Cuteness: Perceptions and consequences

doi:10.3724/SP.J.1042.2019.00689

Abstract

Abstract:

Cuteness is usually defined descriptively as a range of visually perceived physical and behavioral infantile features. Recent research suggested that cuteness might not be limited to visual infant characteristics, but could also be found in funny designs, positive sounds and smells. While the generalization of cuteness has been universally acknowledged, whether there are individual differences in cuteness perceptions is still controversial. In addition, cuteness can evoke a set of cognitive, affective and behavioral consequences. Future research might be mainly conducted on dimensions of cuteness, as well as the relationship between cuteness and morality.

Key words: cuteness, anthropomorphism, morality, consumption

CLC Number:

B848

XU Liying, YU Feng, ZHOU Aiqin, YANG Shenlong, DING Xiaojun. Cuteness: Perceptions and consequences[J]. Advances in Psychological Science, 2019, 27(4): 689-699.

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