Eye Rolling
A sign of contempt and disgust.
Research by psychologist John M. Gottman indicates that one of the best predictors of separation and divorce are an increase in the frequency of eye rolls between couples. This introduces a number of worthwhile speculations about humanity.
Whether it is respect, humility, cowardice, sympathy or empathy, we are willing to contain our contempt within a facial expression in lieu of stating it explicitly.
We can grow to despise and resent those we previously loved in the worst way imaginable.
A high disgust sensitivity is correlated with a low IQ score. Does this mean people with a low IQ roll their eyes more often on average? How does this affect the quality of their relationships?
Is every eye roll a sign of contempt? Are there other types of eye rolls? How do we delineate between the types?
Eye rolling appears to be a Western cultural product. How do other cultures demonstrate their contempt?
Am I the only one who wonders about unusual niche phenomenon this much?
Posted: 1 Jan 2023
