Can children recognize sick faces?

Researchers from the University of Miami, Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen, Duke University and James Madison University addressed this question by collecting photos of people’s faces when they were sick with a short-term, contagious illness, such as COVID-19, and when they were feeling healthy (fully recovered). This study is among the first to use face photos from individuals experiencing natural symptoms of illness and the same individuals when they are healthy. The findings, published in the journal Child Development, showed that adults and older children (8-to-9-year-olds) were able to avoid and recognize sick faces.

Related Keywords

Shenzhen ,Guangdong ,China ,United Kingdom ,United States ,Canada ,Tiffany Leung ,Elizabeth Simpson ,Alvinv Jr ,Nancyc Baird ,Children Development Of Pathogen Avoidance ,Duke University ,National Science Foundation ,Maylott Se Duke University ,Chinese University Of Hong Kong Shenzhen ,Method Of Research ,Child Development ,Developmental Psychology Program ,Ea University Of Miami ,James Madison University ,University Of Miami ,G Chinese University Of Hong Kong ,Sn University Of Miami ,College Of Arts ,Kv James Madison University ,Cognition Lab ,Leung Ts University Of Miami ,World Health Organization ,Society For Research ,Child Development Inc ,Chinese University ,Hong Kong Shenzhen ,Institutional Review Board ,Social Cognition Lab ,Hong Kong ,