The identification of emotions from gait. Issue 5 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Birch, Ivan; Birch, Tabitha; Bray, Diane
• Is Part Of: Science & justice. Volume 56:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 351
• Page End: 356
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Forensic sciences -- Periodicals; Criminal investigation -- Periodicals; Forensic Medicine -- Periodicals; Jurisprudence -- Periodicals; Criminalistique -- Périodiques; Enquêtes criminelles -- Périodiques; Criminal investigation; Forensic sciences; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 363.2505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2016.05.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-0306

Abstract

Highlights: Anecdotal evidence suggests the possibility of identifying emotions from gait. 30 untrained analysts viewed video footage of 6 walkers displaying 5 emotions. Analysts correctly identified all 5 emotions significantly better than by chance. The possible effects of emotion on gait should be considered during gait analysis. The results have implications for forensic psychology, and court room procedures.