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| − | Popularity is the quality of being well-liked or [[Wikipedia:Mainstream|common]], or having a high {{Wiki|social status}}. [[Wikipedia:Cult of personality|Popularity figures]] are an important part of many people's personal {{Wiki|value systems}} and form a vital component of success in people-oriented fields such as {{Wiki|management}}, {{Wiki|politics}}, and {{Wiki|entertainment}}, among others. | + | [[Popularity]] is the quality of being well-liked or [[Wikipedia:Mainstream|common]], or having a high {{Wiki|social status}}. [[Wikipedia:Cult of personality|Popularity figures]] are an important part of many people's personal {{Wiki|value systems}} and [[form]] a [[vital]] component of [[success]] in people-oriented fields such as {{Wiki|management}}, {{Wiki|politics}}, and {{Wiki|entertainment}}, among others. |
| − | 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. | + | 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. |
| − | 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. | + | 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 {{Wiki|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]]. |
| − | {{Wiki|Neuroimaging}} identifies the anterior [[Wikipedia:Insular cortex|insula]] and {{Wiki|anterior cingulate}} as key areas in the brain determining whether people prefer something in regard to its being popular with their {{Wiki|peer group}}. The influence of one's {{Wiki|peer group}} upon them is strongest during {{Wiki|adolescence}}. | + | {{Wiki|Neuroimaging}} identifies the anterior [[Wikipedia:Insular cortex|insula]] and {{Wiki|anterior cingulate}} as key areas in the {{Wiki|brain}} determining whether [[people]] prefer something in regard to its being popular with their {{Wiki|peer group}}. The influence of one's {{Wiki|peer group}} upon them is strongest during {{Wiki|adolescence}}. |
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Latest revision as of 06:52, 7 April 2014
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.
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.
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.
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. The influence of one's peer group upon them is strongest during adolescence.
