A social psychologist who investigated smiling through naturalistic observation. Studies of bowlers, sports spectators and pedestrians compared social engagement with circumstances expected to evoke happiness. Smiling tracked interaction more consistently than favorable events, motivating a communicative account of facial expression alongside accounts based on felt emotion.[ref]
Social and emotional messages of smiling by Robert E. Kraut and others. 1979, four observational studies, pp. 1539–1553
Portrait of Robert E. Kraut
. Robert Kraut; CC BY-SA 2.0. 2010 file record describes the subject circa 2003. Source.
Robert E. Kraut is a prominent figure in the fields of psychology and human-computer interaction (HCI). He is known for his research on the social and psychological aspects of technology use, particularly how online interactions and communities affect social behavior and user experience. His work often explores topics such as the impact of the internet on communication, social networks, and the dynamics of virtual communities. Kraut has published numerous articles and studies that contribute to our understanding of how technologies mediate social interactions.
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