Nat Hum Behav December 2022 PMID 36266452

A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration.

Nicholas A Coles, David S March, Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos, Jeff T Larsen, Nwadiogo C Arinze, Izuchukwu L G Ndukaihe, Megan L Willis, Francesco Foroni, Niv Reggev, Aviv Mokady, Patrick S Forscher, John F Hunter, Gwenaël Kaminski, Elif Yüvrük, Aycan Kapucu

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What people are saying

The overall discussions highlight the study’s focus on voluntary facial actions and mimicry, with comments noting that these strategies seem to boost happiness, while subtle methods like placing a pen in the mouth have less effect. The tone varies from neutral to cautiously optimistic, illustrating moderate engagement with the research's implications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions, with some acknowledging the study's findings while others remain skeptical or neutral, indicating neither strong support nor disagreement.

InterestModerate interest

Many posts express curiosity about the research, especially regarding how voluntary smiling and imitation affect emotions, reflecting moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions delve into the methods and implications, such as mentioning the significance of voluntary actions versus simple facial placements, showing a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts recognize the importance of the study, especially as it clarifies previous mixed results, suggesting it has some influence on current understanding, albeit not revolutionary.

Abstract in brief

  • The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that our facial expressions can influence how we feel emotionally, but previous research has shown mixed results.
  • To clarify this, a large, multi-lab study with over 3,800 participants from 19 countries was conducted, testing different ways to trigger facial feedback effects.
  • The study found that tasks involving facial mimicry and voluntary facial actions could boost feelings of happiness, but more subtle methods like using a pen in the mouth showed less consistent effects.]

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Anna K. Nakamura
@AnnaKNakamura · X

お。口にペンを咥える課題が顔面フィードバックとして弱いのがメタ分析的にも示されてたらしい。納得感ある A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/Kc9KQ6UT6g

Feb 1, 2023 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 176 followers View post →
Daniël Lakens
@lakens · X

@dewit_mm Yes, @coles_nicholas_ did it in Coles, N. A., … Liuzza, M. T. (2022). A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration. Nature Human Behaviour, 6(12), Article 12. https://t.co/qkvRnksrwL

Jul 18, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 30,533 followers View post →
もむ
@momentumyy · X

顔面フィードバックのやつ、立ち上げから2年近くかかった気がするけどやっとのことで「自然人間行動」にステージ1採択されました。早速実験を開始したいのですが、コロナでシーキビ。 A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/uPuu3odQ9z

Apr 7, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 2,727 followers View post →
Nobuhiro Mifune
@NobuMifune · X

"A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the many smiles collaboration" by Coles et al. in Nature Human Behavior https://t.co/wXbhX1FT1C

Dec 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,173 followers View post →
mtliuzza
@mtliuzza · X

A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/behgqCe6VV via @OSFramework

Apr 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 562 followers View post →
mtliuzza
@mtliuzza · X

"A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration". Just published on NHB. Contributing to this project has been very challenging at times, but I learned a lot, and has been very rewarding at the end of the journey. https://t.co/BtWtZowtId https://t.co/IGwurIisiw

Oct 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 562 followers View post →

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八海クエ
@yakkaikue · X

表情フィードバック仮説。「作り笑顔」は自分の幸福感を小さいながらも一貫して高める。 Coles, N. A., et al. (2022). A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration. Nat Hum Behav, 6, 1731–1742. #恋愛 #恋愛小説 #web小説

Sep 12, 2025 · 2 likes · 420 followers View post →
Cherantha De Silva
@CheranthaS · X

“A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration” https://t.co/sCoLIg2bp1

Aug 3, 2023 · 15 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
@GoatsThatStare · X

RT @lakens: @dewit_mm Yes, @coles_nicholas_ did it in Coles, N. A., … Liuzza, M. T. (2022). A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypoth…

Jul 18, 2023 · 1 share · 5,734 followers View post →
Daniël Lakens
@lakens · X

@dewit_mm Yes, @coles_nicholas_ did it in Coles, N. A., … Liuzza, M. T. (2022). A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration. Nature Human Behaviour, 6(12), Article 12. https://t.co/qkvRnksrwL

