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  • Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Aesthetics

Background:

  • Everyday life is rich with experiences of beauty, often overlooked in traditional research.
  • Understanding the frequency, triggers, and impact of beauty experiences is crucial for well-being.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the ecological validity of beauty experience assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the frequency and categories (natural vs. human-made) of everyday beauty experiences.
  • To examine the impact of beauty encounters on emotional states (valence and arousal).
  • To explore the moderating role of individual differences on beauty experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Three experience sampling (ESM) studies were conducted, utilizing a mixed random and event-contingent sampling schedule.
  • Participants used mobile notifications to report daily beauty experiences, including photos and ratings.
  • Emotional states (valence and arousal) were assessed concurrently with beauty experiences.

Main Results:

  • Participants frequently encountered beauty in their daily lives, with natural stimuli being particularly salient.
  • Experiences of beauty were associated with a positive impact on mood (increased valence).
  • Individual differences showed potential influences on beauty experiences, though findings were inconclusive.

Conclusions:

  • Daily life offers abundant opportunities for experiencing beauty, predominantly in natural settings.
  • Encounters with beauty demonstrably enhance positive emotional states.
  • Further research is warranted to clarify the role of individual differences in moderating beauty experiences.