Open Access Journal

ISSN : 2394-2320 (Online)

International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science and Engineering (IJERCSE)

Monthly Journal for Computer Science and Engineering

Open Access Journal

International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science and Engineering (IJERCSE)

Monthly Journal for Computer Science and Engineering

ISSN : 2394-2320 (Online)

Personality Prediction Using Profile Pictures

Author : Angeeta Naik 1 Kavita Asnani 2

Date of Publication :11th April 2018

Abstract: - In today’s world usage of social media is being widely increasing among users for their communication and self-presentation. This has also lead to growth in the social media platforms. Finding different user attributes from social media activities is research topic.Various shared information by the user on the social media can be used in predicting the behavior of the user. This information further can be used in personalization and recommender systems. Image uploading by a social media user gives him an opportunity to present himself before the social media audience. In this study, analysis of profile picture choice of the user is used to infer the personality traits of the user.

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