Images of Compound Affect: Photographs for Research and Reference, 2016-2017

Delgaram-Nejad, Oliver (2024). Images of Compound Affect: Photographs for Research and Reference, 2016-2017. [Data Collection]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Service. 10.5255/UKDA-SN-855077

Data description (abstract)

Images of Compound Affect (IsCA) is a collection of 156 black and white facial expression images, posed by one subject. These expressions form a catalogue of compounds associated with the emotion labels happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, fear, surprise, and contempt. Two sets were constructed: IsCA and IsCA+. IsCA+ includes colour bounding boxes and hand-drawn markup. The resulting sets and metadata were used to create adjunct reference material for certified and trainee FACS coders. The sets are organised by compound type. Single upper, single lower (SUSL) compounds depict the actions associated with one emotion label in the upper face and another in the lower face. Neutral upper, single lower (NUSL) compounds depict neutrality in the upper face and the actions associated with one emotion label in the lower face. Single upper, neutral lower (SUNL) compounds depict neutrality in the lower face and the actions associated with one emotion label in the upper face. Neutral upper, dual lower (NUDL) compounds depict neutrality in the upper face and the actions associated with two emotion labels in the lower face. Dual upper, neutral lower (DUNL) compounds depict neutrality in the lower face and the actions associated with two emotion labels in the upper face. Single upper, dual lower (SUDL) compounds depict the actions associated with one emotion label in the upper face and two in the lower face. Dual upper, single lower (DUSL) compounds depict the actions associated with two emotion labels in the upper face and one in the lower face. Dual upper, dual lower (DUDL) compounds depict the actions associated with two emotion labels in the upper face and two in the lower face. Contempt (C) compounds depict (1) the actions associated with one emotion label in the upper face with another in the lower face modified by a unilateral action associated with contempt, (2) the actions associated with one emotion label in the upper face and a unilateral action associated with contempt in the lower face, and (3) neutrality in the upper face and the actions associated with one emotion label in the lower face modified by a unilateral action associated with contempt. Such arrangements are particularly suited to studies of face processing and emotion labelling in clinical populations. They also suit studies on partial facial neutrality and emotion labelling. Broader potential applications include testing and training FACS-based technologies, guiding the construction of multi-subject sets, proving concept and feasibility for complex controlled poses, and assisting creative industry projects.

Data creators:

Creator Name	Affiliation	ORCID (as URL)
Delgaram-Nejad Oliver	Manchester Metropolitan University	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8825-2100

Sponsors:

N/A

Topic classification:

Media, communication and language
Psychology

Keywords:

EMOTIONS, PICTURES

Project dates:

From	To
1 January 2016	1 January 2017

Date published:

15 Jul 2021 15:13

Last modified:

21 Feb 2024 13:11

Coverage and Methodology

Collection period:

Date from:	Date to:
1 January 2016	1 January 2017

Geographical area:

United Kingdom

Country:

United Kingdom

Data collection method:

I took images in batches, between 2015 and 2016, with the technology and facilities available at the time. I made reasonable efforts to hold consistent camera; camera angle; room location; head, body, and eye position; clothing; and lighting. I took all images in the late evening for reasons incidental to the project. I selected emotion labels by reviewing several prominent resources and extracting concensus codes. I describe this process in Table 1 of the metadata document. I studied and became certified in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS; Ekman et al. 2002) prior to posing the images. It was not possible to involve other coders due to time and cost limitations; accordingly, where use of the material relies upon the FACS code metafields in version 1 of the IsCA(+) supplementary documentation, I advise users to seek input from at least one other FACS certified coder. I’d also be grateful of the chance to add their scores to future versions with permission, as this information is vital for the dataset’s continuous improvement.

Observation unit:

Individual

Kind of data:

Still image

Type of data:

Experimental data , Qualitative and mixed methods data

Resource language:

English

Access and Administration

Data sourcing, processing and preparation:

I am the original data source. I saved data in three digital formats: JPG, PNG, and TIFF. IsCA(+) version 1 includes JPG versions, with PNG and TIFF available on request for select images (and for all images in future versions). I added the bounding boxes and line graphics by hand, using Adobe Acrobat DC's line tool. In 2021, I rechecked the images. I have noted established and queried depiction errors. Currently, I’m working with two other certified coders to establish interrater agreed codes and measures of interrater reliability. As only some of all users will require FACS-coded images, I’ve chosen to release the sets in their current form and deposit substantial updates to include user-collaborator input.

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