The Political Functions of Smiles by Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump During the 2024 Presidential Debate
Published online on July 02, 2026
Abstract
American Behavioral Scientist, Ahead of Print.
Smiles are arguably the most primal of political activities. By signaling largely prosocial intent, they lubricate social interactions, providing the basis for group formation and interpersonal expectations. However, smiles are not monolithic behaviors. ...
Smiles are arguably the most primal of political activities. By signaling largely prosocial intent, they lubricate social interactions, providing the basis for group formation and interpersonal expectations. However, smiles are not monolithic behaviors. ...