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The prototypical pride expression: development of a nonverbal behavior coding system.

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  • 1Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. jltracy@psych.ubc.ca

Emotion (Washington, D.C.)
|November 28, 2007
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This study reveals that pride has a recognizable nonverbal expression, primarily involving an expanded posture and head tilt. Both authentic and hubristic pride share this common behavioral signal, allowing for reliable assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Nonverbal cues are crucial for social interaction.
  • Pride, a complex emotion, has distinct facets but its nonverbal expression requires systematic analysis.
  • Previous research has not fully delineated the specific nonverbal behaviors associated with pride.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically analyze the nonverbal expression of pride.
  • To identify the prototypical pride expression and its essential components for recognition.
  • To investigate if distinct nonverbal expressions differentiate authentic and hubristic pride.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Manipulated pride-related behaviors (e.g., posture, head tilt) to find the most recognizable expression.

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  • Studies 2 & 3: Tested associations between nonverbal expressions and the facets of authentic vs. hubristic pride.
  • Developed guidelines for a pride behavioral coding scheme.

    • Main Results:

    • An expanded posture and head tilt were identified as key components of the prototypical pride expression.
    • Neither the prototypical nor variant pride expressions were differentially linked to authentic or hubristic pride.
    • Authentic and hubristic pride largely share the same nonverbal signal.

    Conclusions:

    • Pride can be reliably assessed through observable nonverbal behaviors.
    • The nonverbal expression of pride is relatively consistent across its authentic and hubristic forms.
    • This research provides a framework for coding pride nonverbal behaviors.