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Face masks, common during COVID-19, were studied for their impact on social perceptions. Research found masks enhance trustworthiness and attractiveness, while reducing racial bias in judgments of faces.

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  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • The widespread use of face masks due to COVID-19 has prompted concerns about their influence on social perception and potential biases.
  • Previous research has not fully explored how masks affect judgments of trustworthiness, competence, and attractiveness, particularly across different racial groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of face masks on social judgments of individuals.
  • To determine if face masks differentially affect perceptions of Black and White individuals.
  • To assess the influence of masks on perceived trustworthiness, approachability, dominance, competence, and attractiveness.

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  • Two studies were conducted involving participants rating Black and White faces with and without masks.
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    • Main Results:

    • Face masks significantly increased perceived trustworthiness and attractiveness of individuals.
    • Masks reduced the influence of face race on social judgments.
    • No significant effect of masks was observed on perceptions of dominance or competence.

    Conclusions:

    • The study found no negative social consequences of wearing face masks on perceptions.
    • Face masks appear to mitigate racial bias in social judgments and enhance positive attributes.
    • Further research is recommended to explore long-term effects and broader social cohesion impacts.