July 2016 PMID 27441169

Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography.

Yu Chen, Gloria Mark, Sanna Ali

Mentions

63
Peak: 3 in May 2021
across 5 sources since May 2021

Extended reach

62,208
potential audience

Total likes

54

Video views

4,025

Mentions per month

May 2021 – May 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong support for the idea that smartphone photography can enhance positive emotions, with examples like the mention of the first UC Irvine study on selfie effects and comments on how selfies improve well-being. The use of words like “needed research” and “effects” underscores both curiosity and recognition of the research's significance, illustrating how social discussions are driven by scientific evidence and personal relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of smartphone photography on emotions, referencing studies and personal experiences that support its benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high curiosity about the research, highlighting that studies on selfies and positive affect are timely and relevant, especially with mentions of scientific investigations.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively discuss the implications of the research, such as how selfies can boost happiness and the importance of mental health, demonstrating thoughtful reflection and interest.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that these findings could influence societal views on selfie behaviors and mental health strategies, indicating a moderate level of influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored how smartphone photography can boost positive emotions by having participants take photos daily in three different categories: selfies smiling, things that make themselves happy, and things that make others happy.
  • After three weeks, all groups showed increased positive feelings, with those taking photos to make others happy feeling less stressed and more connected.
  • Participants' experiences revealed changes such as more genuine smiles and increased reflection, suggesting that different types of photos can positively impact emotional well-being, which can inform the design of mental health-supporting apps.

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やまみー
@yamamii_dokusho · X

参考:Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography 30秒読書にて、”論文”や”科学”の知識を30秒以内で使えるよう解説してます。図解作成や投稿の励みになるので、アナタに”いいね”や”RT”で応援してもらえると非常に嬉しいです。

May 31, 2021 · 36 likes · 3 shares · 41,366 followers View post →
ひげちー
@higechiii · X

✅米ケンブリッジ大学の研究 「笑顔で自撮りする事により自信がつき、ストレス値が下がり幸福度が上がる。 作り笑いでも良い。」 フルスマ完全勝利やん…!良い事しかないやん…!(*´・∀・`*) フルスマで幸福度ぶち上げぇ! #フルスマ演者と繋がりたい https://t.co/VtNCAk5hdU #おは戦30519ms https://t.co/ET3tcxTWFU

May 18, 2021 · 12 likes · 289 followers View post →
心理学解説bot
@kruchoro · X

自撮り気分良くなっちゃうみたい Chen, Y., Mark, G. & Ali, S. Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography. Psych Well-Being 6, 8 (2016). https://t.co/wTw5pHF7JO

Sep 19, 2024 · 1 like · 6,423 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

よくする人も、いつもはあんまり自撮りをしない人も、どちらも同じぐらい自分の画像はいいはずだと思ってた https://t.co/65lmoiG0Nq 一方、自撮りをすると幸せになれるよってデータも結構ある https://t.co/7qRuJpFFr6 #自分用メモ

May 6, 2025 · 1 like · 189 followers View post →
Dr Paul Marsden
@marsattacks · X

@theodorasutton And a gentle nudge for us all to look at the evidence. In controlled trials, a smiling selfie resulted in improved positive affect. https://t.co/BpnuIiS3J1?

Jan 17, 2022 · 4,255 followers View post →
Stephen Inoue
@Riptide360 · X

@bluemangos @thehill @RandPaul Rand’s selfie clip criticism? https://t.co/ktczijXJrp University of California at Irvine did the first of its kind study into the effects of selfie behavior. Given how many are taken I think it is needed research. https://t.co/qsBESPje9H https://t.co/uzeEHX67fA

May 25, 2021 · 2,234 followers View post →

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tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

よくする人も、いつもはあんまり自撮りをしない人も、どちらも同じぐらい自分の画像はいいはずだと思ってた https://t.co/65lmoiG0Nq 一方、自撮りをすると幸せになれるよってデータも結構ある https://t.co/7qRuJpFFr6 #自分用メモ

May 6, 2025 · 1 like · 189 followers View post →
Byron Ernst
@Tweetingbyron · X

@AndrewGAdamsYO @elonmusk https://t.co/dKOcGHCHUE

Nov 14, 2024 · 225 followers View post →
心理学解説bot
@kruchoro · X

自撮り気分良くなっちゃうみたい Chen, Y., Mark, G. & Ali, S. Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography. Psych Well-Being 6, 8 (2016). https://t.co/wTw5pHF7JO

Sep 19, 2024 · 1 like · 6,423 followers View post →
Dr Paul Marsden
@marsattacks · X

@theodorasutton And a gentle nudge for us all to look at the evidence. In controlled trials, a smiling selfie resulted in improved positive affect. https://t.co/BpnuIiS3J1?

Jan 17, 2022 · 4,255 followers View post →
はげちょびん
@zeromaru123 · X

RT @yamamii_dokusho: 参考:Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography 30秒読書にて、”論文”や”科学”の知識を30秒以内で使えるよう解説してます。図解作成や投稿の励みになるので、アナ…

Aug 20, 2021 · 3 shares · 94 followers View post →
EUCO
@aukoeuco · X

RT @yamamii_dokusho: 参考:Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography 30秒読書にて、”論文”や”科学”の知識を30秒以内で使えるよう解説してます。図解作成や投稿の励みになるので、アナ…

Jun 17, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,172 followers View post →
みなこす
@minacoscos · X

RT @yamamii_dokusho: 参考:Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography 30秒読書にて、”論文”や”科学”の知識を30秒以内で使えるよう解説してます。図解作成や投稿の励みになるので、アナ…

Jun 1, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,913 followers View post →
やまみー
@yamamii_dokusho · X

参考:Promoting Positive Affect through Smartphone Photography 30秒読書にて、”論文”や”科学”の知識を30秒以内で使えるよう解説してます。図解作成や投稿の励みになるので、アナタに”いいね”や”RT”で応援してもらえると非常に嬉しいです。

May 31, 2021 · 36 likes · 3 shares · 41,366 followers View post →
Stephen Inoue
@Riptide360 · X

@bluemangos @thehill @RandPaul Rand’s selfie clip criticism? https://t.co/ktczijXJrp University of California at Irvine did the first of its kind study into the effects of selfie behavior. Given how many are taken I think it is needed research. https://t.co/qsBESPje9H https://t.co/uzeEHX67fA

May 25, 2021 · 2,234 followers View post →
ひげちー
@higechiii · X

✅米ケンブリッジ大学の研究 「笑顔で自撮りする事により自信がつき、ストレス値が下がり幸福度が上がる。 作り笑いでも良い。」 フルスマ完全勝利やん…!良い事しかないやん…!(*´・∀・`*) フルスマで幸福度ぶち上げぇ! #フルスマ演者と繋がりたい https://t.co/VtNCAk5hdU #おは戦30519ms https://t.co/ET3tcxTWFU

May 18, 2021 · 12 likes · 289 followers View post →