Podcasts about popular finding happiness

Depending on your teen experience, the word "popular" probably brings up a variety of strong emotions. Dread? Excitement? Shame? Pride? Anger? Dr. Mitch Prinstein (author of the book "Popular") nailed it when he said, "Even as adults we all still remember exactly where we stood in that social hierarchy."  Why is this? Why does popularity matter SO much during the teen years? And how can we help our teen avoid the pitfalls? Listen this week to learn how to talk to YOUR daughter about popularity.  What does popular even mean? Likeability vs. Status Prosocial popularity, Aggressive popularity, Bistrategic popularity Why do we care so much about it? Oxytocin and Dopamine Why do mean kids become popular? Does it even matter?  Popularity Level can set you up as higher risk for struggles later on Being well-liked as a teenager is linked to higher success as an adult How we perceive ourselves as adults can stay with us throughout our life Take-home message? Be so careful with yourself and others.    Resources: Mitch Prinstein, PhD, The Modern Teen, “A Letter to TEens About the Science of Popularity” Psychology Today (excerpt from the book “Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships”)  Florida Atlantic University, “Three faces of teen popularity: Being feared, being loved, and being feared and loved” 2019. Science Daily, Original study found here Deborah Farmer Kris, “Being Popular: Why it Consumes Teens and Continues to Affect Adults” KQED Jane Parent, “Study Identifies Three Distinct Types of Popularity in Teens” Your Teen Mag  

Are you maintaining your mental health during the pandemic? Professor Mitch Prinstein stops by the show to talk about keeping our minds healthy and happy during these tough times. It's the valuable discussion that you need right now.~ ~ ~Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D., ABPP is the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and Assistant Dean for Honors Carolina at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mitch’s research examines interpersonal models of internalizing symptoms and health risk behaviors among adolescents, with a specific focus on the unique role of peer relationships in the developmental psychopathology of depression and self-injury. His has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and 9 books, including an undergraduate textbook in clinical psychology, graduate volumes on assessment and treatment in clinical child and adolescent psychology, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and the acclaimed trade book, “Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships.”  He is a past Editor for the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and a past-president of the Society for the Science of Clinical Psychology and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.  Mitch currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Psychological Association.  Mitch’s longstanding commitment to students’ professional development training is reflected in dozens of invited addresses at local and national conferences, as well as several publications including the APAGS Workbook on the internship selection process, The Portable Mentor, and his uncensored advice for admission to psychology graduate programs.  Mitch’s most important contributions are reflected in the success and happiness of his students who have made enormous impacts by pursuing their true passions and being confident in their own abilities.~ ~ ~Support the show on Patreon @norlundCheck out more details about the show at https://www.chrisnorlund.com/podcastFollow on Twitter @chris_norlundFollow on Instagram @norlundStay positive and thank you so much for listening!

What makes someone popular or unpopular? What are the pros and cons of popularity? And what was Brian's social status in high school?Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:“The neural bases of social pain: Evidence for shared representations with physical pain” by Naomi Eisenberger (2012) “Myeloid differentiation architecture of leukocyte transcriptome dynamics in perceived social isolation” by Steven Cole et. al. (2015) “Dimensions and types of social status: A cross-age perspective” by John Coie, Kenneth Dodge, & Heide Coppotelli (1982) Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships by Mitch Prinstein (2018) “What Ever Happened to the ‘Cool’ Kids? Long‐Term Sequelae of Early Adolescent Pseudomature Behavior” by Joseph Allen (2014) Psychology of Popularity course on Coursera by Mitch Prinstein "Being a Celebrity: A Phenomenology of Fame" by Donna Rockwell & David Giles (2009)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

Some of us recall high school as being filled with fun parties, football games and flirting while others think back to that time with a shudder and are just glad it’s over. But is it really over? Does our social status as teens follow us for the rest of our lives? Can we raise today’s children and teens differently in our ever-status-obsessed culture? Our guest is Mitch Prinstein, PhD, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience and director of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who wrote "Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships.” APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020 sessions, learn more at http://convention.apa.org/proposals

On this episode of Grow Kinder, we talk with Dr. Mitch Prinstein, whose research on popularity and peer relations has established him as a thought leader in adolescent psychology. As director of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mitch leads the Peer Relations Lab, which, for nearly twenty years, has studied why popularity plays a key role in childhood development and how it influences our lives as adults. We talk with Mitch about popularity in terms of likeability and status, its positive and negative impacts, and how parents can help kids navigate social dynamics in the twenty-first century. Learn more about Mitch's work and his book Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships, at www.mitchprinstein.com.

Mitch Prinstein examines how our popularity affects our success, our relationships, our happiness, and why we don’t always want to be the most popular. Mitch is the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and the director of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of the book Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships.

John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Mitch Prinstein always found himself interested how popularity influence the way we see the world and have relationships with those around us. On this episode of Well Said, Prinstein discusses his research and explains the different forms of popularity and why it doesn’t always pay to be the most popular. Prinstein’s book, “Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World that Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships” dives deeper into his research and was selected as the 2018 Summer Reading Program book for incoming first-year and transfer students.

Mitch Prinstein joins me in this episode to explore why it’s so important to be likable instead of high status. Mitch is the author of Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships. He’s also board-certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Mitch shares his thoughts on how we can increase our likability, online romantic relationships, time spent on social media, and much much more! Find Out More About Mitch Here: Mitch PrinsteinMitch Prinstein at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill@mitchprinstein on TwitterMitch Prinstein on WikipediaMitch Prinstein on LinkedInMitch Prinstein on Facebook In This Episode: [01:29] - Mitch talks about his book, and what inspired him to write it. [03:45] - We hear more about the distinguishment between likeability versus status, and where that leads. [06:15] - How do we take specific practical application of this likeability factor of popularity and improve our likeability and influence in our social spheres, and make a bigger impact? [08:39] - Mitch discusses how we can assess whether we’re going down the wrong track, and points out the importance of looking at our relationships to assess our likeability. [12:26] - We go through a few different use cases where likeability trumps status in terms of impact for the person and the community. [16:17] - Stephan talks about an epiphany he had related to his kids. Mitch then responds and elaborates on Stephan’s point. [19:03] - We hear about a powerful framework that Stephan learned from Pia Mellody. [23:25] - Isn’t it important to see that we live in a friendly universe, instead of one that’s cold and dark and desolate? [28:16] - Mitch shares his thoughts about what age he would want his child to start using social media and a smartphone. [31:10] - Stephan points out that whether we like it or not, kids will have access to porn and disturbing images. [34:14] - Mitch explains one of the reasons why he’s been talking to many kids around the country. [37:47] - What does a dysfunctional marital relationship look like for someone who spent way too much time on social media and digital device? [39:47] - Mitch explores one of the limitations of our electronic and media-related communications. [42:47] - One of the problems with the way that popularity is being cultivated today through social media is that it’s about being popular with a group of people you have no intention of ever meeting. [45:24] - Mitch shares his thoughts on online romantic or sexual relationships where there’s no intention of meeting in person. [46:44] - What should we be doing to increase our likeability? [49:00] - We learn about some empathy-building exercises that we can do. [54:51] - Stephan shares some similar approaches to what Mitch has been describing. [57:42] - What next steps would Mitch recommend for listeners? Links and Resources: Mitch Prinstein Mitch Prinstein at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill @mitchprinstein on Twitter Mitch Prinstein on Wikipedia Mitch Prinstein on LinkedIn Mitch Prinstein on Facebook Joseph Allen at the University of Virginia Tony Robbins Dr. John Demartini on the Optimized Geek Pew Research Center CaptainSparklez PewDiePie Amy Africa Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt on the Optimized Geek Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Byron Katie on the Optimized Geek

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