The Factors of Face Perception and Recognition of Distant Ethnic Groups

The problem of interethnic face perception and cross-ethnic effect is being analyzed in the paper. A research procedural and methodological support is proposed. The results of empirical research of own (Ukrainian) and distant ethnic groups’ (Chinese, Arabian, African and Hindu people) face recognition peculiarities are presented. The factors that affect the interethnic faces perception are determined. The role of social distance and communication experience with foreigners as main factors of cross-ethnic effect manifestation are described. The influence of cross-ethnic effect on human communication and interaction is discussed.