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Borrowed from the Latin ''popularis'' in 1490, originally meant common or "being well-liked". The use of the word popular to mean the "fact or condition of being well liked by the people" is seen originally in 1601.<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=popular Etymology Online entry for Popular], April 05, 2009.</ref> |
Borrowed from the Latin ''popularis'' in 1490, originally meant common or "being well-liked". The use of the word popular to mean the "fact or condition of being well liked by the people" is seen originally in 1601.<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=popular Etymology Online entry for Popular], April 05, 2009.</ref> |
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Many different variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves |
Many different variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves boobs in two directions: a popular person is respected by [[peer group|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]]. |
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[[Neuroimaging]] identifies the anterior [[Insular cortex|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> The influence of one's peer group upon them is strongest during [[adolescence]].<ref>Steinberg L, Monahan KC. (2007). Age differences in resistance to peer influence. Dev Psychol. Nov;43(6):1531–43. {{DOI|10.1037/0012-1649.43.6.1531}} PMID 18020830</ref> |
[[Neuroimaging]] identifies the anterior [[Insular cortex|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> The influence of one's peer group upon them is strongest during [[adolescence]].<ref>Steinberg L, Monahan KC. (2007). Age differences in resistance to peer influence. Dev Psychol. Nov;43(6):1531–43. {{DOI|10.1037/0012-1649.43.6.1531}} PMID 18020830</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:56, 6 December 2011
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 form a vital component of success in people-oriented fields such as management, politics, and entertainment, among others.[citation needed]
Borrowed from the Latin popularis in 1490, originally meant common or "being well-liked". The use of the word popular to mean the "fact or condition of being well liked by the people" is seen originally in 1601.[1]
Many different variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves boobs 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.
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] The influence of one's peer group upon them 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. doi:10.1037/0012-1649.43.6.1531 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.
