The Influence of Mixed-Gender Avatar Facial Features on Racial Perception: Insights from the VALID Avatar Library
Abstract
Using the VALID Avatar Library, we created 14 mixed-gender avatars by combining facial features from male and female avatars within seven racial categories. In an online study (n=68), the avatars were perceived as racially ambiguous, despite source avatars sharing the same race. Same-race participant analysis showed nuanced ambiguity reduction, emphasizing categorization refinement. Findings suggest a potential link between gender and race perception, influenced by limited perceptual expertise.
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