Jul 18, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 30,533 followers View post →
ヴォルデ秋モート(Volde-Aki-mort)
@Volde_Aki_mort · X

RT @AnnaNAKAMURA7: お。口にペンを咥える課題が顔面フィードバックとして弱いのがメタ分析的にも示されてたらしい。納得感ある A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by the Many Smile…

Feb 1, 2023 · 5 shares · 62 followers View post →
青柳
@FBWM8888 · X

RT @AnnaNAKAMURA7: お。口にペンを咥える課題が顔面フィードバックとして弱いのがメタ分析的にも示されてたらしい。納得感ある A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by the Many Smile…

Feb 1, 2023 · 5 shares · 729 followers View post →
もむ
@momentumyy · X

RT @AnnaNAKAMURA7: お。口にペンを咥える課題が顔面フィードバックとして弱いのがメタ分析的にも示されてたらしい。納得感ある A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by the Many Smile…

Feb 1, 2023 · 5 shares · 2,727 followers View post →
Yoshihiko Kunisato/国里愛彦
@KunisatoY · X

RT @AnnaNAKAMURA7: お。口にペンを咥える課題が顔面フィードバックとして弱いのがメタ分析的にも示されてたらしい。納得感ある A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by the Many Smile…

Feb 1, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,641 followers View post →
Anna K. Nakamura
@AnnaKNakamura · X

お。口にペンを咥える課題が顔面フィードバックとして弱いのがメタ分析的にも示されてたらしい。納得感ある A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/Kc9KQ6UT6g

Feb 1, 2023 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 176 followers View post →
Nobuhiro Mifune
@NobuMifune · X

"A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the many smiles collaboration" by Coles et al. in Nature Human Behavior https://t.co/wXbhX1FT1C

Dec 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,173 followers View post →
NetScience
@net_science · X

A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/UIHv8fibB2

Oct 21, 2022 · 1 share · 9,769 followers View post →
Julian Tejada
@juliantejadah · X

https://t.co/E0ezFitHc7 Uma grandiosa colaboração na qual testamos a tese do feedback facial e parece funcionar: - Quando voluntariamente sorrimos (mesmo que seja simplesmente seguindo uma instrução) - Quando imitamos Mas não quando simplesmente colocamos um lápis na boca.

Oct 20, 2022 · 8 followers View post →
mtliuzza
@mtliuzza · X

"A multi-lab test of the facial feedback hypothesis by the Many Smiles Collaboration". Just published on NHB. Contributing to this project has been very challenging at times, but I learned a lot, and has been very rewarding at the end of the journey. https://t.co/BtWtZowtId https://t.co/IGwurIisiw

Oct 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 562 followers View post →
Nobuhiro Mifune
@NobuMifune · X

A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/ZMBAG8osw6 @OSFrameworkより

Aug 18, 2022 · 1 like · 3,173 followers View post →
Hiraishi Kai
@kaihiraishi · X

RT @momentumyy: そしてColesと一緒にやってるレジレポのプレプリ。 A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.c…

May 12, 2020 · 1 share · 3,023 followers View post →
もむ
@momentumyy · X

そしてColesと一緒にやってるレジレポのプレプリ。 A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/uPuu3odQ9z

May 12, 2020 · 1 share · 2,727 followers View post →
mtliuzza
@mtliuzza · X

A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/behgqCe6VV via @OSFramework

Apr 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 562 followers View post →
松田壮一郎
@behavdes · X

RT @momentumyy: 顔面フィードバックのやつ、立ち上げから2年近くかかった気がするけどやっとのことで「自然人間行動」にステージ1採択されました。早速実験を開始したいのですが、コロナでシーキビ。 A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feed…

Apr 7, 2020 · 1 share · 2,824 followers View post →
もむ
@momentumyy · X

顔面フィードバックのやつ、立ち上げから2年近くかかった気がするけどやっとのことで「自然人間行動」にステージ1採択されました。早速実験を開始したいのですが、コロナでシーキビ。 A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration https://t.co/uPuu3odQ9z

Apr 7, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 2,727 followers View post →