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Clothing Color Value and Facial Expression: Effects on Evaluations of Female Job Applicants.

Authors :
Damhorst, Mary Lynn D.
Reed, J. Ann Pinaire
Source :
Social Behavior and Personality. 1986 14(1):89-98.
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

Color value of clothing and facial expression were varied in photographs of six female job applicants. Male and female business persons (N=208) judged the photographs. Facial expression significantly affected evaluations of Character-Sociability characteristics. Clothing color value influenced perceptions of Potency, only for male interviewers. Impact on hiring decisions is discussed. (Author/KS)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Social Behavior and Personality
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ344989
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research