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[[Humor]] may also be a viable means of increasing one's popularity, as there are few people in the world who do not warm to somebody who amuses them. However if taken too far this [[strategy]] can result in one being seen as a [[clown]] or [[Moron (psychology)|moron]]{{Fact|date=February 2010}}. |
[[Humor]] may also be a viable means of increasing one's popularity, as there are few people in the world who do not warm to somebody who amuses them. However if taken too far this [[strategy]] can result in one being seen as a [[clown]] or [[Moron (psychology)|moron]]{{Fact|date=February 2010}}. |
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[[Neuroimaging]] identifies the anterior [[insula]] and [[anterior cingulate]] as key areas in the brain determining whether people prefer something in regard to its being popular with their [[peer group]].<ref>Berns GS, Capra CM, Moore S, Noussair C. (2010). Neural mechanisms of the influence of popularity on adolescent ratings of music. Neuroimage. 49:2687–2696. {{doi|10.1016/j.neuroimage.2009.10.070}} PMID 19879365 </ref> Peer influence is strongest during [[adolescence]].<ref>Steinberg L, Monahan KC. (2007). Age differences in resistance to peer influence. Dev Psychol. Nov;43(6):1531-43. PMID 18020830</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:41, 26 June 2010
Popularity is the quality of being well-liked or common, or having a high social status. Popularity figures are an important part of many people's personal value systems, and it forms a vital component of success in people-oriented fields such as Management, politics, Entertainment Industry among others. [citation needed]
Borrowed from the Latin popularis in 1490, originally meant common or "belonging to the people". The use of the word popular to mean the "fact or condition of being beloved by the people" is seen originally 1601. [1]
Many different variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves respect in two directions: a popular person is respected by peers and will reciprocate that respect, thus reinforcing the belief of deserving the popularity. Likewise, amicability is an important component of popularity, as a person who does not like others is unlikely to be liked by others. This reciprocal nature of interpersonal popularity is often overlooked by people (particularly the young) who are attempting to become popular: being loud may be successful in gaining attention, but is unlikely to provide mutual respect[citation needed].
Humor may also be a viable means of increasing one's popularity, as there are few people in the world who do not warm to somebody who amuses them. However if taken too far this strategy can result in one being seen as a clown or moron[citation needed].
Neuroimaging identifies the anterior insula and anterior cingulate as key areas in the brain determining whether people prefer something in regard to its being popular with their peer group.[2] Peer influence is strongest during adolescence.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Etymology Online entry for Popular, April 05, 2009.
- ^ Berns GS, Capra CM, Moore S, Noussair C. (2010). Neural mechanisms of the influence of popularity on adolescent ratings of music. Neuroimage. 49:2687–2696. doi:10.1016/j.neuroimage.2009.10.070 PMID 19879365
- ^ Steinberg L, Monahan KC. (2007). Age differences in resistance to peer influence. Dev Psychol. Nov;43(6):1531-43. PMID 18020830
Further reading
- The Cycle of Popularity: Interpersonal Relations Among Female Adolescents # Donna Eder; Sociology of Education, Vol. 58, No. 3 (Jul., 1985), pp. 154-165; Published by: American Sociological Association.
