Results

Key findings:

  • Emotional expressions vary by city: Bangkok and São Paulo are happiest while Moscow is more neutral.
  • Women take more selfies than men.
  • Average selfie taker is about 23 years old.

Audience impact:

  • Shows that selfies reveal real patterns in identity, emotion, and culture.
  • Helps the general public, researchers, and students understand how local culture shapes online self presentation.
  • Demonstrates digital humanities in action by using data and visualizations to make cultural patterns visible and understandable.