Development of face-based trustworthiness impressions in childhood: A systematic review and metaanalysis

Saba Siddique; Clare A. M. Sutherland; Romina Palermo; Yong Zhi Foo; Derek C. Swe; Linda Jeffery

doi:10.1016/j.cogdev.2021.101131

Development of face-based trustworthiness impressions in childhood: A systematic review and metaanalysis

Saba Siddique, Clare A. M. Sutherland, Romina Palermo, Yong Zhi Foo, Derek C. Swe, Linda Jeffery

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Adults form highly influential impressions about how trustworthy someone is from a mere glance at their face. Given their social and adaptive influence, the question emerges of how trust impressions develop. Following renewed interest, some mixed findings, and debate around their origins, this paper systematically reviews and meta-analyses research on the maturity of children's face-based trust impressions. Results from 10 studies (representing 1325 children aged 3-12, and 851 adults aged 17-81, across White, Asian, and Black ethnicities, and both sexes) suggest beginnings of a mature trust impression system exist in 3-to 5-year-olds. Meta-analysis reveals trust impressions develop across childhood and show adult-like patterns between 10 and 13 years. Outstanding questions in the field are identified.

Original language	English
Article number	101131
Number of pages	17
Journal	Cognitive Development
Volume	61
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2021.101131
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2022

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