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    Area of Science:

    • Computational Social Science
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Neuroscience
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Human nonverbal social behaviors are increasingly studied using quantitative and computational methods.
    • Laughter, a complex vocal signal, is a key nonverbal behavior with diverse triggers and functions.
    • Multidisciplinary research on laughter lacks a unified approach, leading to heterogeneous methods and contradictory findings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To consolidate objective measurement methods and findings on laughter from various scientific disciplines.
    • To address the heterogeneity in laughter analysis, classification, and terminology.
    • To contribute to the development of a unified model and taxonomy of laughter.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic survey of existing literature on laughter.
    • Collection and presentation of objective measurement techniques and empirical results.
    • Analysis of diverse studies across multiple research fields.

    Main Results:

    • Identified a wide range of methods for analyzing laughter across disciplines.
    • Documented heterogeneous approaches to laughter classification and terminology.
    • Highlighted the need for standardized methodologies and a unified framework.

    Conclusions:

    • A unified model and taxonomy of laughter are crucial for advancing research.
    • Standardized approaches will benefit fields such as artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction, medicine, and psychiatry.
    • This survey provides a foundation for future integrated research on laughter.