publication . Article . Other literature type . 2015

Lisbon Symbol Database (LSD): Subjective norms for 600 symbols.

Name: Lisbon Symbol Database (LSD): Subjective norms for 600 symbols.
Keywords: Symbols, Normative data, Subjective ratings, Aesthetic appeal, Familiarity, Visual complexity, Concreteness, Valence, Arousal, Meaningfulness, :Ciências Sociais::Psicologia [Domínio/Área Científica]

Rita R. Silva; David Rodrigues; David Rodrigues; Marília Prada; Margarida Garrido;

Open Access English

Published: 15 Aug 2015

Publisher: Springer

Country: Portugal

Summary

Abstract

WOS:000392719000014 (Nº de Acesso Web of Science) This article presents subjective rating norms for a new set of 600 symbols, depicting various contents (e.g., transportation, technology, and leisure activities) that can be used by researchers in different fields. Symbols were evaluated for aesthetic appeal, familiarity, visual complexity, concreteness, valence, arousal, and meaningfulness. The normative data were obtained from 388 participants, and no gender differences were found. Descriptive results (means, standard deviations, and confidence intervals) for each symbol in each dimension are presented. Overall, the dimensions were highly correlated. Additional...

doi: 10.3758/s13428-015-0643-7

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free text keywords: Symbols, Normative data, Subjective ratings, Aesthetic appeal, Familiarity, Visual complexity, Concreteness, Valence, Arousal, Meaningfulness, :Ciências Sociais::Psicologia [Domínio/Área Científica], Normative, Subjective rating, Symbol, media_common.quotation_subject, media_common, Database, computer.software_genre, computer, Psychology

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