A study found that the perspective of photography (first-person or third-person) reflects individuals' goals for capturing a moment. First-person photos are often taken to document physical experiences, while third-person photos are used to encapsulate the deeper meaning of events. The research, inv
Social Psychological and Personality Science
Imagine you are eating your dream meal and want to commemorate the moment: Should you snap a picture of the food by itself or take a selfie with your partner while you eat? New research suggests that people use first-person photography, taking a photo of the scene from one’s own perspective, when they want to document a physical experience, but opt for third-person photos, depicting themselves in the scene , to capture the deeper meaning of events.
Across six studies involving over 2,100 participants, researchers found that people are more likely to take third-person photos when their goal is to capture meaning, and that people are reminded more of the meaning when looking at their own third-person photos, compared to first-person. Researchers also found that people tend to like their photos more when the perspective matches their goal for taking the photo.
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