Facial Expressions and Self-Reported Emotions When Viewing Nature Images.

ABSTRACT: Many studies have demonstrated that exposure to simulated natural scenes has positive effects on emotions and reduces stress. In the present study, we investigated emotional facial expressions while viewing images of various types of natural environments. Both automated facial expression analysis by iMotions' AFFDEX 8.1 software (iMotions, Copenhagen, Denmark) and self-reported emotions were analyzed. Attractive and unattractive natural images were used, representing either open or closed natural environments. The goal was to further understand the actual features and characteristics of natural scenes that could positively affect emotional states and to evaluate face reading technology to measure such effects. It was predicted that attractive natural scenes would evoke significantly higher

SUBMITTER: Franek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9518385 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature