie Katrine Lorentzen, Hanne Jarmer

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Peak: 2 in Dec 2014

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The collection reflects a cautious interest, with references to personality traits linked to facial features and comparisons to historical pseudosciences like phrenology, which suggest some skepticism or curiosity about the validity of such studies. The tone varies from dismissive to inquisitive, highlighting a balanced mix of engagement but limited deep impact on broader perceptions.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions; some agree with the idea that facial features influence first impressions, while others dismiss or downplay it.

InterestModerate interest

There is moderate curiosity, especially regarding modern studies and the implications of facial interpretation, but some comments are more offhand or tangential.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging with the topic by referencing related ideas like phrenology and attractiveness criteria, though the engagement appears somewhat superficial.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions seem to acknowledge the relevance of the research but do not demonstrate a strong perception of its high impact beyond curiosity and brief commentary.

Abstract in brief

This study explores how facial features impact first impressions and personality traits, finding that people often perceive certain traits consistently from faces, though accurately predicting personality from facial features remains challenging.
The research shows that while facial features influence initial judgments, their ability to reliably determine actual personality traits is limited, but first impressions can be inferred more accurately.
Artificially created extreme faces were used to visualize which facial characteristics affect first impressions, highlighting the general tendency for people to assess faces similarly across different individuals.]

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Zach Galipeau · Dec 9, 2014 234 views

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Zach Galipeau · Dec 9, 2014 24 views

Iblis Balita

@iblisbalita · X

Wolffhechel, Karin. “Interpretation of Appearance: The Effect of Facial Features on First Impressions and Personality” PLoS One (2014): 9.

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Iblis Balita

@iblisbalita · X

Sifat wanita yang membuat pria tertarik adalah ramah dan menyenangkan serta punya sifat petualang. - Wolffhechel, Karin. “Interpretation of Appearance: The Effect of Facial Features on First Impressions and Personality” PLoS One (2014): 9. -

Nov 8, 2022 · 10 followers View post →

Noël Michel ⏹️

@Vert_Noel · X

@AntoninAtger @story_nerd La phrenologie c'est les bosses sur le crane. Pour les visages, il y a des etudes modernes, surprennemment : https://t.co/V2zUTFBXXJ

Nov 13, 2020 · 1 like · 661 followers View post →