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John Trinkaus1

  • 1Zichlin School of Business, Baruch College, City University of New York, NY, USA.

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Summary

Most children showed indifference towards meeting Santa Claus. However, guardians accompanying these children appeared happy, suggesting a disconnect in holiday emotions.

Area of Science:

  • Child psychology
  • Social psychology

Background:

  • Previous informal studies in 2003-2004 indicated high child indifference (80%) towards Santa Claus.
  • A 2005 replication showed declining indifference (60%) closer to Christmas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the emotions of guardians accompanying children who appeared indifferent to Santa Claus.

Main Methods:

  • Informal enquiries and observation of children's emotions using a standard scale of facial expressions.
  • Observational study of 300 guardians and 300 children in 2006.

Main Results:

  • 87% of guardians appeared happy while escorting children.
  • These happy guardians were accompanying 91% of the 200 children who seemed indifferent.

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