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Pages 1 - 16,  © Society for Imaging Science and Technology 2024
Volume 7
Abstract

This article examines the influence of facial features on the perception and evaluation of avatars in virtual environments. As people increasingly engage with avatars in virtual spaces, the visual appearance of these digital representations is critical to the design of human-computer interaction. Drawing on research on the evaluation of human faces, this study investigates how facial features influence perceptions of an avatar’s attractiveness, trustworthiness, personality traits, and other characteristics. We conducted two factorial experiments that manipulated the avatars’ eye size, jaw shape, and hairstyle. It was found that larger eyes conveyed a more positive impression and increased perceptions of attractiveness, sympathy, trustworthiness, extraversion, and openness. Although avatars with prominent jawlines were rated as more attractive, a prominent jawline was associated with a perception of higher dominance and threat. Stylish hairstyles were associated with higher extraversion and openness but also with lower conscientiousness. This study provides important insights into the design of avatars for virtual applications like gaming, e-commerce, and online therapy. It highlights the complex interplay between facial features and perception and contributes to the knowledge of how avatars can be optimally designed to create the desired impressions in virtual environments.

Digital Library: JPI
Published Online: December  2024

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