Facial and Personality Analysis For A Sample of Yemenis and Ethiopians in Sana'a City, Yemen
Soumia Ali Al-Maghreby, Abdulwahab Ismail Al-Kholani, Mohsen Ali Alhamzi, Anas Abdulwahab Al-kholani, Georgi Iliev
Background: Our appearance, including facial features, teeth design, and even how they're perceived,
can be influenced by where we come from (geography), cultural background, and ethnicity. Yemenis and
Ethiopians may also have different social expectations for how their features look. Aims: This study
evaluated the dominant facial and personality types and their correlation among Yemenis and Ethiopians
in Sana'a city, Yemen. Subjects and Methods: Researchers examined the link between facial features
and personality by analyzing digital "facial maps" generated from full-face photos (including a broad
smile) of 120 participants. These participants also completed a personality questionnaire. Both facial
features and personalities were categorized as strong, dynamic, delicate, or calm, and the researchers
then used statistical tests to see if there was a connection between these classifications. Results: This
study investigated the link between facial features and interview communication style in Ethiopians and
Yemenis. The researchers found no statistically significant connection in either group. While there was a
weak association between a "calm" facial type and a specific communication style for some participants,
this wasn't consistent. Overall, facial features provided little insight into communication style in this
study. Discussion and conclusion: This study investigated the potential link between facial appearance
and communication style during interviews, focusing on Ethiopian and Yemeni patients. The findings
suggest a weak overall connection between these two factors.
