Sociol Health Illn November 2024 PMID 38963685

Capturing the smile: Exploring embodied and social acts of smiling.

J Kettle, L Warren

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The collective discussions demonstrate a positive reception, emphasizing how the article sheds light on smiling's complex social functions, with comments referencing its interdisciplinary scope and societal relevance, which underscores a shared interest and moderate engagement with the topic.

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Most discussions recognize the importance of the article in highlighting how smiling functions both physically and socially, indicating general agreement with its insights.

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There is high interest shown by commenters, who often express curiosity about the interdisciplinary approaches and social implications presented.

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Participants actively reflect on concepts like social norms, identity, and emotional labor, showing moderate engagement with the ideas proposed.

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While the discussions acknowledge the significance of understanding smiling, they suggest that the publication could influence future sociological research, though its immediate impact appears moderate.

Abstract in brief

This article explores smiling as both an embodied physical act and a social behavior, emphasizing its role in individual health, wellbeing, and societal interactions while questioning the underlying structural influences.
It reviews interdisciplinary literature on topics like body techniques, impression management, gender, race, emotional labor, and oral health to understand the multifaceted significance of smiling.
The authors suggest future sociological research should focus on themes such as social norms, aesthetic ideals, identity, health, labor, social inclusion/exclusion, and resistance related to smiling.]

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The Fascinating Biology and Social Significance of Smiling

This video explores smiling as both an embodied act and social behavior, highlighting its role in health, wellbeing, and societal interactions, while examining underlying cultural and structural influences.

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