백인과 일본인의 얼굴정서 자극에 대한 한국인의 인식 차이

Abstract

Objectives : We compared recognition of emotional expression from Japanese faces with Caucasian faces in Korean healthy volunteers.

Methods : From Jan. 1992 to Aug. 2001, we analysed 25 cases (23 patients) of stapedotomy operated by one surgeon for stapedial fixation at Asan Medical Center. The clinical features, preoperative and postoperative audiologic findings, postoperative complication and factors affecting the results were analysed.

Results : There were no differences in recognition rates of anger, contempt, sadness, and surprise between Caucasian and Japanese expressions. The expressions of fear and happiness were better recognized from Japanese faces while the expression of disgust was better recognized from Caucasian faces.

Conclusion : Our study demonstrates substantial accuracy in categorizing emotional faces regardless of culture differences but also recognition differences according to ethnic faces in some emotional expressions. We suggest that further researches involved in facial emotional expression paradigm will have to consider cultural differences. (J of Kor Soc for Dep and Bip Disorders 2011;9:17-23)