Age and Gender Differences in Emotion Recognition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing literature suggests that age affects recognition of affective facial expressions. Eye-tracking studies highlighted that age-related differences in recognition of emotions could be explained by different face exploration patterns due to attentional impairment. Gender also seems to play a role in recognition of emotions. Unfortunately, little is known about the differences in emotion perception abilities across lifespans for men and women, even if females show more ability from infancy.

Objective

The present study aimed to examine the role of age and gender on facial emotion recognition in relation to neuropsychological functions and face exploration strategies. We also aimed to explore the associations between emotion recognition and quality of life.

Me

SUBMITTER: Abbruzzese L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6819430 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature