Exploring the effect of dynamic background on face emotion recognition

Description

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We are seeking volunteers to participate in a study investigating emotional recognition. In 
the eye-tracking experiment, background pictures will be presented first, followed by face 
photos overlaid on the backgrounds on the screen.
Please note: Some people might find some of the background images upsetting as they 
depict emotional scenes, particularly negative backgrounds that include themes such as 
disaster, war, loneliness, quarrels. However, no nudity, blood, or graphic violence will be shown

As part of this study, you will be required to come to University of Manchester and use the 
eye-tracking device to rate the facial emotion that you are recognising from the screen as 
quickly as possible. Then, there will be three questionnaires investigating different aspects 
of your personality. In each questionnaire, you will view a series of statements and asked 
how much they relate to you. The whole session will last up to a maximum of 60 minutes. 
You will receive the compensation for this study. If you want more information about this
experiment, please contact us and we will send you the participant information sheet.
Restrictions:
We can only test healthy adults:
- between 18-35 years old 
- native or fluent English speakers
- with normal vision without wearing glasses
- with no neurological or psychiatric conditions
- have no makeup
Location:
Eye-tracking lab in the University of Manchester
Researchers:
Yuanyi Peng: yuanyi.peng@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk

Contact details

Yuanyi Peng: yuanyi.peng@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk