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Did any Spanish horses escape? Rustled? Did Mustangs get to Texas before about 1720? *Page containing links to free-access online peer-reviewed journals - this can be used also to get links for use on subject and project pages (see my userpage for a few already obtained by me: [[User:Jimbobalina2005|Jimbobalina2005]] ) * [[The History of Malls]] &rarr; [[w:Shopping_mall]] ===[[Topic:English Language|English language]] & [[:Category:Literature|literature]]=== * [[Analytical critique]] * Literature see [[Introduction to Creative Writing]] ===[[Topic:Foreign Language Learning|Language]]=== * Learning [[Hebrew]] [[Topic:Hebrew]] * [[Esperanto]] language lessons * [[Introduction to Russian]] * Learning [[Czech]] * Learning [[Arabic]] * Learning [[American Sign Language]] * [[Topic:New Testament Greek|New Testament Greek]] words and redirects from English versions: ** [[κοινωνία]] and [[Koinonia]] ([[w:Koinonia|Koinonia]]) ** [[αγάπη]] and [[Agape]] ([[w:Agape|Agape]] ** [[ερως]] and [[Eros]] ([[w:Eros (love)|Eros]]) ** [[φιλία]] and [[Philia]] ([[w:Philia|Philia]]) ** [[στοργή]] and [[Storge]] ([[w:Storge|Storge]]) ** [[θέλημα]] and [[Thelema]] ([[w:Thelema|Thelema]]) * [[Neapolitan]] * [[Basque]] ===Law=== * [[Defamation]] * [[Criminal Law]] * [[Torts]] * [[Contract Law]] * [[Criminal Law Procedure]] ===Medicine=== ==== Dentistry ==== ====Gastroenterology==== ==== Hematology==== *[[Blood volume and constituents]] *[[Red Blood Cells]] *[[White Blood Cells]] *[[Basic Immune Responses]] *[[Platelets and Haemostasis]] =====Blood disorders===== *[[Anaemia]] *[[Platelet Disorders]] *[[Coagulation Disorders]] *[[Haematological Malignancies]] *[[Myelodysplastic Disease]] *[[Myeloproliferative Disease]] *[[Paraproteinaemias]] *[[Red Cell Disorders]] ===== Skills ===== Proficient learning in this specialty will allow the student to achieve skills in the following areas: History Taking *[[Fatigue]] *[[Breathlessness]] Examination *[[General examination]] *[[Peripheral Pulse Examination]] *[[Abdominal examination]] Analysis of Investigations *[[Full Blood Report]] ===== Case based learning ===== [[Haematology Case 1|Case 1]] ===== Basic knowledge ===== * [[Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System]] * [[Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System]] =====Disorders of the esophagus===== *[[Achalasia]] *[[Barrett's esophagus]] *[[Boerhaave's Syndrome]] *[[Esophageal atresia]] *[[Esophageal diverticula]] *[[Esophageal carcinoma]] *[[Esophageal reflux]] *[[Esophageal spasm]] *[[Esophageal stricture]] *[[Esophageal perforation]] *[[Esophageal varices]] *[[Esophagitis]] =====Disorders of the stomach===== *[[Gastric erosions]] *[[Gastro-esophageal reflux]] *[[Gastric tumors]] *[[Gastroenteritis]] *[[Peptic ulcer]] *[[Pyloric stenosis]] =====Disorders of the small intestine===== *[[Duodenal Ulcer]] *[[Meckel's Diverticulum]] *[[Crohn's disease]] *[[Small bowel obstruction]] *[[Small bowel tumors]] =====Disorders of the appendix===== * [[Appendicitis]] * [[Appendix mass]] * [[Appendix tumors]] =====Disorders of the large intestine===== * [[Angiodysplasia]] * [[Colonic polyps]] * [[Colitis]] * [[Diverticulitis]] * [[Diverticular disease]] * [[Familial polyposis]] * [[Irritable bowel syndrome]] * [[Ulcerative Colitis]] =====Disorders of the rectum===== * [[Rectal carcinoma]] * [[Hemarrhoids]] * [[Rectal prolapse]] * [[Recto-vaginal prolapse]] =====Disorders of the anus===== * [[Anal carcinoma]] * [[Anal fissure]] * [[Anal Fistula]] * [[Anal Warts]] * [[Perianal abscess]] * [[Perianal hematoma]] =====Disorders of the liver===== * [[Alcoholic Liver Disease]] * [[Cholangiocarcinoma]] * [[Hepatic Encephalopathy]] * [[Hepatic Failure]] * [[Liver Abscess]] * [[Liver Tumors]] * [[Liver Cirrhosis]] * [[Portal Hypertension]] * [[Hepatic storage diseases]] =====Disorders of the pancreas===== * [[Carcinoma of the Pancreas]] * [[Diabetes Mellitus]] * [[Pancreatitis]] =====Disorders of the biliary system===== *[[Gallstones]] *[[Acalculus Cholecystitis]] *[[Biliary atresia]] *[[Sclerosing cholengitis]] ====Neurology==== *[[Neuromuscular physiology]] ====Neurological diseases and conditions==== *[[Autonomic nervous system disease]] *[[Basal ganglia disease]] *[[Batten's Syndrome]] *[[Brain tumours]] *[[Cerebral Palsy]] *[[Cerebellar Disease]] *[[Cerebrovascular dsease]] *[[Cervical spondylosis]] *[[CNS infections]] *[[Coma]] *[[Epilepsy]] *[[Hydrocephalus]] *[[Migraine]] *[[Mitochondrial disease]] *[[Mononeuropathies]] *[[Motor neurone disease]] *[[Movement disorders]] *[[Myaesthenia Gravis]] *[[Myopathy]] *[[Neurosyphilis]] *[[Neurological Emergencies]] *[[Neurological Syndromes]] *[[Neuromuscular disorders]] *[[Parkinson's Disease]] *[[Peripheral Neuropathy]] *[[Spinocerebellar disease]] *[[Tension Headache]] *[[Trigeminal Neuralgia]] * [[Headache]] * [[Cranial Nerve Examination]] * [[Full Blood Report]] * [[Neurological Case 1]] ====Nursing==== * [[Graduate nursing e-learning tools]] * [[Nursing process]] * [[Emergency nursing]] * [[Oncology nursing]] * [[Medical-surgical nursing]] * [[Hospice care]] * [[Advanced practice nursing]] * [[Critical care nursing]] * [[Pediatric nursing]] * [[Nursing education]] ====Uncategorized medicine requests==== * [[Geroscience]] [http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/news/2008/06/methuselah] * [[Topic:Geroscience]] ===Research=== * [[Self-experimentation]] <small>[[w:Self-experimentation|wp]]</small> ===Projects=== * [[Open design moving image sensor]] (i.e. CMOS or CCD) * [[Automatic book scanner]] - This project has the goal of creating a low cost automated book scanner with an open design; could alternatively be named [[Automatic book scanner project]] or [[Open book scanner]], or something more marketable and aesthetically pleasing * [[Collaborative 3D design]] - This is a project to create a framework for collaboratively producing 3dimensonal electronic media which can be exported into a wide variety of formats * [[Utilizing ChatGPT to facilitate research processes]] <!-- Add below this line, if you don't know what category your requests go --> ===Uncategorized=== * [[/Areas/|Academic disciplines]] - Academic disciplines which may not yet have content here. This site is for learning, research, and teaching about many academic subjects. * [[Albania]] * [[Girls' hobbies in ancient Saudi Arabia]] * [[Digital astrophotography]] [[w:Astrophotography#Digital_astrophotography|Wikipedia:Digital astrophotography]] * [[Animal behavior]] * [[Anthroposophy]] * [[Bahrain]] [[w:Bahrain]] * [[Barn raising]] * A section containing Open Questions that the Academic Community are interested in. * [[The Art of Oil Painting]] * [[Calculus based physics]](Mechanics) [[Hamiltonian mechanics]]? [[w:Mechanics]] * [[Coronado]] (conquistador in Arizona) * [[Credit help]] * [[Creating magnets]] * [[Clubs]] - many university have clubs * [[Wikiversity:Clubs]] * Links to various Academic Journals and, if possible, aquire free content from journals. * [[How to make Financial Models]] * Sports category, need a category and more pages. [[:Category:Sports]] * [[Environmental impact assessment]] <small>[[w:Environmental impact assessment|wp]]</small> * [[Financial accounting]] * [[Forging steel]] * [[Project life cycle]] (with detailed steps) * [[Telecommunication overview]] * [[Extracting raw silicon from the Earth]] * [[Extracting iron from ore]] * [[Recreation]] * [[Japanese carpentry]] * [[Laser surgery]] * [[Creating procedural textures in Blender]] * [[Locating usable deposits of iron ore]] * [[Producing liquid silicone from raw materials]] * [[Producing silicone from raw materials]] * [[Topic:Mammalogy]] {{request|Technology roadmap}} * [[Vocational tests]] - Some Vocational tests might come handy * [[Wine appreciation]] * [[School:Interdisciplinary studies]] * [[Nietzsche on the mind]] - This resource could explore what Nietzsche had to say about the human mind and what we can learn about the mind from studying Nietzsche * [[Nietzsche on epistemology]] - This resource could explore what Nietzsche had to say about epistemology and what we can learn about epistemology from studying Nietzsche * [[Installing software]] ===Wikiversity=== * [[Wikiversity:Ombuds]] * [[Wikiversity:Proposed actions]] * [[Wikiversity:Cleanup]] * [[Wikiversity:Completion certificates]] - THESE ARE NOT DEGREES or particularly official. * [[Wikiversity:State of the wiki]] * [[Wikiversity:Technical wants]]/[[Wikiversity:Technical desires]]/[[Wikiversity:Technical hopes]] * [[Wikiversity:Future]] ===Topics=== * [[Topic:Landscape design]] [[Landscape design]] * [[Topic:Landscape architecture]] [[Landscape architecture]] * [[Topic:Ranching]] * [[Topic:API]] ===Categories=== [[:Category:Sponsored categories]] ==Created pages== {{info|If creating a page, name the page appropriately and '''link''' it to it from here. To do this, put your pagename first, the pipe character, and then the name that had been requested here (if different), all enclosed in two square quotes. eg - <nowiki>[[My Fantastic Page Name | Name Requested Here]]</nowiki>}} * [[Algebra One]] <-- ''see also [[College Algebra]]'' * [[Learn Piano]] * [[Russian Revolution]] * [[Combinatorial Chemistry]] ==See also== See also: [[:Category:Wikiversity maintenance]] -> [[Wikiversity:Page creation requests]] -> [[Wikiversity:Stub]] -> [[:Category:Stubs]] *[[Wikiversity:Articles for creation]] *[[Wikiversity:Introduction edit]] - [[Wikiversity:Why create an account|Create a Wikiversity user account]] then create pages yourself. [[Category:Wikiversity administration]] [[Category:Wikiversity requests]] [[Encorporating STEM in Va. 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Did any Spanish horses escape? Rustled? Did Mustangs get to Texas before about 1720? *Page containing links to free-access online peer-reviewed journals - this can be used also to get links for use on subject and project pages (see my userpage for a few already obtained by me: [[User:Jimbobalina2005|Jimbobalina2005]] ) * [[The History of Malls]] &rarr; [[w:Shopping_mall]] ===[[Topic:English Language|English language]] & [[:Category:Literature|literature]]=== * [[Analytical critique]] * Literature see [[Introduction to Creative Writing]] ===[[Topic:Foreign Language Learning|Language]]=== * Learning [[Hebrew]] [[Topic:Hebrew]] * [[Esperanto]] language lessons * [[Introduction to Russian]] * Learning [[Czech]] * Learning [[Arabic]] * Learning [[American Sign Language]] * [[Topic:New Testament Greek|New Testament Greek]] words and redirects from English versions: ** [[κοινωνία]] and [[Koinonia]] ([[w:Koinonia|Koinonia]]) ** [[αγάπη]] and [[Agape]] ([[w:Agape|Agape]] ** [[ερως]] and [[Eros]] ([[w:Eros (love)|Eros]]) ** [[φιλία]] and [[Philia]] ([[w:Philia|Philia]]) ** [[στοργή]] and [[Storge]] ([[w:Storge|Storge]]) ** [[θέλημα]] and [[Thelema]] ([[w:Thelema|Thelema]]) * [[Neapolitan]] * [[Basque]] ===Law=== * [[Defamation]] * [[Criminal Law]] * [[Torts]] * [[Contract Law]] * [[Criminal Law Procedure]] ===Medicine=== ==== Dentistry ==== ====Gastroenterology==== ==== Hematology==== *[[Blood volume and constituents]] *[[Red Blood Cells]] *[[White Blood Cells]] *[[Basic Immune Responses]] *[[Platelets and Haemostasis]] =====Blood disorders===== *[[Anaemia]] *[[Platelet Disorders]] *[[Coagulation Disorders]] *[[Haematological Malignancies]] *[[Myelodysplastic Disease]] *[[Myeloproliferative Disease]] *[[Paraproteinaemias]] *[[Red Cell Disorders]] ===== Skills ===== Proficient learning in this specialty will allow the student to achieve skills in the following areas: History Taking *[[Fatigue]] *[[Breathlessness]] Examination *[[General examination]] *[[Peripheral Pulse Examination]] *[[Abdominal examination]] Analysis of Investigations *[[Full Blood Report]] ===== Case based learning ===== [[Haematology Case 1|Case 1]] ===== Basic knowledge ===== * [[Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System]] * [[Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System]] =====Disorders of the esophagus===== *[[Achalasia]] *[[Barrett's esophagus]] *[[Boerhaave's Syndrome]] *[[Esophageal atresia]] *[[Esophageal diverticula]] *[[Esophageal carcinoma]] *[[Esophageal reflux]] *[[Esophageal spasm]] *[[Esophageal stricture]] *[[Esophageal perforation]] *[[Esophageal varices]] *[[Esophagitis]] =====Disorders of the stomach===== *[[Gastric erosions]] *[[Gastro-esophageal reflux]] *[[Gastric tumors]] *[[Gastroenteritis]] *[[Peptic ulcer]] *[[Pyloric stenosis]] =====Disorders of the small intestine===== *[[Duodenal Ulcer]] *[[Meckel's Diverticulum]] *[[Crohn's disease]] *[[Small bowel obstruction]] *[[Small bowel tumors]] =====Disorders of the appendix===== * [[Appendicitis]] * [[Appendix mass]] * [[Appendix tumors]] =====Disorders of the large intestine===== * [[Angiodysplasia]] * [[Colonic polyps]] * [[Colitis]] * [[Diverticulitis]] * [[Diverticular disease]] * [[Familial polyposis]] * [[Irritable bowel syndrome]] * [[Ulcerative Colitis]] =====Disorders of the rectum===== * [[Rectal carcinoma]] * [[Hemarrhoids]] * [[Rectal prolapse]] * [[Recto-vaginal prolapse]] =====Disorders of the anus===== * [[Anal carcinoma]] * [[Anal fissure]] * [[Anal Fistula]] * [[Anal Warts]] * [[Perianal abscess]] * [[Perianal hematoma]] =====Disorders of the liver===== * [[Alcoholic Liver Disease]] * [[Cholangiocarcinoma]] * [[Hepatic Encephalopathy]] * [[Hepatic Failure]] * [[Liver Abscess]] * [[Liver Tumors]] * [[Liver Cirrhosis]] * [[Portal Hypertension]] * [[Hepatic storage diseases]] =====Disorders of the pancreas===== * [[Carcinoma of the Pancreas]] * [[Diabetes Mellitus]] * [[Pancreatitis]] =====Disorders of the biliary system===== *[[Gallstones]] *[[Acalculus Cholecystitis]] *[[Biliary atresia]] *[[Sclerosing cholengitis]] ====Neurology==== *[[Neuromuscular physiology]] ====Neurological diseases and conditions==== *[[Autonomic nervous system disease]] *[[Basal ganglia disease]] *[[Batten's Syndrome]] *[[Brain tumours]] *[[Cerebral Palsy]] *[[Cerebellar Disease]] *[[Cerebrovascular dsease]] *[[Cervical spondylosis]] *[[CNS infections]] *[[Coma]] *[[Epilepsy]] *[[Hydrocephalus]] *[[Migraine]] *[[Mitochondrial disease]] *[[Mononeuropathies]] *[[Motor neurone disease]] *[[Movement disorders]] *[[Myaesthenia Gravis]] *[[Myopathy]] *[[Neurosyphilis]] *[[Neurological Emergencies]] *[[Neurological Syndromes]] *[[Neuromuscular disorders]] *[[Parkinson's Disease]] *[[Peripheral Neuropathy]] *[[Spinocerebellar disease]] *[[Tension Headache]] *[[Trigeminal Neuralgia]] * [[Headache]] * [[Cranial Nerve Examination]] * [[Full Blood Report]] * [[Neurological Case 1]] ====Nursing==== * [[Graduate nursing e-learning tools]] * [[Nursing process]] * [[Emergency nursing]] * [[Oncology nursing]] * [[Medical-surgical nursing]] * [[Hospice care]] * [[Advanced practice nursing]] * [[Critical care nursing]] * [[Pediatric nursing]] * [[Nursing education]] ====Uncategorized medicine requests==== * [[Geroscience]] [http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/news/2008/06/methuselah] * [[Topic:Geroscience]] ===Research=== * [[Self-experimentation]] <small>[[w:Self-experimentation|wp]]</small> ===Projects=== * [[Open design moving image sensor]] (i.e. CMOS or CCD) * [[Automatic book scanner]] - This project has the goal of creating a low cost automated book scanner with an open design; could alternatively be named [[Automatic book scanner project]] or [[Open book scanner]], or something more marketable and aesthetically pleasing * [[Collaborative 3D design]] - This is a project to create a framework for collaboratively producing 3dimensonal electronic media which can be exported into a wide variety of formats * [[Utilizing ChatGPT to facilitate research processes]] <!-- Add below this line, if you don't know what category your requests go --> ===Uncategorized=== * [[/Areas/|Academic disciplines]] - Academic disciplines which may not yet have content here. This site is for learning, research, and teaching about many academic subjects. * [[Albania]] * [[Girls' hobbies in ancient Saudi Arabia]] * [[Digital astrophotography]] [[w:Astrophotography#Digital_astrophotography|Wikipedia:Digital astrophotography]] * [[Animal behavior]] * [[Anthroposophy]] * [[Bahrain]] [[w:Bahrain]] * [[Barn raising]] * A section containing Open Questions that the Academic Community are interested in. * [[The Art of Oil Painting]] * [[Calculus based physics]](Mechanics) [[Hamiltonian mechanics]]? [[w:Mechanics]] * [[Coronado]] (conquistador in Arizona) * [[Credit help]] * [[Creating magnets]] * [[Clubs]] - many university have clubs * Links to various Academic Journals and, if possible, aquire free content from journals. * [[How to make Financial Models]] * Sports category, need a category and more pages. [[:Category:Sports]] * [[Environmental impact assessment]] <small>[[w:Environmental impact assessment|wp]]</small> * [[Financial accounting]] * [[Forging steel]] * [[Project life cycle]] (with detailed steps) * [[Telecommunication overview]] * [[Extracting raw silicon from the Earth]] * [[Extracting iron from ore]] * [[Recreation]] * [[Japanese carpentry]] * [[Laser surgery]] * [[Creating procedural textures in Blender]] * [[Locating usable deposits of iron ore]] * [[Producing liquid silicone from raw materials]] * [[Producing silicone from raw materials]] * [[Mammalogy]] {{request|Technology roadmap}} * [[Vocational tests]] - Some Vocational tests might come handy * [[Wine appreciation]] * [[School:Interdisciplinary studies]] * [[Nietzsche on the mind]] - This resource could explore what Nietzsche had to say about the human mind and what we can learn about the mind from studying Nietzsche * [[Nietzsche on epistemology]] - This resource could explore what Nietzsche had to say about epistemology and what we can learn about epistemology from studying Nietzsche * [[Installing software]] ===Wikiversity=== * [[Wikiversity:Ombuds]] * [[Wikiversity:Proposed actions]] * [[Wikiversity:Cleanup]] * [[Wikiversity:Completion certificates]] - THESE ARE NOT DEGREES or particularly official. * [[Wikiversity:State of the wiki]] * [[Wikiversity:Technical wants]]/[[Wikiversity:Technical desires]]/[[Wikiversity:Technical hopes]] * [[Wikiversity:Future]] * [[Wikiversity:Clubs]] * [[Wikiversity:Practicum]] ===Topics=== * [[Topic:Landscape design]] [[Landscape design]] * [[Topic:Landscape architecture]] [[Landscape architecture]] * [[Topic:Ranching]] * [[Topic:API]] ===Categories=== [[:Category:Sponsored categories]] ==Created pages== {{info|If creating a page, name the page appropriately and '''link''' it to it from here. To do this, put your pagename first, the pipe character, and then the name that had been requested here (if different), all enclosed in two square quotes. eg - <nowiki>[[My Fantastic Page Name | Name Requested Here]]</nowiki>}} * [[Algebra One]] <-- ''see also [[College Algebra]]'' * [[Learn Piano]] * [[Russian Revolution]] * [[Combinatorial Chemistry]] ==See also== See also: [[:Category:Wikiversity maintenance]] -> [[Wikiversity:Page creation requests]] -> [[Wikiversity:Stub]] -> [[:Category:Stubs]] *[[Wikiversity:Articles for creation]] *[[Wikiversity:Introduction edit]] - [[Wikiversity:Why create an account|Create a Wikiversity user account]] then create pages yourself. [[Category:Wikiversity administration]] [[Category:Wikiversity requests]] [[Encorporating STEM in Va. Education ]] 19815z7b9275svnmeunqb0c0s406fdy 4 28 2833046 2832688 2026-09-13T16:28:55Z ~2026-40514-81 3101893 /* Writing news here */ Reply: Wikiversity:Main Page/News 2833046 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Wikiversity:Colloquium/Header}} <!-- MESSAGES GO BELOW --> == Motivation and emotion - Student editing == We are underway with [[Motivation and emotion]] this semester (Aug - Nov), which will see ~150 students signing up to and edting [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026]]. Please be friendly and help them out as they learn their way around. Sincerely, James -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:16, 10 August 2026 (UTC) == Add an edit count requirement for autoconfirmed? == Currently, only waiting for four days is required for a user to become autoconfirmed. I am proposing that we include a minimum edit count of 10 edits (akin to Wikipedia) especially because of [[Special:AbuseFilter/16|a private abuse filter]], and LTAs may game autoconfirmed permissions to vandalize here. Thoughts? [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] ([[User talk:Codename Noreste|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Codename Noreste|contribs]]) 23:01, 23 August 2026 (UTC) : [[Wikiversity:Autoconfirmed users]] : Are you suggesting an additional requirement? i.e., 4 days + 10 edits? : How is it adjusted? -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 03:57, 5 September 2026 (UTC) :: Yes. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 01:30, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :As a newly volunteered member, it doesn't seem unreasonable to me to require a certain number of edits to establish my bona fides. [[User:Cfm490|Cfm490]] ([[User talk:Cfm490|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Cfm490|contribs]]) 17:53, 5 September 2026 (UTC) :I agree that adding an edit count requirement is a reasonable expectation before the user can become autoconfirmed. [[User:IanVG|IanVG]] ([[User talk:IanVG|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/IanVG|contribs]]) 18:56, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :+ 1 —[[User:Atcovi|Atcovi]] [[User talk:Atcovi|(Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Atcovi|Contribs)]] 19:40, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :'''Weak support''' Generally reasonable, but I would caution that we should really make this clear for those instances where professors have students edit here and make it frictionless for them to get autoconfirmed status. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:42, 6 September 2026 (UTC) == Bartending Course on Wikiversity == I recently finished the course on [[Bartending]], and while I have experience editing on Wikipedia, this is my first Wikiversity project. If any of you have the time or interest, I could use an experienced eye to see if there's anything obviously missing from the course in terms of Wikiversity administration. I'm not sure what's active, if the course should belong in an existing school, or if there's any obvious discoverability tool I haven't implemented. Any tips are welcomed, or just a thumbs up saying it looks fine would be great. [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] recommended I post this here in case someone wanted to include the new course under News on the [[Wikiversity:Main Page|Main Page]]. Thanks! [[User:Sabbier|Sabbier]] ([[User talk:Sabbier|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sabbier|contribs]]) 01:24, 1 September 2026 (UTC) :Wow! Fantastic work- I'm so impressed! Your work gives me inspiration on how to better organize the courses I'm working on. :) [[User:IanVG|IanVG]] ([[User talk:IanVG|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/IanVG|contribs]]) 21:32, 3 September 2026 (UTC) : Awesome work. I've added this course to the [[Main Page/News|main page news]]. : We could also consider for [[Wikiversity:Featured]]. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:43, 5 September 2026 (UTC) ::The course [[Creating Wikiversity Courses]] is intended to provide guidance to new Wikiversity editors. I hope it is helpful and I welcome improvement suggestions. Thanks. [[User:Lbeaumont|Lbeaumont]] ([[User talk:Lbeaumont|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Lbeaumont|contribs]]) 14:08, 6 September 2026 (UTC) == Writing news here == I'm bringing up this discussion again because I think it is beneficial to the project since Wikinews is gone, thank you. [[User:BigKrow|BigKrow]] ([[User talk:BigKrow|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/BigKrow|contribs]]) 03:17, 1 September 2026 (UTC) : Given that the community consensus here was not to replicate WikiNews within Wikiversity, I suggest thinking differently e.g., in terms of specific news-related projects you are interested in that have educational objectives that satisfy Wikiversity's mission. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:46, 5 September 2026 (UTC) ::I wonder if you mean <u>Wikiversity:Main Page/News ?</u> ::If so I have just checked this page and I see it only contains news for 2026 and part of 2025, even though the history indicates it was created in the 2000-decade. If you go back and check all revisions there is a wealth of (historical?) information. [[Special:Contributions/~2026-40514-81|~2026-40514-81]] ([[User talk:~2026-40514-81|talk]]) 16:28, 13 September 2026 (UTC) == [[Wikiversity talk:Interface administrators#My thoughts about this user group]] == As I suggested, I would like to propose allowing permanent interface administrators on English Wikiversity. My temporary interface admin rights are about to expire soon, and I will soon create a new CfIA page (and its header). We should also have a minimum of two interface administrators. Thoughts? [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 16:44, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :I am also in favor of this and we did discuss it pretty recently and came to a consensus on extending IA rights and lowering the administrative overhead, but not allowing indefinite at this juncture. From my perspective, since we discussed this so recently and nothing seems to have changed much, I personally would recommend holding off for a couple of years or until/unless there is some critical new information. Again, I would continue to support indef IA rights were it to come up again and think that at least two is also a sensible proposal. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:32, 6 September 2026 (UTC) ::Responding to myself so that I don't derail: I would be interested/willing to be an indef IA. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:36, 6 September 2026 (UTC) : I made [[Wikiversity:Candidates for Interface Adminship]]. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 18:24, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :: CC to @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]. I made a request since my IA rights are about to expire. We should also hold a separate vote to allow permanent IAs here (for this policy). [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 16:55, 7 September 2026 (UTC) == Paid part-time Administrative Officer position with WikiJournal == [[WikiJournal User Group|WikiJournal]] is an open-access, nonprofit scholarly publisher hosted on Wikiversity. It uses the wiki format to allow authors to write and develop scholarly articles directly online. Submitted articles then undergo formal academic peer review and, when accepted, are published as citable journal articles while remaining freely accessible. WikiJournal is seeking expressions of interest in a new part-time '''Administrative Officer''' position. The officer would support the project's day-to-day organizational work, including: * Setting up and administering a system for tracking contractor hours and issuing payments. * Coordinating the contracting, onboarding, timekeeping and payment of technical editors and other contractors. * Maintaining financial, contractor and administrative records. * Assisting with grant administration, budget tracking and reporting. * Following up on board action items, deadlines and recurring obligations. * Supporting recruitment and other operational tasks as needed. This is a remote, flexibly scheduled contractor role averaging approximately '''6 hours per week'''. Compensation is proposed at '''US$25 per hour''', with up to approximately '''320 hours (US$8,000) available over the year'''. Applicants may be based internationally, although appointment will depend on WikiJournal being able to establish a practical and legally appropriate contracting and payment arrangement in the applicant's country of residence. Relevant experience may include administrative organization, bookkeeping or financial administration, contractor or personnel coordination, nonprofit or grant administration, Wikimedia participation, academic publishing, and open-access work. Applicants are not expected to have experience in every area. For the complete role description and further details, see [[WikiJournal User Group/Administrative officer]]. Those interested should reply in the '''[[Talk:WikiJournal User Group#Call for interest: Administrative Officer|Call for interest: Administrative Officer]]''' discussion by '''30 September 2026''', briefly describing their relevant experience, any connection to WikiJournal or related communities, and their general availability. Expressions of interest received later may still be considered if the position has not been filled. Recommendations of potentially suitable candidates are also welcome. [[User:Mikael Häggström|Mikael Häggström]] ([[User talk:Mikael Häggström|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mikael Häggström|contribs]]) 20:00, 10 September 2026 (UTC) qu2365z1i2ymi7z4ctiyq0mpkmy3a1t 2833055 2833046 2026-09-13T21:37:45Z Jtneill 10242 /* Writing news here */ reply ([[mw:c:Special:MyLanguage/User:JWBTH/CD|CD]]) 2833055 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Wikiversity:Colloquium/Header}} <!-- MESSAGES GO BELOW --> == Motivation and emotion - Student editing == We are underway with [[Motivation and emotion]] this semester (Aug - Nov), which will see ~150 students signing up to and edting [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026]]. Please be friendly and help them out as they learn their way around. Sincerely, James -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:16, 10 August 2026 (UTC) == Add an edit count requirement for autoconfirmed? == Currently, only waiting for four days is required for a user to become autoconfirmed. I am proposing that we include a minimum edit count of 10 edits (akin to Wikipedia) especially because of [[Special:AbuseFilter/16|a private abuse filter]], and LTAs may game autoconfirmed permissions to vandalize here. Thoughts? [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] ([[User talk:Codename Noreste|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Codename Noreste|contribs]]) 23:01, 23 August 2026 (UTC) : [[Wikiversity:Autoconfirmed users]] : Are you suggesting an additional requirement? i.e., 4 days + 10 edits? : How is it adjusted? -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 03:57, 5 September 2026 (UTC) :: Yes. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 01:30, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :As a newly volunteered member, it doesn't seem unreasonable to me to require a certain number of edits to establish my bona fides. [[User:Cfm490|Cfm490]] ([[User talk:Cfm490|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Cfm490|contribs]]) 17:53, 5 September 2026 (UTC) :I agree that adding an edit count requirement is a reasonable expectation before the user can become autoconfirmed. [[User:IanVG|IanVG]] ([[User talk:IanVG|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/IanVG|contribs]]) 18:56, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :+ 1 —[[User:Atcovi|Atcovi]] [[User talk:Atcovi|(Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Atcovi|Contribs)]] 19:40, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :'''Weak support''' Generally reasonable, but I would caution that we should really make this clear for those instances where professors have students edit here and make it frictionless for them to get autoconfirmed status. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:42, 6 September 2026 (UTC) == Bartending Course on Wikiversity == I recently finished the course on [[Bartending]], and while I have experience editing on Wikipedia, this is my first Wikiversity project. If any of you have the time or interest, I could use an experienced eye to see if there's anything obviously missing from the course in terms of Wikiversity administration. I'm not sure what's active, if the course should belong in an existing school, or if there's any obvious discoverability tool I haven't implemented. Any tips are welcomed, or just a thumbs up saying it looks fine would be great. [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] recommended I post this here in case someone wanted to include the new course under News on the [[Wikiversity:Main Page|Main Page]]. Thanks! [[User:Sabbier|Sabbier]] ([[User talk:Sabbier|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sabbier|contribs]]) 01:24, 1 September 2026 (UTC) :Wow! Fantastic work- I'm so impressed! Your work gives me inspiration on how to better organize the courses I'm working on. :) [[User:IanVG|IanVG]] ([[User talk:IanVG|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/IanVG|contribs]]) 21:32, 3 September 2026 (UTC) : Awesome work. I've added this course to the [[Main Page/News|main page news]]. : We could also consider for [[Wikiversity:Featured]]. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:43, 5 September 2026 (UTC) ::The course [[Creating Wikiversity Courses]] is intended to provide guidance to new Wikiversity editors. I hope it is helpful and I welcome improvement suggestions. Thanks. [[User:Lbeaumont|Lbeaumont]] ([[User talk:Lbeaumont|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Lbeaumont|contribs]]) 14:08, 6 September 2026 (UTC) == Writing news here == I'm bringing up this discussion again because I think it is beneficial to the project since Wikinews is gone, thank you. [[User:BigKrow|BigKrow]] ([[User talk:BigKrow|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/BigKrow|contribs]]) 03:17, 1 September 2026 (UTC) : Given that the community consensus here was not to replicate WikiNews within Wikiversity, I suggest thinking differently e.g., in terms of specific news-related projects you are interested in that have educational objectives that satisfy Wikiversity's mission. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:46, 5 September 2026 (UTC) ::I wonder if you mean <u>Wikiversity:Main Page/News ?</u> ::If so I have just checked this page and I see it only contains news for 2026 and part of 2025, even though the history indicates it was created in the 2000-decade. If you go back and check all revisions there is a wealth of (historical?) information. [[Special:Contributions/~2026-40514-81|~2026-40514-81]] ([[User talk:~2026-40514-81|talk]]) 16:28, 13 September 2026 (UTC) : I didn't mean that page, but yes, its history could be reconstructed into a more accessible format. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 21:37, 13 September 2026 (UTC) == [[Wikiversity talk:Interface administrators#My thoughts about this user group]] == As I suggested, I would like to propose allowing permanent interface administrators on English Wikiversity. My temporary interface admin rights are about to expire soon, and I will soon create a new CfIA page (and its header). We should also have a minimum of two interface administrators. Thoughts? [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 16:44, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :I am also in favor of this and we did discuss it pretty recently and came to a consensus on extending IA rights and lowering the administrative overhead, but not allowing indefinite at this juncture. From my perspective, since we discussed this so recently and nothing seems to have changed much, I personally would recommend holding off for a couple of years or until/unless there is some critical new information. Again, I would continue to support indef IA rights were it to come up again and think that at least two is also a sensible proposal. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:32, 6 September 2026 (UTC) ::Responding to myself so that I don't derail: I would be interested/willing to be an indef IA. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:36, 6 September 2026 (UTC) : I made [[Wikiversity:Candidates for Interface Adminship]]. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 18:24, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :: CC to @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]. I made a request since my IA rights are about to expire. We should also hold a separate vote to allow permanent IAs here (for this policy). [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 16:55, 7 September 2026 (UTC) == Paid part-time Administrative Officer position with WikiJournal == [[WikiJournal User Group|WikiJournal]] is an open-access, nonprofit scholarly publisher hosted on Wikiversity. It uses the wiki format to allow authors to write and develop scholarly articles directly online. Submitted articles then undergo formal academic peer review and, when accepted, are published as citable journal articles while remaining freely accessible. WikiJournal is seeking expressions of interest in a new part-time '''Administrative Officer''' position. The officer would support the project's day-to-day organizational work, including: * Setting up and administering a system for tracking contractor hours and issuing payments. * Coordinating the contracting, onboarding, timekeeping and payment of technical editors and other contractors. * Maintaining financial, contractor and administrative records. * Assisting with grant administration, budget tracking and reporting. * Following up on board action items, deadlines and recurring obligations. * Supporting recruitment and other operational tasks as needed. This is a remote, flexibly scheduled contractor role averaging approximately '''6 hours per week'''. Compensation is proposed at '''US$25 per hour''', with up to approximately '''320 hours (US$8,000) available over the year'''. Applicants may be based internationally, although appointment will depend on WikiJournal being able to establish a practical and legally appropriate contracting and payment arrangement in the applicant's country of residence. Relevant experience may include administrative organization, bookkeeping or financial administration, contractor or personnel coordination, nonprofit or grant administration, Wikimedia participation, academic publishing, and open-access work. Applicants are not expected to have experience in every area. For the complete role description and further details, see [[WikiJournal User Group/Administrative officer]]. Those interested should reply in the '''[[Talk:WikiJournal User Group#Call for interest: Administrative Officer|Call for interest: Administrative Officer]]''' discussion by '''30 September 2026''', briefly describing their relevant experience, any connection to WikiJournal or related communities, and their general availability. Expressions of interest received later may still be considered if the position has not been filled. Recommendations of potentially suitable candidates are also welcome. [[User:Mikael Häggström|Mikael Häggström]] ([[User talk:Mikael Häggström|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mikael Häggström|contribs]]) 20:00, 10 September 2026 (UTC) 7z4c3cnbxeo41a5skv1w6x3joscw8wr 2833056 2833055 2026-09-13T21:38:07Z Jtneill 10242 /* Writing news here */ 2833056 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Wikiversity:Colloquium/Header}} <!-- MESSAGES GO BELOW --> == Motivation and emotion - Student editing == We are underway with [[Motivation and emotion]] this semester (Aug - Nov), which will see ~150 students signing up to and edting [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026]]. Please be friendly and help them out as they learn their way around. Sincerely, James -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:16, 10 August 2026 (UTC) == Add an edit count requirement for autoconfirmed? == Currently, only waiting for four days is required for a user to become autoconfirmed. I am proposing that we include a minimum edit count of 10 edits (akin to Wikipedia) especially because of [[Special:AbuseFilter/16|a private abuse filter]], and LTAs may game autoconfirmed permissions to vandalize here. Thoughts? [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] ([[User talk:Codename Noreste|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Codename Noreste|contribs]]) 23:01, 23 August 2026 (UTC) : [[Wikiversity:Autoconfirmed users]] : Are you suggesting an additional requirement? i.e., 4 days + 10 edits? : How is it adjusted? -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 03:57, 5 September 2026 (UTC) :: Yes. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 01:30, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :As a newly volunteered member, it doesn't seem unreasonable to me to require a certain number of edits to establish my bona fides. [[User:Cfm490|Cfm490]] ([[User talk:Cfm490|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Cfm490|contribs]]) 17:53, 5 September 2026 (UTC) :I agree that adding an edit count requirement is a reasonable expectation before the user can become autoconfirmed. [[User:IanVG|IanVG]] ([[User talk:IanVG|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/IanVG|contribs]]) 18:56, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :+ 1 —[[User:Atcovi|Atcovi]] [[User talk:Atcovi|(Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Atcovi|Contribs)]] 19:40, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :'''Weak support''' Generally reasonable, but I would caution that we should really make this clear for those instances where professors have students edit here and make it frictionless for them to get autoconfirmed status. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 19:42, 6 September 2026 (UTC) == Bartending Course on Wikiversity == I recently finished the course on [[Bartending]], and while I have experience editing on Wikipedia, this is my first Wikiversity project. If any of you have the time or interest, I could use an experienced eye to see if there's anything obviously missing from the course in terms of Wikiversity administration. I'm not sure what's active, if the course should belong in an existing school, or if there's any obvious discoverability tool I haven't implemented. Any tips are welcomed, or just a thumbs up saying it looks fine would be great. [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] recommended I post this here in case someone wanted to include the new course under News on the [[Wikiversity:Main Page|Main Page]]. Thanks! [[User:Sabbier|Sabbier]] ([[User talk:Sabbier|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sabbier|contribs]]) 01:24, 1 September 2026 (UTC) :Wow! Fantastic work- I'm so impressed! Your work gives me inspiration on how to better organize the courses I'm working on. :) [[User:IanVG|IanVG]] ([[User talk:IanVG|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/IanVG|contribs]]) 21:32, 3 September 2026 (UTC) : Awesome work. I've added this course to the [[Main Page/News|main page news]]. : We could also consider for [[Wikiversity:Featured]]. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:43, 5 September 2026 (UTC) ::The course [[Creating Wikiversity Courses]] is intended to provide guidance to new Wikiversity editors. I hope it is helpful and I welcome improvement suggestions. Thanks. [[User:Lbeaumont|Lbeaumont]] ([[User talk:Lbeaumont|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Lbeaumont|contribs]]) 14:08, 6 September 2026 (UTC) == Writing news here == I'm bringing up this discussion again because I think it is beneficial to the project since Wikinews is gone, thank you. [[User:BigKrow|BigKrow]] ([[User talk:BigKrow|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/BigKrow|contribs]]) 03:17, 1 September 2026 (UTC) : Given that the community consensus here was not to replicate WikiNews within Wikiversity, I suggest thinking differently e.g., in terms of specific news-related projects you are interested in that have educational objectives that satisfy Wikiversity's mission. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:46, 5 September 2026 (UTC) ::I wonder if you mean <u>Wikiversity:Main Page/News ?</u> ::If so I have just checked this page and I see it only contains news for 2026 and part of 2025, even though the history indicates it was created in the 2000-decade. If you go back and check all revisions there is a wealth of (historical?) information. [[Special:Contributions/~2026-40514-81|~2026-40514-81]] ([[User talk:~2026-40514-81|talk]]) 16:28, 13 September 2026 (UTC) ::: I didn't mean that page, but yes, its history could be reconstructed into a more accessible format. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 21:37, 13 September 2026 (UTC) == [[Wikiversity talk:Interface administrators#My thoughts about this user group]] == As I suggested, I would like to propose allowing permanent interface administrators on English Wikiversity. My temporary interface admin rights are about to expire soon, and I will soon create a new CfIA page (and its header). We should also have a minimum of two interface administrators. Thoughts? [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 16:44, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :I am also in favor of this and we did discuss it pretty recently and came to a consensus on extending IA rights and lowering the administrative overhead, but not allowing indefinite at this juncture. From my perspective, since we discussed this so recently and nothing seems to have changed much, I personally would recommend holding off for a couple of years or until/unless there is some critical new information. Again, I would continue to support indef IA rights were it to come up again and think that at least two is also a sensible proposal. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:32, 6 September 2026 (UTC) ::Responding to myself so that I don't derail: I would be interested/willing to be an indef IA. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 17:36, 6 September 2026 (UTC) : I made [[Wikiversity:Candidates for Interface Adminship]]. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 18:24, 6 September 2026 (UTC) :: CC to @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]]. I made a request since my IA rights are about to expire. We should also hold a separate vote to allow permanent IAs here (for this policy). [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 16:55, 7 September 2026 (UTC) == Paid part-time Administrative Officer position with WikiJournal == [[WikiJournal User Group|WikiJournal]] is an open-access, nonprofit scholarly publisher hosted on Wikiversity. It uses the wiki format to allow authors to write and develop scholarly articles directly online. Submitted articles then undergo formal academic peer review and, when accepted, are published as citable journal articles while remaining freely accessible. WikiJournal is seeking expressions of interest in a new part-time '''Administrative Officer''' position. The officer would support the project's day-to-day organizational work, including: * Setting up and administering a system for tracking contractor hours and issuing payments. * Coordinating the contracting, onboarding, timekeeping and payment of technical editors and other contractors. * Maintaining financial, contractor and administrative records. * Assisting with grant administration, budget tracking and reporting. * Following up on board action items, deadlines and recurring obligations. * Supporting recruitment and other operational tasks as needed. This is a remote, flexibly scheduled contractor role averaging approximately '''6 hours per week'''. Compensation is proposed at '''US$25 per hour''', with up to approximately '''320 hours (US$8,000) available over the year'''. Applicants may be based internationally, although appointment will depend on WikiJournal being able to establish a practical and legally appropriate contracting and payment arrangement in the applicant's country of residence. Relevant experience may include administrative organization, bookkeeping or financial administration, contractor or personnel coordination, nonprofit or grant administration, Wikimedia participation, academic publishing, and open-access work. Applicants are not expected to have experience in every area. For the complete role description and further details, see [[WikiJournal User Group/Administrative officer]]. Those interested should reply in the '''[[Talk:WikiJournal User Group#Call for interest: Administrative Officer|Call for interest: Administrative Officer]]''' discussion by '''30 September 2026''', briefly describing their relevant experience, any connection to WikiJournal or related communities, and their general availability. Expressions of interest received later may still be considered if the position has not been filled. Recommendations of potentially suitable candidates are also welcome. [[User:Mikael Häggström|Mikael Häggström]] ([[User talk:Mikael Häggström|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mikael Häggström|contribs]]) 20:00, 10 September 2026 (UTC) glfe2dhrhaqhv87itl056x9z0pkkch2 0 68069 2833142 2832789 2026-09-14T09:52:20Z Jtneill 10242 Reverted edit by [[Special:Contributions/Dronebogus|Dronebogus]] ([[User_talk:Dronebogus|talk]]) to last version by [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] using [[Wikiversity:Rollback|rollback]] 2829195 wikitext text/x-wiki {{5%done}} [[File:Empathy facial expression 2.png|thumb|right|200px|An AI-generated photorealistic facial expression consistent with the emotional experience of empathy.]] [[File:There's no crying in baseball! (4549295140) 2.jpg|thumb|200px|A child displays empathy to another child by comforting her, showing that he understands that she is in distress.]] '''Empathy''' is a common affective human reaction to another person’s situation and, in particular, is about the extent to which a person understands another's perspectives (Davis, 1983). Empathy essentially involves mirroring the emotional experience of another human, but one can also feel empathic towards an animal or place. In [[emotion]] science, empathy can be distinguished from related interpersonal emotions such as [[w:compassion|compassion]] and [[w:sympathy|sympathy]]. Emotions, such as empathy involve subjective feelings, physiological reactions, expressive behaviours (e.g., facial expressions), and can [[motivation|motivate]] caring and helping behaviours. ==See also== * [[w:Empathy|Empathy]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Lectures/Individual emotions|Individual emotions]] (Motivation and emotion lecture) ==Reference== {{Hanging indent|1= Davis, M. H. (1983). Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. ''Journal of Personality and Social Psychology'', ''44'', 113–126. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.44.1.113 }} {{psych-stub}} <!--==See also==--> {{search}} [[Category:Social psychology]] [[Category:Empathy| ]] o7ril4duxfts3bjgbcc06zua7lebub1 0 81717 2833158 2804608 2026-09-14T11:54:17Z Lbeaumont 278565 /* See also */ Linked to emotional competency 2833158 wikitext text/x-wiki {{TOCright}} [[File:Brain mechanism.svg|right|130px]] ==Definitions== {{quote|The term "emotional intelligence" does not yet appear in dictionaries; as such, its definition is still an unsettled issue as are the boundaries of this new domain.<br>Bar-On (1997)}} {{quote|Emotional intelligence concerns the ability to carry out accurate reasoning about emotions, and the ability to use emotions and emotional knowledge to enhance thought.<br>Mayer, Roberts and Barsade (2007}} {{quote|“…the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and actions."<br>Salovey and Mayer (1990}} ==Topics== Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become a popular topic for staff training in organisations during the late 1990s and 2000s. Some of the topics commonly taught include: # EQ: why it can matter more than IQ # The framework # Personal competencies # Self awareness # Self management # Positive psychology - how to use your strengths to enjoy your work and improve performance # Group EQ and teams # Social competencies # Social awareness # Relationship management # Solutions focused coaching strategies == An Emotional Intelligence Framework == ;SELF AWARENESS * '''''Emotional self awareness:''''' attuned to inner signals and guiding values. Able to be candid and authentic about own emotions and guiding vision. * '''''Accurate self-assessment:''''' knows own limitations and strengths. Exhibits a sense of humour about themselves. Graceful in learning and in receiving feedback. Knows when to ask for help. * '''''Self confidence:''''' knows own abilities and can play to own strengths. Self assured and happy to take on difficult assignments. ;SELF MANAGEMENT * '''''Self Control:''''' Can manage disturbing emotions and impulses. Calm and clear under stress. * '''''Transparency:''''' an authentic openness to others about one’s feelings, beliefs and actions. * '''''Adaptability:''''' flexible in adapting to new challenges. Can juggle multiple demands without losing focus or energy. * '''''Achievement:''''' High personal standards, continually seeks ways to improve. * '''''Initiative:''''' controls own destiny. Cuts through red tape or bends the rules in order to achieve better outcomes. * '''''Optimism:''''' Sees situations as an opportunity rather than a threat. ;SOCIAL AWARENESS * '''''Empathy:''''' able to attune to a wide range of emotional signals. * '''''Organisational Awareness:''''' politically astute. Able to network and read the key power relationships. * '''''Service:''''' delivers high level service to clients and customers ;RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT * '''''Inspiration:''''' creates a compelling vision that inspires others to follow. * '''''Influence:''''' is persuasive, influential and engaging. * '''''Develop others:''''' cultivates other’s abilities through feedback, coaching and opportunities. * '''''Change catalyst:''''' recognises and drives change. * '''''Conflict Management:''''' is able to manage conflict through understanding different perspectives and finding common ground. * '''''Teamwork and collaboration:''''' is an able team player and team builder. from [[w:Daniel Goleman|Daniel Goleman]], Emotional Intelligence see http://danielgoleman.info/topics/emotional-intelligence/ ==How to become more emotionally intelligent== (adapted from LexisNexis) # Be aware of your body. Posture and gesture reflect your feelings. Practise reading body signals. # Notice which situations or people make you uncomfortable. Work out why. # Anticipate situations you don't like. Think what you want to achieve and keep focused. # If you feel you are going to lose it, count to 10. Then ask: do I want to shout or do I have an alternative? # Ask for feedback. Knowing how you come across identifies strengths and weaknesses. # Give feedback not criticism. Challenge behaviour, not people. # If criticised, acknowledge appropriate responsibility then see it as an opportunity to solve a problem. # Twice a day listen to someone without interruption. Then repeat what they say: 'So you think ...." It helps you understand others' feelings. # Identify and cultivate key people who would be useful when difficulties occur. They will respond more willingly when you need them. # Be available to talk to people; this is more important the higher up you go. # Set achievable targets, eg I'll make two points at the meeting. Behaviours for Inclusion (Judith Katz - Change Champions Fieldguide) # Greet others authentically # Create a sense of safety for you and your team members # Address misunderstandings and resolve disagreements # Listen carefully to the person speaking until that person feels understood. # Communicate clearly, directly and honestly # Solidify the team’s vision of its tasks and its relationship to the organisation’s mission. # Hear all voices. Allow for options. # Ask others to share their thoughts and experiences and accept their frame of reference. # Speak up when people are being excluded. # Make careful choices about group actions and schedules. Treat everyone’s time as valuable and their presence as critical # Be brave. ==Short articles, tools and resources== * [http://mindfulconstruct.com/2009/03/31/salovey-mayer-on-emotional-intelligence-1990/ Salovey & Mayer on emotional intelligence 1990] (Melissa Karnaze) * [http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/jim-quigley-on-entitlement-thinking/ Entitlement-thinking] (Leadership Freak) * [http://www.businessballs.com/eq.htm Emotional intelligence (EQ)] (Businessballs) * [http://eqi.org/summary.htm Ten tips to improve your EQ] (eqi.org) * [http://www.solonline.org/pra/tool/ladder.html Ladder of Inference] (Chris Argyris and Society for Organisational Learning) [http://www.masterfacilitatorjournal.com/inference.html Diagram] * Search for Learn-About-Emotional-Intelligence 5min30sec video by Daniel Goleman * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Qm9cGRub0 20min video Brené Brown - Wholeheartedness] (TED) * [http://www.poptech.org/popcasts/benjamin_zander__poptech_2008 The Art of Possibility] (Ben Zander) * [http://www.ihhp.com/quiz.php EQ self assessment tool] (Institute for Health and Human Potential) * [http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/questionnaires.aspx Authentic Happiness and Positive Pyschology questionnaires] (Dr. Martin Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania) * [http://www.davidrock.net/files/IntroNLS.pdf The Emerging Field of NeuroLeadership] (David Rock) * [http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/06/this_week_the_us_government.html Maintain Your Mental Wellbeing] (David Rock) * [http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_on_motivation.html Science of Motivation] (Dan Pink) * [http://www.crnhq.org/pages.php?pID=12#skill_3 Conflict is the Stuff of Life - 12 steps] (Conflict Resolution Network) * [http://odewire.com/90993/turn-conflict-into-connection-and-collaboration.html Turn conflict into connection and collaboration] (John Kinyon) * [http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/9-unexpected-questions-that-create-engagement/ 9 Unexpected Questions that Create Engagement] (Leadership Freak, Dan Rockwell) * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] and emotional intelligence have much in common * [[Tjanara_Goreng_Goreng_Presentation|The Path to Eldership]] (Tjanara Goreng Goreng) * Three part assertive communication # Identify the 'real problem'. The presenting behaviour is rarely the real problem. The real problem is often the emotional reaction as a consequence the thinking and emotions from a flight or fight response. # State your feelings using 'I' statements. Be direct, honest and specific. # Offer solutions and/or negotiate mutual agreement for resolution. * [[w:Karpman drama triangle|Karpman drama triangle]] — a useful model, supporting emotional intelligence. ==References== # Mayer, J. D., Roberts, S. D., & Barsade, S. G. (2008). [http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.psych.59.103006.093646 Human abilities: Emotional intelligence]. ''Annual Review of Psychology'', ''59'', 507-536. ==See also== {{wikipedia}} * [[b:Foundations of Education and Instructional Assessment/Effective Teaching/Intelligence#Introduction to Emotional Intelligence|Introduction to emotional intelligence]] (Foundations of education and instructional assessment; Wikibooks) * [[Emotion knowledge]] * [[Emotional Competency|Emotional competency]] is the skill to [[Recognizing Emotions|recognize]], [[Appraising Emotional Responses|interpret]], and respond constructively to emotions in yourself and others. * [[b:Applied History of Psychology/Theories on Intelligence#Emotional Intelligence|Emotional intelligence]] (Applied history of psychology; Wikibooks) * [[b:Social and Cultural Foundations of American Education/Acknowledgment/Intelligence#Emotional Intelligence|Emotional intelligence]] (Social and cultural foundations of American education; Wikibooks) * [[Motivation and emotion/Textbook/Emotion/Adolescence#Emotional Intelligence|Emotional intelligence]] (Emotion and adolescence) * [[Mindfulness]] [[Category:Emotional intelligence]] arhtqt24dfif5lqpb4nnsb0yrzq26ol 0 94541 2833078 2774717 2026-09-13T22:27:52Z Michael Ten 654933 == Discussion questions, essay ideas, and learning related AI prompt ideas == * What are potential advantages (and disadvantages) of decentralized social media? 2833078 wikitext text/x-wiki [[File:Ardea alba; 3 chicks, Morro Bay Heron Rookery 2 - by Mike Baird.jpg|thumb|right|300px]] This is a developmental space for a cross disciplinary course in social media. Contact Leigh if you would like to get involved. See [http://sociallyconstructedmedia.blogspot.com/ The course blog] for updates and notes from past events. [[Social media]] has its roots in a number of areas of thought, following a number of paths of development that we can review today. Where it is leading is still up for grabs, your best guess is through "participation". In this course we will consider the messages of leading social media commentators, hear from practitioners in fields specific to your interest areas, learn how to use a range of popular social media platforms, and develop reference texts to ensure your learning is captured and useful to you beyond the course. Although the course appears structured and defined, it is open to the customisation you need, or projects you want to do. Think of it more like an event and opportunity to try out and learn things with others, with support from people with experience, and with a structure available if you're entirely new to the field. You will find this course is particularly relevant to you if you work in communications, journalism, design, art and media, marketing, teaching and training, social science, health, research, facilitation, community work, civic work, and other areas affected by socially constructed media and communications. == Assignments == To focus learning objectives and manage formal assessment (if required), there are 3 assignments. Completion of these assignments is only required if you are seeking formal assessment and accreditation. # [[/Level 1 assignments#Tutorial exercises weblogging|A tutorial weblog]] # [[/Level 1 assignments#Group presentation|A presentation]] # [[/Level 1 assignments#Course book chapter|A Wikibook chapter]] == Objectivitives fdd == # Define social media and explain its general impact on a specific discipline, profession or public interest area # Evaluate at least three different social media platforms or applications, identifying their use, risk and challenges in a specific discipline, profession or public interest area # Setup and use popular social media applications # Engage in critical discourse around issues related to social media in a specific discipline, profession or public interest area == Topics == The lectures for this unit are always developing. Each lecture has its own page and is linked in the list below. Each page will have a link to a presentation, notes for that presentation, and further readings, links and resources. # [[/Webism/]] - The Internet as a social movement # [[/It's the best of times, it's the worst of times/]] - The pros and cons of social media to date # [[/The machine is us/ing us/]] - Privacy, data, economic models and other basis’ for social media services # [[/An anthropological introduction to Youtube/]] - Cultures and trends in large social media networks # [[/Radical transparency/]] - Open source and participatory economics, mashup, sampling and re appropriation culture # [[/The evolution will be socialised/]] - Proposals and activism for alternative approaches to policy and governance # Guest lecture, panel or interview [your applied interest here]<nowiki>*</nowiki> # Guest lecture, panel or interview [your applied interest here]<nowiki>*</nowiki> # Guest lecture, panel or interview [your applied interest here]<nowiki>*</nowiki> # Guest lecture, panel or interview [your applied interest here]<nowiki>*</nowiki> # Guest lecture, panel or interview [your applied interest here]<nowiki>*</nowiki> # Guest lecture, panel or interview [your applied interest here]<nowiki>*</nowiki> <nowiki>*</nowiki>Guest lectures, panel discussions, or interviews will be arranged based on the interests of participants in this course, and on topical events occurring during this course. The unit convener will make arrangements for these lectures. If you have suggestions, please contact the unit convener, or discuss it during prior lectures and tutorials. == Tutorials == The tutorials for this unit are under development. Each tutorial has its own page and is linked in the list below. Each page will have a link to recordings, notes, and further readings, links and resources. # [[/Get ready/]] # [[/Set up a blog/]] # [[/Editing a Mediawiki/]] # [[/Set up an RSS reader/]] # [[/Bookmarking and tagging/]] # [[/Photos and video online/]] # Participant presentations # Participant presentations # Participant presentations # Participant presentations # Participant presentations # Participant presentations == Discipline applied == The following links are to discipline areas participating in this course. Through their involvement, you can expect learning support in areas that relate to these disciplines. # [[/Sport/]] # [[Facilitating Online]] # [[Health and the Social Web]] # Business and governance # [[Using social media for teaching and research]] # Art and Design == Further development == See the discussion page for notes on further developing this course. Some plans exist to create more advanced levels of this course for 2012. == Discussion questions, essay ideas, and learning related AI prompt ideas == * What are potential advantages (and disadvantages) of decentralized social media? === To be included === # https://webwewant.mozilla.org/en/ == See Also == * [[Internet Fundamentals/Social Media]] [[Category:Media_Technology]] [[Category:Media literacy]] [[Category:Social media| ]] oavw4mfrzh6280sr2pq2jpcq9tlzmf9 0 125760 2833051 2625710 2026-09-13T20:08:01Z ~2026-49626-74 3111009 /* TEAMLEDEN HELIOS EE4 : TEAM AM1 */ 2833051 wikitext text/x-wiki == INTRODUCTIE == Voor het EE4-project creëren wij, leden van Team Helios, een Small Solar Vehicle. Dit project houdt in dat we in groepen van zeven personen een Small Solar Vehicle (SSV) ontwerpen dat volledig afhankelijk is van zonne-energie. Hiervoor kriigt elk team een zonnepaneel en een DC-motor, zodat iedereen van dezelfde basis kan beginnen. Na tien weken wordt er een race georganiseerd waaraan alle zonnewagens het tegen elkaar opnemen. De SSV moet niet alleen degelijk werken, ook is het belangrijk om een mooie en innovatieve wagen te ontwerpen. [[File:LOGO 2.jpg|LOGO 2]] == TEAMLEDEN HELIOS EE4 : TEAM AM1 == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Naam!! Functie!! Contact!! Telefoon |- | Lucas Robberechts|| Teamleider/Dossierbeheerder || lucas.robberechts@student.groept.be || 0477/32.40.12 |- | Vincent Van Londersele || Teamleider/Simulink adviseur || vincent.vanlondersele@student.groept.be || 0494/67.09.09 |- | Wout Vincent || Technisch adviseur/Grafisch adviseur || wout.vincent@student.groept.be || 0472/97.25.61 |- | Iskender Yesil || Blogverantwoordelijke/Materiaalmeester || iskender.yesil@student.groept.be || |- | Ben Pierlet || Kwaliteitsadviseur/Economisch adviseur || ben.pierlet@student.groept.be || 0477/66.93.02 |- | Tom Vander Sloten || Notulist/Simulink adviseur || tom.vandersloten@student.groept.be || 0472/65.40.62 |- | Maxim van Cappellen || Bouwleider/Grafisch adviseur || maxim.vancapellen@student.groept.be || 0479/26.13.70 |} == PROJECTMAP == === ORIENTERINGSFASE === ==== '''Samenwerkingscontract en afspraken '''==== <big> '''Vergaderschema:'''</big> - Wanneer: Het team vergadert elke week. Dit telkens op een vaste datum. Elke dinsdag ochtend, zal het team samenzitten om het werk te overlopen. - Waar: De teamleden komen samen in het cafetaria van GroepT. - Voorzitter en notulist: De teamleiders zitten de vergadering voor en fungeren als notulisten. - Tijdens de vergadering wordt de Gantt Chart gebruikt om de stand van zaken na te gaan, en wordt het geüpdated indien nodig. <big> '''Communicatieregels: '''</big> - Iedereen moet elke dag zijn mails lezen. - Mededelingen zullen gebeuren via de facebookgroep, mail of sms. - Alle bestanden zullen te vinden zijn op de gemeenschappelijke dropbox account. <big> '''Algemene afspraken:''' </big> -Iedereen moet alles nalezen voor het wordt doorgestuurd naar de coach. -Bij afwezigheid of te laat komen wordt de teamleider verwittigd. - Wanneer een teamlid zijn verwachte uren niet haalt, wordt er verwacht dat hij deze inhaalt. - Minstens 1 maal per week wordt er vergaderd of samengekomen voor het werken aan het project. - Iedereen is verantwoordelijk voor het op tijd en kwaliteitsvol afwerken van zijn opgelegde taken. - 3 maal te laat is traktatie. === ANALYSEFASE === ==== Work Breakdown Structure ==== ==== Gantt Chart ==== [[File:GANTT.jpg|GANTT]] ==== Plan van aanpak ==== === UITVOERINGSFASE === ==== Online procesreport ==== == BLOG == ===Week 1 [13/02 - 19/02] === In deze eerste week krijgen we een inleiding van het project en heeft iedereen voor het eerst kennis kunnen maken met zijn teamgenoten. Na deze korte kennismaking zijn we er echter onmiddellijk ingevlogen aangezien er vrijdag al de eerste deadline is. We hebben eerst afgesproken wie voor wat verantwoordelijk is en daarna is iedereen begonnen met zijn taak. De onderdelen die klaar moeten zijn voor de deadline zijn: WBS, gantt chart, plan van aanpak, samenwerkingscontract en teamlogo & -naam (zie hierboven). ===Week 2 [20/02 - 26/02] === Na de inleiding van de zonnepaneel hebben we met de team effectief één gekregen en getest (ook een DC motor) en we hebben hiervan de stroom-spanning karakteristiek van bepaald met variërende belasting. [[File:Solar panel and motor.jpg|thumb|Add caption here]] Nadat we de gewenste UI grafiek bekomen waren, hebben we aan de hand van gegeven formules een poging gedaan om een maximaal vermogen te berekenen. UPDATE : We hebben onze nieuwste teamlid verwelkomd : Maxim van Cappellen. ===Week 3 [27/02 - 4/03]=== De seminarie over optimale overbrengingen werd gegeven door een international coach. Een reeks aantal formules gevolgd door grafieken hebben ons ongeveer een beeld gegeven over wat ons te wachten staat. Tijdens de teamvergadering hebben we besproken welke LOGO we kiezen voor ons team. We hebben nu nog enkel een teamfoto nodig. We hebben specifiekere taken ingedeeld zodat we allemaal exacter konden werken. Zo gaat er tegen volgende weken al wat opzoekwerk gedaan worden naar versnellingsbakken. ===Week 4 [5/03 - 11/03]=== Vandaag werd extra aandacht vereist, aangezien we voor het eerst de programma Simulink te zien kregen. Er werd beslist dat we de versnellingsbak het best in LEGO kunnen maken, aangezien we het geheel niet te zwaar mag wegen. Op Solid Edge werd er een voorbeeld gemaakt van hoe het wagentje er uit zal zien. Verder zal er tegen volgende week de manual bekeken worden op toledo om een en ander te weten te komen over factoren die ons wagen kan beïnvloeden zoals bv : luchtweerstand, wrijving en dergelijke. Een definitieve keuze over de wielen is ook bijna beslist, en minidiscs krijgen voorlopig de voorkeur voor de achterwielen. Tenslotte werd ook een LOGO uitgekozen voor team Helios. ===Week 5 [12/03 - 18/02] === Een interessante seminarie over FABLAB werd gegeven door personeel van de KUL en diezelfde dag zijn we ook eens een piekje gaan nemen aan het departement van werktuigkunde van de burgerlijke ingenieurs. We hadden een design van solid edge bij en hebben met de lasercutting device een template uitgesneden van ons ontwerp. In eerste instantie een leerrijke uitstap, want we hebben eens gezien wat voor materiaal er beschikbaar was - en hebben meteen ook de knoop doorgehakt voor onze definitieve keuze, namelijk Balsahout. Een veel lichter materiaal t.o.v van onze originele keuze plexiglas (factor 10). Tenslotte hebben we kort vergaderd over de details van onze 1e verslag. [[File:First transmission.jpg|thumb|Prototype versnellingsbak]] ===Week 6 [19/03 - 25/03]=== Geen seminarie deze week, maar geen reden om te pauzeren. Na een korte Coach evaluatie over de stand van zaken, konden we weer vertrekken. De focus van deze week was voornamelijk het in orde brengen van het verslag en wat experimenteren met de materiaal die we vorig week ook al hadden voor een deel zoals tandwielen, discwielen etc... Een frustrurende fout die niet heel zichtbaar was in Simulink nam wat tijd in beslag, maar uiteindelijk werd alles gecorrigeerd een aangepast. De motor werd vandaag ook getest in combinatie met ons zonnepaneel om een idee te krijgen over hoe we best onze paneel konden aansluiten aan het voertuig. Enkele afmetingen in Solid Edge werden veranderd voor het aerodynamisch gunstiger te maken voor het geheel. Naar volgende week toe willen we al proberen verschillende componenten te assembleren. ===Week 7 [26/03 - 1/04]=== De laatste week voor de paasvakantie, en een feedbacksessie van de coach over ons verslag. Los van slordige taalfouten, hadden we blijkbaar inhoudelijk gezien enkele problemen bij de Sankey Diagram. De simulink gedeelte van het verslag viel aardig goed mee en dit was in feite ook een van de moeilijkere stukken in het EE4 project. Met een fotokopie met al deze opmerkingen, zijn we terug aan slag gegaan en hebben we een economische analyse en een businessplan opgesteld. Het verslag werd nog eens nagelezen en de fouten uit de opmerkingen werden aangepast. Na de solidedge files waren aangepast van de vorige week, zijn we weer naar fablab getrokken om met balsahout materiaal uit te snijden voor de verdere assemblage van onze zonnewagen. Een probleem op dit punt is nog altijd de afwezigheid van de definitieve tandwielen, die passen op de assen die wij nu in ons bezit hebben. De hobbywinkels in Leuven, hebben ons daar niet echt verder mee geholpen, dus we hopen dat we iets vinden op het internet. [[File:Experimenting.jpg|thumb|Prototype bouw]] ===Week 8 [16/04 - 22/04]=== [[File:Transmission view.jpg|thumb|Transmission ]] Met de paasvakantie achter ons, is team Helios klaar om de draad weer op te pikken. De dag begon met een test om ons kennis te peilen in verband met alles wat we tot nu al hadden gezien in de college's van EE4. De overbrengingen zijn gevonden en we hebben bijna alles om de assemblage te vervolledigen. Het enige wat ons nu nog rest is een manier bedenken om het zonnepaneel flexibel te doen bewegen op ons wagenvlak. Tegen volgende week zou dit ook moeten in orde gebracht worden, tevens is het volgende week ook een eerste testrit met onze zonnewagen, dus we kijken al zeker uit naar volgende week dinsdag. ===Week 9 [23/04 - 29/04]=== De laatste seminarie van het EE4 project over technisch tekenen werd vandaag toegelicht. Er wacht ons een hele opgave om een technische tekening te maken van ons wagen, en gedurende deze week wordt er ook een testbaan beschikbaar gesteld in de garage van groepT, zodat elke team zijn wagentje kan testen. <gallery> File:SSV Race Track.jpg|Track File:Team Helios SSV front view.jpg|Front view </gallery> De business plan wordt vandaag al reeds nagelezen voor eventuele taalfouten. Het 2e deel van het SSV report moet in week 11 binnen zijn, dus de krachtberekeningen, waar men vorige week al mee bezig was, moeten we trachten tot een goede einde te brengen. De gebruikte discs als "banden" worden ook getest op de baan, en achteraf moeten we bepalen of er eventueel rekkers moeten gevestigd worden, voor meer grip op de baan. Een andere probleem bestaat erin de minimale afwijking te corrigeren die het wagen ondervindt op zijn weg naar beneden, zodat hij perfect op een rechte lijn kan blijven rijden. Met de mogelijkheid op de race binnen twee weken (afhankelijk van de weeromstandigheden) moeten we proberen zoveel mogelijk te testen. ===Week 10 [30/04 - 06/05]=== We naderen de deadlines voor het finaal rapport en de finale realisatie van het SSV wagen. Team Helios is zeer enthousiast naar de race die een van de volgende weken zal plaatsvinden, en we hopen op minstens één award. De berekeningen zijn quasi gedaan, de proces report is geschreven, met hier & daar aanpassingen aan de Gantt chart geeft ons voldoende tijd om nog nodige aanpassingen aan ons wagentje te doen. We geraken bijna tot helemaal boven, en proberen nog als team eventuele oplossingen te bedenken, zoals 'vermindering' van massa. Het is vrij moeilijk om in te schatten hoe dat het race zal verlopen omdat we enkel kunnen testen met 9 V batterijen, maar met een mooi zonnig weer om ons te leiden, kunnen we wellicht hogere voltages bereiken om zo de top met gemak te bereiken. De tijd zal uitwijzen, wanneer we kunnen rekenen op de zonnegod, waar onze teamnaam uiteindelijk naar verwijst. We wensen in de komende weken, alle teams succes! [[Category:Engineering Experience 4: Design a Small Solar Vehicle/Nl|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]] htooq1cyg0sdxa5xlsryz0aox9ym8zu 0 139384 2833111 2832913 2026-09-14T04:55:45Z Young1lim 21186 /* Adder */ 2833111 wikitext text/x-wiki == Adder == * Binary Adder Architecture Exploration ( [[Media:Adder.20131113.pdf|pdf]] ) {| class="wikitable" |- ! Adder type !! Overview !! Analysis !! VHDL Level Design !! CMOS Level Design |- | '''1. Ripple Carry Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1A.RCA.20250522.pdf|A]]|| || [[Media:Adder.rca.20140313.pdf|pdf]] || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1D.RCA.CMOS.20211108.pdf|pdf]] |- | '''2. Carry Lookahead Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.2A.CLA.20260722.pdf|A]], [[Media:VLSI.Arith.2B.CLA.20260914.pdf|B]], [[Media:VLSI.Arith.2C.CLA.20260914.pdf|C]], [[Media:VLSI.Arith.2D.CLA.20260720.pdf|D]] || || [[Media:Adder.cla.20140313.pdf|pdf]]|| |- | '''3. Carry Save Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.A.CSave.20151209.pdf|A]]|| || || |- || '''4. Carry Select Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.A.CSelA.20191002.pdf|A]]|| || || |- || '''5. Carry Skip Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.5A.CSkip.20250405.pdf|A]]|| || || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.5D.CSkip.CMOS.20211108.pdf|pdf]] |- || '''6. Carry Chain Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.6A.CCA.20211109.pdf|A]]|| || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.6C.CCA.VHDL.20211109.pdf|pdf]], [[Media:Adder.cca.20140313.pdf|pdf]] || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.6D.CCA.CMOS.20211109.pdf|pdf]] |- || '''7. Kogge-Stone Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.A.KSA.20140315.pdf|A]]|| || [[Media:Adder.ksa.20140409.pdf|pdf]]|| |- || '''8. Prefix Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.A.PFA.20140314.pdf|A]]|| || || |- || '''9.1 Variable Block Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1A.VBA.20221110.pdf|A]], [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1B.VBA.20230911.pdf|B]], [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1C.VBA.20240622.pdf|C]], [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1C.VBA.20250218.pdf|D]]|| || || |- || '''9.2 Multi-Level Variable Block Adder''' || [[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.A.VBA-Multi.20221031.pdf|A]]|| || || |} </br> === Adder Architectures Suitable for FPGA === * FPGA Carry-Chain Adder ([[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.A.FPGA-CCA.20210421.pdf|pdf]]) * FPGA Carry Select Adder ([[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.B.FPGA-CarrySelect.20210522.pdf|pdf]]) * FPGA Variable Block Adder ([[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.C.FPGA-VariableBlock.20220125.pdf|pdf]]) * FPGA Carry Lookahead Adder ([[Media:VLSI.Arith.1.D.FPGA-CLookahead.20210304.pdf|pdf]]) * Carry-Skip Adder </br> == Barrel Shifter == * Barrel Shifter Architecture Exploration ([[Media:Bshift.20131105.pdf|bshfit.vhdl]], [[Media:Bshift.makefile.20131109.pdf|bshfit.makefile]]) </br> 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The submissions board at [[en:Wikipedia:WP:WikiJournal article nominations|WikiJournal article nominations]] is no longer being maintained. [[User:Evolution and evolvability|Evolution and evolvability]] has been inactive since November 2023 and has not responded to multiple attempts of mine to get in touch with him. I submitted an article there more than 4 months ago and have not even received confirmation of its submission. I notice the previous section on the status of the WikiJournals, and I must say that I am also disheartened by my attempt to contribute. I hope that someone on this end of the process will come over to English Wikipedia and fill in this gap so that the article pipeline is no longer so flawed. [[User:Fritzmann2002|Fritzmann2002]] ([[User talk:Fritzmann2002|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Fritzmann2002|contribs]]) 16:12, 29 March 2024 (UTC) :Hi [[User:Fritzmann2002|Fritzmann2002]], thanks for pointing it out, I'm actually in the same situation (article submitted in April 2025). :I saw however that your submitted article has now a preprint page, and, according to the history, it was created by yourself. Did you obtain a permission from the editors for doing so, or can actually any user create directly a preprint page for their submissions? I didn't even tried myself, because it was never clear to me who is actually responsible for converting nominated Wikipedia articles into Wikijournal preprints. I have also explicitly asked the editors, but I have not obtained any reply so far... [[User:Francesco Cattafi|Francesco Cattafi]] ([[User talk:Francesco Cattafi|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Francesco Cattafi|contribs]]) 16:53, 2 September 2025 (UTC) :As long as everything is subordinated to Wikipedia, projects of this type cannot be a trustworthy partner. Yes, WikiJournal would be a great project that could exist on its own, but unfortunately it is not. You want to publish, you find WikiJournal, you write an article and hey, they don't accept articles of this type because it doesn't suit Wikipedia. So at the moment if it is publishable on Wikipedia, publish it directly on Wikipedia, if you need to publish in an article you are out of luck. [[User:Juandev|Juandev]] ([[User talk:Juandev|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Juandev|contribs]]) 06:42, 3 September 2025 (UTC) ::Sorry, I think we are talking about different problems. The page [[wikipedia:WikiJournal_article_nominations|WikiJournal article nominations]] deals precisely with articles already present on Wikipedia, so this is not the issue. The articles that we were mentioning above have been already written on Wikipedia first, so it's not a matter of not being accepted because they don't suit Wikipedia, but simply of not being converted (yet) into a WikiJournal preprint, which in turn (after passing the peer-review phase) would to a publication in a WikiJournal. ::I had already published an article with this procedure a couple of years ago and everything went smoothly, so I don't see an intrinsic problem in the system, just in this first stage, which requires some manual conversion from Wikipedia to Wikiversity (as I said, I would be willing to do it myself, but I'm not sure if it is allowed). [[User:Francesco Cattafi|Francesco Cattafi]] ([[User talk:Francesco Cattafi|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Francesco Cattafi|contribs]]) 15:40, 3 September 2025 (UTC) :::I see. [[User:Juandev|Juandev]] ([[User talk:Juandev|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Juandev|contribs]]) 04:42, 4 September 2025 (UTC) :::Yes, this is the issue. The point-man for that part of the process has gone inactive, and now it just isn't done. There needs to be some redundancy in this journal, so that if a volunteer (understandably) can't fulfill their role for an extended period of time there is someone else to step in. As of right now it seems there are several points in the process where a submitted article can just run out steam, through no fault of the author. Nobody wants to be ushering a written piece of work through review for years on end. [[User:Fritzmann2002|Fritzmann2002]] ([[User talk:Fritzmann2002|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Fritzmann2002|contribs]]) 23:36, 17 September 2025 (UTC) ::::Yes, I agree. But then, just to be clear, how was the issue solved for your article [[WikiJournal Preprints/Hypericum sechmenii|Hypericum sechmenii]]? From the history page it seems that you did create the preprint yourself. Is it allowed? Did an editor give you permission to do it? [[User:Francesco Cattafi|Francesco Cattafi]] ([[User talk:Francesco Cattafi|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Francesco Cattafi|contribs]]) 10:11, 18 September 2025 (UTC) :::::Hello everyone, :::::I'm submitting an article that I entirely revamped on Wikipedia ([[w:Pentagram map]]). I filled the form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-Nu7hjiTeJ5uQ5ozMOIivWZjeyJCPLwAUOuNDP1MVKUbCSQ/viewform WikiJournal submission form]. What should I do now ? @[[User:Francesco Cattafi|Francesco Cattafi]], I see that for [[WikiJournal Preprints/Diffeology]], you created it yourself. Should I do the same ? Did you get any reply ? :::::It's quite saddening to see that a nice project like the WikiJournal seems to be going down... At least from what I can read here. [[User:Regliste|Regliste]] ([[User talk:Regliste|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Regliste|contribs]]) 15:13, 8 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::Hi @[[User:Regliste|Regliste]], I was in doubt what to do, but eventually I got the explicit permission from @[[User:Marshallsumter|Marshallsumter]] to create the preprint page myself (see also the related discussion on [[w:User_talk:Marshallsumter#Importing_Wikipedia_articles_to_Wikipreprints]]). However, since then I haven't received any further reply (see also my question at [[User_talk:OhanaUnited#WikiJournal_article_nominations]]) and the review process hasn't started at all. ::::::I guess therefore that you could probably do the same and create manually the preprint page - at worst it will be modified later by an editor. ::::::As you say, it is indeed quite sad that the WikiJournal project seems to have slowed down/stopped; I still hope that the trend will revert at a certain point... [[User:Francesco Cattafi|Francesco Cattafi]] ([[User talk:Francesco Cattafi|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Francesco Cattafi|contribs]]) 16:04, 11 December 2025 (UTC) :::::::Thanks a lot for your answer... I dearly hope that it will get back on its feet. I'll try to send some mails too, if anything comes up I'll notice it here. [[User:Regliste|Regliste]] ([[User talk:Regliste|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Regliste|contribs]]) 21:03, 13 December 2025 (UTC) ::::::::Indeed, there's a long backlog in this process. I added to the top of the nomination page in Wikipedia ''"There is currently a '''long backlog''' of articles in WikiJournal. Please consider contributing as associate editor in order to help coordinate peer reviews for current submissions. See [[WikiJournal User Group/Editorial guidelines|WikiJournal editorial guidelines]]''". [[User:Mikael Häggström|Mikael Häggström]] ([[User talk:Mikael Häggström|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mikael Häggström|contribs]]) 19:46, 10 September 2026 (UTC) :::::::::In my case, it worked ! See [[WikiJournal Preprints/Pentagram map]]. The peer-reviewing is over, I'm just waiting for the publication. The overall process took long, but it's understandable given the lack of associate editors. [[User:Regliste|Regliste]] ([[User talk:Regliste|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Regliste|contribs]]) 14:27, 11 September 2026 (UTC) == Discover CapX: New Design, Features, and Ways to Connect == Hello {{PAGENAME}}! My name is [[User:AJurno (WMB)|Amanda Jurno]] and I’m writing to you on behalf of the [[m:Capacity Exchange|Capacity Exchange (CapX) team]]. We would like to invite you and your community to start using the [[toolforge:capx|CapX tool]]. [[File:GIF of CapX features - November 2025 - Let's Connect.gif|right|thumb|300px]] CapX is a platform designed for Wikimedians around the world to connect through skills and collaboration. It offers a simple and user-friendly way to find and engage with people who can offer specific expertise, helping make collaboration across the movement more efficient and accessible. If you’d like a clearer sense of where we’re headed, you can read more about our ''Vision and Purpose [[:File:Capacity Exchange's Vision & Purpose.pdf|here]]'''. We’ve also prepared a simple visualisation of [[:File:What is the Capacity Exchange 01.pdf|how CapX works]]. Additional documentation, FAQs, tutorials, and how-to videos are available on our [[m:Capacity Exchange|Meta-Wiki page]]. The more your community joins CapX, the clearer your view becomes of how capacity-building is growing across your region via the [[toolforge:capx/data_analytics_dashboard|CapX's Data Analytics dashboard]]. If you experience any difficulties using the tool, you can consult our [[m:Capacity Exchange/User Guide|User Guide]], which includes step-by-step tutorials and short videos explaining each feature. To get in touch with the CapX team, share feedback, or suggest improvements, feel free to email us at capx@wmnobrasil.org. For quick questions and updates, you can also join our [https://t.me/CapacityExchange Telegram channel]. '''We would be delighted to have {{PAGENAME}} join CapX’s growing network'''. Creating your organization profile only takes a few minutes and helps other affiliates discover your expertise, initiatives, and potential areas for collaboration. [[:File:CapX - Create an Organizational profile.png|Here is what we need from you before you can start]]. Finally, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter channel to receive regular updates about CapX and the Capacity Exchange project - [[m:Capacity Exchange/Newsletter|click here to subscribe]]. We hope to see you exchanging soon! Sincerely, [[User:AJurno (WMB)|AJurno (WMB)]] ([[User talk:AJurno (WMB)|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/AJurno (WMB)|contribs]]) 01:37, 31 March 2026 (UTC) :I am setting up an individual profile. I noticed that "Wikiversity" is not a Capacity that can be listed (but "Wikipedia" is a capacity). Could Wikiversity be added? :https://capx.toolforge.org/profile/Jtneill -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 11:27, 31 March 2026 (UTC) : ping [[User:AJurno (WMB)|AJurno (WMB)]] -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 10:34, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ::Hello @[[User|Jtneill]], thank you for pinging me! I hadn’t seen your reply. Thank you so much for letting me know that — I was sure Wikiversity was already listed as a skill, but it actually wasn’t. I’m adding it now. Please feel free to contact me again anytime, despite my long absence hehehehe [[User:AJurno (WMB)|AJurno (WMB)]] ([[User talk:AJurno (WMB)|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/AJurno (WMB)|contribs]]) 17:27, 26 May 2026 (UTC) == Towards Wikiversity's Ethics policy == I think you might be interested [[Wikiversity:Colloquium#Towards an Ethics policy|in this]] and you could also add interesting perspectives from ethics of scientifical research. [[User:Juandev|Juandev]] ([[User talk:Juandev|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Juandev|contribs]]) 08:02, 9 June 2026 (UTC) == Call for interest: Administrative Officer == WikiJournal is seeking expressions of interest in a new part-time, paid '''Administrative Officer''' position. We are initially sharing this opportunity within the WikiJournal community because familiarity with WikiJournal, Wikimedia, open licensing or academic publishing would be particularly valuable. The Administrative Officer would support WikiJournal's day-to-day organizational work, including: * Setting up and administering a system for tracking contractor hours and issuing payments. * Coordinating the contracting, onboarding, timekeeping and payment of technical editors and other contractors. * Maintaining financial, contractor and administrative records. * Assisting with grant administration, budget tracking and reporting. * Following up on board action items, deadlines and recurring obligations. * Supporting recruitment and other operational tasks as needed. The position is a remote, flexibly scheduled contractor role averaging approximately '''6 hours per week'''. Compensation is proposed at '''US$25 per hour''', with up to approximately '''320 hours (US$8,000) available over the year'''. Workload may vary depending on contracting, reporting and grant-related deadlines. Applicants may be based internationally, although appointment will depend on WikiJournal being able to establish a practical and legally appropriate contracting and payment arrangement in the applicant's country of residence. The complete responsibilities, administrative arrangements and desirable experience are described on the [[WikiJournal User Group/Administrative officer|Administrative Officer role page]]. Useful experience may include administrative organization, bookkeeping or financial administration, contractor or personnel coordination, nonprofit or grant administration, Wikimedia participation, academic publishing, and open-access work. Applicants are not expected to have experience in every listed area. === Expressions of interest === If you're interested, please make an entry below by '''30 September 2026''' with: * A concise description of relevant experience. * Their connection to WikiJournal or related communities, if any. * Their general availability. Expressions of interest received after this date may still be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Recommendations of other potentially suitable candidates are also welcome. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an informal interview with several WikiJournal participants. Final selection will be made by consensus of the WikiJournal Administrative Board. [[User:Mikael Häggström|Mikael Häggström]] ([[User talk:Mikael Häggström|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mikael Häggström|contribs]]) 19:22, 10 September 2026 (UTC) *I'm interested in the work. I currently work in an administrative executive position and have worked remotely and asychronously for a decade. I have been editing Wikimedia projects for over 20&nbsp;years, including highly advanced user rights (CheckUser on Wikispecies) that has required my personal identification to the Wikimedia Foundation. I have also done grant application/administration/management for about a decade and have been a co-author on several technical reports (see, e.g. my listed publications at [[:s:en:Author:Justin Anthony Knapp]]), with the successful completion of over $10&nbsp;million in grant funding. I have also done some organizing and administrative work. I have not done payroll and personnel management work, but am willing to learn and think that I can pick up these skills with training. I'm looking forward to hearing from you and can provide a proper CV or cover letter as required. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (<span style="color:grey">ko'''a'''<span style="color:black">v</span>f</span>)]]<span style="color:red">❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯</span> 18:36, 13 September 2026 (UTC) *&nbsp; == Problem with accessing .docx formatting template == Hello everyone, I wrote the [[WikiJournal Preprints/Pentagram map]], the peer-reviewing is over and I'm waiting for publication. In the meantime, I checked the [[WikiJournal_User_Group/Editorial guidelines#Creation of PDF files|procedure for PDF file creation]] (which I'll have to do). I have two questions: # The format is .docx, so using Microsoft Word is mandatory. This is quite annoying since it is a proprietary software (in contradiction with wikimedia philosophy), and it is not free. I don't have it, and I'll have to find a solution. # By clicking on the link to access [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4LQzkvkbO9YV1lSQnRCV1ppYUE/view?usp=sharing WikiJSci template], I arrive on a Google drive (I'm not a fan this corporation neither) which asks me to identify. For one I don't see why I should, but still I have an account (not everyone does). When I connect I get an "Access denied", saying that I might receive an email from the drive owner to get the permission... I'm quite enthusiast of the whole WikiJournal project, but this bit frustrates me. I understand it might be a little work to fix 1, taking the time to migrate the template to [[w:LibreOffice|LibreOffice]] (shouldn't be impossible, I'm even up for helping). But 2 is really malfunctioning. Could something be done to fix it ? I'm sorry if I sound harsh. I still want to thank the few people maintaining the project, which is great overall. [[User:Regliste|Regliste]] ([[User talk:Regliste|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Regliste|contribs]]) 20:50, 12 September 2026 (UTC) 61nak3dpk6ultb38qc0ezrxdxys91uz 2 215188 2833066 2832558 2026-09-13T22:04:11Z Michael Ten 654933 /* Some ideas to explore or elaborate on later */ 2833066 wikitext text/x-wiki Ideas to possibly develop or integrate into various areas later. ==Some ideas to explore or elaborate on later== {{colbegin|3}} * [[Python]] * [[Business/Earning money]] * [[National University of Singapore]] * [[Peking University]] * [[Tsinghua University]] * [[Archaeology of Specific Peoples and Civilizations]] * [[Syllabi]] * [[Teaching]] * [[Analyzing research]] * [[Research analysis]] * [[Research studies]] * [[Courses]] * [[Nano bots]] * [[Learning]] * [[Statistical analysis]] * [[Peer to peer]] * [[p2p]] / [[P2P]] * [[Mesh networks]] * [[Permissionless software]] * [[CI/DC]] * [[Coolify]] * [[Prompts]] * [[Distributed storage]] * [[Permissionless software]] * [[Open source software]] * [[Open source hardware]] * [[Theology]] * [[Ethical monotheism]] * [[Decentralized social media]] * [[Economics]] * [[Behavioral economics]] * [[Cryptoeconomics]] * [[Agentic AI]] * [[AI research]] * [[Knowledge graph]] * [[Crowdfunding]] * [[Equity crowdfunding]] * [[Wikis]] * [[Knowledge graphs]] * [[Agentic swarms]] * [[Decentralized storage]] * [[Decentralized wikis]] * [[Medicalization]] * [[Loop engineering]] * [[Graph engineering]] * [[Vibe coding]] * [[Agentic loops]] * [[Agentic graphs]] * [[Node-based visual system]] * [[Agents in node graphs]] * [[Graph theory architecture]] * [[n8n for learning]] * [[n8n for research]] * [[Flow-based data pipeline]] * [[Directed acyclic graph]] * [[Research with AI]] * [[Entrepreneurial psychology]] * [[Procedural generation]] * [[Becoming a lawyer]] * [[Entrepreneurial behavior]] * [[Entrepreneurial management]] * [[Economic psychology]] * [[Behavioral economics]] {{colend}} ==Some more - diversity of thought == {{colbegin|3}} * [[Diversity of thought]] * [[w:Diversity ideologies|Diversity ideologies]] * [[w:Diversity, equity, and inclusion|Diversity, equity, and inclusion]] * [[w:Diversity (business)|Diversity (business)]] * [[w:Cultural diversity|Cultural diversity]] * [[w:Diversity, equity, and inclusion|Diversity, equity, and inclusion]] * [[w:Neurodiversity|Neurodiversity]] * [[w:Diversity (politics)|Diversity (politics)]] * [[w:Unity in diversity|Unity in diversity]] * [[w:Cultural diversity|Cultural diversity]] * [[w:Gender diversity|Gender diversity]] * [[w:Multicultural and diversity management|Multicultural and diversity management]] * [[w:Team diversity|Team diversity]] {{colend}} ===External=== {{colbegin|2}} * [https://mtprof.msun.edu/Spr2007/fish.html Intellectual Diversity: What Is It and Do We Need It?] * [https://roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/tag/intellectual-diversity/ Intellectual Diversity] * [https://tigerlearn.fhsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Intellectual-Diversity-in-HE.pdf Intellectual Diversity in Higher Education] * [https://yalebooks.yale.edu/2023/12/20/free-speech-and-intellectual-diversity/ Free Speech and Intellectual Diversity] * [https://itsapps.odu.edu/ao/facultyhandbook/index.php?page=ch02s48.html Resolution Supporting Intellectual Diversity] * [https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/difference/cognitive-diversity Cognitive Diversity: Know How to Harness It — And When to Rein It In — To Help Your Team Succeed] * [https://online.merrimack.edu/cognitive-diversity-in-education/ Cognitive Diversity in Education] * [https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/scottepage/research-2/diversity-research/ Diversity Research] * [https://www.chapman.edu/diversity/news-and-events/cognitive-diversity/index.aspx Cognitive Diversity: Embracing Difference] * [https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1005&context=hrd_grad Enhancing the Cohesiveness of a Cognitive Diverse Team: the Role of Leadership] * [https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/dissertations/AAI30505255/ Cognitive Diversity and Knowledge Integration in Student Design Teams] ** [https://www.proquest.com/docview/2838332291 Cognitive Diversity and Knowledge Integration in Student Design Teams] * [https://cache.kzoo.edu/items/195fd798-9778-48f1-9fc5-d6c1dc47cec5 Modeling Cognitive Diversity] * [https://jme.bmj.com/content/44/11/751 Artificial womb technology and the frontiers of human reproduction: conceptual differences and potential implications] {{colend}} == More later == * [[Computational mathematics]] "Agents Navier–Stokes math solve" (search term, without quotes) A distributed network of 10,000 agents (?) resolved the historic Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize problem in just under four days. By consuming 130 billion generated tokens across an 88 computational hours, the coordinated agent collective cracked one of the most stubborn enigmas in modern mathematics. q5kumetn4y4fmbi41emfzsytx46ni1h 2833067 2833066 2026-09-13T22:04:20Z Michael Ten 654933 /* Some ideas to explore or elaborate on later */ 2833067 wikitext text/x-wiki Ideas to possibly develop or integrate into various areas later. ==Some ideas to explore or elaborate on later== {{colbegin|4}} * [[Python]] * [[Business/Earning money]] * [[National University of Singapore]] * [[Peking University]] * [[Tsinghua University]] * [[Archaeology of Specific Peoples and Civilizations]] * [[Syllabi]] * [[Teaching]] * [[Analyzing research]] * [[Research analysis]] * [[Research studies]] * [[Courses]] * [[Nano bots]] * [[Learning]] * [[Statistical analysis]] * [[Peer to peer]] * [[p2p]] / [[P2P]] * [[Mesh networks]] * [[Permissionless software]] * [[CI/DC]] * [[Coolify]] * [[Prompts]] * [[Distributed storage]] * [[Permissionless software]] * [[Open source software]] * [[Open source hardware]] * [[Theology]] * [[Ethical monotheism]] * [[Decentralized social media]] * [[Economics]] * [[Behavioral economics]] * [[Cryptoeconomics]] * [[Agentic AI]] * [[AI research]] * [[Knowledge graph]] * [[Crowdfunding]] * [[Equity crowdfunding]] * [[Wikis]] * [[Knowledge graphs]] * [[Agentic swarms]] * [[Decentralized storage]] * [[Decentralized wikis]] * [[Medicalization]] * [[Loop engineering]] * [[Graph engineering]] * [[Vibe coding]] * [[Agentic loops]] * [[Agentic graphs]] * [[Node-based visual system]] * [[Agents in node graphs]] * [[Graph theory architecture]] * [[n8n for learning]] * [[n8n for research]] * [[Flow-based data pipeline]] * [[Directed acyclic graph]] * [[Research with AI]] * [[Entrepreneurial psychology]] * [[Procedural generation]] * [[Becoming a lawyer]] * [[Entrepreneurial behavior]] * [[Entrepreneurial management]] * [[Economic psychology]] * [[Behavioral economics]] {{colend}} ==Some more - diversity of thought == {{colbegin|3}} * [[Diversity of thought]] * [[w:Diversity ideologies|Diversity ideologies]] * [[w:Diversity, equity, and inclusion|Diversity, equity, and inclusion]] * [[w:Diversity (business)|Diversity (business)]] * [[w:Cultural diversity|Cultural diversity]] * [[w:Diversity, equity, and inclusion|Diversity, equity, and inclusion]] * [[w:Neurodiversity|Neurodiversity]] * [[w:Diversity (politics)|Diversity (politics)]] * [[w:Unity in diversity|Unity in diversity]] * [[w:Cultural diversity|Cultural diversity]] * [[w:Gender diversity|Gender diversity]] * [[w:Multicultural and diversity management|Multicultural and diversity management]] * [[w:Team diversity|Team diversity]] {{colend}} ===External=== {{colbegin|2}} * [https://mtprof.msun.edu/Spr2007/fish.html Intellectual Diversity: What Is It and Do We Need It?] * [https://roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/tag/intellectual-diversity/ Intellectual Diversity] * [https://tigerlearn.fhsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Intellectual-Diversity-in-HE.pdf Intellectual Diversity in Higher Education] * [https://yalebooks.yale.edu/2023/12/20/free-speech-and-intellectual-diversity/ Free Speech and Intellectual Diversity] * [https://itsapps.odu.edu/ao/facultyhandbook/index.php?page=ch02s48.html Resolution Supporting Intellectual Diversity] * [https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/difference/cognitive-diversity Cognitive Diversity: Know How to Harness It — And When to Rein It In — To Help Your Team Succeed] * [https://online.merrimack.edu/cognitive-diversity-in-education/ Cognitive Diversity in Education] * [https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/scottepage/research-2/diversity-research/ Diversity Research] * [https://www.chapman.edu/diversity/news-and-events/cognitive-diversity/index.aspx Cognitive Diversity: Embracing Difference] * [https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1005&context=hrd_grad Enhancing the Cohesiveness of a Cognitive Diverse Team: the Role of Leadership] * [https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/dissertations/AAI30505255/ Cognitive Diversity and Knowledge Integration in Student Design Teams] ** [https://www.proquest.com/docview/2838332291 Cognitive Diversity and Knowledge Integration in Student Design Teams] * [https://cache.kzoo.edu/items/195fd798-9778-48f1-9fc5-d6c1dc47cec5 Modeling Cognitive Diversity] * [https://jme.bmj.com/content/44/11/751 Artificial womb technology and the frontiers of human reproduction: conceptual differences and potential implications] {{colend}} == More later == * [[Computational mathematics]] "Agents Navier–Stokes math solve" (search term, without quotes) A distributed network of 10,000 agents (?) resolved the historic Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize problem in just under four days. By consuming 130 billion generated tokens across an 88 computational hours, the coordinated agent collective cracked one of the most stubborn enigmas in modern mathematics. pwxrbc74owq2304nwwzeh27a1m7rpfe 2833083 2833067 2026-09-13T22:32:08Z Michael Ten 654933 /* Some ideas to explore or elaborate on later */ 2833083 wikitext text/x-wiki Ideas to possibly develop or integrate into various areas later. ==Some ideas to explore or elaborate on later== {{colbegin|4}} * [[Python]] * [[Business/Earning money]] * [[National University of Singapore]] * [[Peking University]] * [[Tsinghua University]] * [[Archaeology of Specific Peoples and Civilizations]] * [[Syllabi]] * [[Teaching]] * [[Analyzing research]] * [[Social networks]] * [[online event organizing]] * [[Community discovery]] * [[Research analysis]] * [[Research studies]] * [[Courses]] * [[Group coordination software]] * [[Decentralized event coordination platforms]] * [[Local event discovery platforms]] * [[Interest-based event management platform]] * [[Third place facilitation platform]] * [[Third places]] * [[Nano bots]] * [[Learning]] * [[Statistical analysis]] * [[Peer to peer]] * [[p2p]] / [[P2P]] * [[Mesh networks]] * [[Permissionless software]] * [[CI/DC]] * [[Coolify]] * [[Prompts]] * [[Distributed storage]] * [[Permissionless software]] * [[Open source software]] * [[Open source hardware]] * [[Theology]] * [[Ethical monotheism]] * [[Decentralized social media]] * [[Economics]] * [[Behavioral economics]] * [[Cryptoeconomics]] * [[Agentic AI]] * [[AI research]] * [[Knowledge graph]] * [[Crowdfunding]] * [[Equity crowdfunding]] * [[Wikis]] * [[Knowledge graphs]] * [[Agentic swarms]] * [[Decentralized storage]] * [[Decentralized wikis]] * [[Medicalization]] * [[Loop engineering]] * [[Graph engineering]] * [[Vibe coding]] * [[Agentic loops]] * [[Agentic graphs]] * [[Node-based visual system]] * [[Agents in node graphs]] * [[Graph theory architecture]] * [[n8n for learning]] * [[n8n for research]] * [[Flow-based data pipeline]] * [[Directed acyclic graph]] * [[Research with AI]] * [[Entrepreneurial psychology]] * [[Procedural generation]] * [[Becoming a lawyer]] * [[Entrepreneurial behavior]] * [[Entrepreneurial management]] * [[Economic psychology]] * [[Behavioral economics]] {{colend}} ==Some more - diversity of thought == {{colbegin|3}} * [[Diversity of thought]] * [[w:Diversity ideologies|Diversity ideologies]] * [[w:Diversity, equity, and inclusion|Diversity, equity, and inclusion]] * [[w:Diversity (business)|Diversity (business)]] * [[w:Cultural diversity|Cultural diversity]] * [[w:Diversity, equity, and inclusion|Diversity, equity, and inclusion]] * [[w:Neurodiversity|Neurodiversity]] * [[w:Diversity (politics)|Diversity (politics)]] * [[w:Unity in diversity|Unity in diversity]] * [[w:Cultural diversity|Cultural diversity]] * [[w:Gender diversity|Gender diversity]] * [[w:Multicultural and diversity management|Multicultural and diversity management]] * [[w:Team diversity|Team diversity]] {{colend}} ===External=== {{colbegin|2}} * [https://mtprof.msun.edu/Spr2007/fish.html Intellectual Diversity: What Is It and Do We Need It?] * [https://roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/tag/intellectual-diversity/ Intellectual Diversity] * [https://tigerlearn.fhsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Intellectual-Diversity-in-HE.pdf Intellectual Diversity in Higher Education] * [https://yalebooks.yale.edu/2023/12/20/free-speech-and-intellectual-diversity/ Free Speech and Intellectual Diversity] * [https://itsapps.odu.edu/ao/facultyhandbook/index.php?page=ch02s48.html Resolution Supporting Intellectual Diversity] * [https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/difference/cognitive-diversity Cognitive Diversity: Know How to Harness It — And When to Rein It In — To Help Your Team Succeed] * [https://online.merrimack.edu/cognitive-diversity-in-education/ Cognitive Diversity in Education] * [https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/scottepage/research-2/diversity-research/ Diversity Research] * [https://www.chapman.edu/diversity/news-and-events/cognitive-diversity/index.aspx Cognitive Diversity: Embracing Difference] * [https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1005&context=hrd_grad Enhancing the Cohesiveness of a Cognitive Diverse Team: the Role of Leadership] * [https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/dissertations/AAI30505255/ Cognitive Diversity and Knowledge Integration in Student Design Teams] ** [https://www.proquest.com/docview/2838332291 Cognitive Diversity and Knowledge Integration in Student Design Teams] * [https://cache.kzoo.edu/items/195fd798-9778-48f1-9fc5-d6c1dc47cec5 Modeling Cognitive Diversity] * [https://jme.bmj.com/content/44/11/751 Artificial womb technology and the frontiers of human reproduction: conceptual differences and potential implications] {{colend}} == More later == * [[Computational mathematics]] "Agents Navier–Stokes math solve" (search term, without quotes) A distributed network of 10,000 agents (?) resolved the historic Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize problem in just under four days. By consuming 130 billion generated tokens across an 88 computational hours, the coordinated agent collective cracked one of the most stubborn enigmas in modern mathematics. my8darqjlg0y4vetlq6nj4xf9urb558 2 215252 2833050 2833019 2026-09-13T19:39:16Z Michael Ten 654933 adding 2833050 wikitext text/x-wiki * [[Anti-psychiatry]] * [[Szaszian studies]] * [[Asteroid mining]] * [[Social entrepreneurship]] * [[Ending Aging]] * [[SENS]] * [[Cryonics]] === Ideas === * [[Wikis]] * [[Knowledge graphs]] * [[Agentic swarms]] * [[Decentralized storage]] * [[Decentralized wikis]] * [[Medicalization]] * [[x402]] ** [https://coveringcompanies.journalism.cuny.edu/2025/09/30/coinbase-and-cloudflare-launch-x402-foundation-to-develop-ai-payment-ecosystem/ Coinbase and Cloudflare Launch x402 Foundation to Develop AI-Payment Ecosystem] ** [https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2026arXiv260301179L/abstract A402: Binding Cryptocurrency Payments to Service Execution for Agentic Commerce] * [[Distributed storage]] * [[Permissionless software]] * [[Open source software]] * [[Open source hardware]] * [[Theology]] * [[Ethical monotheism]] * [[Decentralized social media]] * [[Economics]] * [[Behavioral economics]] * [[Cryptoeconomics]] * [[Cryptocurrency mining]] / [[Crypto mining]] ** [https://www.nfi.edu/what-is-crypto-mining/ What Is Crypto Mining? 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Everything You Need To Know] ** [https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2022/09/industry-incentives-create-greener-crypto-mining Industry incentives create greener crypto mining] k6rjwj0f4wuunrq9zvielagzx9ew81b 0 231874 2833076 2832966 2026-09-13T22:27:08Z ~2026-48890-90 3110836 /* References */ 2833076 wikitext text/x-wiki "'''The Itsy Bitsy Spider'''" (also known as "'''The Incey Wincey Spider'''" in Australia or "'''Incy Wincy Spider'''" in the United Kingdom, and other anglophone countries) is a popular [[nursery rhyme]], [[folksong]], and [[fingerplay]] that describes the adventures of a [[spider]] as it ascends, descends, and re-ascends the downspout or "waterspout" of a [[Rain gutter|gutter]] system or, alternatively, the spout of a [[teapot]], or open-air reservoir. It is usually accompanied by a sequence of gestures that mimic the words of the song. One claim says that the rhyme is based on a song called “Tipsy Dipsy Hobo” and was a reference to the [[Safety|dangers]] of a [[person]] getting [[drunk]] and trying to climb on board of [[trains]], risking a fatal [[injury]]. But it doesn’t appear to be any credible source for this interpretation. ==Lyrics== A commonly used version uses these words and gestures: {| !Words!!Fingerplay |- |<poem>The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout. Down came the rain And washed the spider out. Out came the sun And dried up all the rain And the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again.</poem> |style="padding-left:2em;"|<poem>Alternately touch the thumb of one hand to the index finger of the other. Hold both hands up and wiggle the fingers as the hands are lowered. Sweep the hands from side to side. Raise both hands and sweep to the sides to form a semicircle as the sun. Wiggle fingers upwards. (As in the first line)</poem> |} ===British variant=== <poem> The incy wincy spider climbed up the water spout, ''(Touch left thumb to right forefinger, then left forefinger to right thumb, whilst moving hands upwards)'' Down came the rain and washed the spider out. ''(Wiggle fingers of both hands, palm out, whilst moving hands down; then make sweeping motion with both hands, center outwards)'' Out came the sun and dried up all the rain, ''(Lifting motion with both hands)'' And the incy wincy spider climbed up the spout again. ''(Touch left thumb to right forefinger, then left forefinger to right thumb, whilst moving hands upwards)'' </poem> Other versions exist. == Origin == The origin for the song is unknown. It was first published in musical publications, such as the earliest known recorded version in the book ''Camp and Camino in Lower California, A Record of The Adventures of The Author While Exploring [[Baja California peninsula|Peninsular California, Mexico]]'' (1910), by Arthur Walbridge North (1874–1943), page 279-280, where it is referred to as (the classic) "The Spider Song". It appears to be a more adult version of this song using "blooming, bloody" instead of "itsy bitsy". Another printed versions appeared in ''Camp and Trail'' (1911), and ''Journal of [[American Folklore]]'' (1920). It was later published in one of its song's several modern versions in [[Western Folklore]], by the ''California Folklore Society'' (1947), [[Mike Seeger|Mike]], [[Peggy Seeger|Peggy]], and [[Ruth Crawford Seeger]]'s ''American Folk Songs for Children'' (1948), and in ''The Growing Family : A Guide for Parents'' by [[Maxwell Slutz Stewart]] (1955). Lyrics as described the version in 1910 as they were originally found in a book, which was as the 'classic' "The Spider Song": <poem style="margin-left: 2em;">Oh, the blooming, bloody spider went up the spider web, The blooming, bloody rain came down and washed the spider out, The blooming, bloody sun came out and dried up all the rain, And the blooming, bloody spider came up the spout again.</poem> A similar ribald version featuring a bloody [[sparrow]] instead of a spider was recorded on December 15, 1879 issue in a [[London]] magazine ''The Pearl'' which goes like this: <poem style="margin-left:2em;"> He was a bloody sparrow Lived up a bloody spout There came a bloody [[thunderstorm]] And washed the bugger out! But in a bloody minute, They stopped the bloody rain; So the bloody little sparrow Went up the spout again.</poem> The song later appeared in publications such as ''The Purple and White at Millsaps College'' (1909) ''Proceedings of the ... Convention of the Indiana Sanitary and Water Supply Association'' (1912), ''Howard University Program'' (1912), ''Camp Fire Girls'' (1912), ''The Oregon Teachers Monthly'' (1912), ''The Chautauquan'' (1912), ''Baltimore and Ohio Employees Railroad Company Magazine'' (1913) and ''Variety (August 1926)''. A version appeared in ''[[Collier's]]'' magazine in December 1913 was describes as a "deathless Cockney lyric", while it printed a version in the ''Virginian-Pilot and the Norfolk Landmark'' - Volume 49 (November 3, 1913). A reference to the bloody sparrow in this book called ''Reminiscences: Volume One'', by John Orlando Hodge (1828-1912), published in 1902 attributing the poem to a MA is a Harry L. Veil, in Cleveland, Ohio. Also, it was printed in a 1945 book called ''Apples of Eden: A Private Collection of American Folk-Lore''. In ''[[Symphony No. 4 (Mahler)|Mahler's Symphony No. 4]]'' (1901), Floros divides the movement into five main parts (A – B – A{{sup|1}} – B{{sup|1}} – A{{sup|2}}) followed by a coda. The first theme in G major is played in the beginning of part A by the cellos, a version from 1901 goes like this: <poem style="margin-left: 2em;">Oh! the blooming blasted sparrow went up the oak tree, The blooming, blasted rain came down and washed the sparrow out, The blooming, blasted sun came out and dried up all the rain, And the blooming, blasted sparrow came up the tree again!</poem> Some historians think the rhyme may date back to a 1908 magazine ''The Children's Friend'': <poem style="margin-left: 2em;">There was a bloody spider Went up a bloody spout There came the rain And washed the spider out The bloody sun And dried up all the rain But that bloody blooming son of a gun Went up that spout again. </poem> Later, versions of the spider-sparrow where printed in newspapers, journals, include ''The True Citizen'' (August 25, 1882), ''Brownstown Banner'' (August 10, 1882), ''The Puget Sound Mail'' (August 12, 1882), ''Hickman courier'' (August 11, 1882) ''The Judge'' (July 26, 1884), ''The National Police Gazette'' (November 1, 1884), ''The New York Mirror'' (July 28, 1888), ''The Stamp World: Vol. V-VI'' (July 1889) ''The Atlanta Constitution'' (July 20, 1889), ''Columbus, Enquirer-Sun'' (July 21, 1889), ''Monroe Daily Independent'' (July 22, 1889), ''The Theatre'' - Volume 5 (1888-1889), ''The Griffin Daily News and Sun'' (August 18, 1889), ''Morris Tribune'' (October 2, 1889), ''Alleghany Tribune'' - Volume 4 (September 1, 1882), ''The Evening World'' (June 9, 1894), ''The American Slang Dictionary'' (1891), ''The Papyrus'' - Volume 1 (1907), ''Chance Hits'' (1915), ''National Floodmarks'' (1915), ''The Inside Track'' - Volumes 8-9 (1929), ''American Cattle Producer'' - Volume 5 (1924), ''Commerce and Finance'' - Volume 16 (1927), ''The Producer'' - Volumes 5-6 (1923), ''The Axe-thrower of the Tittabawassee'' (1935), ''The Merrill Studies in The Bridge'' (1970), ''The Autocar'' (1912),'' Odds and Ends of Prose and Verse'' (1902), ''Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News'' - Volume 28 (1914), ''The Santa Fe Magazine'' - Volume 34 (1939), ''California poems and selections'' (1916), ''University of Ottawa review'' (1902), ''The Gallovidian Annual'' (1932), ''The McGill Daily Vol. 04 No. 116: (March 6, 1915)'', ''Archon'' (1914), ''My Colonial Service in British Guiana, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Fiji, Australia, Newfoundland, and Hong Kong, with Interludes'' - Volume 2 (1903), ''Current Politics, Literature, Science and Art'' - Volume 2 (1884), ''Republic of Dreams Greenwich Village: The American Bohemia'' (2007), ''America's war for humanity related in story and picture'' (1898), ''Birds of Lakeside and Prairie'' (1901), ''Birds and Nature'' (1914), ''Specimens of Type, Borders, Ornaments'' (1892), ''Demorest's Monthly Magazine'' - Volume 31 (1894), ''The Robert W. Gordon "Inferno" Collection'' (1928), ''The Anatomy of Swearing'' (1967), ''Navy & Army Illustrated'' - Volume 9 (1899), ''Winged Wonders: A Celebration of Birds in Human History'' (2007), ''The Letters of Thomasina Atkins'' (1918), ''Songs for Lions'' (1929), ''Verse and Verse'' (1930), ''Camp Management: A Manual for Camp Directors'' (1923), ''Billy Whiskers and the Radio'' (1927), ''Record of Proceedings of the Annual Meeting'' (1935), ''Pantaloons and Antics; Or, Doodling with a Hermes'' (1964), ''Foxes and Physic'' (1962), ''Against the Wall'' (1929), ''Midland Schools Official Organ of the Iowa State Education Association'' - Volume 25 (1910), ''Fuel Magazine: The Coal Operators National Weekly'' - Volume 17 (1911), ''Dixon Evening Telegraph'' (April 3, 1911), ''The Duluth Herald'' (December 8, 1913), ''Norwich Bulletin (July 31, 1902), ''Dartmouth Alumni Magazine'' (December 1964), and ''Meayrs (May 1971) as "The bleedin' sparrer": {{Poem quote|We ‘ad a bleedin’ sparrer wot Lived up a bleedin’ spaht One day the bleedin’ rain came dahn An’ washed the bleeder aht. An’ as 'e layed ‘arf drahnded Dahn in the bleedin’ street ‘E begged that bleedin’ rainstorm To bave ‘is bleedin’ feet. But then the bleedin’ sun came aht Dried up the bleedin’ rain So that bleedin’ little sparrer ‘E climbs up ‘is spaht again. But, Oh! - the cruel sparrer ‘awk ‘E spies ‘im in ‘is snuggery ‘E sharpens up ‘is bleedin’ claws An’ rips ‘im aht by thuggery. Jist then a bleedin’ sportin’ type Wot ‘ad a bleedin’ gun ‘E spots that bleedin’ sparrer ‘awk An’ blasts ‘is bleedin’ fun. The moral of the story Is plain to everyone... That them wot’s up the bleedin’ spaht Don’t get no bleedin’ fun. }} The bloody sparrow version can be found in aircraft books and magazines such as ''Fighter Pilots Songbook Black Widow Squadron'' (1963), ''354th Tactical Fighter Squadron Training Manual'' (1967), ''46th Tactical Fighter Squadron Songbook'' (1970), and ''Flight magazine'' (January 19, 1922). It also appeared in films such as ''[[The Hill (1965 film)|The Hill]]'' (1965), and ''[[White Pongo]]'' (1945). One of the bloody-rooting spider references was founded in newspapers and books such as ''Cornell Countryman'' - Volumes 41-44 (1945), ''National Sportsman'' - Volume 77 (1937), and ''Blow the Candle Out'' (1955). The Finland spider named, ''Hämä-hämä-häkki'' can be found in A.S. Packard, Jr.'s 1873 book ''Our Common Insects''. The term "itsy-bitsy" originated in the late 19th century as a reduplicated baby-talk alteration of "little bit". The components "itty" (a variant of little) and "bitsy" (a variant of bit) first appeared in print independently in 1798, 1850, 1875, and 1883, respectively, eventually merging into the popular phrase by 1882. The creaky sparrow version have founded in a 1780 book ''The Charles ''. A version of a [[halloween]] sparrow was founded in an 1882 opera called ''The House of the Pumpkin Tree'' that premiered at the [[Niblo's Garden]]. The opera was particularly successfull, the halloween song survived and flourished, and versions can be heard in later ballad operas and musical theaters, including ''The Perfect Girl'' (1889), ''The Rage of the Mansion'' (1892), ''The Playhouse'' (1895), ''The Emergency'' (1897) and ''The Dancing Majors'' (1904). A creeky sparrow version was published in 1972 in Missouri reported said a guest suffered injuries when falling out of a ride vehicle in a [[Silver Dollar City]] ride [[Fire in the Hole (1972 roller coaster)|Fire in the Hole]] reuses the version: <poem style="margin-left: 2em;">There was a creeky sparrow Went up a creeky spout The heavy rain came down Washed the sparrow out The sun came out Dried up all the rain The creeky sparrow Went up that spout again. </poem> The famous collector J. J. Carty's create a version in 1922 in ''The Bell System technical journal'' and the lyrics began with the following verse: <poem style="margin-left: 2em;">The bloody spider, Went up a spout, The bleeding rain came down, Washed the spider out, Out came the sun, Dried up all the rain, The bloody spider, Went up that spout again. </poem> A reference to the bloody sparrow in this ''Universal Weekly'' magazine published in 1925 attributing the poem to a Hollywood: <poem style="margin-left:2em;"> He was a bloody sparrow Came up a bloody spout There came a rain Washed the buggy out In a bloody sun, They stopped the bloody rain; The bloody little sparrow Went up the spout again.</poem> Perhaps, the recorded version of the song, when guest suffered injuries when falling out of a ride vehicle, in a 1978 ride, [[Blazing Fury]]: <poem style="margin-left: 2em;">There was a bloody sparrow Went up a blooming spout The heavy rain came down Washed the sparrow out The sun came out Dried up all the rain The bloody sparrow Went up that spout again. </poem> {{listen | type = music | image = none | help = no | filename = Four Ruffles and Flourishes and Hail Columbia.ogg | title = Hail, Columbia | filename2 = Chopin, Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. Posth.ogg | title2 = Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. (Chopin) | filename3 = Alouette.mid | title3 = Alouette | filename4 = Spannenlanger Hansel.mid | tile4 = Spannenlanger Hansel | description4 = These songs uses the same tune of "Itsy Bitsy Spider". }} The song is sung by and for children in countless languages and cultures. It is similar to the melodies ([[metric line]]) of the songs, "[[Hail, Columbia]]", "[[Chopin, Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. Posth]]", "[[Alouette (song)|Alouette]]", "[[Down by the Station]]", "Climbing Up the Golden Stairs", "Sweetly Sings the Donkey" in the United States, and "{{ill|Auf der Mauer, auf der Lauer|de}}" (1890), "Ich bin ein kleiner Esel" ("I'm a little donkey", the German-language version of "Sweetly Sings the Donkey") and "{{ill|Spannenlanger Hansel|de}}" (1838) (see: [[Hansel and Gretel]]) in German-speaking countries. == Score == <score sound raw> \header { tagline = ##f } \layout { indent = 0\cm \context { \Score \remove "Bar_number_engraver" } } global = { \key g \major \time 6/8 \partial 8 } right = \relative g' { \global d8 | g4 g8 g4 a8 | b4. b4 b8 | a4 g8 a4 b8 | g2. | b4. b4 c8 | d4. d | c4 b8 c4 d8 b2. | g4. g4 a8 | b4. b | a4 g8 a4 b8 | g4. fis4 fis8 | g4 g8 g4 a8 | b4. b4 b8 | a4 g8 a4 b8 | g4. ~g4 \bar "|." } left = \relative g { \global d'8 | g,4 r8 <b d>4 r8 | g4 r8 <b d>4 r8 | fis4 r8 <c' d>4 r8 | g4 r8 <b d>4 r8 | g4 r8 d'4 c8 | b4 a8 g4. | fis4 r8 <c' d>4 r8 | g4 r8 <b d>4 r8 | g4 r8 <b d>4 r8 | g4 r8 <b d>4 r8 | fis4 r8 <c' d>4 r8 | g4 r8 d'4 d8 | g,4 r8 b4 a8 | g8 b c d4 r8 | fis,4 r8 <c' d>4 r8 | <g b>4. ~<g b>4 \bar "|." } verse = \lyricmode { The it -- sy bit -- sy spi -- der crawled up the wa -- ter spout. Down came the rain and washed the spi -- der out! Up came the sun and dried up all the rain. And the it -- sy bit -- sy spi -- der went up the spout a -- gain. } kords = \chordmode { \set ChordNames.midiInstrument = "acoustic guitar (steel)" \set chordChanges = ##t d,8 | g,2. | g,2. | d,2.:7 | g,2. | \set chordChanges = ##f g,2. | d,2.:7 | \set chordChanges = ##t d,2.:7 | g,2. | \set chordChanges = ##f g,2. | e,2.:m | \set chordChanges = ##t e,2.:m | g,2. | g,2. | g,2. | d,2.:7 | g,4. ~g,4 \bar "|." } \score { \new PianoStaff << \new ChordNames { \kords } \new Staff = "right" \with { midiInstrument = "clarinet" } \right \addlyrics { \verse } \new Staff = "left" \with { midiInstrument = "acoustic grand" } { \clef bass \left } >> \layout { } \midi { \context { \ChordNames midiMaximumVolume = #0.8 } \tempo 4.=112 } } </score> ==Videos== <gallery widths="400" heights="300" showfilename="yes"> File:Itsy Bitsy Spider - La Araña Pequeñita.webm|American variant with American accent, followed by Spanish language version. 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Body image and its potential negative impact on emotional well-being is emerging as a public health concern because of its role in the development of eating disorders and its others other negative outcomes, such as low mood, depression, low self-esteem, over or under exercising, obesity and unhealthy weight loss practices (Naumann, Schmidt, Sharpe & Treasure, 2013). But why is it a problem for some but not others? The pressures from aging, family, gender and social media are potentially some of the contributors, and motivators to maintaining emotional well-being (Masters, McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2015). == Social media influence == [[File:Social Media Llano.jpg|thumb|''Figure 1.'' Social Media{{expand}}|alt=]][[Social network|Social networking]] and social media are often associated with emotional well-being. Many people are so involved in the online world as they have grown up in the [[evolution]] of the technical world. Although digital technologies have allowed many conveniences in their lives, there are often emotions in regard to body image associated with technology use. Social media allows individuals to construct profiles, to choose who and when they share information and photos with (Slater and Tiggemann, 2016).   With the rise of the Internet, the rise of [[Social Media|social media]] outlets, and heavy focus on appearance, social media has become an even more powerful tool for promoting appearance ideals than traditional media outlets, such as TV (Petrie, Pookulangara and Strubel, 2016). With increased time spent on social media, this has opened the risk of [[Psychological distress|psychological harm]], but also the opportunity to promote positive body image (Campbell, Martin and Twenge, 2018).   Exposure to the society and social media induced body ideals, contributes to body image disturbances that then increase vulnerability to match these appearance expectations (Thomsen, McCoy, Gustafson, & Williams, 2002). Often on social media, thin body ideals are depicted in a positive light, and plus size or heavier people are surrounded by negativity and [[stigma]] (Bobkowski and Brown, 2011). Repeated exposure over time can have severe psychological consequences (Petrie, Pookulangara and Strubel, 2016). As proposed body image ideals are difficult to attain (Petrie, Pookulangara and Strubel, 2016), vulnerable individuals, especially female [[Adolescence|adolescents]] and young adults, compare themselves to these ideals and are at risk to harming their emotional well- being (Petrie, Pookulangara and Strubel, 2016). Ultimately, this leads to conflict and reduced emotional well-being (Petrie, Pookulangara and Strubel, 2016). In one study, 91% of teenagers who use social media participate in posting [[Photography|selfies]] (Masters, McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2015). A study ''Photoshopping the Selfie: Self Photo Editing and Photo Investment are Associated with Body Dissatisfaction in Adolescent girls'', examined the correlation between social media and body dissatisfaction. It was found that 74% of regular photo sharers had body related concerns which in turn results in decreased emotional well-being (Masters, McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2015). Social media use is hypothesised to have stronger associations to body dissatisfaction than any other [[Internet|interne]]<nowiki/>t related activities (Masters, McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2015). This study also suggests that social media is harmful for emotional well-being, as it as a continuous and active precursor for initiating and maintaining body image concerns (Masters, McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2015). Young men were also observed to have decreased emotional well-being in regard to their body image after viewing images of thin female bodies (Diedriches & Lee 2010). This upset in emotional well-being is an area of concern as is often associated with other psychological disorders such as [[Eating Disorders|eating disorders]], body dysmorphia, [[anxiety]] and depression (Petrie, Pookulangara and Strubel, 2016). Do humans experience these negative emotions due to an upset in one’s own self [[Schema (psychology)|schemas]]?  Self-discrepancy theory can explain this conflict and internalised discomfort/ body dissatisfaction as the discrepancy between the current body, and what one’s ideal body is, what social media has framed as the “norm” (George & Mayo, 2014). It is often a precursor for motivation for an individual to minimise discomfort by conforming.   Implicit and explicit motives also influence how individuals formulate everyday [[Goal Setting Process|goals,]] in this case their diet and exercise on a day to day basis, and they have been shown to interact with the specific circumstances of goal pursuit, to fit body their ideal body image (Bender, Burke, Dow & Woike, 2012). . The expression in which individuals recall themselves and their emotional experiences is shaped by their implicit and explicit [[Motivation|motivational]] need system (Bender, Burke, Dow & Woike, 2012).   However, to combat negative associations with emotional wellbeing and social media, numerous studies, such as Waif Goodbye! Average Sized Models Promote Positive Body Image and Appeal to Consumers (2010), have sought out to find whether after viewing no models or viewing an averaged sized [[Women's studies|woman]] as a model, influenced how one felt about their body image. Exposure to averaged sized models were both viewed positively by men and women, decreasing body focused anxiety and a sense of “relief” (Diedriches & Lee 2010), fitting schemas about how one is. This can be explained as cognitive generalizations about the self, derived from past experience, that organize and guide the processing of self-related information (Van den Berg, 2005). == Gender == Explanation and sources here. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}}Case Study: Mia is a 19 years old girl at university. She is single and suffers from poor body image which negatively impacts her mental health. She spends a lot of time on social media, especially Instagram. She follows a lot of models and Instagram influencers. She often succumbs to pressure placed upon her to look like these models that are idealised by her peers, through excessive diet and exercise. {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Age == Explanation and sources here. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}}Case Study: Lillian is a 47 year old woman. She is married with 3 children and is doing well in her career. She is not very concerned about her body image, but when she was younger she was concerned about her body and what she looked like to others.  {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Eating disorders == Explanation and sources here. == Social groups == Explanation and sources here. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}}Case Study: Tommy is a 15 year old high school boy. Tommy enjoys playing team sports and hanging out with his friends who have similar interests. However, Tommy’s father is a bodybuilder with extreme dieting measures and is often pushing Tommy to be more aware of his diet and encouraging exercise.{{RoundBoxBottom}} == Motivation == Explanation and sources here. == Emotion == Explanation and sources here. ==A problem for some, but not others? == === Age === [[Aging|Age]] is often associated with how body image influences emotional well-being. The perception of being [[Obesity (LMCC)|overweight]] prior to puberty appears to place youth at risk for the later development of symptoms of decreased emotional well-being, when compared with peers who perceived their prepubertal weight as either average or underweight (Ackard & Peterson, 2001 & (Canavarro, Frontini, Gouveia & Moreira, 2014)). With obese youth experiencing social exclusion, their psychological functioning is compromised, espcially when the pressure arises from peers and parental figures, contributing to a “thinness schema”(Canavarro, et.al, 2014).   === Family === [[Parenting|Parents]] are usually the most important role models who communicate attitudes and behaviours when it comes to food, body weight and shape for their children (Cornell, Damiano, Hart & Paxton, 2015). in a systematic review by Cornell etc (2015), it was observed that pressure from society and consistent displays of the thin ideal, or unrealistic body image ideals from the media and peers are experienced by both parties - parent and child - potentially increasing body dissatisfaction. How much importance is placed on appearance by the parent is found to increase concerns on appearance in the child (Cornell, Damiano, Hart & Paxton, 2015). This is [[Physics/Pressure|pressure]] is especially strong when parents directly criticise or encourage children to lose weight (Cornell, Damiano, Hart & Paxton, 2015).   In another study by Armstrong, Dumont-Driscoll, Gowey and Janicke (2015), tested parental influence and body dissatisfaction. 96 participants aged between 8-17 and their parents were asked how their parents influenced how they felt about their bodies. Those with a higher weight had higher body dissatisfaction (Armstrong, Dumont-Driscoll, Gowey & Janicke, 2015). This has been a predictor across many studies - higher weight associated with increase of body dissatisfaction. It is important to note that boys are also a victim of body image pressure, as it was observed that boys who were of a higher weight experienced a decrease in emotional well-being when they received encouragement from their fathers to [[Dieting|diet]] (Armstrong, Dumont-Driscoll, Gowey & Janicke, 2015). Boys are often perceived to be less aware of their body shape and weight, but this encouragement makes them conscious of their body composition (Armstrong, Dumont-Driscoll, Gowey & Janicke, 2015). [[Extrinsic motivation|Extrinsic]] motivation can be more often associated with youth males and their decrease in emotional well-being in respect to body image. Youth practicing in diet behaviours to eliminate antisocial behaviours directed towards the individual and/ or to relive social stigma experienced that is placed upon them. Girls who had a higher weight still experienced greater body dissatisfaction regardless if they were encouraged to diet by their parents (Armstrong, Dumont-Driscoll, Gowey & Janicke, 2015), but this was already known as majority of female youth already having existing worries of their weight and already participating in dieting behaviours (Armstrong, Dumont-Driscoll, Gowey & Janicke, 2015). Intrinsic motivation can explain this as it is often a motivator to partake in certain behaviours to benefit oneself, eg. Participating in excessive exercise as it makes her feel better about herself.   Those of normal weight during youth experienced more body image satisfaction, at all ages, than those who were or became [[LMCC/Obesity|obese]] whilst young (Canavarro, et.al, 2014), this could be linked to self-discrepancy theory, as those who were of normal weight had discrepancy reduction as who one is and the gap of who one ought to be, is not as large, therefore decreasing the discomfort.   Body image and their impact on emotional well-being does not diminish as one progresses from young adulthood to late adulthood. In western society, woman tend to gain positive emotional well-being from their apperance, thus a decrease in perceived beauty from the [[aging]] process has an impact on their emotions (Ferraro, Hager, Hoverson, Muehlenkamp, Paintner, & Wasson 2008). Whereas men, gain positive emotional well-being from perception of status, wealth and intelligence (Ferraro et al., 2008).   Previously, little was known about why midlife body dissatisfaction was known, however a study composed of 200 Australian women aged 35 to 65 years, found that developmental factors played a role in emotional well being and body image (McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2010).  It could be concluded that potentially some people have a better acceptance of their changing bodies, but what kind of characteristics did they hold? This can be answered by the same study by McLean, Paxton and Wertheim (2010), as it was observed that though other [[Developmental psychology|developmental]] factors, and need for achievement, such having children, being in a long-term relationship and having job security have been seen to have positive effects on body image and divert attention away from the thin ideal (McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2010). It was also found that those who do not have high levels of body image concerns are thought to be able to better adjust to their changing bodies (McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2010). This adjustment being cognitive reappraisal, which is believed to offer [[Protection from Harassment Act 1997|protection]] against body dissatisfaction, by apprising what were their priorities and discrepancy reduction through achieving the set norms for midlife (McLean, Paxton & Wertheim, 2010).   However self-discrepancy theory also plays a large factor in how emotional well-being is influenced by body image. Overweight female adults were more concerned about their weight, than those of normal weight, not for beauty ideals, but for weight related health concerns such as heart disease and [[Diabetes mellitus|diabetes]], thus motivating women to do something about their weight to minimise concerns (Ferraro et al., 2008). In conjunction to this, only 16% of men overweight during midlife felt the same [[Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation|intrinsic]] motivation to pursue weightless for health concerns, as 84% did not experience weight related concerns to conform to societal pressure nor for health concerns as well (Ferraro et al., 2008). == Social Groups == The groups we belong to influence our psychological well-being. [[Human Cell Biology|Humans]] are social beings (Branscombe et al., 2009) that like to belong to interpersonal structures which help to define who we are (Branscombe et al., 2009). They provide individuals and society with structure for behaviour (Branscombe et al., 2009) and the psychological processes involved in forming social identities (Greenfield and Marks, 2007). They are hypothesised as serving to simplify social reality and thereby help individuals avoid the distress of being overwhelmed by social complexities, such as particular body image standards (Greenfield and Marks, 2007). It is thought that one reason why we are willingly to associate with others in groups as they have the ability to benefit an individual’s life through companionship, emotional bonding and personal security (Haslam et al., 2009). In regards to this, treatment for [[psychological disorders]] through social groups could have positive implications by encouraging stronger [[social identity]] to help protect individuals from potential distress, such as body image and body dissatisfaction (Greenfield and Marks, 2007).   A common [[Phenomenology|phenomenon]] that both males and female participate in, appearance conversation also known as, fat talking, is a behaviour established from socio-cultural pressure (Naumann, Schmidt, Sharpe & Treasure, 2013). Fat talking has five common components; self-comparison to ideal eating and exercise habits, fears of becoming over weight, how eating and [[Exercise|exercising]] habits compare to others, evaluation of others and meal replacements and muscle building strategies (Naumann, Schmidt, Sharpe & Treasure, 2013). A study by Naumann etc (2013), found that even one single exposure to fat talking can have an immediate effect on body image and is an active and large extrinsic motivator for body image ideals across men and women (Naumann, Schmidt, Sharpe & Treasure, 2013). A study by Cruwys, Leverington and Sheldon (2015), ''An Experimental Investigation of the Consequences and Social Functions of Fat Talk in Friendship Groups''advocates that fat talk is a strong candidate for the mechanism for the thin ideal/ body image expectations can be transmitted at a micro-level between individuals. This study also suggests that fat talking, whether it be hearing and/ or expressing it is strongly correlated to disordered eating and more specifically body dissatisfaction, negative emotions and dieting intentions (Cruwys, Leverington & Sheldon, 2015). Despite this, there is evidence to suggest that it is not the fat talking that is the sole problem, it is the dynamic of the friendship group norms that is promoting of the fat talk (Cruwys, Leverington & Sheldon, 2015). What could explain, why fat talk would persist when it is damaging to personal well-being, is that conforming to norms leads people to be evaluated more positively by their [[Friendship|friends]] (Cruwys, Leverington & Sheldon, 2015). In simple terms, the people who one surrounds one's self with, could be a reason for body image concerns for some and not others. There is further indication to back up this theory by the same study by, those who participated in ant- fat talk, had elevated positive emotional well-being and potentially intrinsic motivators for others participate in the same to feel the same elevated positive emotional well-being. {{robelbox|theme=7|title=Quiz}}<quiz display="simple"> {What is body image? |type="()"} - Picture of a body - Ideal body + Subjective evaluation of how a body {What best describes well-being in regards to mental health? |type="()"} - Not physically sick + Being able to cope with the unpredictability of life - Happy and positive {What is an eating disorder? |type="()"} + Mental illness - Physical illness - Does not exist {What is social media? |type="()"} + Online networking - Online TVs, radios etc - Watching TV with friends/ family </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} == Conclusion == Emotional well-being and body image are interconnected and is something people experience in their everyday lives. Body image awareness begins young through social media influence and puberty and continues into late life with health related concerns and developmental factors. How one feels about their body image influences their emotional well-being and is often due to many motivational influences such as self-discrpency, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and self schemas. ==See also== *[[wikipedia:Eating_disorder|Eating Disorder]] (Wikipedia) *[[Social media]] (Wikiversity) == References == {{Hanging indent|1= Ackard, D., & Peterson, C. (2001). Association between puberty and disordered eating, body image, and other psychological variables. ''International Journal Of Eating Disorders'', ''29'', 187-194. https://doi.org/10.1002/1098-108x(200103)29:2<187::aid-eat1008>3.0.co;2-r Anderson, J., Bresnahan, M., & Musatics, C. (2014). Combating weight-based cyberbullying on Facebook with the dissenter effect. 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''Cyberpsychology, Behavior, And Social Networking'', ''17'', 431-438. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2013.0457 }} == Recommended to watch == [https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=53_2kLU0ZCc Body Dysmorphia Ted Talk] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2018]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2018/Body image]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2018/Positive psychology]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Emotional well-being]] jrkia7ys60ciml1zyjjarue4k9kkue9 0 264277 2833089 2719356 2026-09-14T00:23:11Z Scogdill 1331941 2833089 wikitext text/x-wiki [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1840s|1840s]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1850s |1850s]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1860s | 1860s]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1870s | 1870s]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1880s | 1880s Headlines]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1890s | 1890s Headlines]] 1890 [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1891 | 1891]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1892 | 1892]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1893 | 1893]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1894 | 1894]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1895 | 1895]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1896 | 1896]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1897 | 1897]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1898 | 1898]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1899 | 1899]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1900s|1900s]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1910s|1910s]] [[Social Victorians/Timeline/1920s-30s|1920s-30s]] ==January 1890== Sometime in January 1890, [[Social Victorians/People/Horniman|Annie Horniman]] was initiated into the Golden Dawn (Gilbert 86 144). Sometime in 1890 Annie Besant and [[Social Victorians/People/Helena Blavatsky|Helena Blavatsky]] founded the Working Women's Club in the East End (Besant Chronology.pdf). Maye Dilke was a member (Crawford 170). [[Social Victorians/People/Frank Harris|Frank Harris]] says,<blockquote>One day in 1890 I had George Meredith, Walter Pater and [[Social Victorians/People/Oscar Wilde|Oscar Wilde]] dining with me in Park Lane and the time of sex-awakening was discussed. Both Pater and Wilde spoke of it as a sign of puberty. Pater thought it began about thirteen or fourteen and Wilde to my amazement set it as late as sixteen. Meredith alone was inclined to put it earlier.<ref>Harris, Frank. ''My Life and Loves''.</ref></blockquote> ===1 January 1890, Wednesday, New Year's Day=== <blockquote>Sharp frost was experienced over the East of England yesterday morning, and in South London the thermometer had been as low as 27deg., and 28deg. in Hyde-park. It rose during the day to 41deg., but in the evening frost again set in. Later the thermometer rose again to 32deg., and there was an appearance as of coming rain.<ref><cite>The Morning Post. 1 January 1890 (No. 36,675): P. 4, Col. F.</cite></ref></blockquote>Influenza is spreading all over Europe. According to the "Court Circular: Orders for Court Mourning" in the Morning Post,<blockquote>A second supplement to the Gazette, issued last night, contains the following: — "Lord Chamberlain's Office, January 1. "Orders for the Court's going into mourning on Thursday next, the 2d instant, for her late Majesty the Empress of Brazil, viz." — "The ladies to wear black dresses, white gloves, black or white shoes, feathers, and fans, pearls, diamonds, or plain gold or silver ornaments. The gentlemen to wear black Court dress, with black swords and buckles. "The Court to change the mourning on Thursday, the 16th instant, viz.: — [new paragraph] The ladies to wear black dresses, with coloured ribbons, flowers, feathers, and ornaments, or grey or white dresses, with black ribbons, flowers, feathers, and ornaments. The gentlemen to continue the same mourning. "And on Thursday, the 23d instant, the Court to go out of mourning."<ref><cite>"Court Circular: Orders for Court Mourning." The Morning Post, 2 January 1890 (No. 36,676): page 5 Col. G.</cite></ref></blockquote> ===9 January 1890, Thursday=== ==== The York Hunt Ball ==== This account is from the ''Irish Society'', which explains which women's costumes are the focus:<blockquote>The fashionable world and his wife are out of town just now, having good times at country houses. They shed the light of their brilliant presence on those annual functions known as county balls, and enjoy themselves also at those popular and picturesque entertainments to which they are bidden by the masters and members of the various hunts. One of the smartest dances of last week took place at York on Thursday evening. It was in fancy costume, and was in aid of funds for the York County Hospital. Once upon a time the journey from London to the Minster City of the North was a far cry, and one not lightly undertaken. Now it is luxurious and short. In consequence this hall presented the appearance of one in town in mid-season. There was conspicuous for height and handsomeness the familiar figure and face of Countess de Grey. Lady Helen Duncombe, too, who shares with her Grace of Leinster, and Lady Cynthia Graham, the family beauty of the House of Feversham, was seen in the marvellously becoming (to her) costume of the Empire period. Lady Lilian Wemyss, a lady "divinely tall,” and appropriately fair, was garbed in pink and white of a fashion hailing from the Empire. A "square;” in which the lady dancers were all gowned empirically, was the event of the evening. An event worth remembering it was. The costumes were superb, but their attractions were nowhere in comparison with the charms the [Col. 1c–2a] wearers. These were all tall and each one handsome. Lady de Trafford’s pretty face and fine figure showed to great advantage in her gown of white satin, veiled with gold-bordered ''chiffon'', and with an Empire trained cloak from her shoulders of Rose du Barri velvet lined with white satin, and bordered with gold galon. The colour of the velvet in what is seen in the half-yellow, half-scarlet petals of the soft textured nasturtium bloom. [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Mrs Algernon Bourke]] looked a picture in a Gainsborough gown. The white satin skirt was flounced with sable and veiled with ''chiffon'', the setuage of which was left to show without being hemmed up. There was a broad sash of rose-pink silk and each buttonhole was filled round with crimped lisse. One might go on for long enough describing costume after costume, and then leave them half out. Therefore, we shall, like the judge "sum up” and "charge” for a verdict of the utmost brilliancy.<ref>"Our London Letter." ''Irish Society'' (Dublin) 11 January 1890, Saturday: 17 [of 24], Col. 1b–2a [of 3]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001939/18900111/042/0017. Same print title, p. 29.</ref></blockquote> ===16 January 1890, Thursday=== <blockquote>About two hundred members of the newly formed Dulwich Literary and Scientific Association attended the conversazione given on Jan. 16 at Surrey House Museum, Forest Hill, when Mr. Horniman, F.R.G.S., acted as cicerone round the rooms, richly stored with historical relics, ornithological curiosities, and art treasures.<ref>''Illustrated London News'' (London, England), Saturday, January 25, 1890; pg. 120; Issue 2649, Col. 3.</ref></blockquote> ==February 1890== === 12 February 1890, Wednesday === ==== Lady Constance Leslie's Reception ==== <blockquote>On Wednesday last Lady Constance Leslie had an evening party at her residence in Stratford-place. The numerous guests included Prince Ernest of Hohenlohe, Princess Victor of Hohenlohe, and the Countesses Gleichen, the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador, Count Mensdorf, Count and Countess Henry Lützow, Mr. and Mrs. Henry White, Baroness de Brienen and Mdlles de Brienen, the Duke of Abercorn, the Duchess of Cleveland, the Marchioness of Blandford and Lady Frances Spencer Churchill, Earl and Countess of Portarlington, Earl Stanhope, the Earl of Northbrook, the Earl and Countess of Arran, the Earl and Countess of Erne and the Ladies Cole, Julia Countess of Jersey and Mr. Brandling, Viscount Clifden, Viscountess Bary, Viscount Torrington, Viscount and Viscountess Castlerosse and Lady Louisa Beauclerk, Viscount and Viscountess de Vesci and Lady Sarah Spencer, Viscountess Galway, and Mr Caryl Ramsden, Lord de L'Isle and Dudley, Lord Alcester, Lord and Lady Wantage, Lord Ashbourne, Lady Henry Grosvenor and Lady G. Ogilvy, Lady Cloncurry, Lord Morris and Mr. M. Morris, Lady Charles Beresford, Lord Rowton, Lady Blanche Hozier, Lady Colville, Lady Rayleigh, Lady Constance Lytton and Mr. Charles Earle, Lady Evelyn Sutton, Lady Ernest Seymour and Ladies Fortescue, Lord and Lady Sandhurst, Lady Mary Lloyd, Lady Tweedmouth, Lady Windsor, Lord and Lady William Seymour, Lady Guy Campbell, Lady Egerton, Lady Fitzgerald, Baron d'Erlanger and Mr. Charles Derenberg, Hon. R. C. Spencer, M.P., and Mrs. Spencer, Hon. Evelyn Ashley, Hon. W. Mansfield, Hon. Lionel Ashley, Hon. A. Hood, Hon. William Lowther and Miss Lowther, Hon. Sydney Greville, Hon. Fitzroy and Mrs. Stewart, Hon. Frederick Leveson Gower, Hon. Kenneth Howard, Hon. Francis Villiers, Hon. Francis Bertie, Hon. Arthur Walsh, Colonel the Hon. Charles Edgcumbe, General Hon. John Bourke, General and Hon. Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. R. Sneyd and Miss Ellis, [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. Algernon and Mrs. Bourke]], Hon. Alan and Hon. Evan Charteris, Hon. Alexander Yorke, Hon. Derek Keppel, General Sir Dighton Probyn, Hon. Percy Wyndham, Hon. Everard Baring and Hon. Susan Baring, Hon. Mrs. Brett, Hon. Claud Hay, the Right Hon. Henry Matthews, Sir George Arthur, Sir George Maude, Sir Philip Currie, C.B., Sir Redvers and Lady Audrey Buller, Sir Charles Grant, Sir Mackenzie Wallace, Sir Herbert Maxwell, M.P., Sir Oscar Clayton, Sir Robert Gresley, Sir Algernon West and Mr. Horace West, Sir George and Lady Russell and Miss Brackenbury, Sir Henry and Lady Longley, the Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal, General Crealock, General Charles Fraser, Colonel Saunderson, M.P., and Hon. Mrs. Saunderson, Colonel and Mrs. Stewart and Miss Streatfeild [siv], Colonel and Miss Balfour, Colonel and Mrs. Stanley Clarke and Miss Clarke, Colonel R. Baring, Captain and Mrs. Jekyll, Captain and Mrs. J. Bagot, Captain Lambert Ward, Captain A. Bagot, Mr. Charles Hall, Q.C, M.P., Mr[.] Hussey Walsh, M.P., Mr and Mrs. W. Hartpole Lecky, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Combe, Mr Henry Foley, Mrs. Arbuthnot and Miss Guthrie, Mr. and Mrs. Heseltine and Miss Dorothy Heseltine and Lord Cantelupe, the Miss Stopford Brooke, Mr. and Mrs. Thackeray Ritchie, Mr Edmund Byng, Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Phipps, Professor Sidney Colvin, Mr. and Miss Tennant, Mr. Godfrey Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Turton and Mr. Sidney Ponsonby, Mrs. Adare, Mrs Cecil Paget and Mr. Hugo Wemyss, Mrs. L. Drummond, Mr. and Mrs E. Hope, Mrs. L. Seymour and Miss Seymour, Mr. Guy Repton, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Sturgis and Miss Beresford, Mr. Poynter, R.A., Mrs. Daniel Cooper, Mr. Hamilton Aïdé, Mr. Alwyne Maude, Mrs. C. Bentinck, Mrs. Bingham Mildmay, Mr. Philip Habord, Mr. and Mrs. George Bulteel, Mrs. Beerbohm Tree and Miss Julia Neilson, Mr. Hallé [Halle?], Mr. Rudolph Lehmann and Miss Lehmann, [[Social Victorians/People/Fanny Ronalds|Mr. R. Ronalds]], Mr. Ellice, Mr. Arthur, Madame Blumenthal, Miss Julia Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. Jeune, Mr and Mrs. Charles Stuart-Wortley and Misses Millais, Mrs. Arkwright, Mr Joachim, Mr. Gillett, Mr. Pulteney (Scots Guards), Colone| Cuthbert Larking, Mr. Harry Higgins, M. Tividar Nachez, Mr. G. Ross, Herr Johannes Woolff, Mrs. Charles Bagot and Miss Bagot, Mrs. Bischoffsheim, Mr. Henry Petre, Miss Balch, Mr. and Lady Maud Ramsden, Mr. Adolphus Liddell, Mr Knowles, Mr. Grenfell, Mr. Edward Hamilton, Mrs. Henry Gordon and Miss Gordon, Mr. Henry James, Mr. St. Leger, Mrs. Dacre Hamilton and the Misses Nugent, Mr. Harbord, Mr Somerset, Mr. Ruggles-Brise, Mr. and Miss Hughes of Kinmel, Mr. and Mrs Douglas Freshfield, Mrs. Homer, Mr. W. H. Mallock, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benson, Mr. H. Seymour, Mr. Ernest Law, Mr. Hugh Grimston, Mr. Lionel Cust, Mr. Chappell, Mr. and Mrs. Du Maurier, Mr. Boughton, R.A., and Mrs. Boughton, Mr. R. Roche, Mr. Montagu Wilson, Mr. Herbert Hope, &c.<ref>"Lady Constance Leslie's Reception." ''Morning Post'' 15 February 1890, Saturday: 2 [of 8], Col. 5c [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18900215/008/0002. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote> ==March 1890== 10 March 1890, Monday The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted a ball in celebration of their wedding anniversary:<blockquote> m  la celebration of the anniversary of the Prince and  Princess of Wales's wedding day, their Royal Highnesses  gave an evening party (dancing) at Marlborough House  last night.  His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, her Royal  Highness Princess Beatrice (Princess Henry of Battenberg)  and his Royal Highness Prince Henry of Battenberg, her  Royal Highness the Princess Louise of Wales (Duchess of  Fife) and the Duke of Fife, his Royal Highness Prince  George of Wales, her Royal Highness the Princess Vic-  toria of Wales, her Royal Highness the Princess Maud of  Wales, her Royal Highness the Princess Mary Adelaide  (Duchess of Teck), and his Highness the Duke of  Teck and her Serene Highness the Princess Victoria of  Teck and his Serene Highness Prince Francis of Teck, and  their Serene Highnesses the Prince and Princess Victor of  Hohenlohe-Langenburg and the Countess Victoria Gleichen  were present.  The following had the honour to receive invitations, but  some amongst them were unavoidably prevented from  attending : —  The French Ambassador (M. Waddingfcon) and Madame  Waddington, the German Ambassador (Count Hatzfeldt)  and the Countess Marie Hatzfeldt, the Turkish Ambassador  (Rustem Pasha), the Austro- Hungarian Ambassador (Count  Deym) and the Countess Deym, the Italian Ambassador  (Count Tornielli), the Countess Tornielli, and Mademoiselle  Virginia dei Conti Lazzari, tae Danish Minister (M. de  Falbe) and Madame de Falbe, the Russian Charge ??  (M. Bontinerl), his Serene Highuess Prince Louis Ester-  hazy, M. A. Kroupensky, M. A. de Stoeckl, Count Leyden,  Count Albert Mensdoilf, Count Reventlow, Mr. and Mrs.  Henry White, M. de Soveial, the Marques and Marquesa  de Santurce, Mr. A. de Murrieta, Mr. C. de Marrieta.  The Duke and Duchess of Leeds and Lady Alice O.borne,  the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, the Duke and  Duchess of Portland, the Duke and Duches3 of West-  minster, the Marchioness of Blandford aud Lady Frances  Spencer Churchill, the Marquis and Marchioness  of Granby, the Marquis and Marchioness of London-  derry, the Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde,  the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury and  Lady Gwendolen Cecil, the Marquis and Marchioness of  Stafford, Count Gleichen, the Earl and Countess Brown-  low, the Earl and Countess Cadogan and Lady Emily  Cadogan, the Earl and Countess of Clarendon, the  Earl of Chesterfield, the Earl of Clonmell, the  Earl of Dudley, the Earl and Countess of Dun-  raven and Lady Florence Wyndham Quin, the Earl  and Countess Granville and Lady Victoria Leveson Gower,  the Earl and Countess of Hardwicke, the Earl and Countess  Howe and Lady Evelyn Curzou, the Earl and Countess of  Kilmorey, the Earl and Countess of Lathom and Lady  Alice Wilbraham, the Earl and Countess of Lucan and Lady  Rosalind Bingham, the Earl of Mouut Edgcumbe and Lady  Albertha Edgcumbe, the Earl and Countess of Romney  and Lady Florence Marsbam, the Earl and Countess of  Rosebery, the Earl of Shaftesbury, the Earl of Stradbroke,  the Earl and Countess of Sef ton and Lady Gertrude Moly-  neux, the Earl and Countess Spencer, Viscount Drum-  lanrig, Lord and Lady Randolph Spencer Churchill, Lord  Frederick Hamilton, Lord Ernest Hamilton, Lord and  Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox, Viscountess Mandeville,  Lord Charles Montagu, Viscount Chelsea, Viscount and  Viscountess Coke and the Hon. Violet White, Viscount  Curzon, Lady Georgina Curzon and Lady Sarah  Spencer Churchill, Viscount Fincastle, Viscount Royston,  Viscount Valletort, Lord and Lady Brooke, Lord Burghersh,  Lord Capell, Lord and Lady Norreys and the Hon. Coralie  Glyn, Lady Charles Beresford, Lord Marcus Beresford,  Lord Alwyne Compton, Lord and Lady William Nevill,  Lord Richard Nevill, Lord Henry Paulet, Lord Henry  Vane Tempest, Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, Admiral  Lord Alcester, Lady Ampthill and the Hon. Constance  Russell, Lord Alington and the Hon. Winifred and Hon.  Mildred Sturt, Lord and Lady Colville of Culross  and the Hon. Blanche Colville, Lord and Lady De  Ramsey, Lady Hastings, Lord and Lady Hindlip,  Lord Lurgan, Lord and Lady Revelstoke and the  Hon. Susan Baring, Lord aud Lady Rothschild,  Lord Rowton, Lord Surfield and the Hon. Judith and  Hon. Eleanor Harbord, Lord and Lady Wimborne and the  Hon. Frances Guest, Lord Wolverton, Baron Ferdinand  Rothschild, Captain the Hon. Maurice Bourke, R.N.,  Colonel the Hon. Henry Byng and the Misses Byng, the  Hon. Alan Charteris, Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. C.  Edgcumbe, the Hon. Sir Spencer and Lady Ponsonby Fane,  the Hon. Sidney Greville, Colonel the Hon. Oliver Montagu,  the Hou. C. R. and Mrs. Spencer, the Hon. S. M'Donnell,  the Hon. Alexander Yorke, the Hon. H. and Lady Feodora  Sturt, the Hon. Arthur Walsh, the Hon. R. Winn, the  Right Hon. W. E. and Mrs. Gladstone and Miss Gladstone,  the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, the Right Hon. H. Chaplin,  the Right. Hon. Sir Henry James, the Right Hon. Sir C. L.  Wyke, the Hon. S. C. Colville, the Hon. Assheton Harbord,  the Hon. Julia Stonor, the Hon. H. Stonor, the Hon. E.  Stonor, Captain the Hon. Henry White, Sir Edward and  Lady Guinness, Sir Charles Hartopp, Sir Frederick John-  stone, Sir John and Lady Lister Kaye, Sir James and Lady  Mackenzie, Colonel Sir Nigel and Lady Emily Kingscote,  Admiral Sir R. and the Hon. Lady Macdonald and Miss  Macdonald, General Sir Dightou and Lady Probyn, Sir  Francis and the Hon. Lady Knollys, Major-General Sir  Christopher Teesdale, Sir Oscar Clayton, Sir Allen Young,  Lieutenant-General Bateson, Lieutenant-General Charles  Fiaser. Major-General and the Hou. Mrs. Arthur Ellis  and Miss Ellis, Colonel J. P. Brabazon, Colonel  and Mrs. Stanley Clarke and the Misse9 Clarke,  Captain H. F. Stephenson, R.X., Lieutenant-Colonel F.  H. Poore, Lieutenant-Colonel R. Vivian, Major C. Swaine,  Captain Douglas Dawson, Captain C. H. A. Hervey, the  officers of the Queen's Guard, St. James's Palace, Mr. G.  Byng, Mr. Henry Calcraft, Mr. Victor Cavendish, Mr.  Henry Ellis, Mr. Horace Farquhar, Mr. and Mrs. George  Forbes and Miss Forbes, Mr. Montagu Guest, .Mr. Charles  Hall, Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Mr. and Lady Hilda Higgins,  Mr. Holzmann, Miss Knollys, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Knollys,  Mr. Ronald Moncrierfe, Mr. Alfred Montgomery, Mr.  Arnold Morley, Mr. Henry Petre, Mr. Alfred de Roth-  schild, Mr. and Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, Mr. Reuben  Sassoon and Miss Sassoon, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sassoon,  Mr. Edgar Sebright, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sneyd, Mr.  Christopher Sykes, and Mr. O. G. St. George Williams.  Messrs. Coote and Tinney's band was in attendance.<ref>"Marlborough House." ''Morning Post'' 11 March 1890, Tuesday: 5 [of 8]. Col. 6b–c [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000174%2F18900311&page=5&article=055&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Same print title and p. </ref></blockquote> ==April 1890== Arnold Dolmetsch took out a three-day ticket to the Reading Room in April 1890 (Campbell 22). === 9 April 1890, Wednesday === ==== The New Forest United Hunt Ball ==== <blockquote>This annual ball was beld at the New Forest Hall, Lyndhearst, on Wednesday night, and was a most brilliant gathering, upwards of 200 being present, not only the New Forest but also neighbouring hunts being well represented. Among those present were Earl and Countess of Londesborough, Lady Mildred Denison, Lady Lilian Denison, Hon. Louis Johnstone, Hon. Gerald and Mrs Lascelles, Major Downman, Capt. Sandbach, R.H.A., Col. and Mrs Sinkins, Col. Fitzroy Smyth, Lady Thursby and party, Mr Stanley Pearce (Master of the Foxhounds), Mr F. Lovell (Master of the Deerhounds) and party, Lady Adela Goff and party, Hon. Miss St. Leger Glyn and party, Mr A. H. Jeffreys, M.P., and Mrs Jeffreys, Hon. Mrs A. Peter, Mr Somerset H. Onslow, Mr Lancelot Orde, Lord Garioch, Mr and Mrs C. K. Francis, the Countess of Normandy, Lady Mary Agar, Lord Montagu, Hon. John Scott Montagu, Viscount Cantelupe, Prince Dhuleep Singh, Hon. D. Keppel, Col. Charles Needham (1st Life Guards), [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. Mrs Algernon Bourke]], Mrs Cornwallis West, Mr and Mrs Shelley Bontein, Col. Gridley, Col. Newton, Col. Elliot, R.H.A., Lady Meyrick and party, Sir W. Jervois, Lady Jervois and party, &c.<ref>"The New Forest United Hunt Ball." ''The Sportsman'' 11 April 1890, Friday: 2 [of 4], Col. 5c [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001055/18900411/024/0002. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote> ==May 1890== Leonora Braham appeared at the Opera Comique as Ruth Ferns in ''Gretna Green''. ===21 May 1890, Wednesday=== It was his pupil the young Countess Valda Gleichen who found a sponsor for Dolmetsch's first but brief appearance at a London concert on 21 May 1890, when the 'Magpie Minstrels' … gave one of their bi-annual performances at the Princes' Hall" (Campbell 30). ==June 1890== === 3 June 1890, Tuesday === ==== Dinner and Concert Hosted by Mrs. Arthur Williams and Ball by Mrs. Menzies ==== <blockquote>Yesterday evening society passed a large proportion of time on wheels, and the number of receptions was more than the most inveterate could get through wvith comfort. ... Meanwhile, the Duke of Clarence and Avondale dined with Mrs. Arthur Wilson in Grosvenor-place, and a small and select concert followed. The Duchess of Leinster was, as ever, the most beautiful among many beauties, the Hon. Helen Henniker, after her long mourning, was warmly greeted by swarms of friends, and the Countess of Lovelace, in grey satin, chaperoned her débutante niece, Miss Milbank. Prince "Eddie" went from Mrs. Arthur Wilson's hospitable mansion to that of Mrs. J. Graham Menzies. It is unusual to find mother and daughter entertaining this illustrious young man on the same evening. Mrs. Menzies, who has succeeded Lord Suffield in his beautiful house in Upper Grosvenor-street, had one of the smartest and most successful balls of the present season. The Blue Hungarians played with immense vigour and owing to the postponement of Lady Carnarvon's ball, there was no competition for men and married women. Countess Howe, Lady Brougham and Vaux, Lady Aveland and Miss Willoughby, Viscountess Stormont, the Hon. Lady Grey Egerton and Miss Egerton, the Duchess of Buccleuch, the [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. Mrs. Algernon Bourke]], the Earl of Craven, Countess of Coventry, Mrs. Mackay, Lady Sykes, the Marchioness of Granby, Mrs. Hwfa Williams, Lord Garioch, Sir Savile and Lady Crossley, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lawson, and many others were present.<ref>"Yesterday Evening Society." ''Pall Mall Gazette'' 4 June 1890, Wednesday: 4 [of 8], Col. 3a [of 3]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000098/18900604/015/0004. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote> ==== Münster-Hay Wedding ==== Account of the wedding of Count Alexander Münster and Lady Muriel Henrietta Constance Hay. Count Bismarck sent a gift.<blockquote>St. Andrew's Church, Wells-street, was completely filled yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the marriage of Count Alexander Münster, son of Count Münster, German Ambassador in Paris, with Lady Muriel Henrietta Constance Hay, younger daughter of the Earl and Countess of Kinnoull. The ceremony was fixed for half-past two o'clock, but all the seats in the body of the church were occupied long before that time by invited guests. The rood screen was hidden with white flowers, and a number of tall palms were skilfully arranged in and about the chancel. The bridegroom was early in his place, and wore the splendid white and gold uniform of the Garde du Corps of the Emperor; his best man, Prince Hans Heinrich Pless, wearing the scarlet and gold uniform of the Garde Hussars. The six bridesmaids were Lady Mildred Denison, Lady Dorothea Stewart Murray, Hon. Marie Hay, Hon. Marjory Murray, Miss Rosalind Lovell, and Miss Gladys Hadow (niece of the bride). They wore pretty dresses of pale blue satin, veiled with white chiffon; the skirts were edged with a frill, and the bodices finished with quaint fichus of the chiffon, fastened in front with a bunch of forget-me-nots. They wore drawn hats of the chiffon, covered with forget-me-nots, and their posies were of the same flowers, intermixed with pink roses, and tied with narrow pink ribbons. Each wore a gold bangle with centre forming the initials "A.M.," and a single turquoise drop. The bride entered the church at half-past two, and was received by her father, who led her to the chancel steps, preceded by the choristers singing a nuptial hymn. The bride's dress was of ivory satin made with a very long train. The front was fringed round the hem with orange blossoms and veiled with old Brussels lace, the gift of her mother; the bodice was entirely covered with beautiful old lace, and finished at the neck on one side with a cluster of orange blossoms. She wore a small wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle arranged in the hair at the back and a tulle veil falling almost to the end of the train and held by diamond stars, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's other jewels included two diamond drop hairpins, the gift of Count Münster; an emerald and diamond brooch, from the bridegroom; enamel and diamond heartsease brooch, from Lady Mary Mills; a diamond and emerald bracelet, from the Duke of Beaufort; and a diamond bracelet, from the Duke and Duchess of Athole. Her train was held by her two little nephews, Masters Roland and Patrick Hadow, wearing Scotch dress with lace ruffles. The service, which was fully choral, was performed by the Rev. Provost Rorison, of St. Ninian's Cathedral, Perth, assisted by the Rev. W. T. Houldsworth, rector of St. Andrew's. The Earl and Countess of Kinnoull afterwards entertained the bridal party at the residence of the Earl of Londesborough, uncle of the bride, in Grosvenor-square. Among the numerous guests were the Russian Ambassador and Madame de Staal, the German Ambassador, the Austrian Ambassador and Countess Deym, Count Münster and the Countesses Marie, Julia, and T. Münster, Prince Pless, Prince Louis Esterhazy, Count Donhoff, Baroness von Beckendorff-Hindenburg, Baron E. Fürstenberg, Count Paul Metternich, Geheimrath Schmettau, Countess Valentin, [[Social Victorians/People/de Soveral|M. de]] [[Social Victorians/People/de Soveral|Soveral]], Captain Hasenclever, Count Leyden, Herr von Rath, Count Francis Deym, Baron and Baroness Deichmann, Count Mensdorff, Herr Pilgrim Baltazzi, Count and Countess Henry Lützow, Baroness d' Erlanger [?], Herr von Kemnitz, Baron Cramm, Vicomte de Janzé, the Duke of Beaufort, the Duchess of Athole, and the Ladies Stewart Murray, the Marchioness of Downshire, the Marchioness of Stafford and Lady Sybil St. Clair Erskine, Maria Marchioness of Ailesbury, the Countess of Dunraven and Ladies Wyndham Quin, the Countess of Kilmorey, the Countess of Galloway and Miss Stewart, the Countess of Dudley and Lady Edith Ward, the Countess of Strathmore and Lady Constance Lyon, the Earl and Countess of Roden, Lady Willoughby de Eresby and Hon. Miss Willoughby, the Countess of Westmorland. Viscount and Viscountess Raincliffe, Viscountess Coke, Viscountess Stormont and Hon. MabeI Murray, Viscountess Malden and Hon. Miss Capel, Lord Hay of Kinfauns [?], Lady Delamere and Miss Cholmondeley, Lady Brougham, Lady Esher, Lord Saye and Sele and Hon. Maud and Hon. Gertrude Fiennes, Lady Helen MacGregor and Miss MacGregor, Lord and Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox and Lady Angela St. Clair Erskine, Lady Raglan, Lord Charles Innes Ker, Lady Elizabeth Bertie, Lady Frances Pratt and Lady Clementine Pratt, Lady Geraldine Somerset, Lady Dalton Fitzgerald and Miss Payne, Lady Mary Mills and Miss Pereira, Lady Dorchester, Lady Louisa Moncreiffe and Misses Moncreiffe, Lady Norreys, Lady Petre, Lady Jane Trefusis, Lord Frederic Hamilton, Baroness de Brienen and Miss de Brienen, Helen Lady Forbes and the Misses Forbes, Lady Scott, Miss Scott and Mrs. Green, Lord Zouche and Hon. Miss Curzon, Mr. and Lady Constance Hadow, Hon. Lady Campbell, Lady William Nevill and Miss Bannerman, Hon. Alastair and Mrs. Hay, Hon. Miss Greville, Captain Hon. Randolph Stewart, Hon. FitzRoy and Mrs. Stewart, Hon. Charles Walsh, Hon. William Walsh, [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. Mrs. Algernon Bourke]], Colonel Hon. Charles and Mrs. Hay and Miss Maude Hay, Hon. Mrs. Greville Nugent, Hon. Mrs. Colville and Miss Streatfeild [sic], Hon. Claude Hay, Sir Charles and Lady Forbes of Newe, Laely Borthwick, Sir Francis Montefiore, Sir Henry Hoare, Sir George Arthur, Sir William Gordon Cumming, General and Mrs. Wilkinson, Colonel and Mrs. Chaine, Colonel Arthur Paget, Colonel H. M. Hozier, the Provost of St. Ninian's, Major Finch, Major Candy, Colonel Lloyd, Captain and Mrs. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Hay Drummond, Captain and Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. William Gillett, Mr. Hulse, M.P., and Mrs. Hulse, Captain Lumley, Captain Barrow, Major Anstruther, Mrs. Hwfa Williams, Mr. Arthur Hay, Mr. Raglan Somerset, Mr. and Mrs. George Cavendish Bentinck, Mrs. Villiers, Mr. Henry Petre, Mrs. Keighley, Mrs. E. Balfour and Miss Balfour and Miss Ellice, Mrs. Dick Cunynghame and Miss A. M'Gregor, Rev. C. Weidemann, Miss Balfour and Miss E. Balfour, Mrs. and Miss Halford, Mr. and Mrs. Toler, Mrs. and Miss Townley, Rev. Dr. M'Ewan, Mr. A. F. Levita, Mr. F. Stephens, Mrs. and Miss Leigh, Mr. and Mrs. George Forbes and Miss Forbes, Mrs. Luke Wheeler, Mrs. J. Beerbohm, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Collins, Mrs. and Miss Orde, Mrs. Murray, Miss Glyn, Mrs. Godfrey Pearse, Mr. Balfour, Mr. Leopold Goldberg, Mr. and Miss Oswa d [Oswald], Mr. and Mrs. C. Bulteel, Mrs. Brydges Wyllyams, Mr. H. Balfour, the Misses Codrington, Miss Finch, Mrs. Barron and Miss Sullivan, Mr. Hamilton Aidé, Mr. Granville and Miss Berkeley, Mr. M'Gregor, Mrs. and Miss Needham, Mr. and Mrs. A. Consett and Miss Consett, Mrs. Herbert Naylor LeyIand, Mr. and Mrs. A. Darby, Mrs. Montefiore, Mrs. Charles Murray and Miss Murray, Mrs. Thomas Legh, the Rev. John F. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Hay, Mr. Fiztalan Manners, Mr. Albert Stopford, Mr. Hervey Pechell, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Orde. Later in the day Count Alexander Münster and his bride left for Hillingdon Court, Uxbridge, the residence of the Hon. A. Mills, where they will pass the early days of the honeymoon, and then proceed to Chàlet Sans Souci, Bellaggio, Lake of Como, lent by Mr. Hervey Pechell. They will afterwards go to Wiesbaden, and thence to Count Münster's German country seat, where a great reception awaits them. The wedding presents were very numerous. Count Munster presented the bride with a diamond necklace and pair of diamond drop hairpins. The bridegroom's gifts to his bride included a tiara of three diamond stars, a brooch formed of an emerald of unusual size set in diamonds, large pearl pendant, gold bracelet set with turquoises, and diamond and turquoise ring. The Duke of Beaufort presented Lady Muriel with an emerald and diamond bracelet. The Earl and Countess of Kinnoull's presents included a quantity of plate and other articles. Prince Henry of Battenberg sent a large silver-mounted claret jug; Count Bismarck, a silver box; the Marchioness of Waterford, gold snake bracelet, with pearl head and ruby eyes; the Duke and Duchess of Athole, diamond "M" bangle; Lady Ermyntrude Malet, massive silver bowl; Countess Marie Münster, silver tea set and tray; Baron E. Fürstenberg, pair of gold-mounted claret jugs; Baron and Baroness Erlanger, large silver bowl; Baron and Baroness Gungberg, pair of antique silver mounted jugs.<ref>"Marriage of Count Alexander Münster and Lady Muriel Hay." ''Morning Post'' 4 June 1890, Wednesday: 7 [of 12], Col. 7a–c [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18900604/064/0007. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote> ===4 June 1890, Wednesday=== Derby Day. According to the Morning Post, <quote>Lady Thurlow's first dance. / Mrs. Coddington's Ball. / The Fourth of June celebration at Eton. / ... Royal Society of Literature — Paper on "Early England," by Mr. Carmichael, S. </quote> ("Arrangements for This Day." The Morning Post Wednesday, 4 June 1890: p. 7 [of 12], Col. 6A). ===13 June 1890, Friday=== ? or on the 12th? Arnold Dolmetsch had a concert at which his students performed (Campbell 31). It was reviewed very positively in the 13 June Daily Graphic, especially Helene Dolmetsch's performance. They did Purcell's Fairy Queen. They used a harpsichord. ===26 June 1890, Thursday=== There was apparently a regular celebration of [[Social Victorians/People/Arthur Collins|Arthur Collins]]' birthday, 26 June, by Bret Harte, George Du Maurier, [[Social Victorians/People/Arthur Sullivan|Arthur Sullivan]], Alfred Cellier, Arthur Blunt, and John Hare (Nissen, Axel. Brent Harte: Prince and Pauper: 239. [http://books.google.com/books?id=WEDewmUnapcC]). Choosing 1885–1902 as the dates because those apparently are the dates of the close relationship between Harte and Collins, ending in Harte's death in 1902. ==July 1890== ===3 July 1890, Thursday=== <blockquote>On July 3, 1890, Besant’s house at 19 Avenue Road, St. John’s Wood, was inaugurated as a new center of Theosophical work, serving as the European headquarters of the [[Social Victorians/Theosophical Society|Theosophical Society]] and as HPB’s residence. That house became also the meeting place of HPB’s Inner Group, twelve of her students who were eager for more intense training than was feasible in a larger, more general gathering.</blockquote>That Inner Group is different from the Esoteric Section.<ref>"Esoteric World Chapter 23." ''The Theosophical Society of America, Online Resources''. http://www.theosophical.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=23&id=1725&Itemid=53</ref><blockquote>The hall had a seating capacity of about 200. On the opening night [July 3, 1890] [sic] the room was crammed, and many were unable to gain admission. The speakers were Mrs. Besant, Mr. Sinnett, a Mrs. Woolff (of America), and Mr. [Bertram] Keightley. HPB was present but said nothing, on account of the critical state of her health.<ref>"23a. Henry S. Olcott, July 1890, London [Olcott 1931, 4:254–6]." Esoteric World Chapter 23. ''The Theosophical Society of America, Online Resources''. http://www.theosophical.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=23&id=1725&Itemid=53.</ref></blockquote> === 4 July 1890, Friday, 11 p.m. === ==== The Queen's State Ball at Buckingham Palace ==== The Prince and Princess of Wales were hosts of this ball, as Queen Victoria was not present. Many of the Queen's children and their spouses were present.<ref>"State Ball at Buckingham Palace." ''Morning Post'' 5 July 1890, Saturday: 5 [of 8], Col. 5a–7b [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18900705/038/0005. Same print title and p.</ref> The dancing commenced shortly after the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at 11:00. === 1890 July 15, Tuesday === ==== Garden Party at Marlborough House to Meet the Queen ==== The beginning of the ''Morning Post'' article, which is followed by a very long list of people invited:<blockquote>Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales gave a garden party at Marlborough House yesterday afternoon to meet the Queen. Her Majesty was accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Princesses Victoria and Margaret of Prussia, and was attended by the Duchess of Roxburghe, Miss M'Neill, the Hon. Evelyn Moore, the Hon. Bertha Lambert, and Major-General Sir Henry Ewart and Major F. A. Bigge. Madlle. De Perpigna was in attendance on the Princesses Victoria and Margaret. The following were present: — Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Alfred, and the Princesses Marie, Victoria, Alexandra, and Beatrice of Edinburgh; their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Prince Arthur, and the Princesses Margaret and Patricia of Connaught; their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein Sonderburg-Augustenburg and Princess Victoria and Princess Louisa of Schleswig-Holstein, her Royal Highness the Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne, and the Marquis of Lorne. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Albany, her Royal Highness the Princess Frederica and the Baron von Pawell-Rammingen, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, her Royal Highness Princess Mary Adelaide Duchess of Teck and his Highness the Duke of Teck and Princess Victoria of Teck, his Royal Highness the Duke d'Orleans and Princess Hélène d'Orleans, his Imperial Highness Don Pedro Augustus of Coburg and Braganza, his Serene Highness the Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe, his Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen and their Serene Highnesses Prince and Princess Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and the Countesses Gleichen, and Count Gleichen.<ref>"Garden Party at Marlborough House." ''Morning Post'' 15 July 1890, Tuesday: 5 [of 8], Col. 3a–7c [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18900715/044/0005. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote> === 19 July 1890, Saturday === ==== Wedding of James Francis Harry St. Clair-Erskine and Violet Aline Vyner ==== This report from the ''Fife Free Press'' is missing a big piece of the 2nd paragraph, where the bridesmaids' and bride's dresses are described, because the page was damaged. The digitized copy is also generally poor.<blockquote>On Saturday forenoon, in Michael’s Church, Chester Square, London, was celebrated the marriage of Lord Loughhorough, eldest son of the Earl of Rosslyn with Miss Violet Aline Vyner, younger daughter of Mr R. C. Vyner, of Fairfield, Yorkshire. The chancel was beautifully decorated with palms and a profusion of lilies most artistically arranged. The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge. Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess and the Duke of Teck, and Princess Victoria, and the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone were among those present. The wedding party began to arrive at 11 o’clock, the bridesmaids being early in attendance. They were the Ladies Sybil and Angela St Clair Erskine, sisters of the bridegroom; Lady Anne Lambton, Miss Musgrave, Miss Rachel Gurney, and Miss Fleming. They were charmingly dressed in soft cream crepon, with violet velvet Zoave jackets, forming half sleeves and capes at the back, and pretty turn-down collars and cravats of white mosseline [mousseline?] chiffon, and the skirts were very plainly made. They wore large white hats lined with a band of violet velvet near the face, and trimmed on the crown with white ostrich plumes, a bunch of violets fastening the brim at the back. Each wore a brooch — the St Clair cross in rubies and diamonds set in a circle of the latter, and surmounted by a baron’s cornet of the same precious stones — the gift of the bri[degroom]; and carried a bouquet of Marechal Niel [roses?] ...ging sprays of the same, and tied w... ribbons. The bride entered the ... eleven o’clock, being received at ... father, who led her to the cha... her away. The service be... procession was preceded up ... choir, who sang "The voic..." The bride’s dress was ... with a long court train, ... white velvet being embro... ...und the train, and fasten... ...ver true lover’s knot. The picture... ...gh silver waistband, had full slee... mousseline chiffon; and a small ... blossoms was most becomingly arra... with a long tulle veil. The Earl of Chesterfield discharged the duties of best man. The Rev. Canon Fleming, Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen and Vicar of St Michael's, performed the marriage rite, assisted by the Rev. Edgar Sheppard, Sub-Dean of the Chapels Royal, and the Rev. J. Thomson, of Rosslyn, near Edinburgh. The hymn “Thine for ever! For of love,” was sung the end of the service. Canon Fleming afterwards delivered a most impressive address. After the benediction the clergy and bride and bridegroom passed to the vestry, the Prince of Wales following with Mrs Vyner. Pretty wedding favours of orange blossoms, Parma violets, and white heather were then distributed amongst the congregation. Mr and Mrs Vyner afterwards welcomed the wedding party at Ashburnham House, Dover-street. The ''dejeuner'' was served in three rooms, one being reserved for the bride and bridegroom and the Royal party. The table in the latter room was decorated with several of Mr Vynet's racing trophies. The band of the Grenadier Guards performed in the garden during the reception. The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Teck and Princess Victoria were present at the breakfast, and among the general company were Count Munster and Countess Maria Munster, the Marchese and Marchesa de Montagliari, the Marquis and Marchioness of Ripon, the Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford, the Marquis of Cholmondeley, the Marquis of Northampton, Maria Marchioness of Ailesbury, the Dowager Marchioness of Conyngham and Lady Blanche Conyngham, the Marchioness of Downshire, the Countess of Rosslyn, Earl and Countess Compton, the Earl of Feversham, the Earl of Durham, the Countess of Coventry and the Ladies Coventry, Countess Howe and Ladies Curzon, the Countess of Yarborough, the Earl of Clonmell, the Earl and Countess of Loudoun, the Countess of Kilmorey, Countess de Grey, Viscount Molyneux, the Bishop of Gibraltar and Mrs Sandford, Viscountess de Labrosse and Mdles. de Labrosse, Lord Greenock, Lord and Lady Algernon Lennox, Lady Lilian Wemyss, Lady Julia Wombwell and Miss Wombwell, Hon. Lady Campbell of Blythswood, Lady Constance Harris, Lady Florence Harris, Lord and Lady Burghley, Lady Dorchester, Lord Houghton, Lady Curzon, Lady Brougham and Vaux and Miss Musgrave, Baron de Hirsch, Helen Lady Forbes and the Misses Forbes, Baroness Burdett Coutts and Mr Burdett Coutts, M.P., Lady Astley, Lord and Lady William Nevill, Lord and Lady Brooke and Hon. Leopold and Hon. Marjorie Greville, Lady Dalton Fitzgerald and Miss Payne, Lord Elcho, Lady Willoughby de Eresby and the Misses Willoughby, Lady Ewart, Lady Hindlip, Lady Cecilia Rose, Lord Rowton, Lord Capell, Lady Mabel Compton, Lord and Lady Herries, Lady Sykes, Lord and Lady Alwyne Compton, Lady Ventry and Hon. Miss de Moleyns, Hon. Lady Knollys, Lady Manners, Hon. Lady Drummond and Misses Drummond, Hon. Sydney Greville, Hon. Assheton Harbord, Hon. Derek Keppel, Hon. Captain Bourke, Hon. Mrs Percy Mitford, Hon. Philip Harbord, Hon. and Rev. L. Tyrwhitt, Hon. Coralie Glyn, Hon. M. Lambton, Hon L. Greville, Hon. Alwyn Greville, Hon[.] Eva Greville, Hon. Frances Dawnay, Hon Evelyn Paget, Hon Mrs Algernon Grosvcnor, Hon and Mrs Lambton. Hon. Mrs Evelyn Pelham, Hon. Fitzroy St Clair Erskine, [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. Mrs Algernon Bourke]], Hon. W. Maxwell, Hon. G. and Mrs Dawnay, Hon. Captain Lambton, General Sir Seymour Blane, Sir William Gordon Cumming, Sir Archibald and Miss Edmunstone, Sir Henry and Lady Meysey Thompson, Mrs Gladstone, Mr and Lady Margaret Cameron, Mr and Lady Florence Astley, Mr and Lady Elizabeth Melville Cartwright and Miss Melville Cartwright, General and Mrs Duff and Miss Duff, General Owen Williams, Colonel and Mrs Anstruther Thompson, Colonel Stopford Sackville, Colonel Craig, Colonel Brabazon, Colonel Forester, Colonel Stanley Clarke (in attendance on the Prince of Wales) and Miss Clarke, Major Davidson, Canon and Mrs Fleming, Captain St John Mildmay (in attendance on the Duke of Cambridge), Captain and Mrs FitzGeorge, Mrs William Portal, the Sub Dean of the Chapels Royal, Rev. W. M. and Mrs Wollaston, Rev. R. West, Mr and Miss Chamberlain. Mr and Mrs W. H. Grenfell, Mr Christopher Sykes, M.P., Mr Reuben Sassoon, Mr Arthur Sassoon, Mrs Bischoffsheim, Mr and Mrs Herbert Naylor Leyland, Dr and Mrs Anderson, Mrs Oswald, Mr and Mrs Surtees, Mr Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs Menzies, Miss Willoughby and Miss Gertrude Willoughby, Mr Arthur Paget, Miss Christie, Mr Dowdall, Mrs Eastwood and the Misses Eastwood, Mr Frederick Warre, Mr William Williamson, Mrs Burton, Mrs Chaine, Captain and Mrs Livesey Wardle, Captain A. R. Hill, Miss Helby, Mrs and Miss Winslow, Mr and Miss Oswald, Mr Willoughby, Mr Quintin Hume, Mr F and Miss Fitzherbert, Mrs and Miss F. Hotham, Mr and Mrs Moreton Frewin, Mrs Charles Otway, Mr Calcraft, Mr Watson, Mr Fennick, Mr Montgomery, Mr Cecil Murray, Mr and Mrs Sneyd, Mr Leslie Stephen, Mr Edgar Sebright, Miss Fleetwood Wilson, Mrs and Miss Farmer of Nonsuch, Mr and Mrs Dennistoun and Miss Dennistoun, Mr and Mrs J. R. Lane Fox and Miss Lane Fox, &c. The bride and bridegroom left early in the afternoon for Easton Lodge, Dunmow, the seat of Lord and Lady Brooke, in Essex, where they will spend the honeymoon. The bride travelled in a costume of biscuit coloured armure silk, the top of the bodice and sleeves being of pale pink mousseline de soie, and the lower part of the former inserted with pink velvet ribbons to form a high band, Tuscan straw-hat trimmed with pink crepe de chine, and biscuit feathers. The presents exceeded four hundred in number. The Prince of Wales presented the bride with a trefoil moonstone and diamond brooch and the bridegroom with a sapphire and diamond pin. The Princess of Wales's gift the bridegroom was a silver-necked claret jug. The Duke of Cambridge gave an amethyst and diamond pendant, and the bridegroom a pair of silver gilt candlesticks; and Princess Mary and the Duke of Teck presented the bride with a silver sugar basin. The bridegroom’s gifts to the bride were a diamond and sapphire watch bracelet, a diamond half-hoop ring, diamond brooch with pearl centre, diamond and turquoise brooch, formed of the St Clair badge in rubies and diamonds set in a circle of diamonds, surmounted by a baron’s coronet in the same precious stones, a large salts bottle with two heart-shaped moonstones set with rubies and diamonds and a silver sugar basin. The bride presented Lord Loughborough with a turquoise and diamond stud. The Earl of Rosslyn presented the bride with diamond necklet. The Countess of Rosslyn’s gifts were diamond orchid brooch and a pink feather fan. Mr R. C. Vyner’s gifts to his daughter were a diamond and pearl tiara and gold mounted dressing case, and Mrs Vyner gave her a sapphire and diamond ring. The Marchioness of Stafford gave a ruby and diamond pin; Lady Mary Vyner antique diamond tiara; the Ladies Angela and Sybil Erskine sapphire and diamond bracelet; Hon. Fitzroy St Clair Erskine with "1890" in rubies and diamonds; Lord and Lady A. Compton large diamond star; the Earl of Rosslyn presented his son with a large silver bowl and two silver dishes; the Countess of Rosslyn's present was a travelling bag; Mr Vyner gave him a luncheon basket; Mrs Vyner a silver ''entree'' dish; the Marchioness of Stafford case containing silver coffee and tea pots, urn and stand, sugar basin, and cream jug; Lord and Lady Brooke four antique silver sauce boats; Lord and Lady Algernon Gordon ['''Col. 1c–2a'''] Lennox three antique silver ''entree'' dishes. The Earl of Rosslyn's Fifeshire tenants presented Lord Loughborough with a beautiful antique silver bowl, two antique silver dessert dishes, and two antique sugar castors; and to the bride they gave an antique silver tea service. The congregation of Rosslyn Chapel presented the bridegroom with a complete and elegant writing set, whilst Lord Rosslyn's servants gave him a silver inkstand and pair of silver candlesticks. Mr Vyner's servants presented the bride with a silver salver and six ''liqueur'' cups. The servants of Newby Hall gave a silver coffee pot, and Mr Vyner’s Cheshire tenants presented a case containing silver tea pot, sugar basin, and cream jug. The bride also received from the Duchess of Portland a travelling bag; the Duchess de Luynes, sapphire and diamond ring; the Duke of Westminister, Indian necklace; the Marquis of Northampton, diamond bracelet; the Marquis of Ripon, sapphire and diamond bracelet; the Marchioness of Ripon, turquoise and diamond bangle, the Earl of Durham, a diamond half hoop bracelet; Earl and Countess Cowper, a diamond "V V” brooch; Dowager Viscountess Downe, moonstone and diamond crescent; Lady Skyes [Sykes] ruby and diamond fish brooch; Lady Millbank, sapphire and diamond brooch Lord Douglas Compton, double heart brooch; Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, gold curb chain bracelet set with pearls; Earl and Countess Compton, bangle with “Vi” and “good luck” on it; the Duke and Duchess of St Albans, tea service with table; the Marchioness Conyngham, silver cream jug; the Marchioness of Tavistock, silver vase; the Countess of Rodin, a silver I bowl; the Countess of Yarborough, silver candlesticks; Viscountess Downe, silver tea caddie; Lady de Trafford, gold mounted salts bottle; the Hon. F. Dawnay, large silver candlesticks[;] Hon. F and Lady Lampton, travelling clock; Hon. W. Lambton, silver candlesticks; Sir R. and Lady Graham, silver salver; Sir Roderick and Miss Cameron, two silver dishes; General Williams, diamond bangle; Colonel and Mrs G. FitzGeorge, gold mounted bottle; Major and Mrs Egerton, pair of silver candlesticks; Major Stuart Wortley, diamond Swallow; Major Davidson, heart-shaped brooch in coral and diamonds; Captain and Lady Cecilia Rose, a brougham; Mr Beaumont, silver bowl; Miss Edmonstone, moonstone and diamond hat pins; Mrs Harris, sapphire and diamond bracelet; Mr Egerton, turquoise and diamond brooch; Sir Cecil Murray, sapphire and diamond pin; Mr A. Farquharson, diamond swallow brooch; Mr and Mrs Hulse, two small silver vases; Miss Fleetwood Wilson, diamond bangle; Mrs A. Wilson, tortoiseshell candlestick; Mr Quintin Hume, salts bottle mounted with diamonds and rubies; Miss Helbert, gold violet pin; Mr Chamberlain, pair of silver candlesticks; Hon. Arthur Coventry, gold mounted bottle with "Vi" in diamonds; Mrs Leopold de Rothschild, diamond hand brooch, together with a number of other gifts. Among the presents to the bridegroom were — from the Marchioness of Downshire, antique silver sugar sifter; the Marquis of Exeter, silver sandwich case; the Marchioness of Bath, antique Dutch silver box; the Marquis of Downshire, a gold pencil; Count Munster, cigarette case and match box; Count Alexander Munster, a hunting flask; the Countess of Lindsay, antique silver pen-tray; the Earl of Mar and Kellie, silver matchbox; the Earl and Countess of Loudoun, silver cigarette box; the Earl of Chesterfield, antique silver gilt inkstand; the Countess of Bradford, gold seal with agate; the Countess of Warwick, antique silver bowl; the Earl of Coventry, silver pen-tray; the Countess of Wharncliffe, two silver candlesticks; the Earl and Countess of Cromartie, two antique silver cups; Viscountess of Newport, silver paper knife; Mr and Mrs A. Sassoon, ruby and diamond pin; Lord John Cecil, silver salver; Lord and Lady Willoughby de Eresby, antique silver-mounted cruet stand; Lord William Nevtll, antique brandy carrier; Lady Margaret Spicer, silver match box; Lord Burghley, four silver salt cellars and spoons; Baron de Hirch [Hirsch?], silver inkstand; Lady W. E. Osborne Elphinstone, silver inkstand; Lord Kesteven, silver cream jug; Lord Capell, silver cigarette case; Lord and Lady Gerard, tortoiseshell and silver travelling clock; Lady Lilian Wemyss, silver cigarette case; Dad Alwyne Compton, umbrella containing matchbox and whistle; Lord and Lady Lennox, two antique silver ''entree'' dishes and bacon dish; Lord Burghersh, silver cigarette lighter; Lady Angela 8t Clair Erskine, four silver salt cellars; Lady Randolph Churchill, gold pencil case, with two sapphires; Lord Houghton, antique gold basket; Lady Sybil St Clair Erskine, umbrella; Lord and Lady Dorchester, large crystal seal; Hon. Derek P. Keppel, pair of silver candlesticks; Hon. E. and Mrs Pelham, silver inkstand; Hon. G. N. Curzon, silver gilt bowl; Hon. F. St Clair Erskine, four silver candle-sticks; [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. A. and Mrs Bourke]], four small silver dessert dishes; Hon. Mrs Elliot Yorke, pair of silver candlesticks; Hon. Mr and Mrs L. Greville, tortoise-shell and silver box; Hon. R Somerset, diamond and pearl pin; Hon. G. H. Willoughby, silver ink-stand; Hon. H. and Mrs Grosvenor, umbrella; [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. Mrs Algernon Bourke]], enamel and diamond pin; Captain Hon. Maurice Bourke, cigarette case and lighter; Hon. W. Maxwell, silver-backed clothes and hat brushes; Hon. Sidney Greville, saltspoons; Hon. M. C. Maxwell Scott, two silver ''menu'' plates; Hon. W. Edwardes, pin; [[Social Victorians/People/Greville|Captain Hon. A.]] and [[Social Victorians/People/Lady Violet Greville|Mrs Greville]], silver gilt bowl, fork, spoon, and ladle; Sir Frederick Milner, diamond and moonstone pin; Sir George Chetwynd, two long silver flagons; Sir M. and Lady Fitzgerald, two silver saltspoons; Sir N. Gordon Gumming, silver-handled paper knife, &c.<ref>"Marriage of Lord Loughborough with Miss Vyner." ''Fife Free Press'' 26 July 1890, Saturday: 2 [of 8], Col. 1a–2b [of 6]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001110/18900726/015/0002. Same print title and p.</ref> </blockquote> === 24 July 1890, Thursday === ==== Dinner and Dance Hosted by Lord Alington ==== Perhaps the date on this is uncertain, since the article in ''Truth'' would suggest it was held in late May or early June. The newspaper story in the ''Queen'' mentions another occasion in which the flowers were notable as well. From ''Truth'':<blockquote> But not a quarter of a mile distant [from a dinner and dance hosted by Lord Rothschild featuring Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne] a more important event was proceeding, for Lord Alington, having previously walked down the Row and invited his friends right and left to Alington House, South Audley-street, proceeded to give a dance which was honoured by the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princesses Victoria and Maud, the Duke of Clarence, Princess Mary Adelaide, and Princess "May" and Prince and Princess Christian. This without exaggeration, with the exception of Lady Leconfield's, Lady Willoughby de Eresby's, and Lady Cadogan's, was the best ball hitherto given this season, and the prolific way ortolans [small songbirds regarded as a delicacy] were distributed at supper will long linger in the memories of those by whom these delicacies are cherished. One lady displayed her enthusiastic appreciation by devouring five of these, and it is to be hoped her devotion did not endanger her life. As for beauty, seldom before have so many pre-eminent for good looks been present at one gathering, as a mere enumeration of a few of these will prove. Of course the Duchess of Leinster heads the list, followed in quick succession by the Duchess of Portland, Lady de Grey, Lady Randolph Churchill, Lady Dudley, Lady Kilmorey, Lady Brooke, Lady de Trafford, Lady Helen Duncombe, Lady Hilda Dundas, Lady Sybil St. Clair Erskine, Lady Olivia Taylour, Miss Rachael Gurney, Lady Cardross, Miss Bourke, Lady Rose Leigh and her sister-in-law, Miss Leigh, Miss Berens (sister to Lady Cairns), Mrs. Ralph Sneyd, Lady Gerard, and a host of others far too numerous to mention. I often wonder that no painter has yet attempted to give us in one picture a permanent record of the chief beauties of our day. It would make a most interesting and exquisite group of lovely women, such as could not be found probably in any other country than this.<ref>Marmaduke, pseud. "Letters from the Linkman." ''Truth'' 12 June 1890, Thursday: 26 [of 56], Col. 1a–b [of 2]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002961/18900612/064/0026. Same print title, p. 1212.</ref></blockquote> From the ''Queen'':<blockquote>The P<small>RINCE AND</small> P<small>RINCESS OF</small> W<small>ALES</small> and the Princesses Victoria and Maud honoured L<small>ORD</small> A<small>LINGTON</small> by their presence at D<small>INNER</small>, at A<small>LINGTON</small> H<small>OUSE</small>, South Audley-street, on the 24th ult., when a distinguished party was present to meet them, including, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Leinster, the Marquis of Hartington, the Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde, Maria Marchioness of Ailesbury, Earl and Countess Cadogan and Lady Emily Cadogan, the Earl Countess of Lucan and Lady Rosaline Bingham, the Earl of Hardwicke, the Countess of Dudley and Lady Edith Ward, the EarI of Chesterfield, the Earl of Stradbroke and Lady Hilda Rous, and Earl Annesley. Covers were laid for sixty. Lord Alington afterwards gave a dance to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales and their daughters. As on the previous occasion, the floral decorations were exquisite. The entrance hall and the approaches to the reception rooms were decorated with tall palms and a profusion of lilies, pelargoniums, ferns in every variety, and roses in every imaginable shade. The conservatories at the back were carpeted and furnished luxuriously, and blocks of ice, lighted by fairy lamps, were placed about with artistic effect, serving to keep the atmosphere cool and fresh. Feathery palms, hydrangeos [hydrangeas] and arums were here used freely, and a particularly pretty result was obtained by the windows being framed, one in a fringe of ferns and red pelargoniums, and the other in ferns and fuschias. The ballroom fireplaces were adorned on each side with palms reaching to the ceiling, the mantelpieces being hidden by a delicate arrangement of roses in various shades springing from banks of hydrangeas, calceolarias, pelargoniums, and marguerites, and the walls of the staircase leading from the conservatory to the ball-room were hung with half-balls of floral roses. The supper was served in the dining-room, the tables being embellished with the loveliest orchids and roses of the most delicate tints, intermixed with pancretia; the arrangement was so light and elegant that it was difficult to believe that hands had ever touched the flowers. On those tables with silver candelabra in the centre, the flowers were all pure white, and those having gold candelabra were treated with mauve orchids and the palest pink and yellow roses. A tent, arranged near the conservatory for the Prince of Wales, was draped with Oriental hangings, and outside were groups of flowers and myriads of fairy lamps. The company began to arrive at eleven o'clock, when dancing commenced to the strains of the Blue Hungarian Band. The Princess of Wales was dressed in white striped satin and silk, the front being embroidered in pale shades, and wore handsome diamond ornaments. The Princesses Victoria and Maud wore white tulle over satin, the front being sprinkled all over with tiny sprays of lilies of the valley, each laid on a single leaf. The Duchess of Wellington was in black satin, with a pink sash arranged very prettily across the back of the bodice, and falling to the feet; a cluster of pink flowers and a beautiful diamond spray were fastened in the front of the bodicea and a diamond rivière was arranged in the hair, a diamond necklace being also worn. The Duchess of Westminster was in white satin trimmed with gold embroidery, and veiled in white chiffon. The Marchioness of Ormonde wore white striped brocade and satin trimmed with white lace, and a splendid diamond tiara and other ornaments. Countess de Grey, palest blue satin, with front beautifully embroidered in beads, and a diamond and pearl coronet. Maria, Marchioness of Ailesbury, white brocade and lace, with splendid diamond and emerald ornaments. The Marchioness of Bath, cream an violet brocaded velvet, the front being covered with mauve [38, Col. 3c – 39, Col. 1a] violets. Lady Mary Mills, rose-pink satin, with front richly embroidered; Lady Cardross, white satin, trimmed round the bodice and train with silver embroidery; Lady William Nevill, pale yellow brocade, the front veiled with black net, trimmed up the side with jet leaves, and all round the skirt was a bordering of Maréchal Niel roses, over a flounce of black net; Countess Granville wore rich white brocade and beautiful jewels; the Countess of Sefton, black satin and diamonds; Viscountess Dungan, white mousseline de soie, the skirt edged with a deep flounce; Lady Brooke, pale blue satin, trimmed with silver; Lady Emma Crichton, white satin train, with front of white lisse, prettily embroidered in red; Lady Idina Brassey, pale mauve bengaline, with front of chiffon and a handsome diamon coronet; Lady Rose Molyneux, white cross crêpe de Chine, with a pale green sash, and prettily trimmed with pink roses; Lady Wimborne, pale grey satin; the Hon. Miss Guest, pink satin, veiled with white net, sparkling with silver; Lady Sarah Spencer Churchill, white satin, with a chiffon frill; Lady Chesham, white silk, with pink roses; the Countess of Normanton, pale grey satin, with front of fine old lace; Mrs Hulse, handsome white brocade, diamond tiara, &c.; Mrs Bischoffsheim, white silk, embroidered with silver, and trimmed round the bottom of the skirt and train with a ruche of pale yellow crèpe; the Hon. Muriel Brassey, white chiffon, over satin, slightly trimmed with pink; and the [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Hon. Mrs Algernon Bourke]] was in pink, with magnificent diamonds.<ref>"Entertainments, Balls, &c." ''The Queen'' 2 August 1890, Saturday: 38, Col. 3c – 39 [of 82], Col. 1a–1c [of 3]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002627/18900802/237/0038 and https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002627/18900802/237/0039. Print: ''The Queen, The Lady's Newspaper'', pp. 170–171.</ref></blockquote>This is the story from the ''Morning Post'':<blockquote>The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princesses Victoria and Maud honoured Lord Alington by their company at dinner last evening at Alington House, South Audley-street. The guests present to meet their Royal Highnesses comprised the Duke and Duchess of Leinster, the Marquis of Hartington, the Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde, Maria Marchioness of Ailesbury, Earl and Countess Cadogan and Lady Emily Cadogan, the Earl and Countess of Lucan and Lady Rosaline Bingham, the Earl of Hardwicke, the Countess of Dudley and Lady Edith Ward, the Earl of Chesterfield, Earl Annesley, the Earl of Stradbroke and Lady Hilda Rous, Lord and Lady Gerard, Lady Norreys, Lord Rowton, Lord Calthorpe, Lord Frederick Hamilton, Lord Charles Montagu, Lord Herbert Vane Tempest, Lord Arthur Grosvenor, Lady Lilian Wemyss, Colonel the Hon. Oliver Montagu, Sir John and Lady Lister Kaye, the Hon. Humphrey and Lady Feodore Sturt, the Hon. John Baring, the Hon. Henry and the Hon. Julia Stonor, the Hon. Gilbert Willoughby, Lady Suffield and Major-General Ellis, in waiting on the Prince and Princess of Wales; Sir Henry Calcraft, Mr. and Lady Rose Leigh, General and Mrs. Owen Williams, Mr. Mildmay, M.P., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sassoon, Mr. Montague Guest, Captain Orr-Ewing, Mrs. Bulkeley, Mr. Ricardo, and Mr. Caryl Craven. Lord Alington afterwards gave a dance expressly to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales. Among the company were— The Russian Ambassador, the Danish Minister, Prince Louis Esterhazy, Comte Costa de Beaunyardt, the Duchess of Buccleuch and Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice, the Duchess of Westminster, the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Sarah Spencer Churchill, the Duchess of Wellington and Lady Cardross, the Marquis and Marchioness of Granby and Miss Bourke, the Marchioness of Stafford and Lady Sybil St. Clair Erskine, the Marchioness of Bath and Lady Beatrice Thynne, the Marquis of Cholmondeley, the Marquese and Marquesa de Santurce and Lady Wilham Nevill, Countess Spencer, Countess Granville and Lady Victoria Leveson-Gower, Countess de Grey, the Earl of Dunraven, the Countess of Lathom and Lady Edith Wilbraham, the Countess of Enniskillen and Lady Christian Cole, the Earl of Ilchester, the Earl of Durham and Lady Anne Lambton, the Earl of Dalkeith and Lord Ernest Scott, the Countess of Sefton and Lady Rose Molyneux, Countess Howe and the Ladies Curzon, the Countess of Normanton and Lady Mary Agar and Miss Mary Liddell, Earl Craven, Viscount Clifden, Viscount Ennismore and Lady Beatrice Hare, Viscount Coke and the Hon. Violet White, Viscount and Viscountess Castlerosse and the Hon. Susan Baring, Viscountess Newport and the Hon. Miss Bruce, Viscount and Viscountess Melgund, Viscount and Viscountess Curzon, Viscount and Lady Violet Dangan and Lady Eva Wellesley, Viscount Dungarvan, Viscount Chelsea, Viscount Royston, Lady Hastings, Lord Capell, Lord and Lady Willoughby de Eresby and Hon. Margaret Willoughby, Lady Cloncurry and Hon. Miss Winn, Lord and Lady Brooke, Lady Wimborne and Hon. Miss Guest, Lord Sandhurst, Lord and Lady Edmund Talbot, Lord and Lady Alwyne Compton and Miss Gurney, Lord and Lady Chesham, Lady Rossmore and Miss Naylor, Lord Kenyon, Lord Garioch, Lady Alice Portal, Lady Margaret Levett and the Ladies Ashley, Lady W. Nevill, Lord Paulet, Lady Charles Beresford, Lady Forbes and Misses Forbes, Lady Claud Hamilton, Lord Carlow, Lady Mary Mills, Lord Lurgan, Lord Henry Vane Tempest, Lord and Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox, Lord Richard Nevill, the Hon. W. Coventry, the Hon. G. Joliffe, the Hon. Schomberg M'Donnell, the Hon. H. Coventry, Captain the Hon. E. Dawson, the Hon. Alistair and Mrs. Hay, the Hon. Mrs. Grosvenor, [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|the Hon. Algernon and Mrs. Bourke]], the Hon. F. Dawnay, the Hon. E. J. Mills, the Hon. A. Johnstone, the Hon. Claude Hay, the Hon. Sidney Greville, the Hon. Mr. Dundas and Lady Hilda Dundas, the Hon. Thomas and Lady Idina Brassey and the Hon. Muriel Brassey, the Hon. Mr. Mansfield, Colonel the Hon. Henry Byng and Miss Byng, the Hon. Mrs. Oliphant, the Hon. Mr. Harbord, the Right Hon. Henry Chaplin, M.P., the Hon. G. Somerset, Sir William Gordon Cumming, Sir George Arthur, Sir Hubert Miller, Sir Charles Forbes, Sir William and Lady Eden, Sir George Chetwynd, Sir Frederick Johnstone, Sir John D. Poynder, Colonel and Lady Emma Crichton, the Hon. Miss Harbord, Captain and Lady Jane Combe, Colonel Paget, Captain Williams, Captain Ford, Captain Doyle, Captain Hanbury, Captain Campbell, Captain Constable, Captain Kinloch, Captain Longfield, M. Gutmansthal, Mrs. Bingham, Mr. Guthrie, Mrs. Arthur Paget, Mrs. Charles Wilson and Miss Wilson, Mr. Hulse, M.P., and Mrs. Hulse, Mr. de Murrieta, Mrs. Bischoffsheim, Mr. Spencer Portal, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Paget, Mr. Leigh and Miss Leigh, Mr. Percy Daniell, Mr. Lister, Mr. Frederick Vincent, Mr. Cazalet, Mr. Alfred de Rothschild, Mr. John Savile Lumley, Mr. and Mrs Leopold de Rothschild, Mr. and Mrs. Skeffington Smith and Miss Taylor, Mrs. George Cavendish Bentinck, Mr. Alfred Farquhar, [[Social Victorians/People/Fanny Ronalds|Mr. Reginald Ronalds]], Miss Alice Ellice, Mr. George Marjoribanks, Mr. Wyndham, Mr. Dugdale, Mr. Montagu, Mrs. Sneyd, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Edward Hamilton, Mr. Murray Guthrie, Mr. George Lambert, Mrs. Sanford, Miss Mabel Forbes. Mr. Herbert Magniac, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Milner, Mr. Charles Kindersley, Mr. Beaumont, Mr. Walter Hervey, Mr. H. Hoare, Mr. Foley, Mr. Scott Murray, Mr. Coventry, Mr. Bertie, Mr. Jarvis, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. George Cavendish Bentinck, Mr. E. Charteris, Mr. Cholmondeley, Mr. Oswald Magniac, Mr. Cecil Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oppenheim, Mr. Peploe, Mr. A. Charteris, Mr. Seymour Gore, Mr. Robert Antrobus, Mr. Elliot, M. de Champs, Mr. Wombwell, Mr. Charles Hoare, M.P., and many others.<ref>"Lord Alington's Ball." ''Morning Post'' 25 July 1890, Friday: 3 [of 8], Col. 5 b–c [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18900725/014/0003. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote> ==August 1890== ===6 August 1890, Friday=== ==== Beautiful Women ==== The ''Lancaster Observer and Morecambe Chronicle'' reprinted a story from ''Vanity Fair'' about "Beautiful Women":<blockquote>Beautiful Women. — ''Vanity Fair'' asks what country in the world can show a more beautiful bevy of women than England? When Lady Helen Vincent, with her sister, Lady Cynthia Graham; when Lady Warwick with her sisters, the Duchess of Sutherland and Lady Westmorland; and when Lady Mar and Kellie, Lady de Trafford, Princess Pless, Lady de Gray[,] Lady Naylor-Leyland, the Duchess of Portland, Lady Alington, Lady Sophie Scott, Lady Chelsea, [[Social Victorians/People/Bourke|Lady Algernon Bourke]], Lady Henry Bentinck, Mrs. Willie Grenfell, Mrs. Rupert Beckett, Mrs. Arthur Paget, and Countess Clary are gathered together it is a sight to make an old man young; while Mrs. Gerard Leigh and her sister, Lady Yarborough, and Lady Powis, Lady Norreys, Mrs Farquharson, Mrs. Willie James, Lady Dalkeith, Mrs. Pretyman, Mrs. Gervase Beckett, Lady Rossmore, Lady Sarah Wilson, Lady Colebrook, Lady Hartopp, Mrs. Willie Walker, and Lady Milton are almost equally admired. The many pretty girls include Miss Enid and Miss Muriel Wilson, who still head the list of the unmarried beauties, Lady Beatrice Butler, Lady Alexandra Hamilton, Miss Kennard, Miss Madeline Bourke, and Miss Leila Crichton; while among the debutantes Lady Evelyn Crichton and Lady Vivian's daughters have had a great success, and Lady Alice Montagu, petite and charmingly pretty, has been so much admired. The daughters of Lady Gosford, Lady Verulam, Lady Leitrim, Lady Inchiquin, and Lady Grey have also been admired, as well as Lady Helen Stewart, Lady Katherine Scott, and Miss Chaplin.<ref>"Beautiful Women." ''Lancaster Observer and Morecambe Chronicle'' 6 August 1897, Friday: 2 [of 8], Col. 5b [of 8]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001804/18970806/023/0002. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote> ===25 August 1890, Monday=== Summer Bank Holiday ==September 1890== ==October 1890== ===22 October 1890, Wednesday=== Arnold Dolmetsch went to the Reading Room (Campbell 22). ===25 October 1890, Saturday=== [[Social Victorians/Loder De Vere Beauclerk Wedding|Loder—De Vere Beauclerk Wedding]] ===31 October 1890, Friday=== Halloween. ==November 1890== ===5 November 1890, Wednesday=== Guy Fawkes Day ===19 November 1890, Wednesday=== Arnold Dolmetsch, with some of his students and his daughter Helene, provided musical illustrations for a lecture given by Dr. Frederick Bridge on "Mozart as Teacher," probably at Gresham College, where Bridges was professor (Campbell 34). ===21 November 1890, Friday=== Dr. Frederick Bridge's last fall 1890 lecture at Gresham College, for which Dolmetsch provided illustration. Campbell says, "it is, in fact, the first record in modern times of music by Byrd, Dr. Bull, Jenkins, Simpson, Lawes, Locke and Purcell being played 'on the instruments for which it was written'" (Campbell 34). ===25 November 1890, Tuesday=== Arnold Dolmetsch got a three-month pass to the Reading Room and "thereafter held yearly tickets until 1916" (Campbell 22). ==== 1890 November 29, Saturday ==== ===== [[Social Victorians/Dudley-Beckwith Wedding 1890-11-29|Wedding of Francis Dudley, Lord Leigh and Héléne Forbes Beckwith]] ===== ==December 1890== Sometimes in December 1890, [[Social Victorians/People/William Robert Woodman|William Woodman]], one of the founding members of the [[Social Victorians/Golden Dawn|Golden Dawn]], died (Gilbert 86 12). === 4 December 1890, Thursday === ==== [[Mure-Portal Wedding 1890-12-04|Wedding of Miss Mure and Mr. S. J. Portal]] ==== ===19 December 1890, Friday=== "The eleventh annual ''Truth'' Toy Exhibition for the children in London hospitals, workhouses, and infirmaries was held at the Grosvenor Gallery, Bond-street, on Dec. 19 and 20. There are over 22,000 children in these institutions, and each of them has a separate toy, besides the large and more expensive toys which are presented for the general use of the inmates. A special feature of the show was the dolls dressed by lady readers of ''Truth''. Several special donations in connection with the fund have been made, the principal of which is that of 10,200 new sixpences sent for distribution by the same liberal donor who has given a similar present on former occasions; while Mr. Tom Smith has had specially made, and has forwarded for distribution, over 22,000 crackers; and Mr. Horniman (as stated in our last issue) has given to the adults in hospitals and workhouses 1200 packets of tea, to be given to them as Christmas boxes." (Illustrated London News (London, England), Saturday, December 27, 1890; pg. 806; Issue 2697, Col. B) ===20 December 1890, Saturday=== "In order that the adults connected with the hospitals and workhouses may participate in the good things given to the children in the ''Truth'' toy distribution, Mr. F. J. Horniman, of Wormwood-street, City, has sent Mr. Labouchere 1200 packets of tea to be given to them as a Christmas box." (Illustrated London News (London, England), Saturday, December 20, 1890; pg. 774; Issue 2696, Col. B) From the ''Times'', 22 December 1890, "The Late Sir Edgar Boehm": <blockquote>On Saturday, in accordance with the special request of the Queen, the late Sir Edgar Boehm, R.A., was buried in St. Paul’s Cathedral, in the south aisle of the crypt, the spot being known as “The Painters Corner.” [new paragraph] The funeral cortége left the residence of the deceased at about 11 o’clock, there being five mourning and several private carriages. In the first carriage were the chief mourners, Sir Edgar Collins Boehm, the only son of the late baronet, and Mr. Conrad Herapath. The second and third carriages were occupied by Sir Frederic Leighton, P.R.A., Sir Nigel Kingscote, Mr. Richard Mills, Colonel Francis Baring, Mr. Alma-Tadema, R.A., Sir R. H. Collins, Mr. Edward J. Poynter, R.A., and Mr. Duncan MacGregor, all of whom subsequently, at the cathedral, acted as pall bearers. The fourth carriage contained representatives of the Council of the Royal Academy – Mr. Edwin Long, R.A., Mr. J. B. Burgess, R.A., Mr. F. Goodall, R.A., and Mr. Beavis. In the fifth carriage were the following members of the professional staff of the deceased – Mr. R. Glassby, Mr. E. Lantéri, Signor Finili, and Herr Gross. The cortége stopped for a few moments at the Royal Academy, in order that it might be joined by two carriages containing other representatives of the institution. Leaving Piccadilly, the route taken was Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, Cockspur-street, the Strand, Fleet-street, and Ludgate-hill, the cathedral being reached about noon. The procession was met at the great west door by Canon Gregory, the Archdeacon of London, the Rev. Dr. Baker, Minor Canons Milman, Russell, and Kelly, and the choir, who had a few minutes previously left the vestry; by Major Bigge, Equerry to the Queen, representing her Majesty; Colonel Stanley Clarke, who attended on behalf of the Prince and Princess of Wales; and Colonel W. J. Colville, representing the Duke of Edinburgh. The [[Social Victorians/People/Princess Louise|Princess Louise]] (Marchioness of Lorne) attired in deep mourning, and accompanied by [[Social Victorians/People/Arthur Collins|Lieut.-Col. Arthur Collins]] and Lady Sophia Macnamara, arrived at the cathedral a few minutes before 12 o’clock, and was conducted to a seat in the south side of the nave, close to the late Sir Edgar Boehm’s two daughters, upon whom her Royal Highness had called earlier in the morning. As the procession came slowly up the nave towards the chancel, “I am the resurrection of life” and other sentences of the burial service were chanted to music by Dr. Croft. The coffin, which was completely hidden by splendid wreaths, was preceded by the choristers and the clergy. Then followed Sir E. C. Boehm, with Mr. Conrad Herapath and Mr. Alfred Gilbert, A.R.A., the officers and council of the Royal Academy, and members of the deceased’s studio. The coffin was deposited upon a bier, which had been placed under the dome in front of the opening into the crypt, through which the body was subsequently lowered. The mourners having been conducted to the seats which had been reserved for them, and the clergy and choir having proceeded to their places in the chancel, Psalms xxxix. and xc. Were sung to music by Purcell and Felton, followed by Spohr’s anthem, “Blest are the departed,” and the lesson 1 Cor. Xv. 20, which was read by Canon Gregory. Whilst the hymn “Days and moments quickly flying” was being sung the Archdeacon of London and Minor Canon Milman proceeded from the chancel and took up positions by the side of the coffin. The remainder of the service preceding and following the lowering of the body into the crypt was read by Minor Canon Milman, and the collect was impressively recited by Archdeacon Sinclair. The late Dr. Newman’s beautiful hymn, “Lead kindly light,” was afterwards sung by the choir, and the service was brought to a close by Beethoven’s Funeral March, which was played in compliance with the special request of her Majesty, at whose desire also Chopin’s Funeral March had preceded the service. Dr. Martin was the organist. While Beethoven’s march was being played the son and daughters of the late “Sculptor in ordinary to her Majesty,” together with other mourners, descended the crypt by the door near Howard’s monument, and saw the coffin for the last time. It bore the following inscription:- “Joseph Edgar Boehm. Born July 6, 1834; died at his work December 12, 1890. Thy will be done.” The coffin had already been deposited in the brick grave prepared for it, which is next to that of Sir Edwin Landseer. Immediately around it lie the remains of painters and sculptors of bygone days – Sir Joshua Reynolds, James Barry, Benjamin West, Henry Fuseli, Sir Thomas Lawrence, J. M. W. Turner, and John Henry Foley, while within half-a-dozen yards is the tomb of the great architect of the cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren. The coffin as last seen was covered by the floral tributes of loving friends, the symbolic laurel wreath forwarded by her Majesty surmounting them. This bore the inscription, “A tribute of gratitude for many beautiful memorial works executed for her. From Victoria, R. I.” Attached to the beautiful wreath sent by the Prince and Princess of Wales were the words, “A token of sincere regard and friendship.” Wreaths were forwarded by other members of the Royal Family, by Sir John and Lady Millais, Lord and Lady Reay, the Countess Sydney, Lord and Lady de Vesci, Mr. Henry Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft, by members of the council, students and officers of the Royal Academy, the Society of Artistic Sculptors (Vienna), and by the London Hungarian Association." (http://glassby.com/Chapter1.htm) </blockquote> ===24 December 1890, Wednesday=== "The people of South London and adjacent suburbs have to be grateful to Mr. Frederick Horniman, a well-known City merchant residing at Dulwich, for a munificent and beneficial Christmas gift. This gentleman has, during thirty years, formed a collection, worth above £100,000, of specimens of art, European, Indian, Chinese, and Japanese, also of decorative manufactures, and of ethnology and natural history, and rare books and manuscripts, at Surrey House, Forest Hill, which he intends to present to the public. The museum was opened by Sir Morell Mackenzie on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 24. It already comprises twenty-four rooms, containing many beautiful specimens of horse and chain armour, Elizabethan bed-room furniture, an old English parlour and pantry, an Oriental armoury, a bible and manuscript room, an Egyptian gallery, and ethnographical saloon, a book and embroidery saloon, a porcelain and glass room, and a zoological saloon, with two live Russian bears and a monkey. We may describe the museum further, after another visit. Our Artist has sketched, in the ethnograhical saloon, an idol's shrine, made of cocoanut-fibre, from Fiji. Mr. Horniman, in acknowledging a vote of thanks, said that in an adjoining house he had accumulated a vast library of bibles and entomological works and specimens. It was his intention to build a hall at the back of the present building to contain a thousand persons, while the galleries would contain a library, and a stage would be provided, so that both eye and ear could be amused. He also contemplated buying sufficient land to enable a public body to erect class-rooms and gymnasia. Three cheers were given for Mr. Horniman, and the company proceeded to inspect the museum." "(Mr. F. Horniman's Museum, Forest Hill." Illustrated London News (London, England), Saturday, January 03, 1891; pg. 7; Issue 2698, Col. C) ===25 December 1890, Thursday=== Christmas Day ===26 December 1890, Friday=== Boxing Day ==Works Cited== *"Besant Chronology.pdf." From Anderson, Nancy Fix, Walter L Arnstein, Deborah Logan, and Susie L Steinbach, Volume Editors. Lives of Victorian Political Figures, Part III: Queen Victoria, Florence Nightingale, Annie Besant and Millicent Garrett Fawcett by their Contemporaries. Volume 3 of Lives of Victorian Political Figures. Series Editors, Nancy LoPatin-Lummis and Michael Partridge. London: Pickering and Chatto, 2008. *Crawford, Elizabeth. The Women’s Suffrage Movement: A Reference Guide, 1866–1928. Google Books. Accessed 14 October 2010. dl48jqzam6rjhr4kds8n5se6aav0whk 0 264381 2833047 2832968 2026-09-13T17:16:11Z Scogdill 1331941 2833047 wikitext text/x-wiki [[File:Viscount Mandeville Vanity Fair 1882-04-22.jpg|alt=Old drawing for a magazine of an aristocratic man in a formal suit|thumb|"Kim," Viscount Mandeville, 1882]] == Overview == The Mandeville who was in a relationship with music-hall and vaudeville star Bessie Bellwood was Kim (George Victor Drogo) Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester (17 June 1853 – 18 August 1892). He was Viscount Mandeville from 18 August 1855 (when his grandfather died) to 22 March 1890 (when his father died).<ref name=":1" /> When he succeeded to the dukedom in 1890, he ended his relationship with Bellwood. His father was the 7th Duke and his mother was [[Social Victorians/People/Louisa Montagu Cavendish|Louise Cavendish]], "double Duchess" of [[Social Victorians/People/Manchester|Manchester]] and then [[Social Victorians/People/Devonshire|Devonshire]]. Viscount Mandeville (right) was "Man of the Day" (#255) for ''Vanity Fair'', drawn by Leslie Ward ("Spy").<ref>"Viscount Mandeville Vanity Fair 1882-04-22.jpg." Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Viscount_Mandeville_Vanity_Fair_1882-04-22.jpg (retrieved 8 September 2026).</ref> == Also Known As == *Family name: Montagu *The title Viscount Mandeville is a courtesy title for the heir presumptive and eldest son of the [[Social Victorians/People/Manchester |Duke of Manchester]]. This title is one of only 2 (with the heir apparent of the Duke of Somerset) that is below the rank of Earl (for the heir apparent of a duke). Mandeville is a toponym, named for a parish near Manchester. *Viscount Mandeville **"Kim" (George Victor Drogo) Montagu [8th Duke], (18 August 1855 – 22 March 1890) **[[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]], 9th Duke (22 March 1890 – 18 August 1892) **Alexander George Francis Drogo Montagu (2 October 1902 – 9 February 1947)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-15|title=Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alexander_Montagu,_10th_Duke_of_Manchester&oldid=983660353|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> *Viscountess Mandeville **Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu [8th Duchess] (22 May 1876 – 22 March 1890) **Helena Zimmerman Montagu (14 November 1890 – 18 August 1892) *Lord Kimbolton ** [[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]], 9th Duke (1877 – 22 March 1890) == Acquaintances, Friends and Enemies == === "Kim" Montagu, 8th Duke, Lord Mandeville until 1890 === ==== Friends ==== * Edward Russell, 24th Baron de Clifford * Derrick Westenra, 5th Baron Rossmore * Francis Needham, 3rd Earl of Kilmorey === Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu === ==== Friends ==== *Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu was in the intimate circle of [[Social Victorians/People/Albert Edward, Prince of Wales |Albert Edward, Prince of Wales]]. ==Organizations== === "Kim" Montagu, 8th Duke, Lord Mandeville until 1890 === * Eton<ref name=":1" /> === Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu === * Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu was a member of the New York City social set called the Buccaneers when she was a teenager.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-06|title=Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Consuelo_Montagu,_Duchess_of_Manchester&oldid=982192002|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Edith Wharton is said to have take details from the 8th Duke's marriage ''The Buccaneers''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-06|title=George Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Montagu,_8th_Duke_of_Manchester&oldid=982188929|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> == Timeline == '''1855 August 18''', the 6th Duke died. The families "placed in mourning":<blockquote>He is succeeded in the Dukedom by his eldest son, Viscount Mandeville, M.P. By the melancholy event the families of the Marquess and Marchioness of Tweeddale, the Duchess of Wellington, the Duke of Montrose, Lord and Lady Olivia Ossulston [?], Lady Eliza [Elisa?] Steele, the Duke of Richmond, the Countess of St Germans, Lady Sophia Cecil, and many others of rank, are placed in mourning.<ref>"Death of the Duke of Manchester." ''Edinburgh Evening Post and Scottish Standard'' 22 August 1855, Wednesday: 2 [of 4], Col. 5c [of 8]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0001177%2F18550822&page=2&article=025&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Print title ''Edinburgh Evening Post and Scottish Record''; n.p.</ref></blockquote>'''1855 October 11, Wednesday''', H. I. Cridland says in a "Notice,"<blockquote>I will hold Audit Days at Lyttelton, on Wednesday, 11th October, for the receipt of rents and other monies due to the 25th of September, on account of the Soames, Jackson, Ecclesiastical, and Lyttelton Trust Estates, the lands of Lord Mandeville, Lady Emily Bathurst, Lady Olivia Sparrow, Rev. J. P. Rhoades, Rev. Charles Hodge, Dr. Merrion C. T. Maunsell, George Hart, late William Draper, and J. E.  Fitz Gerald, Esqrs. ... Tenants are requested to present their last receipt.<ref>"Notice." ''Lyttelton Times'' 6 October 1855, Saturday: 1 [of 10], Col. 3c [of 3]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0003346%2F18551006&page=1&article=004&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Newspaper title ''The Lyttelton Times'', n.p. </ref></blockquote>'''1855 October 20, Saturday''', house party at Heaton Hall, hosted by the Earl and Countess of Wilton. [[Social Victorians/People/Louisa Montagu Cavendish|Luise, Duchess of Manchester]] was present with the Duke and their son Lord Mandeville (Kim, later 8th Duke), who was 2 years old:<blockquote>The Earl and Countess of Wilton have, during the week, entertained a very distinguished party of visitors, at Heaton Hall, comprising the Duchess of Cambridge, the Princess Mary of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, the Earl and Countess of Derby, Lady Emma Stanley, Viscount and Viscountess Newport, Lady Rokeby, and the two Misses Montague, Viscount Canterbury, Lord Otho Fitzgerald, Lord Mandeville, the Hon. B. Grosvenor, Colonel Parker, and Major Macdonald. We understand that private theatricals have formed a portion of the entertainments furnished by the Earl and Countess of Wilton for the amusement of their royal and illustrious guests. — Yesterday afternoon Mr. Grundy had the honour of a visit at his Fine Arts Repository in Exchange-street, from the distinguished party, accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wilton, whose arrival in their brilliant equipages with postillions and outriders, caused considerable sensation in our busy thoroughfares. Having spent some time, they proceeded to the silk mill of Messrs. J. and T. Houldsworth and Co., silk manufacturers and embroiderers, Portland-street, which, after entering their names in the visitors' book, they inspected, under the guidance of Mr. James Houldsworth, examining every process, from the embroidering to the Jacquard weaving, and more especially admiring the manufactured goods, several purchases of choice pieces being made by the lady visitors. At the conclusion of the inspection of the works, which lasted about an hour, the visitors returned to Heaton Hall.<ref>"Royal and Distinguished Visitors at Heaton  Hall." ''Manchester Courier'' 20 October 1855, Saturday: 7 [of 12], Col. 1a [of 6]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000206%2F18551020. Newspaper title: ''The Manchester Courier, and Lancashire General Advertiser'', p. 7. </ref></blockquote>A shorter article appeared in the ''St. James's Chronicle'':<blockquote>The Duchess of Cambridge, the Princess Mary of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, Lord Mandeville, Lord 0tho Fitzgerald, Lord and Lady Newport, Lord Canterbury, and Colonel Parker, who have been spending the week at Heaton Hall, near Prestwich, with the Earl and Countess of Wilton, visited Manchester, and spent some time at Mr. Grundy's Repository of Art, Royal Exchange-street, yesterday. The distinguished visitors afterwards went through the silk manufactory of Mr. Houldsworth, in Portland-street. They were accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wilton.<ref>"Gazette." ''Saint James's Chronicle'' 20 October 1855, Saturday: 2 [of 4], Col. 4b [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' [https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0002193%2F18551020&page=2&article=021&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0002193%2F18551020&page=2]. Same title. n.p. </ref></blockquote>'''1876 May 22''', Consuelo Iznaga y Clement and "Kim" (George Victor Drogo, 8th Duke) Montagu married in Grace Church, New York City.<ref name=":0" /> '''1890 November 14''', William Angus Drogo Montagu (9th Duke) and Helena Zimmerman married secretly, in London. '''1897 July 2''', the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire ( [[Social Victorians/People/Louisa Montagu Cavendish|Luise Friederike Auguste Gräfin von Alten Montagu Cavendish]] and [[Social Victorians/People/Spencer Compton Cavendish|Spencer Cavendish]]) hosted the [[Social Victorians/1897 Fancy Dress Ball|Duchess of Devonshire's fancy-dress ball]] at Devonshire House. Lord Charles Montagu, likely Charles William Augustus Montagu, attended, as did [[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]]. == Demographics == ===Nationality=== *Consuelo Iznaga y Clement was Cuban-American. *Helena Zimmerman was American. *George, William and Alexander Montagu were British. == Family == *Consuelo (María Consuelo) Iznaga y Clement Montagu, Duchess of Manchester (1853 – 20 November 1909), née Doña María Consuelo Iznaga y Clement<ref name=":0" /> *"Kim" (George Victor Drogo) Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester (17 June 1853 – 18 August 1892)<ref name=":1" /> #William Angus Drogo Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester (3 March 1877 – 9 February 1947) #Jacqueline Mary Alva Montagu (27 November 1879 – 15 March 1895). #Alice Eleanor Louise Montagu (27 November 1879 – 10 January 1900) *[[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]], 9th Duke of Manchester (3 March 1877 – 9 February 1947)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-08|title=William Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Montagu,_9th_Duke_of_Manchester&oldid=982513036|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> *Helena Zimmerman Montagu (25 September 1878 – 15 December 1971)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-08|title=Helena, Countess of Kintore|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Helena,_Countess_of_Kintore&oldid=982513630|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> #Mary Alice Montagu Gregory (26 October 1901 – 9 October 1962) #Alexander George Francis Drogo Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester (2 October 1902 – 23 November 1977) #Edward Eugene Fernando Montagu (26 July 1906 – 4 May 1954/1956) #Ellen Millicent Louise Montagu Hofer Shairp (5 January 1908 – 2 August 1948) === Relations === The three Iznaga y Clement sisters were prominent in London "Society": *Consuelo (María Consuelo) Iznaga Montagu, Duchess of Manchester (1853 – 20 November 1909) *Emilie Iznaga y Clement () *Natividad (Natica) Iznaga y Clement Lister-Kaye () == Questions and Notes == * == Papers, Memoirs and Biographies == == Footnotes == {{reflist}} pl8ysi5mri8cjz6xhwj4nqlyeai9bih 2833090 2833047 2026-09-14T00:23:46Z Scogdill 1331941 2833090 wikitext text/x-wiki [[File:Viscount Mandeville Vanity Fair 1882-04-22.jpg|alt=Old drawing for a magazine of an aristocratic man in a formal suit|thumb|"Kim," Viscount Mandeville, 1882]] == Overview == The Mandeville who was in a relationship with music-hall and vaudeville star Bessie Bellwood was Kim (George Victor Drogo) Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester (17 June 1853 – 18 August 1892). He was Viscount Mandeville from 18 August 1855 (when his grandfather died) to 22 March 1890 (when his father died).<ref name=":1" /> When he succeeded to the dukedom in 1890, he ended his relationship with Bellwood. His father was the 7th Duke and his mother was [[Social Victorians/People/Louisa Montagu Cavendish|Louise Cavendish]], "double Duchess" of [[Social Victorians/People/Manchester|Manchester]] and then [[Social Victorians/People/Devonshire|Devonshire]]. Viscount Mandeville (right) was "Man of the Day" (#255) for ''Vanity Fair'', drawn by Leslie Ward ("Spy").<ref>"Viscount Mandeville Vanity Fair 1882-04-22.jpg." Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Viscount_Mandeville_Vanity_Fair_1882-04-22.jpg (retrieved 8 September 2026).</ref> == Also Known As == *Family name: Montagu *The title Viscount Mandeville is a courtesy title for the heir presumptive and eldest son of the [[Social Victorians/People/Manchester |Duke of Manchester]]. This title is one of only 2 (with the heir apparent of the Duke of Somerset) that is below the rank of Earl (for the heir apparent of a duke). (Is Mandeville a toponym?) *Viscount Mandeville **"Kim" (George Victor Drogo) Montagu [8th Duke], (18 August 1855 – 22 March 1890) **[[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]], 9th Duke (22 March 1890 – 18 August 1892) **Alexander George Francis Drogo Montagu (2 October 1902 – 9 February 1947)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-15|title=Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alexander_Montagu,_10th_Duke_of_Manchester&oldid=983660353|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> *Viscountess Mandeville **Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu [8th Duchess] (22 May 1876 – 22 March 1890) **Helena Zimmerman Montagu (14 November 1890 – 18 August 1892) *Lord Kimbolton ** [[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]], 9th Duke (1877 – 22 March 1890) == Acquaintances, Friends and Enemies == === "Kim" Montagu, 8th Duke, Lord Mandeville until 1890 === ==== Friends ==== * Edward Russell, 24th Baron de Clifford * Derrick Westenra, 5th Baron Rossmore * Francis Needham, 3rd Earl of Kilmorey === Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu === ==== Friends ==== *Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu was in the intimate circle of [[Social Victorians/People/Albert Edward, Prince of Wales |Albert Edward, Prince of Wales]]. ==Organizations== === "Kim" Montagu, 8th Duke, Lord Mandeville until 1890 === * Eton<ref name=":1" /> === Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu === * Consuelo Iznaga y Clement Montagu was a member of the New York City social set called the Buccaneers when she was a teenager.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-06|title=Consuelo Montagu, Duchess of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Consuelo_Montagu,_Duchess_of_Manchester&oldid=982192002|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Edith Wharton is said to have take details from the 8th Duke's marriage ''The Buccaneers''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-06|title=George Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Montagu,_8th_Duke_of_Manchester&oldid=982188929|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> == Timeline == '''1855 August 18''', the 6th Duke died. The families "placed in mourning":<blockquote>He is succeeded in the Dukedom by his eldest son, Viscount Mandeville, M.P. By the melancholy event the families of the Marquess and Marchioness of Tweeddale, the Duchess of Wellington, the Duke of Montrose, Lord and Lady Olivia Ossulston [?], Lady Eliza [Elisa?] Steele, the Duke of Richmond, the Countess of St Germans, Lady Sophia Cecil, and many others of rank, are placed in mourning.<ref>"Death of the Duke of Manchester." ''Edinburgh Evening Post and Scottish Standard'' 22 August 1855, Wednesday: 2 [of 4], Col. 5c [of 8]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0001177%2F18550822&page=2&article=025&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Print title ''Edinburgh Evening Post and Scottish Record''; n.p.</ref></blockquote>'''1855 October 11, Wednesday''', H. I. Cridland says in a "Notice,"<blockquote>I will hold Audit Days at Lyttelton, on Wednesday, 11th October, for the receipt of rents and other monies due to the 25th of September, on account of the Soames, Jackson, Ecclesiastical, and Lyttelton Trust Estates, the lands of Lord Mandeville, Lady Emily Bathurst, Lady Olivia Sparrow, Rev. J. P. Rhoades, Rev. Charles Hodge, Dr. Merrion C. T. Maunsell, George Hart, late William Draper, and J. E. Fitz Gerald, Esqrs. ... Tenants are requested to present their last receipt.<ref>"Notice." ''Lyttelton Times'' 6 October 1855, Saturday: 1 [of 10], Col. 3c [of 3]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0003346%2F18551006&page=1&article=004&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Newspaper title ''The Lyttelton Times'', n.p. </ref></blockquote>This notice was repeated in the ''Lyttelton Times'' on 29 December 1855. '''1855 October 20, Saturday''', house party at Heaton Hall, hosted by the Earl and Countess of Wilton. [[Social Victorians/People/Louisa Montagu Cavendish|Luise, Duchess of Manchester]] was present with the Duke and their son Lord Mandeville (Kim, later 8th Duke), who was 2 years old:<blockquote>The Earl and Countess of Wilton have, during the week, entertained a very distinguished party of visitors, at Heaton Hall, comprising the Duchess of Cambridge, the Princess Mary of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, the Earl and Countess of Derby, Lady Emma Stanley, Viscount and Viscountess Newport, Lady Rokeby, and the two Misses Montague, Viscount Canterbury, Lord Otho Fitzgerald, Lord Mandeville, the Hon. B. Grosvenor, Colonel Parker, and Major Macdonald. We understand that private theatricals have formed a portion of the entertainments furnished by the Earl and Countess of Wilton for the amusement of their royal and illustrious guests. — Yesterday afternoon Mr. Grundy had the honour of a visit at his Fine Arts Repository in Exchange-street, from the distinguished party, accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wilton, whose arrival in their brilliant equipages with postillions and outriders, caused considerable sensation in our busy thoroughfares. Having spent some time, they proceeded to the silk mill of Messrs. J. and T. Houldsworth and Co., silk manufacturers and embroiderers, Portland-street, which, after entering their names in the visitors' book, they inspected, under the guidance of Mr. James Houldsworth, examining every process, from the embroidering to the Jacquard weaving, and more especially admiring the manufactured goods, several purchases of choice pieces being made by the lady visitors. At the conclusion of the inspection of the works, which lasted about an hour, the visitors returned to Heaton Hall.<ref>"Royal and Distinguished Visitors at Heaton  Hall." ''Manchester Courier'' 20 October 1855, Saturday: 7 [of 12], Col. 1a [of 6]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000206%2F18551020. Newspaper title: ''The Manchester Courier, and Lancashire General Advertiser'', p. 7. </ref></blockquote>A shorter article appeared in the ''St. James's Chronicle'':<blockquote>The Duchess of Cambridge, the Princess Mary of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, Lord Mandeville, Lord 0tho Fitzgerald, Lord and Lady Newport, Lord Canterbury, and Colonel Parker, who have been spending the week at Heaton Hall, near Prestwich, with the Earl and Countess of Wilton, visited Manchester, and spent some time at Mr. Grundy's Repository of Art, Royal Exchange-street, yesterday. The distinguished visitors afterwards went through the silk manufactory of Mr. Houldsworth, in Portland-street. They were accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wilton.<ref>"Gazette." ''Saint James's Chronicle'' 20 October 1855, Saturday: 2 [of 4], Col. 4b [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' [https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0002193%2F18551020&page=2&article=021&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0002193%2F18551020&page=2]. Same title. n.p. </ref></blockquote>'''1876 May 22''', Consuelo Iznaga y Clement and "Kim" (George Victor Drogo, 8th Duke) Montagu married in Grace Church, New York City.<ref name=":0" /> '''1890 March 4''', Consuelo's brother Fernando Yznaga married New York "beauty and society leader" Miss Mabel Wright.<ref>"Personal." ''American Register'' 22 March 1890, Saturday: 5 [of 8], Col. 5a [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0003338%2F18900322&page=5&article=070&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Same print title and p.</ref> Presumably at least Consuelo was there? '''1890 March 10, Monday''', the Prince and Princess of Wales gave a dance at Marlborough House for their wedding anniversary: <blockquote>The Prince and Princess of Wales, in celebration of the anniversary of their wedding on March 10, 1863, gave a dance at Marlborough House on Monday night. The Danish Minister and Madame de Falbe were among the company invited, also the Earl and Countess Brownlow, Viscountess Mandeville, Lord Alwyne Compton, Baron F. de Rothschild, &c.<ref>"Notes of the Aristocracy." ''Bedfordshire Mercury'' 15 March 1890, Saturday: 7 [of 8], Col. 4b [of 6]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0001290%2F18900315&page=7&article=073&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Same print title and p.</ref></blockquote>'''1890 March 22, Saturday''', the Portsmouth ''Evening News'' editorialized on Kim becoming 8th Duke of Manchester:<blockquote>While the House of Commons were debating the necessity for a House of Lords, the Duke of Manchester was on his death bed in Naples. There is more in the incident than appears at first sight, for Viscount Mandeville succeeds to the Dukedom, with the attendant rights of presentation to seven livings and the privilege of mutilating or rejecting Bills demanded by the people and passed by their representatives in the Commons. It will hardly be urged by the moat zealous advocate of the Upper Chamber, as at present constituted, that the new Duke of Manchester, ''nee'' Viscount Mandeville, will bring much dignity, wisdom, or weight to the House of irresponsible legislators. This nobleman has had a merry time. The one sensible thing he did was to marry a charming and accomplished American lady, who, by consenting to share the name of Mandeville has kept its head above water. Viscount Mandeville himself has a weakness for bankruptcy proceedings, rows with cabmen, which music hall ladies come forward to take his part, and the class of events generally which do not approve themselves to the minds of the ordinary Briton. It is possible that Lord Mandeville may now discover that he has sown his wild oats, and may settle down with his beautiful and popular wife to the enjoyment of his  25,000 acres of land and £38,000 a-year. We have not to do with what Lord Mandeville may be. Our simple duty is to point out that it is an outrage  on common decency and common sense that a man bearing the reputation of Lord Mandeville should have the right to step into the House of  Lords whenever a vote is needed to swell the prejudice or sustain the selfishness that find among the Peers their natural home.<ref>"To-Day." ''Portsmouth Evening News'' 22 March 1890, Saturday: 2 [of 4], Col. 1c [of 6]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000290%2F18900322&page=2&article=001&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Print title: ''The Evening News'', n.p.</ref></blockquote>The ''Birmingham Daily Mail'' had a similar opinion:<blockquote>The Duke of Manchester, who expired last night at Naples, cannot be said to have been much of a public man. He led a quiet, retired life, and the announcement of his death would, if Lord  Mandeville were not heir to the title, arouse but little interest. Lord Mandeville is, unfortunately for himself, more widely known than his father was. He developed tastes for gambling, with disastrous financial results, as the details of his bankruptcy made public last year, and more recently, his name has been publicly associated with those of prizefighters and music-hall singers. Altogether, he can hardly be termed a credit to the aristocracy of England, but the higher position to which he will now attain may cause him to alter his ways and try redeem the errors of the past.<ref>"Notes and News." ''Birmingham Mail'' 22 March 1890, Saturday: 2 [of 4], Col. 3a [of 8]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000644%2F18900322&page=2&article=027&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Print title: ''Birmingham Daily Mail'', n.p.</ref></blockquote>On the same day, Consuelo's brother and new wife were reported to apparently be immigrating to the UK:<blockquote>Among the immigrants, says a London lady correspondent, is a New York belle who has just been married to Mr. Ferdinand Yznaga, brother to Lady Mandeville and of Lady Lister-Kaye. Young Mrs. Yznaga will enter London society under the wing of her sister-in-law, Lady Mandeville, and is expected to make as great a furore as did Mrs. Langtry a few seasons ago. Mr. Yznaga married a sister-in-law of Mr. Vanderbilt, who divorced him two years ago.<ref>"An American Belle." ''Huddersfield and Holmfirth Examiner'' 22 March 1890, Saturday: 6 [of 16], Col. 4a [of 6]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0003869%2F18900322&page=6&article=006&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Print title: ''The Huddersfield Examiner'', p. 6.</ref></blockquote>'''1890 November 14''', William Angus Drogo Montagu (9th Duke) and Helena Zimmerman married secretly, in London. '''1897 July 2''', the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire ( [[Social Victorians/People/Louisa Montagu Cavendish|Luise Friederike Auguste Gräfin von Alten Montagu Cavendish]] and [[Social Victorians/People/Spencer Compton Cavendish|Spencer Cavendish]]) hosted the [[Social Victorians/1897 Fancy Dress Ball|Duchess of Devonshire's fancy-dress ball]] at Devonshire House. Lord Charles Montagu, likely Charles William Augustus Montagu, attended, as did [[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]]. == Demographics == ===Nationality=== *Consuelo Iznaga y Clement was Cuban-American. *Helena Zimmerman was American. *George, William and Alexander Montagu were British. === Residences === * 1890: "The family estates — 27,312 acres, with a nominal rent-roll of £40,000 — were chiefly situated in Huntingdonshire and Armagh."<ref>"Men and Things." (London) ''Echo'' 22 March 1890, Saturday: 1 [of 4], Col. 6b [of 7]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0004596%2F18900322&page=1&article=010&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Same print title, n.p.</ref> * In 1890 at the death of the 7th Duke, Kimbolton Castle: <blockquote>The Duke of Manchester... He was an old-fashioned Tory, and a man of simple tastes, whose chief interests were military and agricultural rather than political. Kimbolton Castle is a magnificent place, and the Duke's horses and troop of yeomanry were always the admiration of the Prince of Wales, the Marquis of Hartington, and many other visitors. Lord Hartington, it may be mentioned, was at Kimbolton when the news came of the  breaking out of the war between France and Germany [1871], he being a member of the Cabinet. The Duke had travelled much as a young man, and was familiar with the Continent, as also with South Africa, of which he was very fond. There is a private chapel at Kimbolton Castle, connected with which is a very extensive library containing some theological and historical volumes of great value. Notwithstanding his somewhat bluff manner the Duke was liked by the tenantry and poor from the kindly interest he took in their concerns. Even the poachers had a good word for his Grace. The feature, however, of the Duke's career was the marked contrast between his pursuits and those of the Duchess. The Duke loved every blade of grass, every tree and flower on his ancestral domain, and cared nothing for London life in its modern developments. Lord Mandeville [the 8th Duke] succeeds to the title, but the estates are heavily mortgaged.<ref>"Death of the Duke of Manchester." ''Pall Mall Gazette'' 22 March 1890, Saturday: 6 [of 8], Col. 2b [of 3]. ''British Newspaper Archive'' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000098%2F18900322&page=6&article=014&stringtohighlight=mandeville+viscount. Same print title and p. </ref></blockquote> == Family == *Consuelo (María Consuelo) Iznaga y Clement Montagu, Duchess of Manchester (1853 – 20 November 1909), née Doña María Consuelo Iznaga y Clement<ref name=":0" /> *"Kim" (George Victor Drogo) Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester (17 June 1853 – 18 August 1892)<ref name=":1" /> #William Angus Drogo Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester (3 March 1877 – 9 February 1947) #Jacqueline Mary Alva Montagu (27 November 1879 – 15 March 1895). #Alice Eleanor Louise Montagu (27 November 1879 – 10 January 1900) *[[Social Victorians/People/William Angus Drogo Montagu|William Angus Drogo Montagu]], 9th Duke of Manchester (3 March 1877 – 9 February 1947)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-08|title=William Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Montagu,_9th_Duke_of_Manchester&oldid=982513036|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> *Helena Zimmerman Montagu (25 September 1878 – 15 December 1971)<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-10-08|title=Helena, Countess of Kintore|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Helena,_Countess_of_Kintore&oldid=982513630|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> #Mary Alice Montagu Gregory (26 October 1901 – 9 October 1962) #Alexander George Francis Drogo Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester (2 October 1902 – 23 November 1977) #Edward Eugene Fernando Montagu (26 July 1906 – 4 May 1954/1956) #Ellen Millicent Louise Montagu Hofer Shairp (5 January 1908 – 2 August 1948) === Relations === The three Iznaga y Clement sisters were prominent in London "Society": *Consuelo (María Consuelo) Iznaga Montagu, Duchess of Manchester (1853 – 20 November 1909) *Emilie Iznaga y Clement () *Natividad (Natica) Iznaga y Clement Lister-Kaye () == Questions and Notes == *In a ''British Newspaper Archive'' search for name=mandeville keyword=#viscount for 18 August 1855–22 March 1890 (September 2026), first did "Publication date oldest first," but Kim was 2 years old when his grandfather died and his father acceded to the dukedom, so on p. 57 of the search results (the page containing 1 January 1856) I switched to "Publication date newest first." Decided it would be more fruitful to work backwards. == Papers, Memoirs and Biographies == == Footnotes == {{reflist}} ewfleincp7d5bv3ih9e0cqj829a16hz 0 264724 2833048 2832855 2026-09-13T18:06:18Z Scogdill 1331941 2833048 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Short description|Dress worn by Queen Victoria at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840}} = Sandbox = Page to draft revisions for Wikipedia articles. For Gwladys Robinson, see Gwladys Lowther Robinson, [[Social Victorians/People/Ripon|Marchioness of Ripon]] and, earlier, [[Social Victorians/People/Lowther|Countess of Lonsdale]] ==References== {{reflist|2}} [[Category:1840 works]] [[Category:Royal wedding dresses|Victoria Queen]] [[Category:1840s fashion]] [[Category:British royal attire]] [[Category:Dresses in the Royal Collection of the United Kingdom|Victoria, Wedding]] [[Category:Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria]] = Victorian fashion = ==Women's fashion== == Men's fashion == (Some of this belongs in the general intro to both women's and men's fashion, and some should go here?) * evolving definitions of gender, both femininity and masculinity evolved as concepts. The changing definitions of masculinity affected men's clothing. For the growing and rising middle classes, gender roles became more and more rigid around the concept of the separate spheres, the public for men and the private sphere for women. * Shirts and collars separated: "by 1827 detachable collars became available"<ref name=":25">{{Cite book|title=The History of Costume: From Ancient Mesopotamia Through the Twentieth Century|last=Payne|first=Blanche|last2=Winakor|first2=Geitel|last3=Farrell-Beck|first3=Jane|publisher=Addison-Wesley Longman|year=1992|isbn=0-06-047141-7|edition=2nd|location=New York, New York}}</ref> (477) * Beau Brummell: "Men began to aspire to fine cutting, tailoring, and perfect fit in their clothes, flawless grooming and manners in themselves. The Englishman George Bryan (Beau) Brummell deserves much credit for the ideal of meticulous masculine appearance."<ref name=":25" /> (458) "From 1796 to 1816, the Beau set the pattern for cleanliness and liberal use of starch." (459) * The most sweeping change in men’s fashion before 1820 was the length of their pants. Trousers that went from waist to foot were so much more comfortable and popular than knee breeches that they replaced what had dominated men’s wear since the sixteenth century. And trousers have been worn for over two centuries now. Cultural sources for men's clothing and men's fashion: industrial revolution; expanding middle class; technological advancements; an association in the culture between outward appearance and inward nature; French Revolution; Albert Edward, Prince of Wales Sarah Gharmallah Alzahrani and Safia Abdelaziz Saroukh (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Safia-Saroukh/publication/385099194_The_Semiotic_Dimension_of_Men's_Fashion_in_Modern_Eras/links/671686fbd796f96b8ec4f90e/The-Semiotic-Dimension-of-Mens-Fashion-in-Modern-Eras.pdf):<blockquote>A study: (Historical, and Cultural Impact on the Costume Development) showed that depending on the functional and aesthetic characteristics, the division of clothing according to gender and age continued for centuries, whether informal or ceremonial, and varied according to gender, general style, nature of the jewelry, as well as family status, and stated that the traditional costume indirectly linked man to nature, as it was a gateway to the relationship between the body (the small world) and the world (the big world) [20].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Alzahrani|first=Sarah Gharmallah|last2=Saroukh|first2=Safia Abdelaziz|date=2024|title=The Semiotic Dimension of Men's Fashion in Modern Eras|url=http://www.sciencepg.com/journal/ijla|journal=International Journal of Literature and Arts|volume=Vol. 12, No. 5|via=Research Gate}}</ref> (136) [20] Park, S.J., & Park, K.S. (2006). Semiotic Analysis on Advertisement Expression of Men's Toiletries. The Research Journal of the Costume Culture, 14(2), 234-246.</blockquote>Citation for Victorian Hell: <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://victorianhell.substack.com/p/victorian-mens-fashion-history-and|title=Victorian Men’s Fashion History and Clothing Guide|last="It's Monty, Actually"|date=31 October 2025|website=Victorian Hell|access-date=7 September 2026}}</ref> ['''new content'''] Although women followed Paris fashion in Europe and America, London tailors led the way for men’s fashion. The Industrial Revolution actually impacted men’s fashion more than women’s.  Sewing machines in factories began mass producing cheap clothing for the largest group in the population, working class men. Ready-made clothing affected the social structure, the economy, and gender differentiation. '''Victorian gender ideologies''' relegated men to the "public sphere" and women to the "domestic sphere." (??) More than that “the cult of youth . . . the secularization of sport and the influence of modern warfare in generating men’s fashions, the tendency to prefer modern ideas of comfort and convenience, and the transformation of fashion knowledge and fashion urbanism from print to hyperreality”<ref name=":26" /> (McNeil 1 or 411) changed the perceptions of masculinity and femininity.<blockquote>This sudden and profound shift in the style of men’s clothes was coined ‘[[The Great Male Renunciation]]’ by psychologist John Flugel in 1930. He argued that at the end of the 18th century, men gave up any claim to be considered beautiful and became instead “only useful.” [*Kirby, Carolyn. The invention of masculine fashion. ''Historia'' <nowiki>https://historiamag.com/invent-masculine-fashion/</nowiki>]<ref name=":27" /></blockquote>Paper patterns, introduced in fashion magazines that targeted women, along with domestic sewing machines had more impact on women’s fashion than men’s. Haute couture was still bespoke (being individually constructed by tailors or dressmakers or fashion houses like Maison Worth). === Industrial Revolution and Technological Advancements === * the railroad * mass production of fabrics for working-class men's clothing ** Jacquard looms ** * sewing machines * aniline dyes, including black === Expanding Middle Class === * gender roles getting more clearly defined and rigid (referring back to page overview) * The growing middle class involved among other things more and more jobs and careers for young men as clerks, office workers, they were junior, subordinate, and they were commuting on the railroads from suburbs. Carolyn Kirby:<blockquote>In western Europe the fashion for plain dark suits coincided with the rise of the affluent middle-classes in a world where the pace of industrialisation and the globalisation of trade was accelerating as never before. The sharp, dark business suit became the last word in male power-dressing. And so it remains to this day.<ref name=":27">{{Cite web|url=https://historiamag.com/invent-masculine-fashion/|title=The invention of masculine fashion|last=Kirby|first=Carolyn|date=3 December 2025|website=Historia: Magazine of the Historical Writers' Association|access-date=25 August 2026}}</ref></blockquote> === French Revolution === David Kuchta:<blockquote>... since 1666, male gentility has been associated with modesty and plainness in dress. Eschewing fashion as an increasingly feminized realm Charles II's vest inaugurated a new and essentially modern era of masculine aesthetics, one that reversed a long-held association between elaborate display and high social status. Manly thrift now displayed elite status.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Three-Piece Suit and Modern Masculinity, England 1550–1850|last=Kutcha|first=David|publisher=University of California Press|year=2002|location=Berkeley and Los Angeles}}</ref> (2)</blockquote>Sarah Gharmallah Alzahrani and Safia Abdelaziz Saroukh (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Safia-Saroukh/publication/385099194_The_Semiotic_Dimension_of_Men's_Fashion_in_Modern_Eras/links/671686fbd796f96b8ec4f90e/The-Semiotic-Dimension-of-Mens-Fashion-in-Modern-Eras.pdf):<blockquote>The 19th century started with a fashion landscape that was changing dramatically and rapidly from the styles of a generation earlier. The French Revolution brought fashions that had been emerging since the 1780s to the forefront. Neoclassicism now defined fashion as both men and women taking inspiration from classical antiquity. For women, the high-waisted silhouette in lightweight muslin was the dominant style, while fashionable men looked to the tailors of Britain for a new, refined look [17]. [17]  Franklin, H. (Aug 18, 2020). Published on Jun 25, 2020, Retrieved: <nowiki>https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1800-1809/</nowiki> 11/11/2023. Edited. ...</blockquote>Brent Shannon:<blockquote>"Costume," wrote Max Beerbohm in 1896, "enables us to classify any 'professional man' at a glance, be he lawyer, leech or who not" (24–25). A man's profession and class were read by his jacket, his hat, what he rode in, and how he carried himself. "Perhaps there is a tendency among Englishmen to judge a man too much by the shape of his hat or the kind of collar he wears," conduct author John Wanamaker confessed; "But one must remember that in England if you ''wear'' the wrong thing, you will probably ''do'' the wrong thing, and generally ''be'' the wrong thing" (1).¹¹ Such assertions were predicated on the powerful Victorian conviction that outward appearance reflected inner qualities.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Cut of His Coat: Men, Dress, and Consumer Culture in Britain, 1860–1914|last=Shannon|first=Brent Alan|publisher=Ohio University Press|year=2006|location=Athens, Ohio}}</ref> (148)</blockquote> === Influence of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales === Albert Edward, Prince of Wales was very concerned with fashion and authoritative about it, with a very specific eye to small details. McNeil:<blockquote>When that great lover of pleasure, Edward VII, visited Marienbad incognito as the Duke of Lancaster, he was followed by tailors from Paris, Budapest, Vienna, and Berlin who photographed him and took notes about his clothes. Edward VII introduced many [423–424] novelties into men’s fashion. For the countryside such as at Sandringham, he permitted an informal dress code. The Henry Poole ledger marked as “HRH 1865” is for an evening coat without tails, the first “dinner jacket.” He is also credited with making fashionable the creased trouser in 1909 (his groom dried them with a board weight after heavy rain, resulting in the line), turned-up cuff trouser (after hitching his trouser bot- toms at a dirty racing track) and, as his girth grew, undoing the bottom button of his waistcoat.<ref name=":26">McNeil, Peter. "Men's Fashion: 1800–2022." Chapter 22. ''The Routledge History of Fashion and Dress, 1800 to the Present''. Routledge, 2024. https://opus.lib.uts.edu.au/bitstream/10453/182707/2/Men%27s%20Fashion%20200822_24_12_20_09_29_44.pdf DOI: 10.4324/9780429295607-27.</ref></blockquote>Virginia Cowles:<blockquote>It would be wrong to give the impression that the Heir Apparent was unhappy. If he could not work, at least he could play, and he did this very well. He loved being royal. He revelled in the rank and authority and privilege and luxury that accompanied the role of Prince of Wales. There were radicals who liked to lampoon him, and courtiers who wanted to reform him. But there was a much bigger group, a rich, fashionable, powerful society who adored him, fawned on him, gratified him, and copied everything he did. Paradoxically this adulation often increased the Prince’s freedom of movement. A contemporary writer states that it was possible for the Prince of Wales to walk along Piccadilly, or St. James’ Street or Pall Mall without being recognized. Why? Because photography was still undeveloped? Oh no. It was due to ‘the curious fact that there are in society several gentlemen who bear an extraordinary resemblance to him, and who take some pride in dressing and moving exactly like him, so that it is often very difficult to identify him as he passes in the street on foot or in a hansom cab. But the vogue of imitating the Prince did not stop at his beard, his clothes and his walk. Once when he had an attack of rheumatism in his shoulder, he was obliged to shake hands with his '''expo''' pressed stiffly to his side. Immediately this peculiar hand-shake was adopted by fashionable London. And when Alexandra [128–129] had a severe illness in the late sixties which left her lame for life, the smartest ladies in the land began to walk with a slightly halting gait, which became known as ‘the Alexandra Limp’. The aping of royalty was not considered vulgar. On the whole the Prince and Princess were amused and flattered by it, but every now and then someone went too far. On one occasion a rich manufacturer from the North drove in the Park with his horses wearing headbands of the royal scarlet used exclusively by the Prince. The Heir Apparent did not attempt to hide his displeasure. His blue eyes grew cold, and his lower lip protruded in the famous Guelph pout. As a sharp lesson to the perpetrators of this unforgivably bad taste he drove in the Park the next day with his horses wearing black headbands. The manufacturer’s wife and daughters could not fail to observe the significance of this slight, and left the Park in tears; and the Prince’s friends congratulated him on his clever rebuff. The Prince was not just ‘a swell’. In the jargon of the day he was ‘a heavy swell’, and apparently there was a world of difference between the two terms. A swell was a rich young aristocrat who lived in extreme comfort; but a heavy swell added showmanship to the comfort and lived in a stylish luxury that even the French were obliged to envy. And of course the heavy swell was the acme of sartorial elegance. The Prince did not mind changing his dress half a dozen times a day. He loved clothes, and since whatever he chose to wear became the prevailing fashion overnight, he soon was regarded as an expert on the subject. His tailor-in-chief made a fortune. For many years he patronised a Mr. Poole. He discovered this gentleman by accident. He went to the theatre one night to see a well-known actor by the name of Fecher playing ‘Robert Macaire’. As an impecunious adventurer [129–130] Fechter was obliged to wear a coat that was torn and dirty, but Bertie’s expert eye noticed the elegant cut. At the end of the performance he asked Fechter for the name of his tailor, and Mr. Poole’s future was assured. The Prince had so many clothes he could never travel with less than two valets; and two more valets were left at home cleaning, brushing and pressing his vast wardrobe. There were suits and coats for every variation of every climate the world over. There were over a hundred pieces of headgear; and since Bertie was an honorary admiral and an honorary general of most of the countries of Europe, there was an entire room devoted to uniforms, sashes, epaulettes, belts, buckles, swords, feathers and other regalia. As the years rolled on the Prince became an ever-increasing authority on dress. Tailors from all over Europe used to gather to study his clothes. Their favorite meeting place was Homburg, and later, Marienbad. Here they could catch a glimpse of the Prince half a dozen times a day, strolling along the promenade, or riding in an open carriage. Once Bertie dressed hurriedly and forgot to fasten the last button on his waistcoat; this became a permanent fashion. British manufacturers were not slow to realise what an asset they had in the Heir Apparent and kept a vigilant eye on his movements. Once, one of them declared in outraged tones that he was buying his gloves in France. A storm blew up of such proportions that the Prince’s secretary, Sir Francis Knollys, was forced to make a statement to the press. First, he declared that the Prince always had his gloves made in England, and second (and this was calculated to silence the critics) that His Royal Highness was very economical in the use of gloves and only found it necessary to order two dozen pairs a year. Men’s clothes became of such importance that new [130–131] shops sprang up like mushrooms in Savile Row, Clifford Street and Bond Street. Most of the Prince’s innovations were inspired by comfort and convenience. He altered the cut of the evening dress waistcoat, he shortened the tails on the tail coat, he left his frock coat open (due to an increasing girth), he introduced the black homburg, and he attended race meetings, not in the frock coat hitherto ''de regueur'' but in tweeds. He tried having his trousers creased down the sides rather than the front and back, in order to hide his bandy legs, but this idea did not catch on, and he soon discarded it himself. But the prince was not the only arbiter of men’s fashions. The band of  "heavy swells" who followed his lead gave him plenty of competition. Lord Raglan and Lord Petersham invented coats which are still named after them. Lord Dupplin the dinner jacket and Lord Cardigan the button-up sweater. But Lord Hardwicke made the most spectacular contribution. Men’s silk hats were made of beaver which was left in its original rough, shaggy state. Lord Hardwicke polished his hat until he could see his face in it, and consequently was known as "Glossy Top". He is responsible for the top hat as we know it today.<ref name=":28">{{Cite book|title=Gay monarch, the life and pleasures of Edward VII|last=Cowles|first=Virginia|publisher=Harper|year=1956|location=New York, New York|archive-url=https://archive.org/details/gaymonarchlifepl0000cowl/}}</ref> (128–131)</blockquote> === Overview of What Victorian Men Wore === ==== Men’s Clothing 1830 -1900 ==== “Tailored wool garments , originally inspired by the clothing of English country gentry, formed the backbone of men’s wardrobes in the early nineteenth century.”<ref name=":25" /> (458) Men’s clothing began to change from styles that were colorful and flamboyant in the eighteenth century to styles that emphasized cut over color. By the end of the century men’s clothing had settled into a kind of uniform with coats and trousers usually made of the same fabric, often with a vest or waistcoat of the same fabric. The uniform included a shirt with a stiff collar, a necktie and very little jewelry. It took the entire nineteenth century to change to a rather static style that is still worn today. (this is middle-class men for day wear?) Among the influences on men's styles: * differentiation of genders (domestic ideology, ideology of the spheres) * the "Great Male Renunciation," the French Revolution and English tailoring * industrial revolution: mass production of fabrics and articles of clothing, especially for working-class men * sports and country clothing * Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, influence went beyond England; tailors led by him led fashion for the upper classes * then later, cult of youth * military uniforms * comfort and convenience Overcoats became a significant fashion element and many styles were seen throughout the century. Jackets, trousers and waistcoats underwent many subtle changes as did neck treatments Breeches: Men’s bifurcated garment that ended just below the knee Trousers: men’s bifurcated garment that went down to the ankles or foot [[File:Men's fashion silhouette of 1837.jpg|thumb|Men's coats, 1830s]] ==== Silhouette ==== The silhouette for men sometimes followed the same line as women’s clothing on the top half of their bodies.. For example, as women’s sleeves grew into the huge leg-of-mutton fullness, the shoulders of men’s coats also had added fabric to make a pouf at the shoulder, thus emphasizing a broad shouldered look across the front. Men’s silhouettes changed subtly without the exaggerated fullness of women’s skirts or the raising and lowering of the neckline. Once men began to wear trousers, they did not go back to formal knee breeches (except in European courts). (or for court wear for Victoria) ==== Coats and Shirts ==== Several styles of coats were available to fashion-conscious aristocratic and upper-middle-class men. Men’s suits in this period were tailor made, fitted to one specific man. The factories, however, knew that the vast majority of men were working class and began to manufacture and sell  ready-made shirts, coats and trousers. More clothes were available for working men and they cost less. The cheaper work clothes enabled upper-working-class men to own more than one set of clothes and to have more formal clothes for church or other events. Ready-made shirts were also available in generic sizes, small, medium and large. Generic sizing speeded up the mass production process and, since little of the shirts could be seen, they did not need custom fitting. [[File:Frock coat MET CI38.23.39 F.jpeg|alt=Old-fashioned coat hanging on a mannequin|thumb|Frock coat, 1840, American]] Frock coats were introduced in the 1820s and worn throughout the nineteenth century with only minor changes to the line or fit. Sleeves were full at the top and waists were tight, creating an hourglass form. Initially frock coats were tightly fitted and closed with buttons. The more tailored frock coats had a waist seam and a flared skirt almost to the knees. On more formal occasions, a cutaway morning coat was worn with light trousers during the daytime, and a dark tail coat and trousers was worn in the evening. Neck treatments (and shirt cuffs) ==== Trousers ==== Trousers or long pants had been introduced and were eagerly accepted by men because they were more comfortable and looser than the tight-fitting knee breeches and coats from earlier in the century. They were originally tailored but began to be mass produced. Although the aristocracy were required to wear knee breeches at court, they wore trousers more than they wore breeches. Aristocrats and upper middle class could afford the well-tailored cut and fit of individually hand sewn trousers and coats. This bifurcated garment was modified in specific places, like the length, the fullness over the hips or the width of the leg. In summer trousers were lighter in color–”grayish blue, aqua and pearl gray.” (Payne 505) in winter trousers mixed darker colors (like “steel gray and brown, black and brown, and black and green.” (Payne 505) Aristocrats and upper middle class men continued to have their suits tailored particularly for them. Working class men had to contend with small, medium, and large from mass production. ==== Waistcoats ==== Victorian men put their creativity, color and specialty fabrics into their waistcoats. At the beginning of the century men's waistcoats were made from specialty fabrics, like velvet or brocade or a patterned silk, sometimes two at the same time: "During the 1820s and 1830s, men sometimes wore two waistcoats, in combinations like white velvet over rose-and-gold brocade."<ref name=":25" /> (474) Long after coats and trousers were made from the same dark wool, waistcoats continued to be colorful. Men's waistcoats (or vests) could be colorful and embellished so that they were the focus of the ensemble of dark colored fabric of the jacket and trousers. By the end of the 19th century waistcoats made from the same fabric as the trousers and coat dominated men’s fashion. ==== Overcoats ==== Kay, Fiona and Neil R. Storey, ''Victorian Fashions for Women'', Pen & Sword History, Yorkshire - Philadelphia, 2022 ==== Notes & Quotes ==== Sarah Gharmallah Alzahrani and Safia Abdelaziz Saroukh (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Safia-Saroukh/publication/385099194_The_Semiotic_Dimension_of_Men's_Fashion_in_Modern_Eras/links/671686fbd796f96b8ec4f90e/The-Semiotic-Dimension-of-Mens-Fashion-in-Modern-Eras.pdf):<blockquote>Men's clothing during this century consisted of black, brown, blue (dark, shiny, or bright), olive green, and grey. The preferred beautiful colors for evening wear were blue, followed by brown and green, while the fabrics for summer trousers were dark grey or black (with blue coats), and for daywear were light colors such as white or beige (Hussein, T. 2002). [16]. [16]  Hussein, T. (2002). The History and Development of Fashion "Part III" Modern Times, Nahdet Misr for Printing and Publishing, Cairo.</blockquote> [[File:Man's Frock Coat LACMA M.2007.211.61 (1 of 4).jpg|alt=Male mannequin wearing a light-colored thigh-length coat similar to a suit jacket and a top hat|thumb|Men's frock coat, c. 1845]] === 1830s and 1840s === ==== Silhouette ==== '''The line of men’s garments changed in smaller increments than women’s. Coats and trousers might fit tighter in some decades and looser in others. They were slim, then boxy, flared, then straight and evolved into the contemporary line we see on men today.''' ==== Coats and Shirts ==== Frock coats Shirts were made of linen or cotton with low collars, occasionally turned down, and were worn with wide [[cravats]] or neck ties. Before shirts were mass produced, they were tailored for upper and wealthy middle class men. Shirts were considered more like underwear early in the century but by the end of the 1800s, they were becoming the outside garments popular in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. ==== Trousers ==== ==== Waistcoats ==== “Waistcoats [or vests] remained colorful, items in men’s wardrobes after the rest of their costumes had become plain.” (Payne 460-462) They could be single- or double-breasted, with shawl or notched collars, and might be finished in double points at the lowered waist. Collars gradually lowered over the course of the two decades. Often the colorful vests were decorated with fur or velvet collars. ==== Original Text ==== During the [[1840s in fashion|1840s]], men wore tight-fitting, calf length [[frock coat]]s and a [[waistcoat]] or vest. Sleeves were full at the top and waists were tight, creating an hourglass form. For more formal occasions, a cutaway morning coat was worn with light trousers during the daytime, and a dark tail coat and trousers was worn in the evening. Shirts were made of linen or cotton with low collars, occasionally turned down, and were worn with wide [[Cravat (early)|cravat]]s or neck ties. Men wore [[top hat]]s, with wide brims in sunny weather. === 1850s === The 1850s revealed several industrial inventions that significantly impacted clothing. First, the Industrial Revolution began (and still does today) with machines to weave fabric and machines to sew fabrics. Manufacturers quickly learned that the majority of the population was working class. Theirs were the simplest, least trimmed garments made in the nineteenth century. Second, mass production of shirts, trousers and coats changed how most people shopped for clothes. The aristocracy and upper middle class folks could still have their clothes made to specifically fit their bodies. Manufacturers knew that they could not mass produce clothing for each individual’s body. They invented generic sizing in small, medium, and large. They could, therefore, produce many more items of clothing with generic sizing. Third, Isaac Singer patented and began to manufacture home or domestic sewing machines (treadle machines) enabling more form-fitted dresses to be constructed for an individual’s specific shape and size. The fourth item to impact fashion and clothing was the invention of the paper pattern. These were introduced in fashion magazines targeting women. Almost all women were taught to sew by hand, whether they were aristocrats or working class. Sewing machines enormously speeded up the process of constructing from hours to minutes. Finally, anilin dyes made colors brighter and longer lasting. Prints and stripes, checks and plaids, fabrics had much more vibrant color with aniline dyes. The Industrial Revolution impacted the working class and changed their lives the most. '''Silhouette''' A variety of silhouettes was seen in the 1850s. Trousers were long and slim with a strap under the instep of the shoe. Depending on the time of day, the Prince of Wales might change his clothes (thus, his silhouette) up to six times per day,<ref name=":28" /> (129) and some aristocrats and upper-class men would follow his lead. '''Coats and Shirts''' “Although the frock coat was worn throughout the century, it lost its dominant position in the 1850s, when the morning coat began to replace it.”  ''Victorian Men’s Fashion History and Clothing Guide'' <nowiki>https://victorianhell.substack.com/p/victorian-mens-fashion-history-and</nowiki> A jacket shorter than the frock coat or morning coat that had visible pockets began to be worn in about 1850. By the 1860s, it had become the most popular casual coat. Cutaway tail coats were still reserved for formal occasions. All of these coats could be single or double breasted. During the [[1850s in fashion|1850s]], men started wearing shirts with high upstanding or turnover [[collar (clothing)|collars]] and [[necktie#Four-in-hand|four-in-hand necktie]]s tied in a bow, or tied in a knot with the pointed ends sticking out like "wings." '''Trousers''' Trousers had fly fronts and breeches were used for formal functions and knickers (short pants fuller cut than breeches) for horseback riding. Comfort and convenience outweighed style and presentation when it came to trousers. '''Waistcoats''' Waistcoats remained the one garment that could be brightly colored and copiously trimmed on exotic fabrics. Males were certainly showing a propensity for decorative elements in their ensemble. ==== Notes & Quotes ==== * transition from frock coats to ditto suits, 1850s (Payne, 463) According to Judith Flanders,<blockquote>While hackney drivers were also considered to be stereotypically shabby, hansom-cab drivers were generally represented as smartly dressed. A print in 1850 showed a driver in a snappy brown coat instead of the coachman’s heavy multiple-caped outfit, pale green striped trousers, short boots and top hat, the [167–168] reins held daintily in his gloved hands. Both cab and coach drivers wore top hats, but cabbies of a sporting bent later switched to bowlers, and in summer donned bright checked outfits.<ref name=":23">{{Cite book|title=The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens' London|last=Flanders|first=Judith|publisher=Thomas Dunne Books|year=2012|location=New York, New York}}</ref> (167–168 [of 972])</blockquote> ==== Original Text ==== The upper-class continued to wear top hats, and [[bowler hat]]s were worn by the working class. [[File:Corporal frock coat 1862 med.jpg|thumb|Corporal frock coat 1862, 9-botton military]] === 1860s === '''Silhouette''' The 1860s saw fewer inventions that influenced or changed the way people were acquiring clothes. The different shape and size in clothing continued to provide slightly different silhouettes for men in the upper and middle classes. But the changes begun by mass production continued with the working class. Little changed for the higher classes, except maybe paper patterns and sewing machines. '''Coats and Shirts''' Individualized fittings continued for upper class and wealthy middle class clients. Working class as well as middle and upper class. Morning coats still led the way but frock coats were still in demand and worn in business and more casual situations. Perhaps, even the aristocracy bought ready-made shirts since they were more underwear than outerwear. Leisure wear like knickers and ditto suits became more popular in the 1860s. Haute couture wanted every occasion or event to have special clothing. In some ways men dressed more alike (coat, trousers, waistcoat) and in some ways there was more variety in the cut of their coats and in the manufactured clothing they could buy. Many upper class men still had their shirts custom made and some opted to buy their shirts. '''Trousers''' Trousers were cut full and boxy during most of the 1850s and 1860s. The strap under the shoe disappeared and trouser legs reached the back of the heel in length. Knickers were still worn for hunting or riding and breeches were still ''de rigueur'' at court. '''Waistcoats''' Waistcoats remained decorative and worn with most of the coats that were popular. The young “dandies” wore the most colorful and decorated waist- coats. These “dandies” gave their highest priority to their appearance. They were the avant garde of haute couture. ==== Original Text ==== In the [[1860s in fashion|1860s]], men started wearing wider neckties that were tied in a bow or looped into a loose knot and fastened with a stickpin. Frock coats were shortened to knee-length and were worn for business, while the mid-thigh length [[sack coat]] slowly displaced the frock coat for less-formal occasions, with the overall effect of a looser silhouette. Top hats briefly became the very tall "stovepipe" shape, but a variety of other hat shapes were popular.[[File:Mens Coats 1872 Fashion Plate.jpg|thumb|upright|Drawing of Victorian men 1870s]] [[File:Ashurst frock coat.jpg|thumb|Ashurst Frock coat]] [[File:Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovich of Russia Wearing a Frock Coat; Standing (fbc266c2feca43f6ad5b44e031635a8d).tif|alt=Old photograph of a man wearing a dark thigh-length coat similar to a suit coat with light-colored trousers|thumb|Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovich of Russia Wearing a Frock Coat, c. 1872]] === 1870s === To correct and prevent errors being made in court dress, in 1875 the Lord Chamberlain published ''Dress Worn by Gentleman at Her Majesty's Court'', "a summary of regulations for court uniform and dress."<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Dress_worn_by_Gentlemen_at_Her_Majesty_s/pvrbQCXq0MEC?hl=en|title=Dress worn by Gentlemen at Her Majesty's Court|last=Britain)|first=Victoria (Queen of Great|date=1875|language=en}}</ref> This is the kind of thing Bertie really cared about. '''Silhouette''' A portly, boxy silhouette was sought for most of the 1870s. Older men whose stomachs’ had spread outward were the ideal for men’s high fashion. Sack coats and trousers were cut a little wider in the legs. '''Coats and Shirts''' There were minor changes to some of the coats Victorian men wore. Frock coats were shortened to the knee. Sack coats (or ditto coats–the forerunner of the suits worn by men in the western cultures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries) were found to be so comfortable that most men of the upper and middle classes had a ditto suit.  Men still wore morning coats and the aristocracy still wore cutaway coats with trousers to parties and balls but cutaway coats with knee breeches at court. Although ready made shirts were available, the upper and middle classes still had their clothing hand made with better fabric and an excellent fit. The suits and shirts made for the working class were of cheaper fabrics. Corduroy for trousers and muslin for shirts was often used in working class clothing.. '''Trousers''' Most men were wearing trousers  all of the time (except at court) and have worn them ever since. Trousers had button flies by the 1870s which most men found to be much more convenient than laces. Trousers did not “ride up” the leg in the way that knee breeches did when dancing or sitting. If a man did not have fashionable legs, they could be obscured behind trousers. '''Waistcoats''' ==== Original Text ==== During the [[1870s in fashion|1870s]], three-piece suits grew in popularity along with patterned fabrics for shirts. Neckties were the four-in-hand and, later, the [[Ascot tie]]s. A narrow ribbon tie was an alternative for tropical climates, especially in the Americas. Both frock coats and sack coats became shorter and more form fitting. Flat straw boaters were worn when boating. === 1880s === ==== Original Text ==== During the [[1880s in fashion|1880s]], formal evening dress remained a dark tail coat and trousers with a dark waistcoat, a white bow tie, and a shirt with a winged collar. In mid-decade, the dinner jacket or [[tuxedo]], was used in more relaxed formal occasions. The [[Norfolk jacket]] and tweed or woolen breeches were used for rugged outdoor pursuits such as shooting. Knee-length topcoats, often with contrasting velvet or fur collars, and calf-length overcoats were worn in winter. Men's shoes had higher heels and a narrow toe. === 1890s === ==== Original Text ==== Starting from the [[1890s in fashion|1890s]], the [[blazer]] was introduced, and was worn for sports, sailing, and other casual activities.<ref>{{cite web|last=Landow|first=George|url=http://www.victorianweb.org/art/costume/90s/2.html|title=Men's informal sporting dress, late 1880s and '90s}}</ref> Throughout much of the Victorian era most men wore fairly short hair. This was often accompanied by various forms of facial hair including moustaches, side-burns, and full beards. A clean-shaven face did not come back into fashion until the end of the 1880s and early 1890s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victorianweb.org/art/costume/nunn21.html|title=Victorian Men's Fashions, 1850–1900: Hair}}</ref> Distinguishing what men really wore from what was marketed to them in periodicals and advertisements is difficult, as reliable records do not exist.<ref name="shannon597">{{cite journal|last=Shannon|first=Brent|title=Refashioning Men: Fashion, Masculinity, and the Cultivation of the Male Consumer in Britain, 1860–1914|journal=Victorian Studies|year=2004|volume=46|issue=4|pages=597–630|doi=10.1353/vic.2005.0022}}</ref> === Notes === *Men's suits buttoned higher up than today (Payne, 467) * Norfolk jackets and sack suits (Payne, 471) * formal attire, tuxedos with tails, cutaways (Payne, 469) * Keith Middlemas (https://archive.org/details/storyoffiesta00huxf/page/200/mode/2up?q=fashion) *Brent Shannon. "Refashioning Men: Fashion, Masculinity, and the Cultivation of the Male Consumer in Britain, 1860–1914." Victorian Studies 46, no. 4 (Summer 2004): 597–630. == Hats and headwear == [[File:Ford.madox.brown.last.emma.study.jpg|thumb|''Emma Hill'' by [[Ford Madox Brown]] (1853), a woman wearing a later version of the [[poke bonnet]]]] [[File:Hoed,_objectnr_KA_1237.tif|left|thumb|Perched bonnet style of the early 1870s.]] Hats were crucial to a respectable appearance for both men and women. === Men's Hats === The top hat, for example, was standard formal wear for upper- and middle-class men.[Payne] According to Blanche Payne, "The high top hat, usually black or dark gray, had reached its characteristic shape by 1798 and dominated the entire nineteenth century." (457–58) Although top hats were the dominant hat in the 19th century, other hats became popular for working classes and lower income middle class. “The style of an individual’s hat varied, depending on fashion and their social position, as well as their profession or chosen activity..” ''Goodman 53 of 460'' Other hats that became necessary and popular include the Derby, the straw Boater, and a flat cap with a short brim. In many cases the class, work activity and income could be determined by what kind of hat was on the head of the wearer. For some men, a hat supporting a particular sport or team was important. The Derby or Bowler hat was designed by William and Thomas Bowler, brother shopkeepers in 1849. ''(Goodman 55 of 460)'' It cost less than a top hat but  lasted longer and was soon worn by middle class bankers and clerks. Straw boaters were worn by the aristocracy for casual events and working class factory workers and agricultural laborers. By 1901 working class men had changed their preference to the flat caps which became the most popular hat for the workers. Headdress for men was an essential part of dress for the entire period of the Victorian age, from the 1830s through the end of the century. Judith Flanders describes the hats worn by men in London, <blockquote>It is difficult to bear in mind the importance of hats as not only markers of class and income, but also as indicators of respectability. [509–519] [George Augustus] Sala commented that "every" man throughout the history of the world "must, necessarily and habitually, wear some kind of covering to his head". Postmen wore hats, small children wore hats, field labourers and market gardeners wore hats, cricketers, skaters — all sportsmen — wore hats. It was, self-evidently, impossible to go outdoors without one. ... Those in professional occupations wore pot hats, as did clerks and all those with pretensions to middle-class status. Even doctors' delivery boys wore battered hand-me-down pot hats: "the nap rusty, the band a mournful strip of tarnished lace; but still a Hat", which "stamps him as being associated, in however slender a manner, with a learned profession". Cloth caps were for labourers, for costers and for boys. ... Artisans wore caps made out of paper, which they folded [510–511] themselves and so could easily replace as they became dirty.<ref name=":23" /> (509–511 [of 972]) </blockquote>A pot-hat is a kind of derby or bowler in men's hats. (Lewandowski, 237) ==== Original Text ==== Hats were crucial to a respectable appearance for both men and women. The top hat, for example, was standard formal wear for upper- and middle-class men.<ref name=":4">{{Cite book |last=Steele |first=Valerie |url=https://archive.org/details/fashioneroticism0000stee |title=Victorian Fashion. Fashion and Eroticism: Ideals of Feminine Beauty from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=1985 |isbn=978-0-19-503530-8 |pages=[https://archive.org/details/fashioneroticism0000stee/page/51 51]–84 |url-access=registration}}</ref> For women, the styles of hats changed over time and were designed to match their outfits. === Women's Hats === For a discussion of the history of plumes and feathers, see [[Social Victorians/Victorian Things#Ostrich Plumes and Prince of Wales's Feathers|Ostrich Plumes and Prince of Wales's Feathers in ''Victorian Things'']]. ==== Original Wikipedia Text ==== During the early Victorian decades, hats were modest in size and design, straw and fabric bonnets being the popular choice. [[Poke bonnet]]s, which had been worn during the late [[Regency period]], had high, small crowns and brims that grew larger until the 1830s, when the face of a woman wearing a poke bonnet could only be seen directly from the front. They had rounded brims, echoing the rounded form of the bell-shaped hoop skirts. Bonnets shrunk at the end of the 1860s and moved to a perched position in the early 1870s as hairstyles grew in scale and intricacy. This led to the popularization of hats, which became the headwear of choice for the remainder of the Victorian era.<ref name="g4223">{{cite book |last=Cunnington |first=Cecil Willett |title=English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century |date=1990-05-01 |publisher=Courier Corporation |isbn=0-486-26323-1 |publication-place=New York |page=}}</ref> [[File:The_London_and_Paris_ladies'_magazine_(Apr_1885)_03.png|thumb|Flower pot style hat of 1885.]] The 1880s saw a hat inspired by the top hat for women known as the flowerpot hat, and the 1890s saw the popularity of the boater. The hats of the late Victorian era were covered with elaborate creations of silk flowers, ribbons, and above all, exotic plumes; hats sometimes included entire exotic birds that had been stuffed. Many of these plumes came from birds in the Florida everglades, which were nearly made entirely extinct by overhunting. By 1899, early environmentalists like [[Adeline Knapp]] were engaged in efforts to curtail the hunting for plumes. By 1900, more than five million birds a year were being slaughtered, and nearly 95 per cent of Florida's shore birds had been killed by [[Plume hunting|plume hunter]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Everglades National Park|url=https://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/parks/everglades/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927085907/http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/parks/everglades/|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 September 2009|publisher=PBS|access-date=7 November 2011}}</ref> == Shoes == The women's shoes of the early Victorian period were narrow and heelless, in black or white satin. By 1850s and 1860s, they were slightly broader with a low heel and made of leather or cloth. Ankle-length laced or buttoned boots were also popular. From the 1870s to the twentieth century, heels grew higher and toes more pointed. Low-cut pumps were worn for the evening.<ref name=":4" /> == Cosmetics == [[Victorian-era cosmetics]] were typically less obvious than ours. However, small amounts of pale face powder or powdered blush were widely used.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Goodman |first=Ruth |title=How to be a Victorian |date=2014 |publisher=Penguin Books |isbn=978-0-670-92136-2 |location=London}}</ref> Tints were sometimes added to face creams. Some cosmetics contained toxic or caustic ingredients like lead, mercury, ammonia, and arsenic {{Citation needed|date=October 2025}}. Hair color ==Mourning black== {{See also |Mourning stationery}} [[File:The royal children in mourning Mar 1862.jpg|thumb|Victoria's five daughters (Alice, Helena, Beatrice, Victoria and Louise), photographed wearing mourning black beneath a bust of their late father, Prince Albert (1862)]] [[File:Mourning dress MET 50.40.3a-b front CP4.jpg|alt=Black Victorian mourning dress|thumb|Mourning Dress, 1894–95]] In Britain, black is the colour traditionally associated with mourning for the dead. The customs and etiquette expected of men, and especially women, were rigid but evolving during much of the Victorian era. The expectations depended on a complex hierarchy of close or distant relationship with the deceased. (Davidoff) The closer the relationship, the longer the mourning period and the wearing of black. The wearing of full black was known as First Mourning, which had its own expected attire, including fabrics, and an expected duration of 4 to 18 months. Following the initial period of First Mourning, the mourner would progress to Second Mourning, a transition period of wearing less black, which was followed by Ordinary Mourning, and then Half-mourning. Some of these stages of mourning were shortened or skipped completely if the mourner's relationship to the deceased was more distant. Half-mourning was a transition period when black was replaced by acceptable colours such as lavender and mauve, possibly considered acceptable transition colours because of the tradition of [[Church of England]] (and [[Catholic Church|Catholic]]) clergy wearing lavender or mauve [[Stole (vestment)|stoles]] for funeral services, to represent the [[Passion (Christianity)|Passion of Christ]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Colors of the Church Year|url=http://fullhomelydivinity.org/articles/colors.htm|publisher=Consortium of Country Churches|access-date=6 November 2011|archive-date=13 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113075214/http://fullhomelydivinity.org/articles/colors.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The mourning dress worn by Queen Victoria (below, right) "shows the traditional touches of mourning attire, which she wore from the death of her husband, Prince Albert (1819–1861), until her own death."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/155839?&searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&deptids=8&ft=queen+victoria&offset=0&rpp=20&amp;pos=2|title=Mourning Dress, 1894–95|last=The Metropolitan Museum of Art|date=7 September 2019|website=The Metropolitan Museum of Art|access-date=7 September 2019}}</ref> Dating from 1894–95, Queen Victoria wore this dress as a result of the death of the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Eddy, in line to the throne. === Norms for mourning=== ''Manners and Rules of Good Society, or, Solecisms to be Avoided'' (London, Frederick Warne & Co., 1887) gives clear instructions, such as the following:<ref>{{cite book|last=Flanders|first=Judith|title=The Victorian House|year=2003|publisher=Harper Perennial|location=London|isbn=0-00-713189-5|pages=378–83}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- ! Relationship to deceased !! First mourning !! Second mourning !! Ordinary mourning !! Half-mourning |- | Wife for husband || 1-year, 1-month; [[bombazine]] fabric covered with [[Crape|crepe]]; [[widow's cap]], [[lawn cuff]]s, collars || 6 months: less crepe || 6 months: no crepe, silk or wool replaces bombazine; in last 3 months jet jewellery and ribbons can be added || 6 months: colours permitted are grey, lavender, mauve, and black-and-grey |- | Daughter for parent || 6 months: black with black or white crepe (for young girls); no linen cuffs and collars; no jewellery for first 2 months || 4 months: less crepe || – || 2 months as above |- | Wife for husband's parents || 18 months in black bombazine with crepe || – || 3 months in black || 3 months as above |- | Parent for son- or daughter-in-law's parent || – Black armband in representation of someone lost || – || 1-month black || – |- | Second wife for parent of a first wife || – || – || 3 months black || – |} The complexity of these etiquette rules extends to specific mourning periods and attire for siblings, step-parents, aunts and uncles distinguished by blood and by marriage, nieces, nephews, first and second cousins, children, infants, and "connections" (who were entitled to ordinary mourning for a period of "1–3 weeks, depending on level of intimacy"). Men were expected to wear mourning black to a lesser extent than women, and for a shorter mourning period. After the mid-19th century, men would wear a black hatband and black suit, but for only half the prescribed period of mourning expected of women. Widowers were expected to mourn for a mere three months, whereas the proper mourning period expected for widows was up to four years.<ref>{{cite book|last=Flanders|first=Judith|title=The Victorian House|year=2003|publisher=Harper Perennial|location=London|isbn=0-00-713189-5|pages=378–9}}</ref> Women who mourned in black for longer periods were accorded great respect in public for their devotion to the departed, the most prominent example being Queen Victoria herself. It was not uncommon for a widow who did not remarry to wear half-mourning for the rest of her life, except when another death necessitated full mourning. For example, Alexandra, Princess of Wales wore half-mourning for the rest of her life after her eldest son Eddy died in 1894. Empress Elisabeth of Austria did the same, as did Empress Eugénie of France. They reverted to full mourning when appropriate, but they never wore less than half-mourning after their sons' deaths. Women with lesser financial means tried to keep up with the example being set by the middle and upper classes by dyeing their daily dress. Dyers made most of their income during the Victorian period by dyeing clothes black for mourning.<ref>{{cite book|last=Flanders|first=Judith|title=The Victorian House|year=2003|publisher=Harper Perennial|location=London|isbn=0-00-713189-5|page=341}}</ref> == Technological advancement == The technological changes that affected the manufacture and consumption of clothing in the Victorian age included the following: * the mass production of fabrics — for example, "by the early 1850s there were thousands of steam-powered looms churning out millions of miles of fabric every year"  [62] * the invention of aniline dyes, which were much more vibrantly colored and resistant to fading than the natural dyes that had been used. — . Invented by chemist [[William Henry Perkin]] in 1856, the first aniline dye mauveine (or mauve) "wash[ed] the fashionable landscape in a haze of purple."<ref name=":22">{{Cite book|title=The Dress Diary: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe|last=Strasdin|first=Kate|publisher=Pegasus Books|year=2023|location=New York, New York}}</ref> (247) Other intense and, to the Victorians, intensely exciting colors followed, but the new synthetic additions to fabric sometimes included chemicals harmful to their wearers. For example, a "bright-magenta hue was achieved by adding arsenical-based chemicals to existing aniline dyes, brightening the already luminous shades – but these left residues themselves, along with a toxic labour trail in their wake."<ref name=":22" /> (255) Perhaps the most famous of these is arsenic green, used on fabrics, wallpapers, and trim: "The craze for artificial foliage to adorn the heads and dresses of women of fashion in the mid-nineteenth century had seen the proliferation of flower workshops, where young women in their hundreds laboured to produce the lifelike green leaves and blooms that would make a fetching headdress or would trail becomingly across the bodice of a gown. The lushness of the green was achieved by the application of a powder, a pigment that was created by mixing copper and the highly toxic chemical, arsenic trioxide. The physical effects of working with this poisonous compound were horrific. Contemporary medical drawings depict the green hue of the skin and dreadful open lesions on the hands of the maker, whilst the daily gradual ingestion of the powder by the flower girls was eventually fatal."<ref name=":22" /> (255) * the invention of a sewing machine that could be used in the home. Although sewing machines were already in use in the clothing industry, in 1858 Isaac Merritt Singer began to sell "lightweight domestic machines" for home sewing, radically increasing women's control over their own dress.<ref name=":24">{{Cite book|title=Victorian Fashions for Women|last=Kay|first=Fiona|last2=Storey|first2=Neil R.|publisher=Pen & Sword History|year=2022|isbn=978 1 39900 416 9|location=Yorkshire and Philadelphia|pages=}}</ref> (91 [of 298]) * the spread of journalism for women and fashion journalism * the Jacquard loom: "French inventor Joseph-Marie Jacquard’s loom attachment mechanized the weaving of figured fabrics by 1804."<ref name=":25" /> (454) Perhaps not at the same scale as these but as important in 1850s designs was a technology that turned iron into steel, which could then be drawn into fine wires.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book|title=The Culture of Fashion|last=Breward|first=Christopher|publisher=Manchester University Press|year=1995|pages=145–180}}</ref> Steel was refined to a malleable state so that thin blades could be curved into concentric circles (called hoops) and connected with wires to form the cage. Technological advancements not only influenced the economy but brought a major change in the fashion styles worn by men and women. As the Victorian era was based on the principles of gender, race and class.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Graham|first1=P|title=The Victorian Era|url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.261548|journal=Digital Library of India}}</ref> Much advancement was in favor of the upper class as they were the ones who could afford the latest technology and change their fashion styles accordingly. In 1830s there was introduction of horse hair crinoline that became a symbol of status and wealth as only the upper-class women could wear it. In 1850s there were more fashion technological advancements hence 1850s could rightly be called a revolution in the Victorian fashion industry such as the innovation of artificial cage crinoline that gave women an artificial hourglass silhouette without layers of petticoats, which was lighter and more hygienic.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Shrimpton|first1=J|title=Victorian Fashion|publisher=Bloomsbury Shire Publications}}</ref> Synthetic dyes, such as [[mauveine]] (aniline purple), were introduced in 1856, adding bright colours to garments. In 1855's ''[[Haute couture]]'' was introduced as tailoring became more mainstream in years to follow.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Aspelund|first1=Karl|title=Fashioning Society|publisher=Fairchild Books}}</ref> Charles Frederick Worth, a prominent English designer, became popular amongst the upper class though its city of destiny always is Paris. Haute couture became popular at the same time that sewing machines were invented.<ref name="Haute Couture">{{cite book|last1=Martin|first1=Richard|last2=Koda|first2=Harold|title=Haute Couture|publisher=The Metropolitan Museum of Art}}</ref> Princess [[Eugénie de Montijo|Eugenie]] of France wore the Englishman dressmaker, Charles Frederick Worth's couture and he instantly became famous in France though he had just arrived in Paris a few years ago. In 1855, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Britain welcomed [[Napoleon III]] and Eugenie of France to a full state visit to England. Eugenie was considered a fashion icon in France. Queen Victoria, who had been the fashion icon for European high fashion, was inspired by Eugenie's style and the fashions she wore.{{Citation needed|date=October 2025}} Later, Queen Victoria also appointed Charles Frederick Worth as her dress maker and he became a prominent designer amongst the European upper class. Charles Frederick Worth is known as the father of the haute couture as later the concept of labels were also invented in the late 19th century as custom, made to fit tailoring became mainstream.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Saillard|first1=Olivier|last2=Zazzo|first2=Anne|title=Paris Haute Couture|publisher=Skira Flammarion}}</ref> By the 1860s, when made-to-fit tailoring was popular in Europe, crinolines were considered impractical. In the 1870s, women preferred more slimmer silhouettes, hence bodices grew longer and the polonaise, a skirt and bodice made together, was introduced. In 1870s the Cuirass Bodice, a piece of armour that covers the torso and functions like a corset, was invented. Towards the end of Victoria's reign, dresses were flared naturally as crinolines were rejected by middle-class women. Designers such as Charles Frederick Worth were also against them. All these inventions and changes in fashion led to women's liberation as tailored looks improved posture and were more practical.<ref name="Haute Couture"/> dressmakers, couturiers, modistes == Home decor == {{main|Victorian decorative arts}} Home decor started spare, veered into the elaborately draped and decorated style we today regard as Victorian, then embraced the retro-chic of [[William Morris]] as well as pseudo-[[Japonaiserie]]. == Myths and Oversimplifications == === Modesty === {{main|Victorian morality}} {{Original research|section|date=May 2008}} [[File:1868-skirt-lengths-girl-ages-Harpers-Bazar.gif|thumb|upright|"The proper length for little girls' skirts at various ages", from ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]'', showing a 1900 idea of how the hemline should descend towards the ankle as a girl got older]]Many myths and exaggerations about the period persist to the modern day. Examples include the idea of men's clothing is seen as formal and stiff, women's as elaborate and over-done; clothing covered the entire body, and even the glimpse of an ankle was scandalous. Critics contend that [[corset]]s constricted women's bodies and lives. Homes are described as gloomy, dark, cluttered with massive and over-ornate furniture and proliferating [[bric-a-brac]]. Myth has it that even piano legs were scandalous, and covered with tiny [[pantalette]]s. === Tight Lacing === Tight-lacing, which was not possible until the development of the grommet in 1828, was famously controversial in the Victorian age, generating many column inches of profitable newspaper copy, in part because it was (and still is) fetishistic and subversive in that adolescent girls used it as a means of rebellion and upper-working- or lower-middle-class shop girls saw it as a means of upward mobility.<ref name=":21">{{Cite book|title=Fashion and Fetishism: Corsets, Tight-Lacing and Other Forms of Body-sculpture|last=Kunzle|first=David|publisher=History Press|year=2013|isbn=978 0 7524 9545 3|location=Stroud, Gloucestershire|pages=}}</ref> (71 [of 1182]) No evidence exists that tight lacing was widespread or particularly dangerous.<ref name=":21" /> () In truth, men's formal clothing may have been less colourful than it was in the previous century, but brilliant [[waistcoat]]s and [[cummerbund]]s provided a touch of colour, and [[smoking jacket]]s and [[robe|dressing gown]]s were often of rich Oriental [[brocade]]s. This phenomenon was the result of the growing textile manufacturing sector, developing mass production processes, and increasing attempts to market fashion to men.<ref name="shannon597"/> Corsets stressed a woman's sexuality, exaggerating hips and bust by contrast with a tiny waist. Women's [[evening gown]]s bared the shoulders and the tops of the breasts. The [[jersey dress]]es of the 1880s may have covered the body, but the stretchy novel fabric fit the body like a glove.<ref>{{cite book |last=Gernsheim |first=Alison |title=Victorian & Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey |year=1981 |publisher=Dover Publications |location=New York |page=65|edition=New |isbn=0-486-24205-6}}</ref> Home furnishing was not necessarily ornate or overstuffed. However, those who could afford lavish draperies and expensive ornaments, and wanted to display their wealth, would often do so. Since the Victorian era was one of increased social mobility, there were ever more ''[[nouveaux riches]]'' making a rich show. The items used in decoration may also have been darker and heavier than those used today, simply as a matter of practicality. London was noisy and its air was full of [[soot]] from countless coal fires. Hence those who could afford it draped their windows in heavy, sound-muffling curtains, and chose colours that didn't show soot quickly. When all washing was done by hand, curtains were not washed as frequently as they might be today. There is no actual evidence that piano legs were considered scandalous. Pianos and tables were often draped with [[shawl]]s or cloths—but if the shawls hid anything, it was the cheapness of the furniture. There are references to lower-middle-class families covering up their [[pine]] tables rather than show that they couldn't afford [[mahogany]]. The piano leg story seems to have originated in the 1839 book, ''A Diary in America'' written by Captain [[Frederick Marryat]], as a satirical comment on American prissiness.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Marryat |first1=C.B. |title=A Diary in America: With Remarks on Its Institutions |date=1839 |publisher=Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans |location=London, England |volume=2 |pages=246–247 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2-VEAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA246}} From pp. 246-247: "I was requested by a lady to escort her to a seminary for young ladies, and on being ushered into the reception-room, conceive my astonishment at beholding a square piano-forte with four ''limbs''. However, that the ladies who visited their daughters, might feel in its full force the extreme delicacy of the mistress of the establishment, and her care to preserve in their utmost purity the ideas of the young ladies under her charge, she had dressed all these four limbs in modest little trousers, with frills at the bottom of them!"</ref> Victorian manners may have been as strict as imagined—on the surface. One simply did not speak publicly about sex, childbirth, and such matters, at least in the respectable middle and upper classes. However, as is well known, discretion covered a multitude of sins. Prostitution flourished. Upper-class men and women indulged in [[adultery|adulterous]] liaisons. == Gallery == {{gallery |2=A mid-Victorian interior: ''Hide and Seek'' by [[James Tissot]], c. 1877 Image:Winterhalter Elisabeth.jpg|3=Dress designed by [[Charles Frederick Worth]] for [[Elisabeth of Bavaria|Elisabeth of Austria]] painted by [[Franz Xaver Winterhalter]].|4=File:Frith A Private View detail.jpg|5=[[William Powell Frith]]'s painting of 1883 contrasts women's [[Aesthetic dress]] (left and right) with fashionable attire (center).|6=File:Tissot lilacs 1875.jpg|7=Day dress, c. 1875 [[James Tissot]] painting.|8=File:James Abbot McNeill Whistler 011.jpg|9=[[James McNeill Whistler|Whistler]]'s [[Portrait of Lady Meux]], 1882 Image:Jeanna_Samary-Renoir.png|10=[[Pierre-Auguste Renoir|Renoir]]'s portrait of [[Jeanne Samary]] in an [[evening gown]], 1878|11=File:Melville_-_Queen_Victoria.jpg|12=Portrait by [[Alexander Melville (artist)|Alexander Melville]] of [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]], 1845|13=File:Henry Treffry Dunn Rossetti and Dunton at 16 Cheyne Walk.jpg|14=An artistic interior: [[Dante Gabriel Rossetti]] reading to [[Theodore Watts-Dunton]] in the drawing room at No. 16 [[Cheyne Walk]], 1882|15=File:Punch - Masculine beauty retouched1.png|16=Men's swimwear: Cartoon from ''[[Punch (magazine)|Punch]]'' by [[George du Maurier]]}} == See also == * [[Emily Clapham]] * [[Victorian decorative arts]] * [[Victorian dress reform]] * [[Victorian morality]] * [[Victoriana]] * [[Women in the Victorian Era]] * [[Charles Frederick Worth]] === Time periods === * [[1830s in fashion]] * [[1840s in fashion]] * [[1850s in fashion]] * [[1860s in fashion]] * [[1870s in fashion]] * [[1880s in fashion]] * [[1890s in fashion]] === Women's clothing === * [[Corset]] * [[Corset controversy]] * [[Tightlacing]] * [[Bloomers (clothing)|Bloomers]] * [[Bodice]] === Contemporary interpretations === * [[Steampunk]] * [[Neo-Victorian]] * [[Lolita Fashion|Lolita]] == References == {{Reflist}} == Further reading == *{{cite book |author=Phipps, Elena| title= ''From Queen to Empress: Victorian dress 1837-1877'' | location=New York | publisher=The Metropolitan Museum of Art | year=1988 | isbn=0870995340| url= http://libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15324coll10/id/69547/rec/235 | display-authors=etal}} * Sweet, Matthew – ''Inventing the Victorians'', St. Martin's Press, 2001 {{ISBN|0-312-28326-1}} == External links == * [http://www.victorians.co.uk/victorian-fashion Victorian Fashion] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407223711/http://www.victorians.co.uk/victorian-fashion |date=7 April 2018 }} * [https://www.victorianvoices.net/topics/fashion/index.shtml VictorianVoices.net] – Fashion articles and illustrations from Victorian periodicals; extensive fashion image gallery * [http://www.cracked.com/article_19575_5-ridiculous-sex-myths-from-history-you-probably-believe.html Victorian myths] * [http://www.victorianstation.com/lifestylemenu.htm Victorian fashion, etiquette, and sports] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103162620/http://www.victorianstation.com/lifestylemenu.htm |date=3 January 2018 }} * [http://www.thesmartset.com/article/article12180701.aspx Background on "A Diary in America"] * [http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/en/keys/webtours/VQ_P2_17_EN.html Form and Fashion] — the evolution of women's dress during the 19th century (many photographs) * [http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/en/keys/games/jeu2/ Educational Game: Mix and Match] — build a 19th-century dress using a virtual mannequin * {{cite web |publisher= [[Victoria and Albert Museum]] |url= http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/v/victorian-dress-at-v-and-a/ |title= Victorian Dress |work= Fashion, Jewellery & Accessories |date= 14 January 2011 |access-date= 2011-04-03}} *[http://cv.vic.gov.au/stories/creative-life/fashion-detective-fashion-fiction-and-forensics/ Fashion detective: Fashion, Fiction and Forensics in nineteenth century Australian fashion] on Culture Victoria {{Timeline of clothing and fashion|state=collapsed}}{{Victorian era|state=collapsed}} [[Category:Victorian fashion| ]] [[Category:19th-century fashion|*]] [[Category:1900s fashion]] [[Category:History of Western fashion]] [[Category:19th century in the arts]] =From ''Women in the Victorian era''= ===Victorian women's fashion=== {{Multiple issues|{{tone|date=March 2023}} {{more footnotes needed|date=March 2023}}|section=y}}{{Further|Victorian fashion}} The ideal Victorian woman was pure, chaste, refined, and modest. This ideal was supported by etiquette and manners. The etiquette extended to the pretension of never acknowledging the use of undergarments (sometimes generically referred to as "unmentionables"). The discussion of such a topic, it was feared, would gravitate towards unhealthy attention on anatomical details. As one Victorian lady expressed it: "[those] are not things, my dear, that we speak of; indeed, we try not even to think of them", in contrast to current norms.<ref>{{cite book |last=Cunnington |first=C. Willett |title=English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations |publisher=Dover Publications |year=1990 |isbn=978-0-486-26323-6 |pages=20}}</ref> The pretence of avoiding acknowledgement of anatomical realities met with embarrassing failure on occasion. In 1859, the Hon. Eleanor Stanley wrote about an incident where the [[Louisa Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire|Duchess of Manchester]] moved too quickly while manoeuvring over a [[stile]], tripping over her large [[hoop skirt]]: {{blockquote|[the Duchess] caught a hoop of her cage in it and went regularly head over heels lighting on her feet with her cage and whole petticoats above, above her head. They say there was never such a thing seen – and the other ladies hardly knew whether to be thankful or not that a part of her undergarments consisted in a pair of scarlet tartan [[knickerbockers (clothing)|knickerbockers]] (the things Charlie shoots in) which were revealed to the view of all the world in general and the [[Aimable Pélissier|Duc de Malakoff]] in particular".<ref>{{cite book|last=Cunnington|first=C. Willett|title=English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations|year=1990|publisher=Dover Publications|isbn=978-0-486-26323-6|pages=20–1}}</ref>}} However, despite the fact that Victorians considered the mention of women's undergarments in mixed company unacceptable, men's entertainment made great comedic material out of the topic of ladies' [[bloomers (clothing)|bloomers]], including men's magazines and music hall skits.<ref>{{cite book |last=Cunnington |first=C. Willett |title=English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations |publisher=Dover Publications |year=1990 |isbn=978-0-486-26323-6 |pages=22}}</ref> Victorian women's clothing followed trends that emphasised elaborate dresses, skirts with wide volume created by the use of layered material such as [[crinoline]]s, hoop skirt frames, and heavy fabrics. Because of the impracticality and health impact of the era's fashions, a [[Victorian dress reform|dress reform movement]] began among women. The ideal silhouette of the time demanded a narrow waist, which was accomplished by constricting the abdomen with a laced [[corset]]. While the silhouette was striking, and the dresses themselves were often exquisitely detailed creations, the fashions were cumbersome. At best, they restricted women's movements and at worst, they had a harmful effect on women's health. Physicians turned their attention to the use of corsets and determined that they caused several medical problems: compression of the thorax, restricted breathing, organ displacement, poor circulation, and prolapsed uterus.<ref name="O'Connor"/> Articles advocating the reform of women's clothing by the British National Health Society, the Ladies' Dress Association, and the [[Rational Dress Society]] were reprinted in ''The Canada Lancet'', Canada's medical journal. In 1884, Dr J. Algernon Temple of Toronto even voiced concern that the fashions were having a negative impact on the health of young women from the working classes. He pointed out that a young working-class woman was likely to spend a large part of her earnings on fine hats and shawls, while "her feet are improperly protected, and she wears no flannel petticoat or woollen stockings".<ref name="O'Connor"/> [[File:Bloomers.jpg|thumb|1850s illustration of a woman wearing [[bloomers]]]] [[Florence Pomeroy]], Lady Haberton, was president of the Rational Dress movement in Britain. At a National Health Society exhibition held in 1882, Viscountess Haliburton presented her invention of a "[[divided skirt]]", which was a long skirt that cleared the ground, with separate halves at the bottom made with material attached to the bottom of the skirt. She hoped that her invention would become popular by supporting women's freedom of physical movement, but the British public was not impressed by the invention, perhaps because of the negative "unwomanly" association of the style with the American [[Bloomers]] movement.<ref>{{cite book|last=Murray|first=Janet Horowitz|title=Strong-Minded Women and Other Lost Voices from 19th Century England|year=1982|publisher=Pantheon Books|location=New York|isbn=0-394-71044-4|pages=[https://archive.org/details/strongmindedwome00jane/page/68 68–70]|url=https://archive.org/details/strongmindedwome00jane/page/68}}</ref> [[Amelia Jenks Bloomer]] had encouraged the wearing of visible bloomers by feminists to assert their right to wear comfortable and practical clothing, but it was no more than a passing fashion itself among radical feminists. The movement to reform women's dress would persist and have long-term success, however; by the 1920s, [[Coco Chanel]] was successful at selling a progressive, far less restrictive silhouette that abandoned the corset and raised hemlines. The new silhouette symbolised modernism for trendy young women and became the 20th century standard. Other Paris designers continued reintroducing pants for women and the trend was gradually adopted over the next century. Fashion trends, in one sense, travelled "full circle" over the course of the Victorian era. The popular women's styles during the [[Georgian era]], and at the very beginning of Victoria's reign, emphasized a simple style influenced by flowing gowns worn by women in [[Ancient Greek clothing|Ancient Greece]] and [[Clothing in ancient Rome|Rome]]. The [[Empire waist]] silhouette was replaced by a trend towards ornate styles and an artificial silhouette, with the restrictiveness of women's clothing reaching its low point during the mid-century passion for narrow corseted waists and hoop skirts. The iconic wide-brimmed women's hats of the later Victorian era also followed the trend towards ostentatious display. Hats began the Victorian era as simple [[Bonnet (headgear)|bonnets]]. By the 1880s, milliners were tested by the competition among women to top their outfits with the most creative (and extravagant) hats, designed with expensive materials such as silk flowers and exotic plumes such as ostrich and peacock. As the Victorian era drew to a close, however, fashions were showing indications of a popular backlash against excessive styles. Model, actress and socialite [[Lillie Langtry]] took London by storm in the 1870s, attracting notice for wearing simple black dresses to social events. Combined with her natural beauty, the style appeared dramatic. Fashions followed her example (as well as Queen Victoria's wearing of mourning black later in her reign). According to [[Harold Koda]], the former Curator-in-chief of the [[Costume Institute at The Met|Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/press-room/exhibitions/2014/death-becomes-her|title=Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire : October 21, 2014-February 1, 2015|website=Metmuseuim.org|access-date=7 November 2021}}</ref> "The predominantly black palette of [[mourning]] dramatizes the evolution of period silhouettes and the increasing absorption of fashion ideals into this most codified of etiquettes," said Koda, "The veiled widow could elicit sympathy as well as predatory male advances. As a woman of sexual experience without marital constraints, she was often imagined as a potential threat to the social order." ====Evolution of Victorian women's fashion==== <gallery> File:Fashion plate December 1844.jpg|Ladies' December Fashions (1844). Hand-coloured steel engraving from a women's magazine. File:Thegalleryofhmscalcutta james tissot 1876.jpg|''[[The Gallery of HMS Calcutta]]'' by [[James Tissot]] (1876). [[Bustle]]s were fashionable in the 1870s and 1880s. File:Mrs lillie langtry george frederic watts 1880.jpg|''Mrs. Lillie Langtry'' by [[George Frederic Watts]] (1880). File:Five-women-on-queenslander-steps-r.jpg|Fashionable women in [[Queensland]], Australia around 1900. </gallery> {{Short description|Irish writer (born 1963)}} {{Use Irish English|date=August 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}} {{Infobox writer | name = Darach Ó Scolaí | image = Darach Ó Scolaí.JPG | alt = Man holding prize-winning book | caption = Ó Scolaí in 2019 | birth_name = Darach Ó Scolaí | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|df=y}} | birth_place = [[County Galway]], The Republic of Ireland | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = Writer, artist, publisher | alma_mater = [[University of Galway]] | years_active = 1998–present | genre = Novel, retelling, translation, play, screenplay, illustrated book for children and adults | other_names = | spouse = | children = 3 | awards = [[Awards and Honors received by Darach Ó Scolaí|Awards and Honors]] | signature = | website = }}[[File:Darach Ó Scolaí.JPG|thumb|Darach Ó Scolaí, holding ''Oileán an Órchiste'' (his translation of Robert Louis Stevenson's ''Treasure Island'')]] == Darach Ó Scolaí == Darach Ó Scolaí (<small>Irish:</small> [/ˈda.rax/ /oː/ /sˠkˠoː/l̪ˠəi/]; born 1963<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://portraidi.ie/en/darach-o-scolai/|title=Darach Ó Scolaí|date=20 October 2017|website=Portráidí (Portraits of Irish-Language Writers)|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>) is an Irish author who works in a number of genres, from novels, plays and screenplays to illustrated books for children and adults. He began his literary career in 1998 writing screenplays, stage plays, retellings and translations; he began to publish novels in 2008. Ó Scolaí is widely recognized as a leading figure in contemporary Irish literature, known as “one of the most important Irish language writers of his generation”<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Poirtéir|first=Cathal|date=2022|title=? Suil an Daill: Constant Tensions and Shifting Allegiances|url=https://booksirelandmagazine.com/suil-an-daill-constant-tensions-and-shifting-allegiances/|journal=Books Ireland}}</ref> and "one of the great Irish language novelists [duine d’úrscéalaithe móra na Gaeilge]."<ref name=":17" /> His writing has been called “the high literature of the Irish language.”<ref>Ó Coimín, Maitiú. ''Nós'' 2 February 2018). Qtd. in "Táin Bó Cuailnge." ''Leabhar Breac''. Retrieved 25 August 2025.</ref> Much of his fiction is based on a knowledge of traditional Irish tales and narrative practices as well as Irish history. He specializes in literary and [[wikipedia:Historical_fiction|historical fiction]], or as novelist Alan Titley says, Ó Scolaí’s “peak (for now), or at least his greatest imaginative interest, is the historical novel [tá an chuma air gurb é a bhuaic (go fóill), nó ar a laghad, a mhórspéis samhlaíochta, an t-úrscéal staire].”<ref name=":11">{{Cite journal|last=Titley|first=Alan|date=Fall 2020|title=An Stíl Go Deo!: Soather Dharach Uí Scolaí (The style would be forever!: Worker Darach Ó Scolaí)|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/27046090|journal=Comhar|volume=80, No. 10|pages=27|via=JSTOR}}</ref> His retellings of old stories and tales from their original Middle and Early-Modern Irish into Modern Irish ([[wikipedia:Irish_language|Gaeilge]]) are respected for their accessibility to students and language learners as well as for their artistry. Ó Scolaí also regularly reviews books and lectures and writes on literature and culture. Beyond his writing, Ó Scolaí is a publisher and has co-produced a number of film, television shows and stage plays. == Life == Ó Scolaí was born in Dublin and raised in the Galway [[wikipedia:Gaeltacht#Galway Gaeltacht|Gaeltacht]] (Irish-speaking) regions of Cois Fharraige on the north shore of Galway Bay, in the Republic of Ireland, where he lives now with his wife and children in Lochán Beag (Indreabhán).<ref name=":7">{{Cite journal|date=30 October 2024|title=Duais don úrscéal liteartha is fearr buaite ag Darach Ó Scolaí ag Oireachtas na Samhna|url=https://tuairisc.ie/duais-don-ursceal-liteartha-is-fearr-buaite-ag-darach-o-scolai-ag-oireachtas-na-samhna/|journal=Tuairisc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ní Scolaí|first=Aifric|date=2024|title=Darach Ó Scolaí|url=https://www.taiscecf.ie/ealaiontoiri?category=Scr%C3%ADbhneoir|journal=Taisce Chois Fharraige}}</ref> He graduated the [[wikipedia:University_of_Galway|University of Galway]] (then University College Galway) with a B.A. in 1983.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/darach-ó-scolaí-20026920/|title=Darach Ó Scolaí|last=Ó Scolaí|first=Darach|date=August 2025|website=LinkedIn}}</ref> === Writing and Publishing === Ó Scolaí writes in Irish ([[wikipedia:Irish_language|Gaeilge]]), his native language, and lives in an area defined for the predominant presence of Irish as the vernacular language, the language spoken at home. Irish was the language of his parents' home and is the language of children as well. He is fluent in Irish and English and conversant in French. None of his works has been translated into English. ==== Leabhar Breac ==== In 1995 Darach Ó Scolaí and his brother Caomhán Ó Scolaí — a [[wikipedia:Typography|typographer]] and designer — founded the publishing house Leabhar Breac at Indreabhán (Inverin), County Galway. Their father “Séamas Ó Scolaí was an editor at An Gúm and worked on the Irish-English dictionary team [bhí a n-athair Séamas Ó Scolaí ina eagarthóir sa Ghúm agus d’oibrigh sé ar fhoireann an fhoclóra Gaeilge-Béarla].”<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/about-us/|title=About Us|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 July 2025}}</ref> Darach Ó Scolaí has been publisher and literary editor at Leabhar Breac since its founding. Named for [[wikipedia:An_Leabhar_Breac|An Leabhar Breac (The Speckled Book)]], Leabhar Breac publishing house has more than 140 books in print.<ref name=":0" /> Leabhar Breac aims to publish Irish-language books that meet “a high literary and artistic standard.”<ref name=":0" /> Besides the content, Leabhar Breac is known for the typically "superb [thar cionn]" quality of the design and production of the "physical book [leabhar fisiciúil]."<ref name=":8">{{Cite journal|last=Ní Mhuilneoir|first=Gráinne|date=30 July 2024|title=‘Bláthnaid’ – leabhar álainn i sraithín álainn faoi mhná|url=https://tuairisc.ie/blathnaid-leabhar-alainn-i-sraithin-alainn-faoi-mhna/|journal=Tuairisc}}</ref> Its books regularly win awards for literary and artistic quality. Leabhar Breac also publishes translations for children and adults from various early versions of Irish as well as from French and English (and has published translations of books for young readers from Spanish, Catalan, and Italian as well). Leabhar Breac prints its books in Ireland. === Stage and Screen === ==== Rosg ==== In 1998 along with Ciarán Ó Cofaigh,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.rosg.ie/en/about/History_6/|title=About Us: History|date=July 2025|website=Rosg|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> Ó Scolaí co-founded the film and television production company [http://www.rosg.ie/en/ Rosg] and was co-director until 2006. Rosg produced Ó ScolaÍ’s films ''Cosa Nite'' (1999), ''An Leabhar'' (2001) and ''Na Cloigne'' (2010). He left Rosg in 2006 to devote his time to other artistic activities. ==== Ealaín ar Oileán ==== In 2004, along with Val Balance, Ó Scolaí co-founded the annual artists' symposium Ealaín ar Oileán (trans., Art on an Island). The Irish-language symposium was held annually in the Áras Éanna arts and cultural center on Inis Oírr ([[wikipedia:Inisheer|Inisheer]], the smallest of the [[wikipedia:Aran_Islands|Aran Islands]]) from 2004 to 2013. Ó Scolaí was its co-director from its founding<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ga.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darach_Ó_Scolaí.|title=Darach Ó Scolaí|date=3 February 2024|website=Vicipéid|access-date=1 July 2025}}</ref> until 2013. Besides being its co-director, Ó Scolaí has taken part in this conference as an artist<ref>{{Cite journal|date=16 January 2005|title=Darach Ó Scolaí|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050116163252/http://bliainiris.com/authors/darach_oscolai.html|journal=Bliainiris}}</ref> and writer<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://ealainaroilean.ie/ealainaroilean.html|title=The Conference|date=7 September 2013|website=Ealaín ar Oileán|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907083744/http://ealainaroilean.ie/ealainaroilean.html|archive-date=7 September 2013|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>. ==== Salamandar ==== In 2006 Ó Scolaí founded the stage production company Salamandar and directed his own play ''An Braon Aníos''. His plays ''An tSeanbhróg'' (2009) and ''Craos'' (2008) were also produced by Salamandar.<ref name=":19">{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/product-category/darach-o-scolai/|title=Darach Ó Scolaí|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 July 2025}}</ref> == Works == === Novels === * [[wikipedia:An_Cléireach|''An Cléireach'' (trans., ''The Clerk'')]], Leabhar Breac, 2007. The Oireachtas Prize for Literary Fiction, 2007; The Ó Súilleabháin Award (Book of the Year) in 2008, and "named as ‘the best novel since the turn of the Century’ by Comhar."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/fiction/an-cleireach/|title=An Cléireach - Leabhar Breac - Irish language novel|website=Leabhar Breac|language=en-US|access-date=2025-10-24}}</ref> * ''Na Comharthaí'' (trans., ''The Signs''), Leabhar Breac, 2014. * ''Súil an Daill'' (trans., ''The Eye of the Blind''), Leabhar Breac, 2021. The Oireachtas Prize for Literary Fiction, 2019.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/fiction/suil-an-daill/|title=Súil an Daill|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> * ''Bódléar'', Leabhar Breac, 2024. The Oireachtas Prize for Literary Fiction, 2024<ref name=":7" />; The Ó Súilleabháin Award (Book of the Year) in 2025; featured in the 2025 Listen-Up Irish Summer Challenge for students of the Irish language.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://connachttribune.ie/novel-approach-helps-people-learn-irish-in-a-creative-way/|title=Novel approach helps people learn Irish in a creative way|last=Murphy|first=Judy|date=3 October 2025|work=Connaught Tribune|access-date=24 October 2025}}</ref> === Retellings, Translations and Editions === The retellings and translations are into modern Irish. * ''Feis Tigh Chonáin'' (trans., ''The Feast of Conán's House''), Leabhar Breac, 2000; a retelling of a 15^th-century tale from the [[wikipedia:Fenian_Cycle|Fenian Cycle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/fiction/feis-tigh-chonain/|title=Feis Tigh Chonáin|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> * ''An Ceithearnach Caolriabhach'' (trans., ''The Narrow-Striped Kern''), Leabhar Breac, 2002; a retelling from c. 1500, also illustrated by Darach Ó ScolaÍ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/fiction/an-ceithearnach-caolriabhach/|title=An Ceithearnach Caolriabhach|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> * ''Táin Bó Cuailnge'' (trans., ''The Cattle Raid of Cooley''), Leabhar Breac, 2017, both a modern edition of an 11th-century epic and an annotated edition.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/darach-o-scolai/tain-bo-cuailnge-2-2/|title=Táin Bó Cuailnge|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> "''Táin Bó Cuailnge'' won the Aodán Mac Poilín Memorial Prize 2017."<ref name=":19" /> * ''Deirdre'', Leabhar Breac, 2023, a “picture book for adults” with artist Anastasia Melnykova.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/darach-o-scolai/deirdre/|title=Deirdre|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> Part of the [[wikipedia:Ulster_Cycle|Ulster Cycle]], ''Deirdre'' is a retelling of the story of possibly the most widely known Irish figure from the early tales and sagas.<ref>{{Cite book|title=A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology|last=MacKillop|first=James|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=2004|isbn=9780198609674|pages=181}}</ref> * ''Bláthnaid'', Leabhar Breac, 2024, a “picture book for adults” with artist Anastasia Melnykova; “one of the great stories of the [[wikipedia:Ulster_Cycle|Ulster Cycle]].”<ref name=":4" /> * ''Sadhbh,'' Leabhar Breac, 2025, a picture book for adult readers, illustrated by Alé Mercado; a retelling of the medieval tale ''Ceasacht Inghine Ghuile (''trans., ''The Complaint of Guile's Daughter'').<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/tales-of-wonder/|title=Tales of Wonder|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> * ''Eoghan Béal'', Leabhar Breac, 2025, a picture book for adult readers illustrated by Alé Mercado<ref name=":5" />; a retelling of the medieval tale ''[https://ga.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caithr%C3%A9im_Cellaig Cathréim Ceallaigh]'' from ''The Yellow Book of Leacan.''<ref name=":5" /> === For Young Readers === Ó Scolaí has written illustrated books for young readers (8–10 years old) in two series, the Fionn Series and the Scéalta Staire series, and translated a large number of classics and popular books for children of all ages. The number of these written and translated works suggests a commitment to children and their literacy in Irish. The Fionn Series “is a retelling ... of the great legends of the Fianna for the young Irish readers of today.”<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/oige-en/8-9/doiteoir-na-samhna/|title=Dóiteoir na Samhna|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> [[wikipedia:The_Boyhood_Deeds_of_Fionn|Macgnímartha Finn (The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn)]] is a medieval story in the [[wikipedia:Fenian_Cycle|Fenian Cycle]]. * ''An Bradán Feasa'' (trans., ''The Salmon of Knowledge''), Leabhar Breac, 2010, “shortlisted for the Réics Carlo award 2010.”<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/oige-en/8-9/an-bradan-feasa/|title=An Bradán Feasa|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> * ''Dóiteoir na Samhna'' (trans., ''The Halloween Burner''), 2010.<ref name=":6" /> * ''Bodach an Chóta Lachna'' (trans., ''The Churl in the Dun Coat''), 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/oige-en/7-8/bodach-an-chota-lachna/|title=Bodach an Chóta Lachna|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> The Scéalta Staire (Historical Stories) series<ref name=":9" /> * ''Mánas Ó Dónaill'', 2000. * ''Seán Ó Néill'', Leabhar Breac, 2000. * ''Gráinne Mhaol Ní Mháille'', Leabhar Breac, 2003. * ''Tadhg Dall Ó hUiginn'', Leabhar Breac, 2003. ==== Translations ==== * Robert Louis Stevenson, ''Oileán an Órchiste'' (trans. of ''Treasure Island''), Leabhar Breac, 2014.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2025-06-19|title=Oireachtas na Gaeilge|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oireachtas_na_Gaeilge&oldid=1296394643|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> * Robert Louis Stevenson, ''An Fuadach'' (trans. of ''Kidnapped''), Leabhar Breac, 2016. * Clement Clarke Moore, ''Cuairt San Nioclás'' (trans. of ''A Visit from St. Nicholas'', or "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"), Leabhar Breac, 2022. '''''The Corto Maltese Graphic Novels''''' Written in Italian by Hugo Pratt and translated by Ó Scolaí, both adults and teenagers read this series of Italian adventure graphic novels.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2025-07-01|title=Corto Maltese|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Corto_Maltese&oldid=1298285365|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Ó Scolaí's '''translation of ''Corto Maltese''''' was listed in 2017 among "The 30 Irish books that Irish people love."<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ó Murchú|first=Eoin P.|date=09/06/2017|title=Na 30 leabhar Gaeilge is fearr leis na Gaeil [The 30 Irish books that Irish people love]|url=https://nos.ie/cultur/leabhair/an-30-leabhar-gaeilge-is-fearr-leis-na-gaeil/|journal=Nós}}</ref> * Hugo Pratt, ''Corto: Port na Farraige Goirt'', Leabhar Breac, 2013. * Hugo Pratt, ''Corto: The Golden House in Samarkand'', 2014. * Hugo Pratt, ''Corto: Na Liopard-Fhir ó Rufiji'' (trans. of ''Corto: The Leopard Men of Rufiji''), Leabhar Breac, 2014. * Hugo Pratt, ''Corto: In Ainm Dé Uilthrócairigh'' (trans. of ''Corto: In the Name of God All-Merciful''), Leabhar Breac, 2014. * Hugo Pratt, ''Corto: Tóraíocht Eile'' (trans. of ''Corto: Another Quest''), Leabhar Breac, 2014. * Hugo Pratt, ''Corto: Sa tSibéir'' (trans. of ''Corto: In Siberia''), Leabhar Breac, 2016. '''''Other Translations for Children''''' Ó Scolaí has translated into Irish six books from the ''Le Pavillon Noir'' (trans., ''Jolly Roger'') series by Alain Surget; four books from the ''Catalan First Steps'' series by Enric Lluch Girbés and the ''Caitlín & Cormac'' series by Joan Carles; three books from the ''Louisette le Taupe'' series by Bruno Heitz, and three books from the ''Loup'' series by Orianne Lallemand. === Plays and Screenplays === ==== Stage Plays ==== Ó Scolaí was writer and director of the original productions of two plays in the ''Trí Bhraon'' (trans., ''Three Drops'') trilogy; ''Coinneáil Orainn'' was directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire and staged by An Taibhdhearc. All three plays have been published in book form by Leabhar Breac. * ''Coinneáil Orainn'' (trans., ''We'll Keep Going''), 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://irishplayography.com/play?playid=32553|title=Coinneáil Orainn|date=2025|website=PlayographyIreland: A Comprehensive Database of New Irish Plays Produced Professionally Since 1904.|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> The first play in the ''Trí Bhraon'' (''Three Drops'') trilogy. [[wikipedia:Taibhdhearc_na_Gaillimhe|An Taibhdhearc]], the national Irish-language theatre of Ireland, toured the country in 2005 with ''Coinneáil Orainn''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/darach-o-scolai/coinneail-orainn/|title=Coinneáil Orainn|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> Walter Macken Prize, 2005; BBC Stewart Parker Award, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://irishplayography.com/person/darach-scola|title=Darach Ó Scolaí|date=2025|website=PlayographyIreland: A Comprehensive Database of New Irish Plays Produced Professionally Since 1904.|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> * ''Branwen'', 2006, by Darach Ó Scolaí and Ifor ap Glyn, in Irish, Welsh and English, co-produced by Project Arts Centre and Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru, toured the Republic of Ireland and Wales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://irishplayography.com/play?playid=32418|title=Branwen|date=2025|website=PlayographyIreland: A Comprehensive Database of New Irish Plays Produced Professionally Since 1904|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> * ''An Braon'' Aníos (trans., ''Rising Damp''), 2006, directed by Ó Scolaí.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://irishplayography.com/play?playid=32461|title=An Braon Aníos|date=2025|website=PlayographyIreland: A Comprehensive Database of New Irish Plays Produced Professionally Since 1904|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> The second play in the ''Trí Bhraon'' (''Three Drops'') trilogy. “The Salamandar company toured the country in 2006-07 with this play, and Salamandar also produced a radio version of the play for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta in 2009.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/darach-o-scolai/an-braon-anios/|title=An Braon Aníos|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> * ''Craos'' (trans., ''Gluttony''), 2008, directed by Ó Scolaí.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|url=https://irishplayography.com/play?playid=32867|title=Craos|date=2025|website=PlayographyIreland: A Comprehensive Database of New Irish Plays Produced Professionally Since 1904|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> The third play in the ''Trí Bhraon'' (''Three Drops'') trilogy, it toured to Cork and Belfast.<ref name=":13" /> A review of the 2008 Salamander performance in the ''Irish Times'' says, “a humorous play which offers plenty to think about, fine acting, and sparklingly witty dialogue.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/darach-o-scolai/craos-2/|title=Craos|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> * ''A+E'', 2008, by Ríonach Ní Néill and Darach Ó Scolaí, "dance and music drama," co-produced by Ciotóg and Salamandar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://irishplayography.com/play?playid=32962|title=A+E|date=2025|website=PlayographyIreland: A Comprehensive Database of New Irish Plays Produced Professionally Since 1904|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> * ''An tSeanbhróg'' (trans., ''The Old Shoe''), 2009, produced by Salamander<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://irishplayography.com/play?playid=33042|title=An tSeanbhróg|date=2025|website=PlayographyIreland: A Comprehensive Database of New Irish Plays Produced Professionally Since 1904|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> and staged in the Axis Arts Centre, Dublin, and the Letterkenny Arts Centre. * '''In ''Mhuir Fhíondorcha/The Wine-Dark Sea: The Homer Project'', Ó Scolaí's translation of Homer's Cyclops story, performed at the 2019 IMRAM festival'''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/imram-a-festival-celebrating-the-irish-language-1.4047610|title=Imram: a festival celebrating the Irish language. Liam Carson reveals the myths and legends appearing in this year’s programme|last=Carson|first=Liam|date=11 October 2019|work=The Irish Times|access-date=15 October 2025}}</ref> ==== Screenplays ==== * ''Cosa Nite'' (trans., ''Washed Feet''), short film, 1998 (dir. Dearbhla Walsh, prod. Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, Rosg); "a prose version of ''Cosa Nite'' was published (Rosg 2000)."<ref name=":9" /> Nominated for an Irish Film and Television Award.<ref>{{Citation|title=Cosa Nite (Short 1998) - Awards - IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0191917/awards/|accessdate=2025-08-25|language=en-US}}</ref> * ''Na Glúnta'' (trans., ''The Generations''), 2001<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iftn.ie/production/production_companies/production_sub/feature/?act1=record&aid=70&rid=3917&tpl=filmography_dets&only=1&force=1|title=Na Glúnta {{!}} The Irish Film & Television Network|website=www.iftn.ie|access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref>, co-directors Ciarán Ó Cofaigh & Darach Ó Scolaí, prod. Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, Rosg. * ''An Leabhar'' (trans., ''The Book''), short film, 2000, (dir. Robert Quinn, prod. Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, Rosg) Rosg, 2000.<ref>{{Citation|title=An Leabhar|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0963767/|publisher=Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board, ROSG|accessdate=2025-08-25|first=Robert|last=Quinn|others=Colm O&apos;Maonlai, Peadar O&apos;Treasaigh, Diarmuid Mac an Adhastair}}</ref> * ''Na Cloigne'' [trans., The Heads], 3-episide series, 2010 (dir. Robert Quinn, prod. Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, Rosg), TG4.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1607924/|title=Na cloigne|date=2010|website=IMDb|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> === Nonfiction === Ó Scolaí's essays and lectures are published and his interviews are broadcast regularly, making for a large body of nonfiction critical and analytical work. Here are a few, almost all published in [https://comhar.ie/iris/scribhneoiri/darach-o-scolai/ Comhar]: * “Ceol Ciúin na nÉagmaise” (trans., “The Silent Music of Absence ['''the Fall?''']”), an essay on the 2014 Nobel Prize winner for literature, [[wikipedia:Patrick_Modiano|Patrick Modiano]], ''Comhar'', December 2014. * The Ó Cadhain Lecture: [https://leachtaiuichadhain.clo.ie/leachtai/2014 “Cuimhne agus Díchuimhne (trans., “Memory & Forgetfulness"]), 2014. * “Rithim agus Réim” ("Rhythm and Register"), a public lecture in the University College Dublin lecture series “Ó Thrácht go Twitter” (trans., "From Talk to Twitter"), 2014. * Review of Pádraig Ó Cíobháin’s ''Dréachta Chrích Fodla'', '''Comhar?, ??'''. * “Na Geilt i mBun an Tí” (trans., "The Madmen in Charge"), a talk at the Merriman Winter School, Comhar April 2012.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web|url=http://darachoscolai.ie/beathaisneis.html|title=Darach Ó Scolaí: Beathaisnéis|website=darachoscolai.ie|access-date=2025-09-26}}</ref> * The EFACIS podcast: Síle Ní Choincheannain talks to Darach Ó Scolaí about the historical novel. == Critical Reception == Ó Scolaí’s style has been called “crisp and elegant, and rich in language while being highly readable,”<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Heussaf|first=Anna|date=Summer 2025|title=Bláthnaid—A tale of love, violence and sorcery retold for readers today|url=https://booksirelandmagazine.com/blathnaid-a-tale-of-love-violence-and-sorcery/|journal=Books Ireland}}</ref> with “an unsurpassed richness and precision of language.”<ref name=":12">{{Cite journal|last=Ó Cróinín|first=Breandán|date=Summer 2025|title=unknown|journal=The Limerick Leader}}</ref> “Whimsical, hilarious, and subtly learned” is how Éilis Ní Dhuibhne described his writing.<ref name=":20" /> === Original Works === Ó Scolaí’s first novel, the 2007 ''An Cléireach'' (''The Clerk'') won two prizes and was described as “one of the great historical novels in the Irish language and among the best books written in the language since the beginning of this century.”<ref name=":12" /> Novelist Alan Titley says, “In ''An Cléireach'' Ó Scolaí creates the Ireland of war in the 17th century more fully than any other Irish writer on the subject of war since ''L’Attaque'' Eoghain Ó Thuairisc around 1798 [In ''An Cléireach'' cruthaíonn Ó Scolaí Éire an chogaidh san 17ú haois níos iomláine ná mar a dhein aon scríbhneoir Gaeilge eile ar ábhar cogaidh ó ''L’Attaque'' Eoghain Uí Thuairisc timpeall ar 1798].”<ref name=":11" />{{rp|25, Col. 1a}} Not all the reviews of this first novel were so positive, however; Proinsias O' Drisceoil says for the Irish Times says,<blockquote>This then is a novel in search of a plot, a story that attempts to attain a significance that eludes it.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/a-disaffected-clerk-in-the-confederates-1.943070|title=A disaffected clerk in the confederates|last=O' Drisceoil|first=Proinsias|date=5 July 2008|work=The Irish Times|access-date=16 October 2025}}</ref></blockquote> In the ''Oxford Handbook of Modern Irish Fiction'' Pádraig Ó Siadhail analyzes rather than reviews ''An Cléireach'': <blockquote>In ''An Cléireach'', Ó Scolaí revisits the trauma of Cromwellian Ireland. The primary narrative device is once again the first-hand account, in this case by Tadhg Ó Dúbháin, a clerk and quartermaster in the Confederate Army in 1650. We sample the hardships, the friendships, the tensions, the rivalries, and the petty jealousies amongst comrades in arms, including remnants of the Gaelic literary class, as the Confederate soldiers, increasingly a rabble more than a cohesive unit, retreat in advance of Cromwell’s forces. ''An Cléireach'' concludes with the narrator and his family in exile in continental Europe. But along the retreat route, and central to the novel, members of the Confederate army camp, rest up, and tell versions of a story about the keeper of the treasured manuscript "Saltair an Easpaig" (The Bishop’s Psalter). Their versions raise issues about memory construction, the limitations of individual perspectives, personal agendas, and how minor changes in the telling of a story can alter our understanding of history, Thus, ''An Cléireach'' complements ''Fontenoy'' in moving beyond more realistic recreation of a historical event or period to interrogate the notion of history as construct.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Oxford Handbook of Modern Irish Fiction|last=Ó Siadhail|first=Pádraig|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=2020|isbn=9780198754893|editor-last=Harte|editor-first=Liam|pages=598–99|chapter=Contemporary Irish Fiction}}</ref> </blockquote> Of ''Súil an Daill,'' in ''Nós'', Cathal Seoighe says, "The book deserves a significant place among the collection of high-quality books published in recent years that would make you feel sorry for someone who does not speak Irish [Tá áit shuntasach ag dul don leabhar i measc an chnuasaigh leabhair ar ardchaighdeán a foilsíodh le roinnt blianta anuas a d’fhágfadh trua agat don té atá gan Ghaeilge]."<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Seoighe|first=Cathal|date=09/26/2022|title=‘Dar leathmhagairle an diabhail, is leabhar den scoth é seo!’ ['According to the devil’s half-wit, this is a great book!’]|url=https://nos.ie/cultur/leabhair/dar-leathmhagairle-an-diabhail-is-leabhar-den-scoth-e-seo/|journal=Nós}}</ref> ''Bódléar'', Ó Scolaí's most recent book, is a “beautiful novel. There is magic and craftsmanship in it. A small miracle of a book and it is highly recommended.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/bodlear-mioruilt-bheag-de-leabhar/|title=Bódléar: Míorúilt bheag de leabhar (Bódléar: A Small Miracle of a Book)|last=Ní Ghairbhí|first=Róisín|date=2024|website=Leabhar Breac|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> Éilis Ní Dhuibhne in the ''Irish Times'' says,<blockquote>what a gem! An affectionately gentle satire of the Irish poetic scene during one creatively fluid 19th-century year, the story focuses on a Maigue poet and schoolteacher who goes on a trip to France and returns with camembert, a cafetiere, ‘Fleurs du Mal’, and a mission to convert the local traditionalists to la modernité. Whimsical, hilarious, and subtly learned, it’s absolutely delightful!<ref name=":20">{{Cite journal|last=Ní Dhuibhne|first=Éilis|date=30 June 2025|title=Éilís Ní Dhuibhne on the best Irish language books of 2025 so far: Including a history of the Gaeltacht Civil Rights Movements, a gem of a novel by Darach Ó Scolaí and Joe McHugh’s entertaining account of learning Irish|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/review/2025/06/30/eilis-ni-dhuibhne-on-the-best-irish-language-books-of-2025-so-far/|journal=The Irish Times|pages=22}}</ref></blockquote> === Retellings and Translations === ==== ''Táin Bó Cuailnge'' ==== ''Táin Bó Cuailnge'' [''The Cattle Raid of Cooley''] is a modern edition of an 11th-century epic into modern Irish.<ref name=":3" /> Gearóid Denvir reviewed ''Táin Bó Cuailnge'' for ''Comhar'':<blockquote>Darach Ó Scolaí has ​​achieved a feat in this challenging reworking. He has found a high level of the Irish language to tell his story – as he has done before in his groundbreaking novel An Cléireach (2007, Leabhar Breac) and in his other prose works. This book is a decoration of the language, literature and culture of the Irish language, following the path of the old storytellers and writers and presenting material from the tradition to his own generation according to the understandings of his own time. The book will be a classic that will be of great interest to all readers of the Irish language, both ordinary readers, students, scholars and writers, and there should be a copy in every home in the country. [Tá éacht déanta ag Darach Ó Scolaí san athleagan dúshlánach seo. Tá réim ard den teanga Ghaeilge aimsithe aige lena scéal a inseacht – mar a rinne sé cheana ina úrscéal ceannródaíoch An Cléireach (2007, Leabhar Breac) agus i saothair eile phróis dá chuid. Is maisiú ar an teanga agus ar litríocht agus cultúr na Gaeilge an leabhar seo a leanas conair na seanscéalaithe agus na seanscríobhaithe agus ábhar de chuid an traidisiúin á chur i láthair a ghlúine féin aige de réir thuiscintí a linne féin. Clasaic a bheas sa leabhar a gcuirfidh léitheoirí uilig na Gaeilge, idir ghnáthléitheoirí, mhic léinn, scoláirí agus scríbhneoirí spéis thar na bearta ann, agus ba cheart cóip a bheith i chuile theach sa tír.]<ref name=":15">{{Cite journal|last=Denvir|first=Gearóid|date=April 2018|title=Táin Bó Cuailgne|url=https://comhar.ie/iris/78/4/leirmheas/|journal=Comhar|via=JSTOR}}</ref> </blockquote>Cathal Poirtéir says, "The freshness and richness of Ó Scolaí’s version are a joy …. The author delights us with the linguistic and stylistic richness of the ancient epic in a modern-Irish version that reflects the original’s spirit and language."<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Poirtéir|first=Cathal|date=May/June 2018|title=Leabhair Idir Lámha|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/26564180|journal=Books Ireland|pages=46–47|via=JSTOR}}</ref>{{rp|47}} Novelist and academic Alan Titley calls Ó Scolaí's "a wonderful gutsy telling" of ''Táin Bó Cuailnge''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2023/03/11/the-tain-retold-maeve-and-ailills-spat-could-be-out-of-a-soap-opera/|title=The Táin retold: ‘Maeve and Ailill’s spat could be out of a soap opera’|last=Titley|first=Alan|date=11 March 2023|work=The Irish Times|access-date=16 October 2025}}</ref> ==== ''Deirdre'' ==== Marie Whelton, in "Léann Teanga" ("Language Studies"), in the 2024 ''An Reiviú'' says,<blockquote>this version [of ''Deirdre''] by Darach Ó Scolaí succeeds in skillfully capturing and portraying the complexity of gender and power issues in the ‘Deirdre’ tradition [éiríonn leis an leagan seo le Darach Ó Scolaí castacht cheisteanna na hinscne agus na cumhachta i dtraidisiún scéal Dheirdre a ghabháil agus a léiriú go sciliúil]. … There is no doubt that this new version greatly contributes to the legacy of the story and that it revives that legacy thoughtfully and artistically [Níl amhras faoi ach go gcuireann an leagan úr seo go mór le hoidhreacht an scéil agus go ndéanann sé an oidhreacht sin a athbheochan go tuisceanach agus go healaíonta.].<ref name=":16">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tara.tcd.ie/tara8/server/api/core/bitstreams/3c20175a-7631-44b2-8b0f-f454edd712b4/content|title=An Artistic Retelling of Deirdre's Tale and the Defeat of Conor Review of Deirdre or the Ship of Mac Uisnigh by Darach Ó Scolaí [Athinsint Ealaíonta ar Oidhe Dheirdre agus ar Ansmacht Chonchúir Léirmheas ar Deirdre nó Loingeas Mhac Uisnigh le Darach Ó Scolaí]|last=Whelton|first=Marie|date=2024|website=The Review [An Reiviú], Language Studies [Léann Teanga]|access-date=25 September 2025}}</ref></blockquote> === Works for Young Readers === Meadhbh Ní Eadhra said of ''Bodach an Chóta Lachna'' that it was "Beautiful Irish, but easy to understand for young readers."<ref>Ní Eadhra, Meadhbh. In ''Gaelscéal'', qtd. in "Bodach an Chóta Lachna" https://leabharbreac.com/en/shop/oige-en/7-8/bodach-an-chota-lachna/.</ref> == Awards and Honors == Ó Scolaí's works are regularly nominated and make the short list for prizes, an honor in itself, but they are generally not listed here unless they are named as the first-place winner in their category. === Oireachtas Prize === The Oireachtas Prize is the literary prize awarded by [[wikipedia:Oireachtas_na_Gaeilge|Oireachtas na Gaeilge]], the annual arts festival dedicated to Irish language, arts and culture. Darach Ó Scolaí has won the Oireachtas Prize for Literary Fiction three times, once for ''An Cléireach'' (''The Clerk'') in 2007, for ''Súil an Daill'' (''The Eye of the Blind'') in 2021 and for ''Bódléar'' in 2024. * 2007, for ''An Cléireach'' (trans., ''The Clerk'') — “(a special prize commemorating the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Coláiste na nGael in Louvain, awarded under the auspices of the Franciscan Province of Ireland). The prize of €10,000 was the largest prize ever awarded to an Irish language novel [(duais speisialta chomórtha 400 bliain bhunú Choláiste na nGael i Lobháin a bronnadh faoi urraíocht Phroibhinse Phroinsiasach na hÉireann). Ba é an duais €10,000 sin an duais ba mhó a bronnadh riamh ar úrscéal Gaeilge].”<ref name=":18" /> * 2021, for ''Súil an Daill'' (''The Eye of the Blind'') * 2024, for ''Bódléar'' === Ó Shúilleabháin Award, Irish language “Book of the Year” === The first prize of this award includes €5,000 to the publisher and €2,500 to the author of the winning work.<ref name=":10">{{Cite journal|date=15 August 2023|title=20 saothar san iomaíocht do ‘Leabhair Ghaeilge na Bliana 2023’|url=https://tuairisc.ie/20-saothar-san-iomaiocht-do-leabhair-ghaeilge-na-bliana-2023/|journal=Tuairisc}}</ref> * ''An Cléireach'' (''The Clerk'').<ref>{{Cite web|url=http:/www.gaelport.com/uploads/documents/edition19.html|title=Eagrán / Edition 19 - 04 11 2008|date=4/11/2008|website=Internet Archive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525011340/http:/www.gaelport.com/uploads/documents/edition19.html|archive-date=25 May 2013|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> * ''Táin Bó Cuailnge'', 2018. * ''Bódléar'', 2025. ==== De Bhaldraithe Award ==== The Gradam de Bhaldraithe is awarded to the best work in translation.<ref name=":10" /> * ''Cuairt San Nioclás,'' a translation of Clement Clarke Moore's ''A Visit from St. Nicholas'', or "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."<ref name=":10" /> ==== Other ==== * Walter Macken Prize, for ''Coinneáil Orainn'' (trans., ''We'll Keep Going''), 2005 * Bháiteir Uí Mhaicín Memorial Award, for ''Coinneáil Orainn'' (trans., ''We'll Keep Going''), 2005<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/tuarascail/duais-oireachtais-1.501571|title=Oireachtas Prize: Over €50,000 was awarded to writers in the Oireachtas Literary Competitions at an event in Dublin last night. Winners… [Duais Oireachtais: Bronnadh breis agus €50,000 ar scríbhneoirí i gComórtais Liteartha an Oireachtais ar ócáid i mBaile Átha Cliath aréir. Bhuaigh…]|work=5 October 2005|access-date=15 October 2025}}</ref> * BBC Stewart Parker Award, for ''Coinneáil Orainn'' (trans., ''We'll Keep Going''), 2006 * The Aodán Mac Póilín Commemorative Prize, for ''Táin Bó Cuailnge'' (trans., ''The Cattle Raid of Cooley''), 2017 == External Links == * Leabhar Breac website: https://leabharbreac.com/en/ * Leabhar Breac Facebook pages: * Rosg website: [http://www.rosg.ie/en/ <nowiki>http://ww</nowiki>w.rosg.ie/en/] * Art on the Island (Ealaín ar Oileán) website, archived at the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20130601000520/http://ealainaroilean.ie/ 31 March 2012, 1 June 2013 and 8 January 2014 * Darach Ó Scolaí's website Archived 25 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20150925103456/http://darachoscolai.ie/ * Youtube video of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlP2AmSBzXc Breandán Ó Cróinin introducing Deirdre at the book launch] in the pub Tigh Mholly (Molly’s House). == Primordial Ooze == * Known for his sensitivity to language and voices. * Finish scanning through JSTOR * Scan through Irish Times, 56 hits * Check Goodreads * Check YouTube (In the spring of 2013, the arts programme Imeall interviewed the author on TG4.) * Check both Wikipedias for pages on the origins of the retold tales (like Deirdre) and link to this article * Propose link from University of Galway page once Darach’s is up * Write Irish National Biography (<nowiki>https://www.dib.ie</nowiki>) to propose an article about Darach once the Wikip article is done? See what they say. * Link to Ó Scolaí from the Wikipedia * Make sure links '''to''' Wikipedia in the actual encyclopedia work right === Not Placed Yet === * "So here are the books that Irish people love the most! [Mar sin seo iad na leabhair is gile leis na Gaeil!]" — "32. An Cléireach – Darach Ó Scolaí (2)" [18 books got 2 votes, and then they're alphabetized by author's last name, so the 32 of 34 doesn't signify the specificity it seems to]<ref name=":14">{{Cite journal|last=Ó Murchú|first=Eoin P.|date=9 June 2017|title=Na 30 leabhar Gaeilge is fearr leis na Gaeil. [The 30 best Irish books for Irish people]|url=https://nos.ie/cultur/leabhair/an-30-leabhar-gaeilge-is-fearr-leis-na-gaeil/|journal=Nós}}</ref> * "Below is a list of those 111 works – a list that shows a great deal of diversity in the reading habits of Irish speakers.Here is a list of those 111 works – a list that shows a great deal of diversity in the reading habits of Irish speakers [Anseo thíos tá liosta den 111 saothar sin – liosta a léiríonn éagsúlacht an-mhór i nósanna léitheoireachta Gaeilgeoirí.Anseo thíos tá liosta den 111 saothar sin – liosta a léiríonn éagsúlacht an-mhór i nósanna léitheoireachta Gaeilgeoirí]." "Corto Maltese – Hugo Pratt (aistrithe ag Darach Ó Scolaí)"<ref name=":14" /> * "Ceann eile de bhuaicphointí na hÉigse a bheidh sa seisiún le Darach Ó Scolaí, duine d’úrscéalaithe móra na Gaeilge, agus duine de chomhbhunaitheoirí teach foilsitheoireachta Leabhar Breac. [Another highlight of the Éigse will be the session with Darach Ó Scolaí, one of the great Irish language novelists, and one of the co-founders of the publishing house Leabhar Breac.]"<ref name=":17">{{Cite journal|last=Nós|date=4 May 2023|title=Éigse na Bruiséile le filleadh i mí na Bealtaine. [Éigse na Bruséile to return in May]|url=https://nos.ie/cultur/eigse-na-bruiseile-le-filleadh-i-mi-na-bealtaine/|journal=Nós}}</ref> === Things Taken Out for Now === “’The play is a comedy about language, lies, bureaucracy and Gaeltacht grants, in the tradition of Myles na Gcopaleen,’ according to Norma-Jean Kenny in the ''Galway Advertizer'', ‘in which the author comments and criticizes the institutions of the Irish language in Ireland without ceasing.’" Supposedly a quotation by Gearóid Denvir reviewing ''Táin Bó Cuailnge'' for ''Comhar'' (but I don't find it in the article): This book has long been needed by Irish language readers and there is no doubt that it will become a classic in time and surpass Thomas Kinsella’s English version. This version remains faithful to the language of the original while at the same time finding an appropriate language in today’s Irish. Ó Scolaí masterfully overcomes the difficulties of the original’s rhetorical difficulties and the versions of the original poetic texts are extremely effective.[supposedly <ref name=":15" />] “The biggest prize ever awarded for a novel in Irish was presented at a special ceremony in the National Concert Hall in Dublin, today (Thursday, 4 October 2007). Darach Ó Scolaí, writer, artist & playwright from Casla, Co. Galway, was awarded €10,000 for his literary novel, ‘An Ardscoil’. This work, under the new title ‘An Cléireach’, will be launched at Oireachtas na Samhna in Westport in November. This is the first novel from his pen, a story set in the late seventeenth century. This competition was sponsored by the Franciscan Province of Ireland.” (archive, Oireachtas na Gaeilge site, 04 October, 2007) ''Súil an Daill'' (trans., ''The Eye of the Blind''), Leabhar Breac, 2021. number 2 in ''Comhar'' literary magazine’s list of best books of 2021. '''{6}.''' *William Shakespeare, ''Romeo agus Juliet'' (trans. of ''Romeo and Juliet''), Leabhar Breac, 2016. *Jonathan Swift, ''Camchuairt Ghuilivéir'' (trans. of ''Gulliver's Travels''), Leabhar Breac, 2016. *Hugo Pratt, ''Corto Maltese'' '''''Flag of Bones (Bratach na gCnámh) Series''''' Leabhar Breac published the Bratach na gCnámh series of books for young readers. Written in French by Alain Surget, illustrated by Annette Marnat and translated by Darach Ó Scolaí, this series uses the history of Caribbean Sea pirates<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/product-category/alain-surget/|title=Alain Surget Archives|website=Leabhar Breac|language=en-US|access-date=2025-09-30}}</ref>: *Alain Surget, ''Éalú as Páras'' (''Escape from Paris''), Annette Marnat (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2011. * Alain Surget, ''Oilean na Siorcanna'' (''Shark Island''), Annette Marnat (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2011. * Alain Surget, ''Long na dTaibhsi'' (''Ship of the Ghosts''), Annette Marnat (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2011. * Alain Surget, ''San Ochtapas Dubh'' (''In the Black Octopus''), Annette Marnat (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2013. * Alain Surget, ''San Ionsai ar Veracruz'' (''The Attack on Veracruz''), Annette Marnat (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2013. '''''For "First Readers" (children to 6 years old or so)''''' These books were written originally in Catalan by Spanish author Enric Lluch Girbés and translated into Irish by Ó ScolaÍ: *Enric Lluch, ''Ag Péinteáil an Tí'' (''Painting the House''), Anna Clariana (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2017. *Enric Lluch, ''An Colúr Bacach'' (''The Lazy Dove''), Anna Clariana (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2017. *Enric Lluch, ''An Phluais'' (''The Cave''), Anna Clariana (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2017. *Enric Lluch, ''Madra Dhaideo'' (''Grandpa's Dog''), Anna Clariana (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2017. *Enric Lluch, ''Fiacail Mháire'' (''Mary's Tooth''), Anna Clariana (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2017. '''''Bruno Heitz''''' Leabhar Breac published a series of 3 Heitz books for small children. Published originally in French, this series of three comic books is about a blind mole named Cáitín Chaoch in Irish (and ''Louisette la taupe'' in French).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leabharbreac.com/en/product-category/bruno-heitz-en/|title=Bruno Heitz Archives|website=Leabhar Breac|language=en-US|access-date=2025-10-02}}</ref> Ó Scolaí translated these: *Bruno Heitz (author and illustr.), ''Práinneach'' (''Urgent''), Leabhar Breac, 2020 *Bruno Heitz (author and illustr.), ''Preab san Aer'' (''Bounce in the Air''), Leabhar Breac, 2020. '''''Books for Toddlers''''' Leabhar Breac has published 14 books written by French author Orianne Lallemand's and illustrated by Eleonore Thuillier, about Lallemmand's popular character Loup, Wolf. These are translated by Ó Scolaí: *Orianne Lallemand, ''An Mac Tire a Raibh Faitios an Domhain Air'' (trans. of ''The Son Who Saw the World in His Eyes''), Eleonore Thuillier  Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2018. *Orianne Lallemand, ''Macan agus an Goban'' (trans. of ''Macan and the Goblin''), Eleonore Thuillier (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2018. * Orianne Lallemand, ''A Mac Tíre a Chuaigh go Tóin na Farraige'' (trans. of ''The Wolf Who Went to the Bottom of the Sea''), Éléanore Thuillier  (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2019. '''''Board Books (for babies)''''' J. C. (Joan Carles) Girbés Aparisi is a Catalan author and editor. These books were written in Catalan and translated by Ó Scolai. *J. C. Girbés, ''An Phicnic'' (''The Picnic''), Silvia Ortega (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2013. * J. C. Girbés, ''An Chóisir'' (''The Party''), Silvia Ortega (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2013. *J. C. Girbés, ''Lá Mór Fada'' (''A Long Day''), Silvia Ortega (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2014. *J. C. Girbés, ''Tabhair Leat do Leabhar'' (''Bring Your Book''), Silvia Ortega (Illustr.), Leabhar Breac, 2014. ==== Gradam Réics Carló ==== The Réics Carló prize is awarded for the best book in the Irish language for young readers. It is named for one of the characters of 20th-century writer [[wikipedia:Cathal_Ó_Sándair|Cathal Ó Sándair (Charles Saunders)]]. * ''An Bradán Feasa'' was “shortlisted for the Réics Carlo award 2010.”<ref name=":9" /> == References == {{reflist}} 9owp5c56yuxv4sf2brbyagjyorgk3hx 0 264912 2833101 2830404 2026-09-14T03:48:51Z Jtneill 10242 /* Recording */ Update for 2026 2833101 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Motivation and emotion/Tutorials|Tutorial 6: Learned optimism|sixth}} {{Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/In development}} <!-- {{Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Complete2}} --> <!-- {{Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/In development}} --> == Overview == This tutorial: # Explores learned optimism (the opposite of learned helplessness) # Wraps up motivation (following tutorials focus mainly on emotion) == Learned helplessness vs. learned optimism == [[File:Shuttle Box Dog Orange.png|thumb|''Figure 1''. Shuttle box used by Seligman to experiment with learned helplessness in dogs.]] This exercise explores [[w:learned optimism|learned optimism]]. Learned optimism relates to personal control beliefs in Chapter 10 of [[Motivation and emotion/Readings/Textbooks/Reeve/2018|Reeve (2018)]] and the [[Motivation and emotion/Lectures/Mindsets, control, and the self|mindsets, control, and the self lecture]]. Whilst the textbook and lecture focus on [[w:Learned helplessness|learned helplessness]], here attention is turned to the opposite: learned optimism. Discuss: * What characterises '''learned helplessness'''? * What characterises '''learned optimism'''? A computer metaphor: * Body and brain = "hardware". Can't easily be changed. * Thinking = "software". Reprogrammable. * At least, this is the view of [[w:Cognitive psychology|cognitive psychology]] ==Martin Seligman== The learned helplessness and learned optimism concepts were developed by [[w:Martin Seligman|Martin Seligman]]. Seligman started with research about learned helplessness in animals and then later applied this to learning optimism in humans and [[w:Positive psychology|positive psychology]] more generally. Three key books in this respect are: * Helplessness: On depression, development, and death (Seligman, 1975) * Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life (Seligman, 1990) * The hope circuit: A psychologist's journey from helplessness to optimism (Seligman, 2018) == Learned optimism == {{anchor|Activity}}{{RoundBoxTop|theme=10}} '''Activity: Learned Optimism Test''' [[File:Antu 67EF addoninstaller.0.svg|right|100px]] Are you more pessimistic or optimistic? Let's find out. # Complete the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca-Z7IZlZRmsBWawzi2w2_9eyDJkloHNu0I_XAQiG80SGTmQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Learned Optimism Test] <!-- [https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:13-a0Llpw8cJ:https://web.stanford.edu/class/msande271/onlinetools/LearnedOpt.html Learned Optimism Test] [http://www.stanford.edu/class/msande271/onlinetools/LearnedOpt.html Learned Optimism Test] --> (48 items; 10 - 15 mins; modified from Seligman, 1991) # Scoring: "Right" answers are scored as optimistic; "wrong" answers are scored as pessimistic # Keep your answers up on the screen; note the total # Discussion: #* Explain the theoretical structure (see below) #* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14AEQpwzfn7LhXNhRnb7_4ukEhrnQFe2Uk3X1i95Maps/edit?usp=sharing View and discuss the results]. {{RoundBoxBottom}} <!-- # Enter your Total Good, Total Bad, and Hope scores into this [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH86buOryA-II1OpURmzhPMNHwRejCYhREGZGdRhiQbYH_RQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Google Form]. --> Attributions are our explanations about causes of events. Our attributions about past events is used to predict causes of future events. The Learned Optimism Test measures three types of [[w:Attribution (psychology)|attribution]]s: * '''Permanence''': How a person views the ''duration'' of an event's cause, seeing it as either temporary (transient) or permanent (stable) * '''Pervasiveness''': How a person views the ''scope'' of an event's cause, seeing it as either specific (domain-bound) or universal (widespread across domains) * '''Personalisation''': How a person views the ''source'' of an event's cause, seeing it as either internal (attributable to the self) or external (attributable to others or circumstances) The Learned Optimism Test measures the three types of attributions for each of two types of events: * '''Good''': Positive occurrences in a person's life that lead to positive feelings * '''Bad''': Negative occurrences in a person's life that lead to negative feelings The three attributions for two types of events combine to create a six-domain theoretical structure (see Table 1). '''Table 1'''.<br>Attributional Dimensions (3) by Event Valence (2) Explanation of Pessimism-Optimism {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;" !Attribution !Bad !Good |- |[[#Permanence|Permanence]] |{{H:title|dotted=no|Permanence Bad|PmB}} |{{H:title|dotted=no|Permanence Good|PmG}} |- |[[#Pervasiveness|Pervasiveness]] |{{H:title|dotted=no|Pervasiveness Bad|PvB}} |{{H:title|dotted=no|Pervasiveness Good|PvG}} |- |[[#Personalisation|Personalisation]] |{{H:title|dotted=no|Personalisation Bad|PsB}} |{{H:title|dotted=no|Personalisation Good|PsG}} |- |[[#Total B|Total]] ||{{H:title|dotted=no|Total Bad|ToB}} |{{H:title|dotted=no|Total Good|ToG}} |} '''Table 2'''.<br>Explanatory Styles Based on Attributional Dimensions of Pessimism and Optimism {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;" ! !Optimistic !Pessimistic |- |'''Good event''' |Permanent<br>Pervasive<br>Internal |Temporary<br>Local<br>External |- |'''Bad event''' |Temporary<br>Local<br>External |Permanent<br>Pervasive<br>Internal |} === Permanence === '''Time''': Temporary vs. Permanent - a pessimistic view is that bad events are permanent and good events are temporary (opposite for optimism) * '''PmB''' (Permanent Bad) * '''PmG''' (Permanent Good) === Pervasiveness === '''Space''': Specific vs. Universal (i.e., across situations/domains) - a pessimistic view is that bad events are pervasive across situations/domains and good events are specific to a situation/domain (opposite for optimism) * '''PvB''' (Pervasive Bad) * '''PvG''' (Pervasive Good) === Personalisation === '''Control/causality''': Internal vs. External - a pessimistic view is that bad events are internally caused and good events are externally causes (opposite for optimism) * '''PsB''' (Personalisation Bad) * '''PsG''' (Personalisation Good) <!-- === Totals === Optimistic responses are scored in the positive direction. ;Hope * Hope (HoB) = PvB + PmB (i.e., Hope for Bad Events; arguably it should be called Hopelessness). * Seligman indicates that this is the single most important score ;Total Bad * Total B (Bad) = PmB + PvB + PsB --> <!-- * Low = Optimistic; High = Pessimistic --><!-- ;Total Good * Total G (Good) = PmG + PvG + PsG --> <!-- * Low = Pessimistic; High = Optimistic --><!-- ;Overall * Overall Optimism = Total G + Total B --> <!-- * Overall Optimism = Total G - Total B --> <!-- * Low = Pessimistic; High = Optimistic --> === ABCDE solution === Would you like to become more optimistic? If so, Seligman suggests a cognitive ABCDE solution: '''Table 3'''.<br>How to Change Pessimistic Thinking Styles {| class="wikitable" |+ |'''A''' |Adversity |When we encounter adversity, we react by thinking about it |- |'''B''' |Beliefs |Our thoughts rapidly congeal into beliefs |- |'''C''' |Consequences |These beliefs ... have consequences |- |'''D''' |Disputation |Challenge problematic beliefs by finding evidence against them, alternatives to negative reasoning, and limit the implications of the beliefs. "Much of the skill of dealing with setbacks ... consists of learning how to dispute your own first thoughts in reaction to a setback." (Seligman) |- |'''E''' |Energisation |We feel energised after we've disputed our false, negative beliefs |} ==Is optimism always good?== There are well established positive relationships between optimism and important life outcomes such as physical health (e.g., longevity) and psychological well-being. But is optimism ''always'' good? For example: * Narcissism - Believing that one is all-powerful and influential can contribute to inflated self-importance (i.e., narcissism) * Risk-taking - Believing that one can control good outcomes (when you actually can't) can be problematic (e.g., gambling) Is pessimism always bad? For example: * If anticipating negative future events is associated with positive, prepatory and preventive action (i.e., taking responsibility and acting with sufficient skill), then a pessimistic outlook could be beneficial * But if the self is unnecessarily blamed, it can lead to helplessness, low self-esteem etc. ==Where is the sweet spot?== Despite these potential problems, the advantages of optimism are overwhelming. So much so that the psychologically healthiest people tend to have "[[w:Positive illusions|positive illusions]]", that is, they have somewhat unrealistically positive views. "Pessimists" and "realists", on the other hand, are more prone to depression. ==Using generative AI== * Common mistakes include: ** Using genAI without appropriate acknowledgement ** Overly relying on genAI, with insufficient independent reading, critical thinking, and writing * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|Using generative AI guidelines]]: ** Link to chat in edit summary ** Rewrite to improve ** Fact-check and include primary, peer-reviewed sources you have consulted ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Seligman, M. E. P. (1975). ''[https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/_/aOgPtAEACAAJ?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjNpISbkvHyAhVgzTgGHUw5COMQre8FegQICRAC Helplessness: On depression, development, and death]''. W H Freeman/Times Books/Henry Holt & Co. Seligman, M. E. P. (2006). ''[https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/_/JYxIDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjf-snFkfHyAhWvzDgGHaGfBi4Qre8FegQIBxAG Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life]''. Vintage Books. Seligman, M. E. (2018). ''[https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/The_Hope_Circuit/gAY8DwAAQBAJ The hope circuit: A psychologist's journey from helplessness to optimism]''. Penguin Random House Australia. }} ==Recording== * [Tutorial 6] (2026) * [https://au-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/2795a3b925d14bbf9f16116584df3456 Tutorial 6] (2025)<!-- * [https://au-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/220892bb18874be780e84dd5dff8461a Tutorial 6] (2024) * [https://au-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/007730f1059e4dff8a1127caf5ae967b Tutorial 6] (2023) * [https://au-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/e7c8f3eaa41248e18c2c7e2f102ee651 Tutorial 6], 2022 * [https://au-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/baf24c2a01e5466b9b5f96e15b6502cd Tutorial 6], 2021 --> ==See also== ;Additional tutorial material * [[{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2}}/Goals and self/Self-constructs|Self-constructs]] ; Book chapters * [[:Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Learned helplessness|Learned helplessness]] (Category) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Learned optimism|Learned optimism]] (2011) ; Wikipedia * [[w:Attribution (psychology)|Attribution]] * [[w:Cognitive behavioral therapy|Cognitive behavioral therapy]] * [[w:Learned helplessness|Learned helplessness]] * [[w:Learned optimism|Learned optimism]] * [[w:Positive illusions|Positive illusions]] * [[w:Rational emotive behavior therapy|Rational emotive behavior therapy]] ;Lecture * [[{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1}}/Lectures/Mindsets, control, and the self|Mindsets, control, and the self]] ;Tutorials * [[{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2}}/Functionalist theory and self-tracking|Functionalist theory and self-tracking]] (Previous tutorial) * [[{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|2}}/Core emotions|Core emotions]] (Next tutorial) ; Admin * [[/Instructor notes/]] ==External links == * [http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/02/03/boosting-your-resiliency-part-2-avoiding-learned-helplessness-and-changing-your-explanatory-style/ Avoiding learned helplessness and changing your explanatory style] (Mackay & Mackay, 2010, artofmanliness.com, Building your resiliency: Part II) * [https://positivepsychology.com/learned-optimism Learned optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s glass half full?] (positivepsychology.com) <noinclude>{{Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Navigation}}</noinclude> [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Learned optimism]] 3x6q8w2jz55van9bjc3kw11fb80b70d 2 266516 2833043 2833037 2026-09-13T13:21:34Z Alandmanson 1669821 /* Genus Pison Jurine, 1808 */ 2833043 wikitext text/x-wiki <!--Info--> = South African wasp species of Subtribe Gastrosericina ([[African Arthropods/Crabroninae|Crabronidae]])= == Genus ''Gastrosericus'' == There are 25 Afrotropical species; four in South Africa. == Genus ''Kohliella'' Brauns, 1910 <ref>http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/35572001</ref>== There are three species of ''Kohliella''; two are Afrotropical.<ref>https://www.waspweb.org/Apoidea/Crabronidae/Classification/index.htm</ref> ''Kohliella alaris'' is found in South Africa and Zimbabwe; it hunts tree crickets.<ref>Gess, S.K. & Gess, F.W. 2014. Wasps and bees in southern Africa. SANBI Biodiversity Series 24. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. p. 71-72. https://archive.org/details/waspsbeesinsouth24gess/page/70/mode/2up</ref> == Genus ''Parapiagetia'' == == Genus ''Tachytes'' == There are 79 Afrotropical species; 15 in South Africa. == Genus ''Tachysphex '' == There are 128 Afrotropical species; 41 in South Africa. == Genus ''Larropsis '' == ''Larropsis (Ancistromma) obliqua'' (F. Smith); description in Arnold, 1923b:218 as ''Tachytes obliquus'' == Genus ''Tachytella '' == == Genus ''Prosopigastra'' == == Genus ''Holotachysphex '' == <br> <br> <br> <br> = Southern African wasp species of Tribe Trypoxylini ([[African Arthropods/Crabroninae|Crabronidae]]) = == Genus ''Pison'' Jurine, 1808 == Arnold ([http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/60327574 1924, 1-10]) has a key and descriptions. *''Pison allonymum'' Schulz, 1906 (South Africa; probably most of southern Africa) **Head and thorax strongly punctured, the thorax more or less shining between the punctures; **Posterior ocelli separated from the eyes by a distance 1.5 to 2.5 times the diameter of an ocellus; **Fairly long, whitish or silvery pilosity on head and thorax, more dense on the temples than elsewhere.<ref name=Arnold1924>Arnold, 1924](http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/60327575)</ref> *''Pison atrum'' (Spinola, 1808:253) described by Cameron as ''Pison montanum'' (Kenya, South Africa, Zambia) **Head and thorax strongly punctured, the thorax more or less shining between the punctures; **Posterior ocelli separated from the eyes by a distance not greater than the diameter of an ocellus; **Pronotal collar longer than in ''allonymum''. *''Pison transvaalense'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa; probably most of southern Africa to Tanzania and Uganda) **Head and thorax dull; finely and closely punctured; **Distance between the posterior ocelli and the eyes is equal to a third to a half of the diameter of the ocellus. *''Pison auratum'' Shuckard, 1838 (an Australian species; see Pulawski, 2018:85 http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/entomology/Entomology_Resources/Hymenoptera/sphecidae/copies/Pulawski_2018.pdf) *''Pison denticeps'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa; "Transvaal". Two cubital cells; he only record seems to be the description) *''Pison repentinum'' Arnold, 1940 (Zimbabwe) *''Pison rufitarse'' Arnold, 1944 (Zimbabwe) *''Pison scruposum'' Arnold, 1955 (Zimbabwe) == Genus ''Trypoxylon'' Latreille, 1796 == *''Trypoxylon abditum'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon algoense'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon arnoldi'' Menke, 1976 (South Africa, Tanzania) *''Trypoxylon braunsi'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon capense'' Cameron, 1905 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon cataractae'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon chirindense'' Arnold, 1936 (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon foveatum'' Cameron, 1904 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon inconstans'' Arnold, 1946 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon infimum'' Arnold, 1940 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon kohli'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon letiferum'' Arnold, 1946 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon lissonotum'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon montivagum'' Arnold, 1940 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon nodosum'' Arnold, 1944 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon punctatissimum'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon stevensoni'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon stroudi'' Gribodo, 1884 (Ethiopia, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo) *''Trypoxylon testaceipes'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon triste'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) = Pompilidae of South Africa = == South African Pompilidae with fore-wings mainly orange to yellow with fuscous (darker or blackish) wing-tips == <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Inaturalist 258649905 b.jpg Hemipepsis hilaris - inaturalist 10850475.jpg Cyphononyx decipiens inat 26259647 b.jpg Tachypompilus ignitus inaturalist 311015843 02.jpg Pompilidae 2021 12 12 inaturalist 313386858 04.jpg Pompilidae 2020 04 13 inaturalist 43563902 06.jpg </gallery> *The extent of the fuscous colour can be limited to the apex of the wing beyond the cells, or extend into the cells to a varying extent. * <br> == South African Pompilidae with fore-wings fuscous (black or very dark) == *The wings often have green-blue-violet reflections. <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Pompilidae 2019 05 01 2835.jpg|Female ''Batozonellus fuliginosus'' Pompilidae inaturalist 124148802 01.jpg|Female ''Cyphononyx optimus'' Pompilidae 2021 12 18 iNat 316501919 a.jpg|Female ''Cyphononyx obscurus'' Pompilidae 2025 03 14 iNat 266538336 a.jpg|Male ''Hemipepsis vindex'' Pompilidae_2019_05_28_0256.jpg| Spider-hunting Wasp (Hemipepsis) female (12640106905).jpg|''Hemipepsis'' sp. </gallery> <br> === Species with black antennae, legs, head, thorax and abdomen === Some parts may be brown. *''Java atropos'' *''Cyphononyx obscurus'' *''Hemipepsis vindex'' *''Hemipepsis vespertilio'' *''Hemipepsis braunsi'' *''Batozonellus fuliginosus'' <br> === Species with black antennae, head, thorax and abdomen, but legs (or parts of some legs) yellow to red === *''Cyphononyx optimus'' *''Paracyphononyx zonatus'' <br> <br> == South African Pompilidae with fore-wings mainly hyaline to fuscous-hyaline == <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Pompilidae inaturalist 123577538.jpg Pompilidae inaturalist 46961473.jpg Pompilidae iN 144781033 03.jpg </gallery> *With fuscous (darker) wing apex *One or two fuscous bands (faciated or bifaciated) *Hyaline parts can be clouded (whiteish clouding) or coloured (yellow-tinted) <br> == South African Ceropalinae == Annotated catalogue of the subfamily Ceropalinae (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) of the Afrotropical region: [https://www.entomologie.at/permalink/articles/87-zeitschrift-der-arbeitsgemeinschaft-oesterreichischer-entomologen-72-2020-0073-0084 Madl, 2020] *''Ceropales africana'' Móczar, 1989. - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}} (Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Yemen, Zambia) *''Ceropales cribrata cribrata'' A. Costa, 1881; key in Móczár 1986a: 321 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Also Palaearctic region) *''Ceropales {{font color||#0f0|(Priesnerius)}} gessi'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa) *''Ceropales {{font color||#0f0|(Priesnerius)}} grahamstowni'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales karooensis'' Arnold, 1937 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}} (Namibia, South Africa) *''Ceropales kriechbaumeri'' Magretti, 1884 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}} (Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Africa?, Uganda, Zimbabwe?) *''Ceropales {{font color||#0f0|(Priesnerius)}} kongoensis'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales lawrencei'' Arnold, 1937 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}}; key in Móczár 1989 (Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales picta'' Shuckard, 1837; key in Móczár 1986b: 125 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda) *''Ceropales punctulatus'' Cameron, 1904; key in Móczár 1986a: 320 (Lesotho, South Africa) **''Ceropales punctulatus bulawayoensis'' Bischoff, 1913 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Lesotho, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe) **''Ceropales punctulatus cereris'' Arnold, 1937 (Lesotho, South Africa) *''Ceropales scobiniferus'' Arnold, 1937 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa) **= Hemiceropales scobinifera (Arnold, 1937): Móczár 1986a: 319 *''Ceropales (Bifidoceropales) sulciscutis'' Cameron, 1910; key in Móczár 1990: 61 (South Africa, Tanzania) *''Ceropales waltoni'' Arnold, 1959 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}}; key in Móczár 1989: 12 (Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe) <br> ==Afrotropical Ceropalinae == Annotated catalogue of the subfamily Ceropalinae (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) of the Afrotropical region (Madl, 2020).<ref name=Madl2020>Madl, M. (2020). Annotated catalogue of the subfamily Ceropalinae (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) of the Afrotropical region. Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen 72: 73-84. [https://www.entomologie.at/permalink/articles/87-zeitschrift-der-arbeitsgemeinschaft-oesterreichischer-entomologen-72-2020-0073-0084 PDF]</ref> Ceropalinae can be defined by:<ref name=Brothers1993>Brothers, D. J. & Finnamore. (1993). Superfamily Vespoidea. In Goulet, H. & Huber, J. T. (Eds.). (1993). Hymenoptera of the world: an identification guide to families. 161-278. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259227143</ref><ref name=Waichert2015> Waichert, C., Rodriguez, J., Wasbauer, M. S., Von Dohlen, C. D., & Pitts, J. P. (2015). Molecular phylogeny and systematics of spider wasps (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae): redefining subfamily boundaries and the origin of the family. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 175(2), 271-287. {{doi|10.1111/zoj.12272}} [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282015793 PDF]</ref> == Genera and species of Afrotropical Ceropalinae == This list is based on that of [https://www.waspweb.org/Pompiloidea/Pompilidae/Ceropalinae/index.htm '''waspweb'''] with changes following the Catalogue of Life (Kroupa & Schmid-Egger, 2025)<ref name=CoL2025> Kroupa, A. S., & Schmid-Egger, C. (2025). Hymenoptera Information System, Pompilidae of the World (version 2019-09). In O. Bánki, Y. Roskov, M. Döring, G. Ower, D. R. Hernández Robles, C. A. Plata Corredor, T. Stjernegaard Jeppesen, A. Örn, T. Pape, D. Hobern, S. Garnett, H. Little, R. E. DeWalt, J. Miller, T. Orrell, R. Aalbu, J. Abbott, C. Aedo, E. Aescht, et al., Catalogue of Life (Version 2025-07-10). Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dg9ld-4kv </ref> and [[w:George_Arnold_(entomologist)|papers by Arnold (1932-1962)]].<br> === Genus ''Ceropales'' === *''Ceropales africana'' Móczar, 1989. (Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Yemen, Zambia) *''Ceropales angolaensis'' Móczar, 1989 (Angola) *''Ceropales arnoldi'' Móczar, 1988 (Namibia) *''Ceropales atra'' Móczar, 1991 (Botswana) *''Ceropales cribrata cribrata'' A. Costa, 1881 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Also Palaearctic region) *''Ceropales cribrata maculipes'' Móczar, 1986 (Zambia) *''Ceropales carinitifrons'' Wahis, 1986 (Madagascar) *''Ceropales angolaensis'' Móczar, 1989 (Angola) *''Ceropales dayi'' Móczar, 1989 (Kenya) *''Ceropales ferrugo'' Móczar, 1989 (Kenya) *''Ceropales gambiae'' Móczar, 1989 (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone) *''Ceropales gessi'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa) *''Ceropales grahamstowni'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales juncoi'' Giner Mari, 1945 (Chad, Egypt, Israel, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Western Sahara) *''Ceropales karooensis'' Arnold, 1937 (Namibia, South Africa) *''Ceropales kongoensis'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Togo, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales kriechbaumeri'' Magretti, 1884 (Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales latifasciatus'' Arnold, 1937 (Ethiopia) *''Ceropales lawrencei'' Arnold, 1937 (Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales levipleuris'' Wahis, 1987 (Madagascar) *''Ceropales maliensis'' Móczar, 1989 (Mali, Senegal) *''Ceropales maroccana'' Beaumont, 1947 (Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe. Also Palaearctic region) *''Ceropales multipicta'' Arnold, 1937 (Botswana, Namibia) *''Ceropales picta'' Shuckard, 1837 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda) *''Ceropales punctulatus punctulatus'' Cameron, 1904 (Lesotho, South Africa) *''Ceropales punctulatus bulawayoensis'' Bischoff, 1913 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Lesotho, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales punctulatus cereris'' Arnold, 1937 (Lesotho, South Africa) *''Ceropales ruficollis'' Cameron, 1910 (Kenya, Tanzania) *''Ceropales saegeri'' Móczar, 1988 (Democratic Reublic of Congo) *''Ceropales senegalensis'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal) **''Ceropales senegalensis mbouri'' Móczar, 1988 (Senegal) *''Ceropales scobiniferus'' Arnold, 1937 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa) *''Ceropales seyrigi'' Wahis, 1987 (Madagascar) *''Ceropales spinolai'' Móczar, 1988 (Guinea) *''Ceropales subhelvetica'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Senegal. Also Palaearctic: Israel) *''Ceropales sulciscutis'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa, Tanzania) **''Ceropales sulciscutis raymondi'' Móczar, 1990 (Democratic Republic of Congo) *''Ceropales variolosus'' Arnold, 1937 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Togo, Uganda) *''Ceropales waltoni'' Arnold, 1959 (Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales yemeni'' Móczar, 1988 (Yemen. Also Palaearctic: Israel, Saudi Arabia) <br> === Genus ''Irenangelus'' === *''Irenangelus madescassus'' Wahis, 1988 (Madagascar) <br> ==Eumeninae== Photos of ''Antodynerus'' on GBIF:<br> ''alboniger'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1248689053 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)<br> ''hova'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1320165802 (CC0 1.0)<br> ''kelneri'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/3762658306 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)<br> ''lugubris'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1248689125 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)<br> ''seyrigi'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1322648015 (CC0 1.0)<br> ''sheffieldi'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1318932924 (CC0 1.0)<br> ''silaos'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1320574593 (CC0 1.0)<br> ==Ants== '''Subfamilies of Formicidae (WaspWeb)''' Number of iNaturalist records for subfamilies of Formicidae in Africa (2023-05-23) Amblyoponinae 7 Dolichoderinae 630 Dorylinae 1 167 Formicinae 10 396 Camponotus 6 090; Lepisiota 1 046 Myrmicinae 8 484 Crematogaster 1 786; Pheidole 1 468; Messor 1 156 Ponerinae 1 623 Proceratiinae 3 Pseudomyrmecinae 296 Aenictinae One Afrotropical genus ''Aenictus'' <br> Aenictogitoninae One Afrotropical genus ''Aenictogiton'' <br> Amblyoponinae Five Afrotropical genera <br> Apomyrminae One Afrotropical genus ''Apomyrma'' <br> Cerapachyinae Five Afrotropical genera<br> Dolichoderinae Eight Afrotropical genera<br> Dorylinae One Afrotropical genus ''Dorylus'' <br> Formicinae 20 Afrotropical genera<br> Leptanillinae One Afrotropical genus ''Leptanilla'' <br> Myrmicinae 37 Afrotropical genera <br> Ponerinae 18 Afrotropical genera <br> Proceratiinae Three Afrotropical genera <br> Pseudomyrmecinae One Afrotropical genus Tetraponera <br> <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Aenictogiton sp.jpg|''Aenictogiton'' sp., Aenictogitoninae Apomyrma stygia casent0101444 profile 1.jpg|''Apomyrma stygia'', Apomyrminae Cerapachys coxalis casent0173076 profile 1.jpg|''Cerapachys coxalis'', Cerapachyinae Cerapachys centurio castype12081-02 profile 1.jpg|''Cerapachys centurio'', Cerapachyinae Tapinoma subtile casent0132840 dorsal 1.jpg|''Tapinoma subtile'', Dolichoderinae Dorylus helvolus, a, Seringveld.jpg|''Dorylus helvolus'', Dorylinae Polyrhachis schistacea00.jpg|''Polyrhachis schistacea'', Formicinae Anoplolepis custodiens, met prooi, a, Krugersdorp.jpg|''Anoplolepis custodiens'', Formicinae AFRICAN THIEF ANT SIX.jpg|''Carebara vidua'', Myrmicinae Millipede Hunter Ant (Plectroctena mandibularis) (11904420373).jpg|''Plectroctena mandibularis'', Ponerinae Discothyrea hewitti sam-hym-c000061a profile 1.jpg|''Discothyrea hewitti'', Proceratiinae Probolomyrmex filiformis casent0102141 profile 1.jpg|''Probolomyrmex filiformis'', Proceratiinae Slender Ant (Tetraponera natalensis) (30538051244).jpg|''Tetraponera natalensis'', Pseudomyrmecinae </gallery> == N-P interactions == Dai, Z., Liu, G., Chen, H., Chen, C., Wang, J., Ai, S., Wei, D., Li, D., Ma, B., Tang, C., Brookes, P.C. and Xu, J., 2020. Long-term nutrient inputs shift soil microbial functional profiles of phosphorus cycling in diverse agroecosystems. The ISME journal, 14(3), pp.757-770. '''Abstract''' Microorganisms play an important role in soil phosphorus (P) cycling and regulation of P availability in agroecosystems. However, the responses of the functional and ecological traits of P-transformation microorganisms to long-term nutrient inputs are largely unknown. This study used metagenomics to investigate changes in the relative abundance of microbial P-transformation genes at four long-term experimental sites that received various inputs of N and P nutrients (up to 39 years). Long-term P input increased microbial P immobilization by decreasing the relative abundance of the P-starvation response gene (phoR) and increasing that of the low-affinity inorganic phosphate transporter gene (pit). This contrasts with previous findings that low-P conditions facilitate P immobilization in culturable microorganisms in short-term studies. In comparison, long-term nitrogen (N) input significantly decreased soil pH, and consequently decreased the relative abundances of total microbial P-solubilizing genes and the abundances of Actinobacteria, Gammaproteobacteria, and Alphaproteobacteria containing genes coding for alkaline phosphatase, and weakened the connection of relevant key genes. This challenges the concept that microbial P-solubilization capacity is mainly regulated by N:P stoichiometry. It is concluded that long-term N inputs decreased microbial P-solubilizing and mineralizing capacity while P inputs favored microbial immobilization via altering the microbial functional profiles, providing a novel insight into the regulation of P cycling in sustainable agroecosystems from a microbial perspective. ==Diptera== ===Wing and leg-waving behavior in flies=== ====Food detection==== *''Rhagio lineola'' and ''R. tringarius'' feed on pollen and/or honeydew, which they locate by sweeping their front legs across the surface of leaves. They have a few fine hairs on their front legs, probably for this purpose. Other Rhagionidae do not have these hairs. **https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359760392 *It is also possible that some flies sample the air with the chemical sensors on their legs or feet. **https://bugguide.net/node/view/217136/bgpage ====Courtship==== *Some Taeniapterinae are thought to wave their white-tipped front legs attract females. **https://bugguide.net/node/view/217136/bgpage *''Physiphora clausa'' appear to use leg-waving in courtship displays. **https://www.flickr.com/photos/jean_hort/4663220062 *Waving of forelegs is included in the complex courtship behavior of ''Physiphora demandata'' **https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1439-0310.1979.tb00298.x ====Mimics for defense==== *Stilt-legged flies ''Rainieria antennaepes'' mimic ichneumonid wasps. They extend their fore-legs in front of their head, so they look like wasp antennae. **https://thingsbiological.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/stilt-legged-flies-rainieria-antennaepes/ *Some hover-fly species mimic wasps by mock stinging, leg waving, or wing wagging. **https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/674612 *Wing-waving to mimic salticid spiders. **https://www.researchgate.net/publication/27373081 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6083895<br> <br> ===Number of iNat records in Acalyptrate fly families=== The [[w:acalyptratae|acalyptrate fly clade]] includes the following superfamilies and families:<br> * '''Carnoidea''' ** Acartophthalmidae 0 ** Australimyzidae 0 ** Braulidae (bee lice) 1 ** Canacidae (beach flies) 3 ** Carnidae (bird flies) 0 ** Chloropidae (frit flies) 259 ** Cryptochetidae 1 ** Inbiomyiidae 0 ** Milichiidae (freeloader flies) 158 <br> * '''Diopsoidea''' ** Diopsidae (stalk-eyed flies) 545 ** Gobryidae 0 ** Megamerinidae 0 ** Nothybidae 0 ** Psilidae (rust flies) 29 ** Somatiidae 0 ** Syringogastridae 0 <br> * '''Ephydroidea''' ** Camillidae 0 ** Campichoetidae 0 ** Curtonotidae (quasimodo flies) 15 ** Diastatidae 0 ** Drosophilidae (vinegar and fruit flies) 312 ** Ephydridae (shore flies) 117 <br> * '''Lauxanioidea''' ** Celyphidae (beetle flies) 0 ** Chamaemyiidae (aphid flies) 24 ** Cremifaniidae 0 ** Lauxaniidae (lauxaniid flies) 710 <br> * '''Nerioidea''' ** Cypselosomatidae 0 ** Fergusoninidae 0 ** Micropezidae (stilt-legged flies) 245 ** Neriidae 109 ** Strongylophthalmyiidae 0 ** Tanypezidae (stretched-foot flies) 0 <br> * '''Opomyzoidea''' ** Agromyzidae (leaf-miner flies) 161 ** Anthomyzidae 3 ** Asteiidae 4 ** Aulacigastridae 2 ** Clusiidae (druid flies) 2 ** Marginidae 0 ** Neminidae 0 ** Neurochaetidae 0 ** Odiniidae 0 ** Opomyzidae 4 ** Periscelididae 1 ** Teratomyzidae 0 ** Xenasteiidae 0 <br> * '''Sciomyzoidea''' ** Coelopidae (kelp flies) 51 ** Conopidae (thick-headed flies) 192 ** Dryomyzidae 1 ** Helcomyzidae 0 ** Helosciomyzidae 0 ** Heterocheilidae 0 ** Huttoninidae 0 ** Natalimyzidae 0 ** Phaeomyiidae 0 ** Ropalomeridae 1 ** Sciomyzidae (marsh flies) 67 ** Sepsidae (black scavenger flies) 269 <br> * '''Sphaeroceroidea''' ** Chyromyidae (golden flies) 19 ** Heleomyzidae (heleomyzid flies) 151 ** Nannodastiidae 0 ** Sphaeroceridae (lesser dung flies) 48 <br> * '''Tephritoidea''' ** Ctenostylidae 1 ** Lonchaeidae (lance flies) 47 ** Pallopteridae (flutter-wing flies) 5 ** Piophilidae (cheese skipper flies) 1 ** Platystomatidae (signal flies) 683 ** Pyrgotidae (scarab-pursuing flies) 119 ** Richardiidae 0 ** Tachiniscidae 2 ** Tephritidae (fruit flies) 1,759 ** Ulidiidae (picture-winged flies) 165 == References == m86qa8mdlb7vh4eme0fwzdxru9o1nan 2833044 2833043 2026-09-13T13:24:29Z Alandmanson 1669821 /* Genus Pison Jurine, 1808 */ 2833044 wikitext text/x-wiki <!--Info--> = South African wasp species of Subtribe Gastrosericina ([[African Arthropods/Crabroninae|Crabronidae]])= == Genus ''Gastrosericus'' == There are 25 Afrotropical species; four in South Africa. == Genus ''Kohliella'' Brauns, 1910 <ref>http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/35572001</ref>== There are three species of ''Kohliella''; two are Afrotropical.<ref>https://www.waspweb.org/Apoidea/Crabronidae/Classification/index.htm</ref> ''Kohliella alaris'' is found in South Africa and Zimbabwe; it hunts tree crickets.<ref>Gess, S.K. & Gess, F.W. 2014. Wasps and bees in southern Africa. SANBI Biodiversity Series 24. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. p. 71-72. https://archive.org/details/waspsbeesinsouth24gess/page/70/mode/2up</ref> == Genus ''Parapiagetia'' == == Genus ''Tachytes'' == There are 79 Afrotropical species; 15 in South Africa. == Genus ''Tachysphex '' == There are 128 Afrotropical species; 41 in South Africa. == Genus ''Larropsis '' == ''Larropsis (Ancistromma) obliqua'' (F. Smith); description in Arnold, 1923b:218 as ''Tachytes obliquus'' == Genus ''Tachytella '' == == Genus ''Prosopigastra'' == == Genus ''Holotachysphex '' == <br> <br> <br> <br> = Southern African wasp species of Tribe Trypoxylini ([[African Arthropods/Crabroninae|Crabronidae]]) = == Genus ''Pison'' Jurine, 1808 == Arnold ([http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/60327574 1924, 1-10]) has a key and descriptions. *''Pison allonymum'' Schulz, 1906 (South Africa; probably most of southern Africa) **Head and thorax strongly punctured, the thorax more or less shining between the punctures; **Posterior ocelli separated from the eyes by a distance 1.5 to 2.5 times the diameter of an ocellus; **Fairly long, whitish or silvery pilosity on head and thorax, more dense on the temples than elsewhere.<ref name=Arnold1924>Arnold, G. (1924) The Sphegidae of South Africa. Part V. Annals of the Transvaal Museum 11:1-4 http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/60327575</ref> *''Pison atrum'' (Spinola, 1808:253) described by Cameron as ''Pison montanum'' (Kenya, South Africa, Zambia) **Head and thorax strongly punctured, the thorax more or less shining between the punctures; **Posterior ocelli separated from the eyes by a distance not greater than the diameter of an ocellus; **Pronotal collar longer than in ''allonymum''. *''Pison transvaalense'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa; probably most of southern Africa to Tanzania and Uganda) **Head and thorax dull; finely and closely punctured; **Distance between the posterior ocelli and the eyes is equal to a third to a half of the diameter of the ocellus. *''Pison auratum'' Shuckard, 1838 (an Australian species; see Pulawski, 2018:85 http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/entomology/Entomology_Resources/Hymenoptera/sphecidae/copies/Pulawski_2018.pdf) *''Pison denticeps'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa; "Transvaal". Two cubital cells; he only record seems to be the description) *''Pison repentinum'' Arnold, 1940 (Zimbabwe) *''Pison rufitarse'' Arnold, 1944 (Zimbabwe) *''Pison scruposum'' Arnold, 1955 (Zimbabwe) == Genus ''Trypoxylon'' Latreille, 1796 == *''Trypoxylon abditum'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon algoense'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon arnoldi'' Menke, 1976 (South Africa, Tanzania) *''Trypoxylon braunsi'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon capense'' Cameron, 1905 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon cataractae'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon chirindense'' Arnold, 1936 (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon foveatum'' Cameron, 1904 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon inconstans'' Arnold, 1946 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon infimum'' Arnold, 1940 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon kohli'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon letiferum'' Arnold, 1946 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon lissonotum'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon montivagum'' Arnold, 1940 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon nodosum'' Arnold, 1944 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon punctatissimum'' Arnold, 1924 (South Africa) *''Trypoxylon stevensoni'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon stroudi'' Gribodo, 1884 (Ethiopia, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo) *''Trypoxylon testaceipes'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) *''Trypoxylon triste'' Arnold, 1924 (Zimbabwe) = Pompilidae of South Africa = == South African Pompilidae with fore-wings mainly orange to yellow with fuscous (darker or blackish) wing-tips == <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Inaturalist 258649905 b.jpg Hemipepsis hilaris - inaturalist 10850475.jpg Cyphononyx decipiens inat 26259647 b.jpg Tachypompilus ignitus inaturalist 311015843 02.jpg Pompilidae 2021 12 12 inaturalist 313386858 04.jpg Pompilidae 2020 04 13 inaturalist 43563902 06.jpg </gallery> *The extent of the fuscous colour can be limited to the apex of the wing beyond the cells, or extend into the cells to a varying extent. * <br> == South African Pompilidae with fore-wings fuscous (black or very dark) == *The wings often have green-blue-violet reflections. <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Pompilidae 2019 05 01 2835.jpg|Female ''Batozonellus fuliginosus'' Pompilidae inaturalist 124148802 01.jpg|Female ''Cyphononyx optimus'' Pompilidae 2021 12 18 iNat 316501919 a.jpg|Female ''Cyphononyx obscurus'' Pompilidae 2025 03 14 iNat 266538336 a.jpg|Male ''Hemipepsis vindex'' Pompilidae_2019_05_28_0256.jpg| Spider-hunting Wasp (Hemipepsis) female (12640106905).jpg|''Hemipepsis'' sp. </gallery> <br> === Species with black antennae, legs, head, thorax and abdomen === Some parts may be brown. *''Java atropos'' *''Cyphononyx obscurus'' *''Hemipepsis vindex'' *''Hemipepsis vespertilio'' *''Hemipepsis braunsi'' *''Batozonellus fuliginosus'' <br> === Species with black antennae, head, thorax and abdomen, but legs (or parts of some legs) yellow to red === *''Cyphononyx optimus'' *''Paracyphononyx zonatus'' <br> <br> == South African Pompilidae with fore-wings mainly hyaline to fuscous-hyaline == <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Pompilidae inaturalist 123577538.jpg Pompilidae inaturalist 46961473.jpg Pompilidae iN 144781033 03.jpg </gallery> *With fuscous (darker) wing apex *One or two fuscous bands (faciated or bifaciated) *Hyaline parts can be clouded (whiteish clouding) or coloured (yellow-tinted) <br> == South African Ceropalinae == Annotated catalogue of the subfamily Ceropalinae (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) of the Afrotropical region: [https://www.entomologie.at/permalink/articles/87-zeitschrift-der-arbeitsgemeinschaft-oesterreichischer-entomologen-72-2020-0073-0084 Madl, 2020] *''Ceropales africana'' Móczar, 1989. - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}} (Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Yemen, Zambia) *''Ceropales cribrata cribrata'' A. Costa, 1881; key in Móczár 1986a: 321 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Also Palaearctic region) *''Ceropales {{font color||#0f0|(Priesnerius)}} gessi'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa) *''Ceropales {{font color||#0f0|(Priesnerius)}} grahamstowni'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales karooensis'' Arnold, 1937 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}} (Namibia, South Africa) *''Ceropales kriechbaumeri'' Magretti, 1884 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}} (Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Africa?, Uganda, Zimbabwe?) *''Ceropales {{font color||#0f0|(Priesnerius)}} kongoensis'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales lawrencei'' Arnold, 1937 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}}; key in Móczár 1989 (Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales picta'' Shuckard, 1837; key in Móczár 1986b: 125 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda) *''Ceropales punctulatus'' Cameron, 1904; key in Móczár 1986a: 320 (Lesotho, South Africa) **''Ceropales punctulatus bulawayoensis'' Bischoff, 1913 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Lesotho, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe) **''Ceropales punctulatus cereris'' Arnold, 1937 (Lesotho, South Africa) *''Ceropales scobiniferus'' Arnold, 1937 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa) **= Hemiceropales scobinifera (Arnold, 1937): Móczár 1986a: 319 *''Ceropales (Bifidoceropales) sulciscutis'' Cameron, 1910; key in Móczár 1990: 61 (South Africa, Tanzania) *''Ceropales waltoni'' Arnold, 1959 - {{font color||yellow|''helvetica'' group}}; key in Móczár 1989: 12 (Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe) <br> ==Afrotropical Ceropalinae == Annotated catalogue of the subfamily Ceropalinae (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) of the Afrotropical region (Madl, 2020).<ref name=Madl2020>Madl, M. (2020). Annotated catalogue of the subfamily Ceropalinae (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae) of the Afrotropical region. Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen 72: 73-84. [https://www.entomologie.at/permalink/articles/87-zeitschrift-der-arbeitsgemeinschaft-oesterreichischer-entomologen-72-2020-0073-0084 PDF]</ref> Ceropalinae can be defined by:<ref name=Brothers1993>Brothers, D. J. & Finnamore. (1993). Superfamily Vespoidea. In Goulet, H. & Huber, J. T. (Eds.). (1993). Hymenoptera of the world: an identification guide to families. 161-278. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259227143</ref><ref name=Waichert2015> Waichert, C., Rodriguez, J., Wasbauer, M. S., Von Dohlen, C. D., & Pitts, J. P. (2015). Molecular phylogeny and systematics of spider wasps (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae): redefining subfamily boundaries and the origin of the family. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 175(2), 271-287. {{doi|10.1111/zoj.12272}} [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282015793 PDF]</ref> == Genera and species of Afrotropical Ceropalinae == This list is based on that of [https://www.waspweb.org/Pompiloidea/Pompilidae/Ceropalinae/index.htm '''waspweb'''] with changes following the Catalogue of Life (Kroupa & Schmid-Egger, 2025)<ref name=CoL2025> Kroupa, A. S., & Schmid-Egger, C. (2025). Hymenoptera Information System, Pompilidae of the World (version 2019-09). In O. Bánki, Y. Roskov, M. Döring, G. Ower, D. R. Hernández Robles, C. A. Plata Corredor, T. Stjernegaard Jeppesen, A. Örn, T. Pape, D. Hobern, S. Garnett, H. Little, R. E. DeWalt, J. Miller, T. Orrell, R. Aalbu, J. Abbott, C. Aedo, E. Aescht, et al., Catalogue of Life (Version 2025-07-10). Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dg9ld-4kv </ref> and [[w:George_Arnold_(entomologist)|papers by Arnold (1932-1962)]].<br> === Genus ''Ceropales'' === *''Ceropales africana'' Móczar, 1989. (Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Yemen, Zambia) *''Ceropales angolaensis'' Móczar, 1989 (Angola) *''Ceropales arnoldi'' Móczar, 1988 (Namibia) *''Ceropales atra'' Móczar, 1991 (Botswana) *''Ceropales cribrata cribrata'' A. Costa, 1881 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Also Palaearctic region) *''Ceropales cribrata maculipes'' Móczar, 1986 (Zambia) *''Ceropales carinitifrons'' Wahis, 1986 (Madagascar) *''Ceropales angolaensis'' Móczar, 1989 (Angola) *''Ceropales dayi'' Móczar, 1989 (Kenya) *''Ceropales ferrugo'' Móczar, 1989 (Kenya) *''Ceropales gambiae'' Móczar, 1989 (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone) *''Ceropales gessi'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa) *''Ceropales grahamstowni'' Móczar, 1988 (South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales juncoi'' Giner Mari, 1945 (Chad, Egypt, Israel, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Western Sahara) *''Ceropales karooensis'' Arnold, 1937 (Namibia, South Africa) *''Ceropales kongoensis'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Togo, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales kriechbaumeri'' Magretti, 1884 (Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales latifasciatus'' Arnold, 1937 (Ethiopia) *''Ceropales lawrencei'' Arnold, 1937 (Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales levipleuris'' Wahis, 1987 (Madagascar) *''Ceropales maliensis'' Móczar, 1989 (Mali, Senegal) *''Ceropales maroccana'' Beaumont, 1947 (Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe. Also Palaearctic region) *''Ceropales multipicta'' Arnold, 1937 (Botswana, Namibia) *''Ceropales picta'' Shuckard, 1837 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda) *''Ceropales punctulatus punctulatus'' Cameron, 1904 (Lesotho, South Africa) *''Ceropales punctulatus bulawayoensis'' Bischoff, 1913 (Angola, Burkina Faso, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Lesotho, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales punctulatus cereris'' Arnold, 1937 (Lesotho, South Africa) *''Ceropales ruficollis'' Cameron, 1910 (Kenya, Tanzania) *''Ceropales saegeri'' Móczar, 1988 (Democratic Reublic of Congo) *''Ceropales senegalensis'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal) **''Ceropales senegalensis mbouri'' Móczar, 1988 (Senegal) *''Ceropales scobiniferus'' Arnold, 1937 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa) *''Ceropales seyrigi'' Wahis, 1987 (Madagascar) *''Ceropales spinolai'' Móczar, 1988 (Guinea) *''Ceropales subhelvetica'' Móczar, 1988 (Burkina Faso, Senegal. Also Palaearctic: Israel) *''Ceropales sulciscutis'' Cameron, 1910 (South Africa, Tanzania) **''Ceropales sulciscutis raymondi'' Móczar, 1990 (Democratic Republic of Congo) *''Ceropales variolosus'' Arnold, 1937 (Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Togo, Uganda) *''Ceropales waltoni'' Arnold, 1959 (Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe) *''Ceropales yemeni'' Móczar, 1988 (Yemen. Also Palaearctic: Israel, Saudi Arabia) <br> === Genus ''Irenangelus'' === *''Irenangelus madescassus'' Wahis, 1988 (Madagascar) <br> ==Eumeninae== Photos of ''Antodynerus'' on GBIF:<br> ''alboniger'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1248689053 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)<br> ''hova'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1320165802 (CC0 1.0)<br> ''kelneri'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/3762658306 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)<br> ''lugubris'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1248689125 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)<br> ''seyrigi'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1322648015 (CC0 1.0)<br> ''sheffieldi'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1318932924 (CC0 1.0)<br> ''silaos'': https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1320574593 (CC0 1.0)<br> ==Ants== '''Subfamilies of Formicidae (WaspWeb)''' Number of iNaturalist records for subfamilies of Formicidae in Africa (2023-05-23) Amblyoponinae 7 Dolichoderinae 630 Dorylinae 1 167 Formicinae 10 396 Camponotus 6 090; Lepisiota 1 046 Myrmicinae 8 484 Crematogaster 1 786; Pheidole 1 468; Messor 1 156 Ponerinae 1 623 Proceratiinae 3 Pseudomyrmecinae 296 Aenictinae One Afrotropical genus ''Aenictus'' <br> Aenictogitoninae One Afrotropical genus ''Aenictogiton'' <br> Amblyoponinae Five Afrotropical genera <br> Apomyrminae One Afrotropical genus ''Apomyrma'' <br> Cerapachyinae Five Afrotropical genera<br> Dolichoderinae Eight Afrotropical genera<br> Dorylinae One Afrotropical genus ''Dorylus'' <br> Formicinae 20 Afrotropical genera<br> Leptanillinae One Afrotropical genus ''Leptanilla'' <br> Myrmicinae 37 Afrotropical genera <br> Ponerinae 18 Afrotropical genera <br> Proceratiinae Three Afrotropical genera <br> Pseudomyrmecinae One Afrotropical genus Tetraponera <br> <gallery mode=packed heights=200> Aenictogiton sp.jpg|''Aenictogiton'' sp., Aenictogitoninae Apomyrma stygia casent0101444 profile 1.jpg|''Apomyrma stygia'', Apomyrminae Cerapachys coxalis casent0173076 profile 1.jpg|''Cerapachys coxalis'', Cerapachyinae Cerapachys centurio castype12081-02 profile 1.jpg|''Cerapachys centurio'', Cerapachyinae Tapinoma subtile casent0132840 dorsal 1.jpg|''Tapinoma subtile'', Dolichoderinae Dorylus helvolus, a, Seringveld.jpg|''Dorylus helvolus'', Dorylinae Polyrhachis schistacea00.jpg|''Polyrhachis schistacea'', Formicinae Anoplolepis custodiens, met prooi, a, Krugersdorp.jpg|''Anoplolepis custodiens'', Formicinae AFRICAN THIEF ANT SIX.jpg|''Carebara vidua'', Myrmicinae Millipede Hunter Ant (Plectroctena mandibularis) (11904420373).jpg|''Plectroctena mandibularis'', Ponerinae Discothyrea hewitti sam-hym-c000061a profile 1.jpg|''Discothyrea hewitti'', Proceratiinae Probolomyrmex filiformis casent0102141 profile 1.jpg|''Probolomyrmex filiformis'', Proceratiinae Slender Ant (Tetraponera natalensis) (30538051244).jpg|''Tetraponera natalensis'', Pseudomyrmecinae </gallery> == N-P interactions == Dai, Z., Liu, G., Chen, H., Chen, C., Wang, J., Ai, S., Wei, D., Li, D., Ma, B., Tang, C., Brookes, P.C. and Xu, J., 2020. Long-term nutrient inputs shift soil microbial functional profiles of phosphorus cycling in diverse agroecosystems. The ISME journal, 14(3), pp.757-770. '''Abstract''' Microorganisms play an important role in soil phosphorus (P) cycling and regulation of P availability in agroecosystems. However, the responses of the functional and ecological traits of P-transformation microorganisms to long-term nutrient inputs are largely unknown. This study used metagenomics to investigate changes in the relative abundance of microbial P-transformation genes at four long-term experimental sites that received various inputs of N and P nutrients (up to 39 years). Long-term P input increased microbial P immobilization by decreasing the relative abundance of the P-starvation response gene (phoR) and increasing that of the low-affinity inorganic phosphate transporter gene (pit). This contrasts with previous findings that low-P conditions facilitate P immobilization in culturable microorganisms in short-term studies. In comparison, long-term nitrogen (N) input significantly decreased soil pH, and consequently decreased the relative abundances of total microbial P-solubilizing genes and the abundances of Actinobacteria, Gammaproteobacteria, and Alphaproteobacteria containing genes coding for alkaline phosphatase, and weakened the connection of relevant key genes. This challenges the concept that microbial P-solubilization capacity is mainly regulated by N:P stoichiometry. It is concluded that long-term N inputs decreased microbial P-solubilizing and mineralizing capacity while P inputs favored microbial immobilization via altering the microbial functional profiles, providing a novel insight into the regulation of P cycling in sustainable agroecosystems from a microbial perspective. ==Diptera== ===Wing and leg-waving behavior in flies=== ====Food detection==== *''Rhagio lineola'' and ''R. tringarius'' feed on pollen and/or honeydew, which they locate by sweeping their front legs across the surface of leaves. They have a few fine hairs on their front legs, probably for this purpose. Other Rhagionidae do not have these hairs. **https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359760392 *It is also possible that some flies sample the air with the chemical sensors on their legs or feet. **https://bugguide.net/node/view/217136/bgpage ====Courtship==== *Some Taeniapterinae are thought to wave their white-tipped front legs attract females. **https://bugguide.net/node/view/217136/bgpage *''Physiphora clausa'' appear to use leg-waving in courtship displays. **https://www.flickr.com/photos/jean_hort/4663220062 *Waving of forelegs is included in the complex courtship behavior of ''Physiphora demandata'' **https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1439-0310.1979.tb00298.x ====Mimics for defense==== *Stilt-legged flies ''Rainieria antennaepes'' mimic ichneumonid wasps. They extend their fore-legs in front of their head, so they look like wasp antennae. **https://thingsbiological.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/stilt-legged-flies-rainieria-antennaepes/ *Some hover-fly species mimic wasps by mock stinging, leg waving, or wing wagging. **https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/674612 *Wing-waving to mimic salticid spiders. **https://www.researchgate.net/publication/27373081 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6083895<br> <br> ===Number of iNat records in Acalyptrate fly families=== The [[w:acalyptratae|acalyptrate fly clade]] includes the following superfamilies and families:<br> * '''Carnoidea''' ** Acartophthalmidae 0 ** Australimyzidae 0 ** Braulidae (bee lice) 1 ** Canacidae (beach flies) 3 ** Carnidae (bird flies) 0 ** Chloropidae (frit flies) 259 ** Cryptochetidae 1 ** Inbiomyiidae 0 ** Milichiidae (freeloader flies) 158 <br> * '''Diopsoidea''' ** Diopsidae (stalk-eyed flies) 545 ** Gobryidae 0 ** Megamerinidae 0 ** Nothybidae 0 ** Psilidae (rust flies) 29 ** Somatiidae 0 ** Syringogastridae 0 <br> * '''Ephydroidea''' ** Camillidae 0 ** Campichoetidae 0 ** Curtonotidae (quasimodo flies) 15 ** Diastatidae 0 ** Drosophilidae (vinegar and fruit flies) 312 ** Ephydridae (shore flies) 117 <br> * '''Lauxanioidea''' ** Celyphidae (beetle flies) 0 ** Chamaemyiidae (aphid flies) 24 ** Cremifaniidae 0 ** Lauxaniidae (lauxaniid flies) 710 <br> * '''Nerioidea''' ** Cypselosomatidae 0 ** Fergusoninidae 0 ** Micropezidae (stilt-legged flies) 245 ** Neriidae 109 ** Strongylophthalmyiidae 0 ** Tanypezidae (stretched-foot flies) 0 <br> * '''Opomyzoidea''' ** Agromyzidae (leaf-miner flies) 161 ** Anthomyzidae 3 ** Asteiidae 4 ** Aulacigastridae 2 ** Clusiidae (druid flies) 2 ** Marginidae 0 ** Neminidae 0 ** Neurochaetidae 0 ** Odiniidae 0 ** Opomyzidae 4 ** Periscelididae 1 ** Teratomyzidae 0 ** Xenasteiidae 0 <br> * '''Sciomyzoidea''' ** Coelopidae (kelp flies) 51 ** Conopidae (thick-headed flies) 192 ** Dryomyzidae 1 ** Helcomyzidae 0 ** Helosciomyzidae 0 ** Heterocheilidae 0 ** Huttoninidae 0 ** Natalimyzidae 0 ** Phaeomyiidae 0 ** Ropalomeridae 1 ** Sciomyzidae (marsh flies) 67 ** Sepsidae (black scavenger flies) 269 <br> * '''Sphaeroceroidea''' ** Chyromyidae (golden flies) 19 ** Heleomyzidae (heleomyzid flies) 151 ** Nannodastiidae 0 ** Sphaeroceridae (lesser dung flies) 48 <br> * '''Tephritoidea''' ** Ctenostylidae 1 ** Lonchaeidae (lance flies) 47 ** Pallopteridae (flutter-wing flies) 5 ** Piophilidae (cheese skipper flies) 1 ** Platystomatidae (signal flies) 683 ** Pyrgotidae (scarab-pursuing flies) 119 ** Richardiidae 0 ** Tachiniscidae 2 ** Tephritidae (fruit flies) 1,759 ** Ulidiidae (picture-winged flies) 165 == References == st6jbjdsa3wqro75ugbnr3m86krp8sk 0 267769 2833103 2316541 2026-09-14T03:51:40Z Jtneill 10242 2833103 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Structure and timing== * Introduction: 15 mins * Learned Optimism Test: 15 mins * Discussion: 20 mins [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Learned optimism]] kio10b9salhes0m73826fqcrd0hxhab 0 276135 2833154 2649741 2026-09-14T11:04:22Z P U3270518 3106535 Corrected grammer errors 2833154 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Dental fear:<br>What causes dental fear, what are the consequences, and how can it be managed?}} {{MECR3|1=https://youtu.be/gU-2urmCvOk}} __TOC__ ==Overview== Dental fear is a common fear globally, across demographics and cultures. The dental experience incorporates psychological processes, in addition to avoidance of dental treatment, which can increase problems with [[wikipedia:Oral_hygiene|oral hygiene]] (Carrillo-Diaz et al., 2012). The fear has a prevalence of between 10 and 25% in the adult population (Oliveria et al., 2017). Dental procedures require an individual to have their mouth open and teeth examined closely by a [[wikipedia:Dentist|dentist]] with a range of instruments. The instruments used for treatment are commonly the trigger to the fear. The sound and the pressure on the teeth produce pain and discomfort. This can later turn into considerable stress for future treatment and a fear is developed. When examining the motivation and emotional effects of dental fear it is important to view it from a range of perspectives and frameworks. What is also discussed is other factors such as the [[wikipedia:Comorbidity|comorbidity]] of other psychological disorders that present with dental fear, and how to manage it by the individual and others. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} '''Focus questions:''' * What is dental fear? * What are the consequences of dental fear? * How to manage this fear? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What is dental fear? == [[File:Amygdala small.gif|thumb|''Figure 1'': Amygdala within the brain]] [[wikipedia:Dental_fear|Dental fear]] also known as odontophobia is a fearful reaction and emotional state of worry to perceiving a negative outcome from a dentist performing dental care procedures (Scandurra et al., 2021). There are many perspectives to understand how this fear is viewed. Firstly, the physiological components of how the fear is initiated include biological and genetic vulnerability, cognitive processes and conditioning behaviours. The physiological mechanisms of [[wikipedia:Fear|fear]] are an emotional response in the amygdala, which is located in the medial temporal lobe. It is the neural system that is responsible for emotional processes from fearful and threatening stimuli (Salzma, 2019). Figure 1 demonstrates where the amygdala can be found in the brain. When dental tools are presented to the mouth the body can perceive this as a dangerous threat. This elicits arousal and the amygdala then communicates to the [[wikipedia:Sympathetic_nervous_system|sympathetic nervous system]] to activate our flight and fight, immobility and freeze responses to the situation to avoid the danger (Carter, et al., 2014). Our bodies can perceive us as being highly vulnerable to being injured when dental work is being performed. The biological perspective is seen in genetic vulnerability. There is a strong prediction of inherited genetic vulnerability factors that predispose individuals to anxiety or certain [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Phobias|phobias]] like dental fear. This is not inherited directly, it is other factors that interact with other components that influence the development of the phobia. It is important to note that fear is not related to the actual development of phobic symptoms (Carter, et al., 2014){{explain}}. Cognitively, individuals can experience a set of ideas about the probability and severity of their dental visit. Negative thoughts can be ‘If I go to the dentist I will experience excruciating pain’ {{gr}} this may be due to seeing or hearing from another person that pain is induced {{awkard}} at the dentist. Individuals also can hold beliefs about their ability of being able to cope in a situation where the outcome is aversive (Carter, et al., 2014). Negative emotions can be tied to these thoughts, and to avoid these negative emotions being experienced it is best to avoid visiting the dentist{{explain}}. The behavioural perspective of fear development can be seen in two different ways of reinforcement. [[wikipedia:Ivan_Pavlov|Ivan Pavlov's]] [[wikipedia:Classical_conditioning|classical conditioning]] is when a neutral stimulus is conditioned by an outcome. For example, in the dental environment if an individual experiences a painful procedure during their visit to the dentist, the conditioned response being elicited can go on to form as a fear. [[wikipedia:B._F._Skinner|B. F. Skinner]]'s [[wikipedia:Operant_conditioning|operant conditioning]] is another perspective where the behaviour is reinforced by a punishment or reward. The behaviour is modified through the consequences that follow the behaviour. Rachman (1977) also described conditioning as a learning process through pathways, a direct and indirect pathway which we will focus on surrounding dental fear. For phobias to develop, commonly, a positive punishment such as pain experienced to your teeth, which will reinforce you to avoid the pain again, and to avoid that level of pain it is safer to avoid the dentist altogether. (Carter, et al., 2014) This negative experience decreases an individual's motivation for future dental visits. The consequence of avoiding the dentist can make the problem worse. {{Robelbox|theme=12|title=Quiz 1|iconwidth=38px|icon=Nuvola_apps_korganizer.svg|width=}} <div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> <quiz display=simple> Does the amygdala respond to threat and produce fear-related emotions?} |type="()"} +True -False </quiz> </div> {{Robelbox-close}} == Dental fear in research == [[File:Vicious cycle of dental fear.jpg|thumb|''Figure 2:'' Vicious cycle of dental fear]] {{expand}} === Vicious cycle model === A concept known as a [[wikipedia:Virtuous_circle_and_vicious_circle|vicious cycle]] (Berggren, 1984) which starts with avoidance behaviour, creates a feedback loop that reinforces the stimuli as fearful, and conditions the response in the future to avoid the stimulus. The stimulus in this instance is dental problems (Armfield, 2012). A visual representation of the cycle is demonstrated in Figure 2. Armfield and colleagues revealed that 38% of Australians above 14 years of age experience moderate to high dental fear in contrast to 0.9% who do not experience dental fear. Siveira and colleagues have adapted this model into a longitudinal oral health study of 535 participants, mostly subsamples of the cohort aged from 1 to 31 years in a population in Pelotas, Brazil. They investigated the relationship between dental attendance and oral health conditions, over the life course, and dental fear in adults through the vicious cycle of dental fear. Across 11 follow up appointments over the years, results of participants who did not visit the dentist in the previous tests were likely to report dental fear. There was more dental pain reported when poor oral health was presented. Female and non-white participants were more prevalent in developing dental fear. This longitudinal study helped to identify individuals that are prone to having higher dental fear by age 31, as they presented more dental decay at age 15. Limitations to this study are the detection of dental fear and using a single question to determine the fear, {{gr}} this does not take into account the severity of dental fears in participants. The strengths from this study have demonstrated that dental fear is seen in countries that have a lower income, {{gr}} the majority of previous studies in the area of dental fear have been conducted in high-income countries. (Silvira et al, 2020) === Cognitive vulnerability model === The [[wikipedia:Cognitive_vulnerability|cognitive vulnerability model]] used in research by Armfield explains dental fear, how the model represents a framework that explains various characteristics of fears and phobias (Armfield, 2006). It suggests that dental treatment-related situations activate a negative schema in the individual. This schema then subsequently processes vulnerable information that activates cognitive, behavioural and emotional fear responses when exposed to or anticipating the presence of dental stimuli. Crego and colleagues apply this model to analyse the cognitive and family influences on children’s dental fear (Crego, et al., 2013). Firstly, to understand why the model is being applied is due to dental fear commonly developing in childhood{{gr}}. This can be due to a child's social environment and the influence from others such as family members. For example, a mother's negative experience at the dentist can transfer to the expectations of a negative outcome for the child. This is a conditioning experience learned by the indirect learning pathway to be afraid of a dental stimulus. The study was conducted in educational institutions across Madrid, Spain. With parental consent, they recruited children and adolescents. Participants, their parents and siblings filled out a questionnaire about dental fear. There were 185 children, 88 fathers, and 97 mothers who participated in the study. From the results of the questionnaire, the analysis suggests that cognitive vulnerability is associated with a child developing dental fear. This strengthens previous research of the cognitive vulnerability model in dental fear. It makes it clear that the cognitive variables and vulnerability related perceptions explain much of the variance in dental fear than non-cognitive elements to developing the fear. Notably, a limitation to this research is where a parent may dictate the child’s answers and not accurately reflect the child’s true answer (Crego, et al., 2013). From this research, it strengthens the research that there is an indirect influence from others that can create a belief that the outcome from dental work will be negative, and fear is a response that will be more likely to develop when the belief is confirmed if there is a negative outcome. === Protection motivation theory === [[wikipedia:Protection_motivation_theory|Protection motivation theory]] (PMT) is a decision making model that includes the [[wikipedia:Health_belief_model|health belief model]] and [[wikipedia:Self-efficacy|self efficacy]] theory. This model has four components that motivate healthcare behaviour. # The perception of severity of harm to health; # The perceived vulnerability to complications; # Belief in self-efficacy of one's ability to implement change; and # The belief in response to self-efficacy and change behaviours to influence outcomes. This model has been used previously in other areas to alter health behaviours to address [[wikipedia:Smoking|smoking]] and [[wikipedia:Diabetes|diabetes]]. The response to change beliefs and self-efficacy are two components that assist in changing behaviour. Applying this model to caregivers is an opportunity to educate and influence regular dental checkups for children. Dental cavities in children is a preventable condition that can prevent major dental work in the future that can elicit dental fear. (Kimhasawa et al, 2021) [[File:Protection Motivation Theory.png|alt=Figure 3: Protection motivation theory|center|thumb|620x620px|''Figure 3:'' Protection motivation theory]] Kimhasawa and colleagues explore this model and look at the relationship between education programs and the effects of the PMT on oral health outcomes. Two outcomes were measured. The care incidence and incremental rates of two groups and the change in the four protection motivations. Children in Thailand were recruited for the analysis (''N'' = 81). Across sub-district hospitals, interventions were conducted in a quasi-experimental setting, where participants' parents were required to fill out a questionnaire that included demographic and socioeconomics and protection motivation theory factors. For example ‘The yellow plaque on my child’s teeth may put them at risk of tooth decay’. As well as a questionnaire where other self effect promotions were done in the session by using a role model to demonstrate and educate teeth brushing and the negative consequences of high concentrate sugar drinks on teeth. Over multiple sessions, every four months, the results from the interventions revealed that promoting self-efficacy through the PMT improved behavioural and dental health outcomes. Providing education through a PMT framework assists in increasing sufficient teeth brushing to prevent cavities and increase self-efficacy (Kimhasawa et al, 2021). {{Robelbox|theme=8|title=Quiz 2|iconwidth=38px|icon=Nuvola_apps_korganizer.svg|width=}}<div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> <quiz display=simple> In the cognitive vulnerability model, what does the dental treatment-related situation activate?} |type="()"} -Feelings -Emotions +Schema </quiz> </div> {{Robelbox-close}} == Why it's important to go to the dentist == [[File:A young boy smiling.jpg|thumb|''Figure 4:'' Boy confidently smiling ]] Going to the dentist is important to avoid dental complications such as cavities, decay, structure issues and losing teeth. These complications can promote insecurities in the individual. To avoid insecurities and discomfort, it is important to visit the dentist and avoid the vicious cycle of avoiding the dentist. Individuals with high dental fears commonly have more dental complications such as decay and missing teeth on average than people who do not experience dental fear (Armfield et al, 2009). === What reduces our motivation to visit the dentist === The best way to understand this {{what}} is by how we are motivated to avoid the dentist. Firstly it is a natural motivation to move away from any source that can cause pain to the body (Stephan et al, 2016). The problem with this motivation is that it doesn't benefit us or fix issues where there may already be a site of pain. The most common signs when we motivate ourselves to avoid the dentist can be avoidance in making an appointment, creating excuses to not visit the dentist and being unable to afford treatment (Armfield et al, 2012). === Other psychological disorder and dental fear === Other disorders can also be present with dental fear,{{gr}} they can also contribute to avoiding the dentist or be the underlying cause to the development of the fear. It is important to be aware if a combination of disorders are present. They may prevent you from receiving treatment or cause heightened emotions within the experience that can contribute to dental fear developing (Vigu and Stanciu, 2019). These include: *[[wikipedia:Anxiety|Anxiety]] and [[wikipedia:Depression_(mood)|Depression]] * [[wikipedia:Post-traumatic_stress_disorder|PTSD]] *Other [[wikipedia:Phobia|phobias]] *[[wikipedia:Eating_disorder|Eating disorders]] == The consequences of avoiding the dentist == {{expand}} === Deteriorating oral hygiene === Avoiding dentists can lead to higher rates of tooth loss, [[wikipedia:Tooth_decay|tooth decay]] and cavities. Visiting the dentist can identify complications to diets and habits that may be causing deterioration to your oral hygiene, such as smoking and poor diet. Dentists can identify signs of deterioration that may be cancerous or disease-related. These conditions and implications can affect the quality of life in a variety of ways (Vigu and Stanciu, 2019). Such as the loss of teeth can cause strain on gum while eating food and can affect our confidence and appearance{{gr}}. === The emotional distress === As your oral health deteriorates and your teeth may be noticeably damaged you may avoid the dentist and start to feel embarrassed. Another context that you may also feel embarrassed is in a social setting. There is a strong relationship between physical appearances and social interaction, {{gr}} smiling is a key component to expressing a quality of life and self-esteem, and is important for [[wikipedia:Interpersonal_relationship|interpersonal relationships]]. This can lead to altering your facial expression by not smiling and avoiding your teeth showing. This also affects the emotional and functional aspects. Emotions of embarrassment, shame and discomfort are elicited and can cause social withdrawal or mental health deterioration (Magno et al, 2019). === Reinforcing the fear === As the motivation to avoid the dentist is strengthened, the fear is reinforced when dental fear is present. This conditioning will increase deterioration in oral hygiene. When the fear is being reinforced to avoid the dentist, emotional distress and deterioration in oral hygiene and quality of life affect our everyday life. The effects on everyday living can lead to developing or enhancing other disorders such as anxiety and depression (Vigu and Stanciu, 2019). {{Robelbox|theme=12|title=Quiz 3|iconwidth=38px|icon=Nuvola_apps_korganizer.svg|width=}}<div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> <quiz display=simple> Can the quality of life be affected if you have poor oral hygiene?} |type="()"} +Yes -No </quiz> </div> {{Robelbox-close}} == How to manage dental fear == Managing the fear can be addressed in multiple ways. It is important to seek out assistance if needed to help manage the fear. There are many ways to help reduce the fearful experience through therapies and self-regulating techniques, as well as what others can do to prevent provoking the fear. === Individual management of the fear === As dental fear commonly develops in childhood, it can lead to avoiding treatment and uncooperative behaviour during treatment. To prevent the fear it is important to encourage regular check-ups to avoid having major dental problems that will result in painful dental experiences. It is important to motivate children to have regular visits and engage in exposure to the dentists, and encourage the individuals that the treatment will be beneficial (Carrillo-Diaz et al., 2012). Throughout literature, it is widely supported to encourage children to have exposure to the dentist, as it can prevent the development of dental fear later in life. For adults, it is important to continue regular checkups and to recognise within themselves if fear is causing distress and to consider options that can assist in managing or overcoming the fear. There is a range of methods to cope, common in the literature therapy is the most effective to address a fear. This has been shown to assist in managing the fear or distressing sensations from dentists (Appukuttan, 2016). ;Types of therapy * [[wikipedia:Cognitive_behavioral_therapy|Cognitive behavioural therapy]] helps to modify behaviour techniques and reconstruct cognitive beliefs through goal setting techniques. It is important to learn relaxation skills in the fearful dental environment and desensitise the fear of the environment. Cognitively it is important to challenge the thoughts and beliefs, recognise the physiological responses that trigger the fear and cognitively restructure that the dentist is not dangerous and it does not have to be avoided (Newton et al, 2012), * [[wikipedia:Exposure_therapy|Exposure therapy]] can be applied to desensitise an individual to the feared stimulus. Firstly, the individual is to talk about the fear, then construct a hierarchy of feared stimuli (dental situations) from the most fearful to the least fearful. Secondly, use relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises and muscle relaxing. The last component is to begin exposure to the fear stimulus, and gradually work up the hierarchy from the least to the most fearful situation. For example, imagine being in the dentist to start with, then standing out the front of the dental surgery, sitting in the waiting room, watching or listening to the dentist work before having treatment (Appukuttan, 2016). *[[wikipedia:Dialectical_behavior_therapy|Dialectical behaviour therapy]] assists in emotional regulation and increases coping skills. It can help individuals recognise and manage their emotions. Components to the treatment are mindfulness practices to accept and change, distress tolerance to accept circumstances, emotional regulation to identity and challenging emotions, and lastly, interpersonal effectiveness is known as self-respect and validation. This therapy is helpful to use when there is a combination of disorders to help assist in periods of heightened emotions (Lenz et al, 2016). === How you and others can assist in managing the fear === [[File:TMJ Dentist.png|alt=Figure 5: Rapport building with dentist and client |thumb|''Figure 6'': Rapport building with dentist and client ]] {{expand}} ==== Dentists ==== When treating individuals with dental fear it is important to build a relationship with the patient and dentist. The motivational interviewing method is suggested to help build on communication skills and treatments. This is done by having open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations to understand any underlying issues and emotional distress that are elicited by dental work (Brahm et al., 2018). ==== Family and friends ==== * An indirect pathway of learning can assist in establishing a fear, {{gr}} it is important to avoid sharing or projecting your own fear onto others (Carter, et al., 2014). *Being a model to young children and reinforce the dentist is to help with maintaining good oral hygiene (Carter, et al., 2014) *Be supportive and offer assistance in seeking out support to manage the fear. *Encourage the use of relaxation techniques in triggering situations (Appukuttan, 2016). {{Robelbox|theme=8|width=|title=Quiz 4|iconwidth=38px|icon=Nuvola_apps_korganizer.svg|textwrap=through|alt=}}<div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> :<quiz display=simple> {What would be helpful to adjust to fearful situations? |type="[]"} +Relaxation techniques -Screaming -Running away </quiz> </div> {{Robelbox-close}} ==Conclusion== Major dental work can be a scary procedure and it is important to avoid major dental work by visiting the dentist regularly for check-up and cleans. It is also important to go on a regular basis to avoid the experience being scary and developing into dental fear. Recognising that it is commonly developed in childhood and to be aware of the learning pathways a child can learn to develop a fear through{{gr}}. For instance, a vicious cycle can be formed by avoiding the dentist and complications can develop into more complications and undesirable outcomes. Losing a tooth can affect you in ways that can lead to isolation and avoidance of social situations. This can cause a lot of emotional distress and reduce overall motivation to enjoy social interactions with others. It is important to seek out help and support from services, your dentists and others to make the fear manageable and less distressing. ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Dental fear|Dental fear]] (Book chapter, 2020) * [[Dentistry]] (Wikipedia) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2014/Fear as a motivator|Fear as a motivator]] (Book chapter, 2014) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Jonah complex|Jonah complex]] (Book chapter, 2021) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Phobias|Phobia]] (Book chapter, 2019) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Appukuttan, P. D.(2016). Strategies to manage patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia: literature review. ''Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry''. 8, 35-50.https://doi.org/10.2147/CCIDE.S63626 Armfield, M. J. (2012). What goes around comes around: revisiting the hypothesized vicious cycle of dental fear and avoidance. ''Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology''. 41(3), 279-287. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdoe.12005. Armfield, M. J., Crego. A., Schuch, S. H. & Luzzi, L. (2017).The role of cognitions in short-term temporal changes in dental fear among Australian adults. ''Journal of Public Health Dentistry''. 78(1), 32-40.https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1111/jphd.12232. Brahm, C., Lundgren, J., Carlsson, S. G., Nilsson, P. & Hägglin C. (2018). Development and evaluation of the Jönköping Dental Fear Coping Model: a health professional perspective. ''Acta Odontologica Scandinavica.'' 76(5), 320-330. https://doi.org/10.1080/00016357.2018.1453082 Bernson, M. J., Hallberg, R.-M. L., Eflström, L. M. & Hakeberg, M. (2011). ‘Making dental care possible – a mutual affair’. A grounded theory relating to adult patients with dental fear and regular dental treatment. ''European Journal of Oral Science''.119(5)373-380.https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2011.00845.x Carrillo-Diaz, M., Crego, A., Armfield, M. J. & Romero-Maroto, M. (2012). Treatment experience, frequency of dental visits, and children’s dental fear: a cognitive approach. ''European Journal of Oral Science''. 120 (1), 75-81.https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2011.00921.x. Carter, A. E., Carter, G., Boschen, M., Al Shwaimi, E & George, R. (2014). Pathways of fear and anxiety in dentistry: A review. ''World Journals of Clinical Cases''. 2(11),642-653. https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i11.642 Geuter, S., Cunningham, J. T. & Wager, T. D.(2016). Disentangling opposing effects of motivational states on pain perception. ''PAIN Reports''. 1(3),574: https://doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000000574. Lenz, A. S., Del Conte, G., Hollenbaugh, K. M., & Callendar, K. (2016). Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness as Mechanisms of Change for Treatment Outcomes Within a DBT Program for Adolescents. ''Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation''. 7(2), 73–85. https://doi.org/10.1177/2150137816642439 Magno, B, M., de Paiva Cabral Tristão, K. S., Lucas Alves Jural, A. L., Olga Aguiar Sales Lima, S., Raildo da Silva Coqueiro, R., Lucianne Cople Maia, L. & Melo Pithon, M. (2019). Does dental trauma influence the social judgment and motivation to seek dental treatment by children and adolescents? Development, validation, and application of an instrument for the evaluation of traumatic dental injuries and their consequences. ''International journal of Paediatric Dentistry''. 29(4), 474-488. https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1111/ipd.12479 Oliveria, M. A., Vale, P. M., Bemdo, B. C., Paiva, M. S. & Serra-Negra, M. J.(2017).Influence of negative dental experiences in childhood on the development of dental fear in adulthood: a case–control study. ''Journal of Oral Rehabilitation''. 44(6), 434-441.https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1111/joor.12513 Salzman, C. D. (2019). ''Amygdala''. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/amygdala Silveira, E. R.m, Cademartori, M. G., Schuch, H. S., Armfield, J. A & Demarco, F. F. (2021)Estimated prevalence of dental fear in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Dentistry''. 108, 103632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103632 Vigu, A and Stanciu, D. (2019).When the fear of dentist is relevant for more than one’s oral health. A structural equation model of dental fear, self-esteem, oral-health-related well-being, and general well-being. ''Patient Preference and Adherence''. 13, 1229-1240. https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S209068. }} == External link == *[https://youtu.be/vIMvWOFUF5w Bupa, how to manage dental fear] (YouTube) *[https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/dental-anxiety-and-phobia Dental anxiety and phobia] (Better health, Victorian Government) *[https://youtu.be/QFLKFHTNH6E I avoided the dentist until it was too late]( YouTube) *[https://theconversation.com/tooth-or-consequences-even-during-a-pandemic-avoiding-the-dentist-can-be-bad-for-your-oral-health-152742 Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic, avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health] (The Conversation, 2021) *[https://www.proquest.com/docview/2469962177?pq-origsite=primo Why are we afraid to go to the dentist?] (Wire feed) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Fear]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Health]] 2i37r44uy4h2uuzpakblcj1qtpt9vmo 0 276739 2833152 2596067 2026-09-14T10:49:57Z P U3270518 3106535 Corrected external links section and few spellings 2833152 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Climate change helplessness:<br>How does learned helplessness impact motivation to engage in behaviours to limit climate change?}} {{MECR3|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1OH0eRJwDE}} == Overview == [[File:Climate change icon.png|thumb|''Figure 1:'' Cartoon representing Earth on fire, an interpretation of the effects of climate change (also referred to as global arming{{sp}})]] [[wikipedia:Climate_change|Climate change]] is a global phenomenon, which is becoming increasingly present in the conscious of people all over the world, and its detrimental effects on out environment are beginning to show. However, despite climate change becoming ever-present in our lives, there is still a large amount of people that do not engage in behaviours to help reduce climate change{{fact}}. The purpose of this book chapter is to help the reader understand what climate change is and the motivational theories that lead to people not engaging in climate change limiting behaviours. == What is climate change? == So what is climate change? According to the Australian Academy of Science (2021), climate change is “..''a change in the pattern of weather, and related changes in oceans, land surfaces and ice sheets, occurring over time scales of decades or longer…”(''p.g.1). It is as simple as that! Climate change is a change in the earth's climate, characterised by changes in weather due to the warming of the earth's atmosphere (ACS, 2021). This warming leads to drastic changes in temperatures (whether this be extra hot or extra cold), ice caps melting, oceans to rise and overall effect the functioning and structure of our planet. Climate change is an extremely large scale problem, so there’s no way people were the cause of this! Right? Unfortunately ... wrong. === What causes climate change? === Climate change is caused by both natural and human interference, however it is being accelerated by the latter{{fact}}. Human generated gases, like [[wikipedia:Methane|methane]] and [[wikipedia:Methane|nitrous oxide]], caused from things like excess farming and pollution, are increasing the [[wikipedia:Greenhouse_gas|greenhouse gas]] emissions into the earth's atmosphere, and thus driving up the temperature of our globe and causing adverse affects on our planet's structure and functioning, to a point where life on earth will become very difficult for humans{{fact}}. Sounds quite scary, doesn’t it? Especially when considering that humans are beginning to feel the effects of climate change, and can predict what more adverse changes are in store in the very near future. Despite this, there are several people who do not partake in climate change reduction behaviours, like recycling and sustainable consumption etc. ==== Behaviours that reduce climate change ==== {| class="wikitable" |'''At Home''' |'''At Work''' |'''Political''' |- |Reduce waste especially single-use plastic |Print documents only when needed |Start conversations with friends and family about climate change |- |Use green energy sources where possible and buy efficient appliances |Use public transport to commute if possible |Purchase carbon offsets when travelling by air |- |Turn off lights and appliances when not in use |Recycle paper waste |Voice concerns to elected officials |- |Reduce water and food waste |Become a green ambassador within your workplace |Vote for parties that have policies to decrease carbon emissions |} == Theoretical basis == So, why do some people refuse to believe that their actions can help to reduce the effects of climate change? In order to find that out, one needs to look at psychological theories of motivation and behaviour. One theory that sticks out is learned helplessness. === Learned helplessness === [[wikipedia:Learned_helplessness|Learned helplessness]] is a theory coined by psychologist, Martin Seligman in 1965. Seligman was originally researching the theory of classical conditioning. He had dogs whom he separated into separate enclosures, and would administer light electric shocks to the dogs after ringing a bell, to which the dogs would react to, even after hearing the bell but not experiencing a shock, just like the findings of Ivan Pavlov. For the second part of his research, Seligman placed the dogs on one side of an enclosure, with a fence in the middle. Seligman then administered more shocks to the dogs and expected that they would jump over the fence to escape. However this is not what occurred, but rather the dogs did not move after receiving the shock. Seligman concluded that the dogs had learned from the first part of the experiment that after receiving a shock there was nothing they could do, and thus the theory of learned helplessness was found. What this shows is that when put in a negative situation, if the subject is not able to initially solve or avoid the situation, they will come to learn that there is no way out (Seligman,1972). See case study example 1 to help understand this theory. ==== Case study example 1 ==== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} Betsy is a student in high school. She received some marks back from a maths test where she did quite poorly. Betsy has never really excelled at maths but these poor marks were quite a surprise to her, especially because she studied for it too. Now whenever Betsy has maths test coming up she says things like ‘I won’t do well on it anyway, I’m terrible at maths’. Betsy’s friends go to a study group together to help with their maths homework, but Betsy doesn’t go. Her excuse is that it won’t help her as she is no good at maths. Betsy's marks in maths stay quite low all through her schooling. Even as an adult, Betsy avoids situations that might require her to use her maths skills, as she still claims to be terrible at maths. {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Global implications == So, how does learned helplessness impact motivation to engage in behaviours to limit climate change? Now that we have the knowledge of climate change and the theory of learned helplessness, let’s try to answer this question. === Presentation of Information === One of the reasons that people do not engage in behaviours to limit climate change is due to the presentation of information. As outlined by Rooney-Varga, Sterman, Fracassi, Franck, Kapmeier, Kurker, Johnston, Jones, & Rath in 2018, people are aware of the existence of climate change but simply do not understand the consequences of it, and how it relates to them as individuals. Lots of data that is presented in the media about climate change is very scientific, and not accessible or understandable to a large majority of the world population (Rooney-Varga et. al., 2018). People will hear or read something about climate change and not understand it, and will then assume that anything about climate change is out of their intellectual reach. Furthermore, information about climate change is often presented using very large scale examples, and thus leading people to assume that their individual actions are too small to affect the rest of the world (Rooney-Varga et. al., 2018). The way the information is presented leads people to believe that they are not able to understand climate change, and that their actions are small to really help reduce the effects of climate change, and thus this learned helplessness impacts their motivation to engage in behaviours to limit climate change. ==== Case study example 2 ==== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} In 2018, Rooney-Varga, Sterman, Fracassi, Franck, Kapmeier, Kurker, Johnston, Jones, & Rath conducted an experiment where their subjects partook in a role play. They had participants pretend that they were delegates of the United Nations, each representing a different country. The group had to come together for a meeting to discuss what efforts each ‘country’ would take to help reduce climate change, while keeping in mind the goals of the other delegates and the counter they are representing. What the subjects gained from this experience was clear knowledge of climate change, and its causes and impacts, greater feelings of urgency and hope to reduce climate change, a desire to learn more about climate change as well. {{RoundBoxBottom}} What this case study shows is that when climate change is demystified, and people are able to discuss it with one another openly, it creates a safe and understanding environment for people to discuss their opinions and voice their concerns. It also encourages them to ask questions and piques interest for further discussions. This spreading of informed knowledge is vital to getting the message about climate change into the world, and reducing the feelings of helplessness amongst individuals, and encourage them to take part in climate change reduction behaviours. === Moralisation === Moralisation is a concept that outlines how individuals perceive their behaviours to be ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ and can aid individuals in making decisions, based on how the outcome will impact themselves and others (Salomon, Preston & Tennenbaum, 2017). In terms of learned helplessness and climate change, if individuals feel their behaviour will have no impact (i.e., the are helpless to make a difference), may think that their own actions have no moral value, which in turn reduces motivation to perform "good" actions, like reducing energy use (Salomon, Preston & Tannenbaum, 2017). The helplessness that is learned in this instance is cause by the individual believing that their actions have no impact, and therefore inaction is morally okay as apposed to acting and doing the wrong thing, when in fact inaction is just as bad when it comes to climate change behaviours as doing a conscious bad action. What this suggests is that the idea of climate change action becoming a moral issue for individuals could in fact increase their desire to partake in climate change reduction behaviours. If individuals are able to perceive the notion of inaction when it comes to climate change reduction behaviours a morally incorrect, perhaps they will instead engage in behaviours to help reduce climate change. In the same studies, when experimenters told people how their efforts to reduce energy use would make a difference to their local environment, people rated these behaviors as having more moral value, and they reported performing more environmental actions a week later. === Perceived threat === Perceived threat is another factor of learned helplessness that explains people's lack of motivation to engage in climate change limiting behaviours. Perceived threat is when an individual assess a situation to see the likelihood of something dangerous affecting them, and how bad this affect will be if it does (Feldman & Stenner, 1997). Nowadays, people are very aware of climate change, but believe that it does not or will not affect them individually (Semenza, Ploubidis & George, 2011). Even though the effects of climate change are beginning to be felt by people all over the world now, many older generations have perceived this threat as something that they will not have to deal with, and thus do not partake in climate change limiting behaviours (Semenza, Ploubidis & George, 2011). This is evidenced often in individuals in power, as they are often members of older generations, they do not feel the need to enforce or encourage these beneficial behaviours, as by the time climate change becomes an even more significant issue, they will be out of power, and thus will not be their problem to deal with (Semenza, Ploubidis & George, 2011). However it seems that younger generations have a very high level of threat perceived from climate change, and are more likely to partake in behaviours to limit climate change, as they are motivated by fear and can see that climate change will have severe impacts in their futures (Semenza, Ploubidis & George, 2011). However, Sparks, Jessop, Chapman & Holmes conducted an experiment in 2010, where they had their subjects recite self affirmations to assess if it would change their thinking towards climate change. They found that participants were more likely to partake in climate change limiting behaviours after completing the self affirmations, as they were able to relate more to the issues when thinking about it individually, and that their level of perceived threat was heightened as they were envisioning themselves in different situations (Sparks, Jessop, Chapman & Holmes, 2010). === Groupthink === Another factor of learned helplessness that can lead to individuals choosing not to partake in climate change reduction behaviours is group think. Groupthink is a way of “…''thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive in-group, when the members' strivings for unanimity override their motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action.”'' (Janis, 2008, p.g. 237). Basically what this means is that when an individual is part of group, they often take on the thoughts and opinions of this group. In terms of learned helplessness and climate change, if an individual is surrounded by people who do not partake in climate change reduction behaviours, they are likely to take on this mindset as well, and believe that they can not change or defer from this mindset for fear of being rejected from the group (Bury, Wenzel & Woodyatt, 2020). In this instance, the individual takes on the learned helplessness from the group, and thinks that they will not be able to come up with their own conclusions as a result of this. On a more positive note however, Bury, Wenzel & Woodyatt (2020) highlight that being a part of a group that ''does'' acknowledge climate change and does not have a sense of learned helplessness surrounding it can encourage individuals join this group to take on a mindset where they do partake in climate change reduction behaviours. == Conclusion == Climate change is a massive global issue that is is becoming increasingly significant in this modern world. And yet with this rapidly approaching deadline of time to change before the world changes before humankind, people still fail to engage in climate change reduction behaviours. And in a world of technology and what appears to be endless access to information, one would think that people would be more willing to learn about climate change and how they can help to reduce it. What people do not seem to realise is that they can in fact reduce climate change. The sheer scale of its potential detrimental affects are extremely daunting, and often seem out of reach, but the narrative needs to be changed. Climate change helplessness comes from people thinking that the information is too confusing, that their individual actions will not count towards anything, that the threat of climate change poses on their future is not real and that people around them all feel this way too. But if this pattern of thinking changed then perhaps people will begin to act differently as well. Motivating people to get on the right track is not difficult, if they have access to information that is more relatable to their everyday lives, and see how even the simplest of actions can aid in reducing climate change then perhaps they will. If they can come to understand that their inaction is not just affecting them, but affecting millions of people around them then perhaps they will rethink their morals. If they are able to perceive that the threat is very real, and already upon them that perhaps that fear and hope will drive their motivation. And if everyone begins to think differently, then the normal groupthink agenda will be to partake in climate change rather than to avoid it. Basically, people need to realise the potential they have to create change, and realise that they are not helpless beings in their own lives, but that they can change and influence their future and the future of humanity. Hoping is part of human nature, so hoping is what is needed to reverse the wrongdoings that have been inflicted on this planet for too long, and hoping that it will not be too little too late. == See Also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Climate change anxiety|Climate change anxiety]] (Book Chapter, 2019) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Climate change denial motivation|Climate change denial motivation]] (Book Chapter, 2020) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2022/Climate change helplessness|Climate change helplessness]] (Book chapter, 2022) * [[wikipedia:Scientific_consensus_on_climate_change|Scientific consensus on climate change]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Learned_helplessness|Learned helplessness]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Groupthink|Group think]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Risk_perception|Perceived threat]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|1= Australian Academy of Science. 2021. What is climate change?. [online] Available at: <https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/science-climate-change/1-what-is-climate-change> Bury, S. M., Wenzel, M., & Woodyatt, L. (2020). Against the odds: Hope as an antecedent of support for climate change action. The British Journal of Social Psychology, 59(2), 289–310. https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1111/bjso.12343 Feldman, S., & Stenner, K. (1997). Perceived threat and authoritarianism. Political Psychology, 18(4), 741-770. Janis, I. L. (2008). Groupthink. IEEE Engineering Management Review, 36(1), 36. Rooney-Varga, J. N., Sterman, J. D., Fracassi, E., Franck, T., Kapmeier, F., Kurker, V., Johnston, E., Jones, A. P., & Rath, K. (2018). Combining role-play with interactive simulation to motivate informed climate action: Evidence from the World Climate simulation. PloS One, 13(8), e0202877. https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1371/journal.pone.0202877 Salomon, E., Preston, J. L., & Tannenbaum, M. B. (2017). Climate change helplessness and the (de)moralization of individual energy behavior. Journal of Experimental Psychology. Applied, 23(1), 15–28. https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1037/xap0000105 Seligman, M.E., Learned helplessness. Annual review of medicine, 1972. 23(1): p. 407-412. DOI: 10.1146 Semenza, J. C., Ploubidis, G. B., & George, L. A. (2011). Climate change and climate variability: personal motivation for adaptation and mitigation. Environmental Health : A Global Access Science Source, 10, (46). https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1186/1476-069X-10-46 Sparks, P., Jessop, D. C., Chapman, J., & Holmes, K. (2010). Pro-environmental actions, climate change, and defensiveness: do self-affirmations make a difference to people’s motives and beliefs about making a difference? The British Journal of Social Psychology, 49(Pt 3), 553–568. https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1348/014466609X471976}} }} == External Links == * [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170504121947.htm Believe you can stop climate change and you will] (University of Warwick, 2017) * [https://www.imperial.ac.uk/stories/climate-action/ How you can stop climate change] (Grantham Institute, 2019) * [https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-seligmans-learned-helplessness-theory-applies-to-human-depression-and-stress.html Learned helplessness explained] (Boyd, 2021) * [https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/science-climate-change/1-what-is-climate-change What is climate change?] (Australian Academy of Science, 2021) * [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327354 What to know about climate change anxiety] (Huizen, 2019) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Climate change]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Learned helplessness]] 1jva6znhtn12g2uj3ujncdytcy270in 0 285380 2833115 2832920 2026-09-14T05:09:14Z Young1lim 21186 /* Applications */ 2833115 wikitext text/x-wiki === Introduction === * Overview ([[Media:C01.Intro1.Overview.1.A.20170925.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C01.Intro1.Overview.1.B.20170901.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:C01.Intro1.Overview.1.C.20170904.pdf |C.pdf]]) * Number System ([[Media:C01.Intro2.Number.1.A.20171023.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C01.Intro2.Number.1.B.20170909.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:C01.Intro2.Number.1.C.20170914.pdf |C.pdf]]) * Memory System ([[Media:C01.Intro2.Memory.1.A.20170907.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C01.Intro3.Memory.1.B.20170909.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:C01.Intro3.Memory.1.C.20170914.pdf |C.pdf]]) === Handling Repetition === * Control ([[Media:C02.Repeat1.Control.1.A.20170925.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C02.Repeat1.Control.1.B.20170918.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:C02.Repeat1.Control.1.C.20170926.pdf |C.pdf]]) * Loop ([[Media:C02.Repeat2.Loop.1.A.20170925.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C02.Repeat2.Loop.1.B.20170918.pdf |B.pdf]]) === Handling a Big Work === * Function Overview ([[Media:C03.Func1.Overview.1.A.20171030.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C03.Func1.Oerview.1.B.20161022.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Functions & Variables ([[Media:C03.Func2.Variable.1.A.20161222.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C03.Func2.Variable.1.B.20161222.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Functions & Pointers ([[Media:C03.Func3.Pointer.1.A.20161122.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C03.Func3.Pointer.1.B.20161122.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Functions & Recursions ([[Media:C03.Func4.Recursion.1.A.20161214.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C03.Func4.Recursion.1.B.20161214.pdf |B.pdf]]) === Handling Series of Data === ==== Background ==== * Background ([[Media:C04.Series0.Background.1.A.20180727.pdf |A.pdf]]) ==== Basics ==== * Pointers ([[Media:C04.S1.Pointer.1A.20240524.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series2.Pointer.1.B.20161115.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Arrays ([[Media:C04.S2.Array.1A.20240514.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series1.Array.1.B.20161115.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Array Pointers ([[Media:C04.S3.ArrayPointer.1A.20240208.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series3.ArrayPointer.1.B.20181203.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Multi-dimensional Arrays ([[Media:C04.Series4.MultiDim.1.A.20221130.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series4.MultiDim.1.B.1111.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Array Access Methods ([[Media:C04.Series4.ArrayAccess.1.A.20190511.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series3.ArrayPointer.1.B.20181203.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Structures ([[Media:C04.Series3.Structure.1.A.20171204.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series2.Structure.1.B.20161130.pdf |B.pdf]]) ==== Examples ==== * Spreadsheet Example Programs :: Example 1 ([[Media:C04.Series7.Example.1.A.20171213.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series7.Example.1.C.20171213.pdf |C.pdf]]) :: Example 2 ([[Media:C04.Series7.Example.2.A.20171213.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series7.Example.2.C.20171213.pdf |C.pdf]]) :: Example 3 ([[Media:C04.Series7.Example.3.A.20171213.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C04.Series7.Example.3.C.20171213.pdf |C.pdf]]) :: Bubble Sort ([[Media:C04.Series7.BubbleSort.1.A.20171211.pdf |A.pdf]]) ==== Applications ==== * Address-of and de-reference operators ([[Media:C04.SA0.PtrOperator.1A.20260914.pdf |A.pdf]]) * Applications of Pointers ([[Media:C04.SA1.AppPointer.1A.20241121.pdf |A.pdf]]) * Applications of Arrays ([[Media:C04.SA2.AppArray.1A.20240715.pdf |A.pdf]]) * Applications of Array Pointers ([[Media:C04.SA3.AppArrayPointer.1A.20240210.pdf |A.pdf]]) * Applications of Multi-dimensional Arrays ([[Media:C04.Series4App.MultiDim.1.A.20210719.pdf |A.pdf]]) * Applications of Array Access Methods ([[Media:C04.Series9.AppArrAcess.1.A.20190511.pdf |A.pdf]]) * Applications of Structures ([[Media:C04.Series6.AppStruct.1.A.20190423.pdf |A.pdf]]) === Handling Various Kinds of Data === * Types ([[Media:C05.Data1.Type.1.A.20180217.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C05.Data1.Type.1.B.20161212.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Typecasts ([[Media:C05.Data2.TypeCast.1.A.20180217.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C05.Data2.TypeCast.1.B.20161216.pdf |A.pdf]]) * Operators ([[Media:C05.Data3.Operators.1.A.20161219.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C05.Data3.Operators.1.B.20161216.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Files ([[Media:C05.Data4.File.1.A.20161124.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:C05.Data4.File.1.B.20161212.pdf |B.pdf]]) === Handling Low Level Operations === * Bitwise Operations ([[Media:BitOp.1.B.20161214.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:BitOp.1.B.20161203.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Bit Field ([[Media:BitField.1.A.20161214.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:BitField.1.B.20161202.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Union ([[Media:Union.1.A.20161221.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Union.1.B.20161111.pdf |B.pdf]]) * Accessing IO Registers ([[Media:IO.1.A.20141215.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:IO.1.B.20161217.pdf |B.pdf]]) === Declarations === * Type Specifiers and Qualifiers ([[Media:C07.Spec1.Type.1.A.20171004.pdf |pdf]]) * Storage Class Specifiers ([[Media:C07.Spec2.Storage.1.A.20171009.pdf |pdf]]) * Scope === Class Notes === * TOC ([[Media:TOC.20171007.pdf |TOC.pdf]]) * Day01 ([[Media:Day01.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day01.B.20171209.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day01.C.20171211.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Introduction (1) Standard Library * Day02 ([[Media:Day02.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day02.B.20171209.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day02.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Introduction (2) Basic Elements * Day03 ([[Media:Day03.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day03.B.20170908.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day03.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Introduction (3) Numbers * Day04 ([[Media:Day04.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day04.B.20170915.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day04.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Structured Programming (1) Flowcharts * Day05 ([[Media:Day05.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day05.B.20170915.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day05.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Structured Programming (2) Conditions and Loops * Day06 ([[Media:Day06.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day06.B.20170923.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day06.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Program Control * Day07 ([[Media:Day07.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day07.B.20170926.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day07.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Function (1) Definitions * Day08 ([[Media:Day08.A.20171028.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day08.B.20171016.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day08.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Function (2) Storage Class and Scope * Day09 ([[Media:Day09.A.20171007.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day09.B.20171017.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day09.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Function (3) Recursion * Day10 ([[Media:Day10.A.20171209.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day10.B.20171017.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day10.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Arrays (1) Definitions * Day11 ([[Media:Day11.A.20171024.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day11.B.20171017.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day11.C.20171212.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Arrays (2) Applications * Day12 ([[Media:Day12.A.20171024.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day12.B.20171020.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day12.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Pointers (1) Definitions * Day13 ([[Media:Day13.A.20171025.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day13.B.20171024.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day13.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Pointers (2) Applications * Day14 ([[Media:Day14.A.20171226.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day14.B.20171101.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day14.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... C String (1) * Day15 ([[Media:Day15.A.20171209.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day15.B.20171124.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day15.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... C String (2) * Day16 ([[Media:Day16.A.20171208.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day16.B.20171114.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day16.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... C Formatted IO * Day17 ([[Media:Day17.A.20171031.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day17.B.20171111.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day17.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Structure (1) Definitions * Day18 ([[Media:Day18.A.20171206.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day18.B.20171128.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day18.C.20171212.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Structure (2) Applications * Day19 ([[Media:Day19.A.20171205.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day19.B.20171121.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day19.C.20171209.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Union, Bitwise Operators, Enum * Day20 ([[Media:Day20.A.20171205.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day20.B.20171201.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day20.C.20171212.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Linked List * Day21 ([[Media:Day21.A.20171206.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day21.B.20171208.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day21.C.20171212.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... File Processing * Day22 ([[Media:Day22.A.20171212.pdf |A.pdf]], [[Media:Day22.B.20171213.pdf |B.pdf]], [[Media:Day22.C.20171212.pdf |C.pdf]]) ...... Preprocessing <!----------------------------------------------------------------------> </br> See also https://cprogramex.wordpress.com/ == '''Old Materials '''== until 201201 * Intro.Overview.1.A ([[Media:C.Intro.Overview.1.A.20120107.pdf |pdf]]) * Intro.Memory.1.A ([[Media:C.Intro.Memory.1.A.20120107.pdf |pdf]]) * Intro.Number.1.A ([[Media:C.Intro.Number.1.A.20120107.pdf |pdf]]) * Repeat.Control.1.A ([[Media:C.Repeat.Control.1.A.20120109.pdf |pdf]]) * Repeat.Loop.1.A ([[Media:C.Repeat.Loop.1.A.20120113.pdf |pdf]]) * Work.Function.1.A ([[Media:C.Work.Function.1.A.20120117.pdf |pdf]]) * Work.Scope.1.A ([[Media:C.Work.Scope.1.A.20120117.pdf |pdf]]) * Series.Array.1.A ([[Media:Series.Array.1.A.20110718.pdf |pdf]]) * Series.Pointer.1.A ([[Media:Series.Pointer.1.A.20110719.pdf |pdf]]) * Series.Structure.1.A ([[Media:Series.Structure.1.A.20110805.pdf |pdf]]) * Data.Type.1.A ([[Media:C05.Data2.TypeCast.1.A.20130813.pdf |pdf]]) * Data.TypeCast.1.A ([[Media:Data.TypeCast.1.A.pdf |pdf]]) * Data.Operators.1.A ([[Media:Data.Operators.1.A.20110712.pdf |pdf]]) <br> until 201107 * Intro.1.A ([[Media:Intro.1.A.pdf |pdf]]) * Control.1.A ([[Media:Control.1.A.20110706.pdf |pdf]]) * Iteration.1.A ([[Media:Iteration.1.A.pdf |pdf]]) * Function.1.A ([[Media:Function.1.A.20110705.pdf |pdf]]) * Variable.1.A ([[Media:Variable.1.A.20110708.pdf |pdf]]) * Operators.1.A ([[Media:Operators.1.A.20110712.pdf |pdf]]) * Pointer.1.A ([[Media:Pointer.1.A.pdf |pdf]]) * Pointer.2.A ([[Media:Pointer.2.A.pdf |pdf]]) * Array.1.A ([[Media:Array.1.A.pdf |pdf]]) * Type.1.A ([[Media:Type.1.A.pdf |pdf]]) * Structure.1.A ([[Media:Structure.1.A.pdf |pdf]]) go to [ [[C programming in plain view]] ] [[Category:C programming language]] </br> qa33mjmq4f9hmmdwserxfsxbvugehyb 0 299245 2833102 2832377 2026-09-14T03:50:54Z Jtneill 10242 /* Functional perspective */ Expand 2833102 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Functional perspective== ==Briefing== In effect, everyone has a unique motivational fingerprint; in any given situation, different people are motivated by different things to different degrees ===Exercise=== * Example university student motivation responses (if the class size is very small, paste some of these onto the whiteboard to help provide a diversity of motivations): ** Career/Qualification *** necessary step to achieve career goals *** to further my career *** want a particular career ** Self-exploration *** a passion to knowledge *** people like to learn *** Higher education ** Social opportunities *** Make friends *** Meet people like myself *** Extra-curricular activities ** Altruism *** being useful *** helping others *** making a contribution to socieity ** Social pressure *** cultural and social norms *** pressure from outsiders *** pressure from parents * The data from psychology students in motivation and emotion indicates that: ** Career/Qualification - strongest motivation, endorsed 8/8 by ~60%; for almost all students it is at least a moderate motivator ** Self-exploration - second strongest motivation, endorses 8/8 by ~30%; for almost all students it is at least a moderate motivator ** Social opportunities - a very flat distributation, with similar %s at each level, suggesting large diversity in extent to which it is a motivator - for some, very strong, for others, not at all ** Altruism - third strongest motivation, not far behind self-exploration, so most psychology students at least moderately endorse pro-social motivation ** Social pressure - a very flat distribution, with a distinct peak (mode) for 1/8 for 23%; these students report being completely unaffected by social all other students report at least some social pressure, including 20% of students saying 7/8 or 8/8 * The identified university student motivations can be viewed through the lens of intrinsic-extrinsic motivation (from the previous tutorial) i.e., ** Career/Qualification - likely a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic ** Self-exploration - passion/curiousity - intrinsic ** Social opportunities - likely a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic ** Altruism - intrinsic, but pro-social behaviours can be conducted for extrinsic reasons (e.g., social approval) ** Social pressure - extrinsic * Volunteer motivations provide excellent examples (e.g., blood donation, crisis phone counselling (e.g., Lifeline), and environmental volunteering) for functional analysis * Motivations also change over time - time is a 3rd dimension (after motivation and satisfaction) that could be brought to the functionalist perspective ==Self-tracking== * Front-load videos with the critical thinking questions about what are the (motivational) pros and cons of self-tracking? * Move to the slide with space for pro and con responses soon after providing the video links ==Google Scholar== * Use "self-tracking" as an example or ask participants to volunteer an example book chapter topic for the search demonstration * If search results are too narrow, broaden the search (e.g., include fewer terms, use wildcards) * If search results are too broad, narrow the search (e.g., include more terms) * Include search terms for meta-analysis and/or systematic review [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Functionalist theory and self-tracking]] 953196q6cvtv2kl047veopo3not9xzz 0 306829 2833148 2716222 2026-09-14T10:34:06Z P U3270518 3106535 Rewrote few sentences to make it grammatically correct 2833148 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Dopamine fasting:<br>What is dopamine fasting and how does it affect motivation and emotion?}} {{MECR3|1=https://youtu.be/wBvzqV0A20Y}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{robelbox|width=30|theme=8|title=Scenario - Sarah's struggle}} <div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> '''DAY 1: The Decision''' - Sarah starts a week-long dopamine fast to reset her brain's reward system, as she feels overwhelmed by digital distractions. '''DAY 2: Initial Struggle''' - She avoids her phone and social media; Sarah starts to feel restless and unmotivated. '''DAY 3: New Happiness''' - Sarah begins to enjoy simple activities like reading and walking, finding calm and satisfaction. '''DAY 5: Increased Focus''' - Sarah experiences increased mental clarity and better concentration on work and personal projects. '''DAY 7: Reflection''' - Sarah realises that the fast has helped control her emotions and motivation, allowing her to align her activities with her values. </div> {{Robelbox/close}} Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and hormone with a wide range of functions throughout the body. Key functions include movement, reward and pleasure, cognition and learning, mood regulation, and hormonal functions. A lack of dopamine can lead to medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The release of dopamine is a complex process that involves synthesis, storage, release, binding, reuptake, and degradation. There are ways individuals can improve their dopamine release to improve their mood, motivation and overall well-being. [[wikipedia:Dopamine_fasting|Dopamine fasting]] is a popular way to assist in managing dopamine release. A dopamine fast involves temporarily avoiding activities that provide you with stimulation and pleasure. The idea is to take a break and reset your brain's reward system. There are advantages and disadvantages in undergoing a dopamine fast, which will be outlined later in this chapter. Overall, participating in a dopamine fast occasionally can help reset your motivation and help you to find pleasure in activities you may have previously labeled as mundane. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} '''Focus questions:''' * What is the function of dopamine? * What is dopamine fasting? * What are the effects of dopamine fasting? * How to manage dopamine release? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What is the function of dopamine? == Dopamine is a [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22581-dopamine hormone] that acts as a [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Neurotransmitters and motivation|neurotransmitter]]. The key functions of dopamine include movement, reward and pleasure, cognition and learning, mood regulation, and hormonal functions. === Movement === Dopamine is essential for proper functioning of the basal ganglia, a group of structures in the brain that coordinate movement by regulating the initiation and smooth execution of movement (Perry, 2015). Dopamine is involved in motivating movement by influencing one's willingness to initiate and sustain psychical activity. Different neurons are activated for movement initiation and reward receptors, highlighting dopamine's role in both initiating and sustaining physical action or momentum (Neuroscience News, 2024). Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterised by the gradual loss of dopaminergic neurons and a reduction in dopamine levels in the substantia nigra pars, a region responsible for supplying dopamine to the basal ganglia. Parkinson's disease is a common neurodegenerative movement disorder that affects 1% of the populations above the age of 60 years old (Zhou et al. 2023). {{ic|Perhaps briefly outline the symptoms and the connection between PD and DF}} {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} Individuals with Parkinson's disease take a prescription medication called Levodopa, which helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body's movements. Levodopa increases the amount of available dopamine to control abnormal movements. {{RoundBoxBottom}} === Pleasure and reward === Dopamine plays a role in the brain's pleasure and reward system. Dopamine is released from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and travels through the mesolimbic pathway to the nucleus accumbens (NAc). Dopamine is released when you engage in activities that you find enjoyable which reinforces behaviours. Although, it can lead to addiction such as to the use alcohol and other drugs, because these behaviours release an immense amount dopamine, often leading to a cycle of craving and dependency (Watson, 2021). === Cognition and learning === Dopamine helps to regulate attention and focus, aspects which are crucial for learning. Dopamine binds to receptors in the brain regions involved in these processes {{ic|Name them?}}. Dopamine boosts motivation which makes an individual more likely to engage in, and follow through with tasks. It is essential for learning as it drives the effort required when acquiring new skills and knowledge (Neuroscience News, 2015). Dopamine plays a role in the formation and retrieval memories, helping to encode important information and making recall of this information easier (Borenstein, 2021). Dopamine aids individuals when adapting to new situations by helping them learn from mistakes and adjust their decisions accordingly. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychological disorder that stems from impairments and deficits in the human brain {{explain}} which can affect behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. For individuals with ADHD, their brains have lower levels of dopamine than a neurotypical brain [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2022/ADHD and motivation|(Book Chapter, 2022)]].{{fact}} {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common development disorder that affects approximately 5.3% of children worldwide. {{RoundBoxBottom}} === Mood regulation === Dopamine also plays a role in mood regulation. The release of dopamine creates feelings of pleasure and satisfaction, contributing to an overall positive mood{{fact}}. With dopamine boosting motivation and drive, it evokes feelings of joy and fulfilment, assisting in the maintenance of a positive outlook and a reduction in lethargy or sadness (Psychology Today, 2009). Low levels of dopamine can lead to feelings of sadness, lack of motivation, and even depression. Adequate levels of dopamine help to regulate emotions, ensuring a balanced mood (Elliot, 2024). === Hormonal functions === Women experience dopamine inhibition during the release of prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production in breastfeeding women (Cleveland Clinic, 2022). Dopamine is the precursor to adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are necessary for the "fight-or-flight" response. This response helps prepare the body to respond to stress by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability. Dopamine can influence the release of thyroid-stimulating hormones from the pituitary gland, which affect thyroid hormone levels. This regulation is important for metabolism and energy balance (Cristol, 2019). Dopamine can trigger the release of growth hormone, from the pituitary gland, which is essential for growth, cellular repair, and metabolism especially during puberty. == Managing dopamine release == {{expand}} === Process of dopamine release === [[File:Dopaminergic pathways.svg|thumb|'''Figure 2''': Dopamine release pathway]] An in-depth explanation for dopamine release can be found [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6629510/ here]. A simplified overview of the process can be seen below: # Synthesis: Dopamine is synthesized in neurons from the [https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/tyrosine amino acid tyrosine]. Tyrosine is first converted into [[mwod:L-dopa|Levodopa (L-DOPA)]] by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase and then the L-DOPA is converted into dopamine by the enzyme DOPA decarboxylase. # Storage: After the synthesis process, dopamine is stored in vesicles within the neuron. # Release: When a neuron is activated, an electrical signal ([https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/physiology/action-potential action potential]) travels down the axon to the synaptic terminal. This triggers the vesicles to fuse with the membrane and release dopamine into the synaptic cleft (the gap between neurons). # Binding: Dopamine molecules then bind to dopamine receptors on the post-synaptic neuron, transmitting the signal. This binding can influence various functions, such as mood, movement, and reward-seeking behaviour. # Reuptake and Degradation: After dopamine has transmitted its signal, it is either taken back up into the presynaptic neuron for reuse or broken down by enzymes such as monoamine oxidase (MAO) and catechol-O- methyltransferase (COMT).{{fact}} === Managing release of dopamine === By managing your dopamine release, you can improve mood, motivation, and overall well-being by naturally balancing activities and habits. These strategies{{fact}} include: # Physical exercise: regular aerobic activities like running, cycling, walking, sexual activity or dancing can be fantastic in increasing dopamine levels # Healthy eiet: by consuming foods that are rich in tyrosine, a precursor to dopamine can enable its release. Foods that are particularly rich in tyrosine include meat and fish such as beef, lean pork chops, and sockeye salmon; dairy products such as skimmed milk, ricotta cheese, and yogurt; plant-based options such as firm tofu, lentils, and pumpkin seeds; and other sources such as wild rice and black beans. Including these foods in your diet can support dopamine production and overall well-being. # Adequate sleep: to maintain healthy dopamine levels getting enough sleep in crucial. # Mindfulness and mediation: practices of meditation and deep breathing exercises can help regulate dopamine and reduce stress. # Listening to music: by enjoying your favorite tunes you can boost your dopamine release and help to improve mood. # Spending time outdoors: exposure to sunlight and nature can enhance dopamine production. ;Quiz {{robelbox|theme=8|title=Test yourself!|iconwidth=55px|icon=Search-icon-white-background.png}} <div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> <quiz display="simple"> 1. Which is not a way to release dopamine? |type="()"} - Going for a walk - Eating a comfort meal + Driving in traffic - Sleeping 8+ hours a night - Having lunch with friends </quiz> </div> {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What is dopamine fasting? == Dopamine fasting is the practice of temporarily abstaining from activities that provide instant gratification and high levels of stimulation. Dopamine fasting stems from the concept that reducing or eliminating any activities that can trigger a [https://forgeofmind.com/what-releases-dopamine/ dopamine release] including affection, movement, creativity, motivation and time for yourself {{explain}}. It aims to reduce dependence on instant satisfaction gratification and overstimulation to attain mental clarity, and lessen anxiety.{{ic|Explain - What do people do during a dopamine fast instead? Is this a proven treatment or a popular fad?}} The purpose is to reduce overstimulation of the brain, allowing it to recover. This has the potential to make everyday activities more enjoyable by reduce addicting behaviours and allowing the brain's reward system to reset (West, 2023). Although you cannot "fast" from dopamine {{explain}} there are other ways to allow your brain to reset. == Effects of a dopamine fast == Studies have shown that individuals that engage in dopamine fasting like ideologies {{huh}} may experience reduced impulsive behaviours, increased focus on tasks, and reduced overwhelm {{huh}}{{fact}}. However, extreme forms of dopamine fasting can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and malnutrition (Grinspoon, 2020){{expand}}. === Advantages of a dopamine fast === Dopamine fasting has several benefits, including restored sensitivity to everyday rewards, enhanced focus, increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and better control over compulsive behaviours{{fact}}. By taking a break from activities that trigger excessive dopamine release, the brain's dopamine receptors become more sensitive to natural rewards - leading to a renewed sense of pleasure and motivation. As some activities cause emotional highs and lows, being able to regulate one's emotions allows individuals to maintain more stable moods. Reducing constant stimulation from technology helps to improve focus and productivity, allowing the brain to concentrate on tasks without distraction. It provides time for self-reflection and mindfulness which leads to greater self-awareness and understanding of one's own habits and behaviour (Evolve Further, 2024). Dopamine fasting can also manage compulsive behaviours such as emotional eating, excessive internet use, drug or alcohol abuse, by breaking the cycle of immediate gratification making these behaviours less addictive (Grinspoon, 2020). === Disadvantages of a dopamine fast === Even though a dopamine fast is known for resetting the brain, there are potential disadvantages including misunderstanding the scientific theories, lack of empirical evidence, potential negative effects, misinterpretation of the benefits, and impact on daily life. As dopamine is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter, essential for bodily functions, individuals are not able to truly fast from it, therefore, the concept of a dopamine fast is commonly misunderstood (Cytowic, 2020; Grinspoon, 2020). There is a lack of scientific evidence to support how effective a dopamine fast is, therefore, mental health professionals should not recommend individuals to partake in a fast. There are potential negative effects by cutting out pleasurable activities as it can lead to an individual feelings of frustration, depression, anxiety, irritability, and restlessness, which are counterproductive as it does not stop the brain from craving positive rewards (Quinn, 2023). People believe that by depriving themselves of activities then those activities will become more enjoyable, however, because this is not how dopamine works {{explain}} it can lead to unnecessary stress and discomfort (Grinspoon, 2020). Depending on how strict someone will be with their dopamine fast, it can disrupt normal social interactions and daily activities which can lead to social isolation and a decreased quality of life (Cytowic, 2020). ==Conclusion== Dopamine is a versatile neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions including movement, pleasure and reward, cognition and learning, mood regulation, and hormonal functions. Participating in a dopamine fast allows you to find pleasure in activities and tasks that may have been put on the backburner or that you have become used to so less dopamine is released. There are many ways to naturally boost your dopamine levels without having to partake in a dopamine fast, noting that you cannot technically "fast" from dopamine, but studies have shown that participating can help you find pleasure in some activities again. ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Dopamine and motivational drive|Dopamine and motivational drive]] (Book Chapter) * [[Motivation and emotion/Textbook/Motivation/Motivational toxicity#Dopamine and the pleasure pathways|Motivational Toxicity]] (Book Chapter) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2023/Medial forebrain bundle, motivation, and emotion|Medial forebrain bundle, motivation, and emotion]] (Book Chapter) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Neurotransmitters and motivation|Neurotransmitters and Motivation]] (Book Chapter) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Borenstein, J. (2021, October). ''Dopamine's role in learning and memory''. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-and-behavior/202110/dopamines-role-in-learning-and-memory Dev, D., Jekee, P., Falak, S., Himarshi, U., Prashant, K., & Patel, J. (2024). A literature review on holistic well-being and dopamine fasting: An integrated approach. ''Cureus'','' 16''(6) doi:https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.61643 Eliott, W. (2024, September 2). ''The feel-good hormone: Dopamine and mood regulation explained''. MagnifyMinds. https://magnifymind.com/dopamine-and-mood-regulation/ Evolve Further. (2024, May 9). ''Dopamine fasting: Resetting the brain's reward system for improved motivation — Evolve further''. https://www.evolvefurther.com/learn/dopamine-fasting-resetting-the-brains-reward-system-for-improved-motivation Fei, Y. Y., Johnson, P. A., Omran, N. A. L., Mardon, A., & Johnson, J. C. (2022). Maladaptive or misunderstood? dopamine fasting as a potential intervention for behavioral addiction. ''Lifestyle Medicine'', ''3''(1) doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/lim2.54 Grinspoon, P. (2020, February 26). ''Dopamine fasting: Misunderstanding science spawns a maladaptive fad''. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dopamine-fasting-misunderstanding-science-spawns-a-maladaptive-fad-2020022618917 Neuroscience News. (2015, November 24). ''The role of dopamine in motivation and learning''. https://neurosciencenews.com/dopamine-learning-reward-3157/ Neuroscience News. (2024, February 19). ''Dopamine's role in movement explored''. https://neurosciencenews.com/dopamines-movement-25632/ Oscar. (2024, March 3). ''What releases dopamine? - 40 activities for natural dopamine''. Forge of Mind. https://forgeofmind.com/what-releases-dopamine/ Teleanu, R. I., Niculescu, A. G., Roza, E., Vladacenco, O., Grumezescu, A. M., & Teleanu, D. M. (n.d.). ''Neurotransmitters—Key factors in neurological and neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system''. PubMed Central (PMC). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9180936/#:~:text= Wallace, C. W., Loudermilt, M. C., & Fordahl, S. C. (2020). Effect of fasting on dopamine neurotransmission in subregions of the nucleus accumbens in male and female mice. ''Nutritional Neuroscience'', ''25''(7), 1338–1349. https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2020.1853419 Watson, S. (2021, July 20). ''Dopamine: The pathway to pleasure''. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/dopamine-the-pathway-to-pleasure Zhou, Z. D., Yi, L. X., Wang, D. Q., Lim, T. M., & Tan, E. K. (2023). Role of dopamine in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease. ''Translational neurodegeneration'',''12''(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40035-023-00378-6 }} == External links == * [https://www.simplypsychology.org/brain-reward-system.html Brain reward system] (Simply Psychology) * [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22581-dopamine Dopamine] (Cleveland clinic) * [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dopamine Dopamine] (Psychology Today) * [https://www.brainfacts.org/Thinking-Sensing-and-Behaving/Movement/2015/Dopamine-and-Movement Dopamine and movement] (BrainFacts) * [https://www.sandstonecare.com/blog/dopamine-detox/ Dopamine Detox: 13+ Benefits, Side Effects, and Considerations] (Sandstone Care) * [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fallible-mind/202008/dopamine-fasting-reset-your-brain-pros-cons-results Dopamine fasting to “Reset” your brain: Pros, cons & results] (Psychology Today) * [https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-dopamine Dopamine: What it is & what it does] (WebMD) * [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dopamine-fasting What to know about dopamine fasting] (MedicalNewsToday) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Neurotransmitters/Dopamine]] in9m2fsy07clpxbmkvmy8iwpsh1b4bg 0 307211 2833104 2832810 2026-09-14T04:01:08Z ~2026-49676-17 3111017 /* History of motivation and activism */ 2833104 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Youth environmental activism motivation:<br>What motivates young people to engage in environmental activism?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Case Study 1: 2010 Study on Chile Environmental Activism''' Recently there have been growing concerns about mining and its risks for individuals as well as the environment. The mining of gold, has a high environmental impact. This impact has increased over time as new and riskier technologies have been developed (Mudd, 2007). One of the biggest environmental impacts of open pit mining is high water consumption and acid mine drainage (Urkidi, 2010) . Socially studies have shown that mining areas tend to have comparatively higher levels of economic inequity, AIDS, alcoholism, prostitution and child labour, accentuating poverty and social conflict (Pegg, 2006). In Chile from 2009 to 2019, Scherman and colleagues (2022) wrote about a fluctuation of environmental activism in Chili due to the above conditions. During this period they saw a drastic rise in a specific kind of people. Younger generations predominated among environmental activists, who were particularly active (Scherman et al., 2022). This correlated with social media and different ways to protest through instant messaging and sharing ideas. Scherman and colleagues (2022) found social media use was positively associated with participation in environmental issues. Because of the large scale of protesters, they were able to block mining and energy work from being continued. What other motivators do the youth have for environmental activism? {{grammar}}{{RoundBoxBottom}} Key points * The use of social media as a motivation in environmental issues. * Rise of youth in protesting. *Reasons people protest; Social unrest, environmental risks and individual risks. *Key definitions {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' *Why are more youth participating in activism? *What is motivating youth to engage in activism? *What role does nature, nurture and culture play on youth activism? *What is the relationship between education and environmental activism? *How can we motivate young people to engage in environmental activism? {{RoundBoxBottom}} What is [https://www.liberties.eu/en/stories/activism/44871 activism]? What is [https://www.liberties.eu/en/stories/activism/44871 environmental activism]? What is [[motivation]]? == History of motivation and activism == Activism can be traced back to the Enlightenment era during the 17th and 18th centuries (Global Society World News., 2024) . From there the first form of environmental activism was... Activist movements have played a significant role in shaping history and pushing for social and political change (Luttrell., 2023) Motivation can be influenced by others and the environment. Individuals are motivated to participate in activism due to poor conditions... The prevalence of environmental activism has increased in the past century due to more in depth knowledge about our environment and climate change. ;Key points * Activism and environmental activism has been happening for centuries * Young people have not always been interested in activism * There have always been causes to act for or against * Motivations are often for a better world == The landscape == What are the contributing factors for younger generations to be so active on environmental activism? There is a rising trend of youth groups being formed with the explicit intent of educating other peers and elders on the social and political implications of climate change (Goldman et al., 2014; Feldmann, 2020). What motivates this generation to actively protest? Today's landscape that encourages youth environmental action is one of publicized climate action, social change and..... === 2010s === Climate activism has been around for much longer than 2010-2019. However, there was a clear shift in the amount of people listening these years, and the way it was portrayed in the media. Throughout these years it was clear that it climate change was happening. It wasn't a concern, it wasn't something oncoming, it was here. There was an emergence of not only regular climate protests {{clarify}} (See Figure 1), but they began to emerge on a global scale (Scherman et al., 2022). Rather than them staying entirely within individual groups, social media forced it to be within the public conscious.... More examples of how media and public awareness shifted during the 2010s. [[File:3rd Global Climate Strike Berlin FridaysForFuture demonstration view from stage 50.jpg|thumb|(Figure 1.) Climate strike ]] === Social media === * Clear rise in global awareness due to the broad scope of [[wikipedia:Social_media|social media]]. (Scherman et al., 2022). * Information is quickly passed around in comparison to previous generations. * Able to see the effects at a rapid pace, rather than articles and TV programs. * They are constantly aware of how it will effect their future. * Expand on how social media plays a crucial role in youth activism (Platforms and campaigns) === Politics === * A more politically active generation (Scherman et al., 2022). * Awareness of how these policies effect the environment. (Sloam et al., 2022). What exactly makes the youth care so much about politics? Well, there has been a clear shift in the way they view politics, it is no longer something to worry about during elections, it is expected to have some form of political awareness (Sloam et al., 2022). * Role of politics needs more exploration.... * How are young activists influence policy and what political movements they are engaging with? ;Key Points * Youth groups formed to encourage activism * Landscape that encourages environmental action * Shift in activism due to social media * A more political active generation == Motivation == So what are the things that actually motivate youths into such activism? Well throughout the literature there are clear indicators of: * Passion * Awareness * Goals * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Self-efficacy|Self efficacy]] The current youth have a clear understanding of environmental issues, and have a clear level of self efficacy towards them (Goldman, D. et al). They believe that the engaging with social media, having the conversations and living sustainable lives will make a difference.... There is a current trend of the younger generation being politically inexperienced, when they protest against specific decisions and have strikes which brings an emotional aspect into the fold (Fedmanm. H. 2020). They are angry....{{expand}} (Add more context about the emotional aspect of youth activism.) Gousse-Lessard (2013) proposed that passion is a strong motivator behind radical environmental activism. Being told they don't know what they're talking about makes personal stakes, mixed with a genuine care for the future. {{rewrite}} (Clarify the role of criticism and how it motivates further activism.) Need more of a detailed analysis (Expanding on each motivator) Emotional aspect of youth activism. This template provides tips for the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] exercise. Gradually remove these suggestions as the chapter develops. It is OK to retain some of this template content for the topic development exercise. Also consult the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter|book chapter guidelines]]. The Overview is typically consists of one to four paragraphs inbetween the scenario and focus questions. Suggested word count aim for the Overview: 180 to 330 words. ;Key points == * Motivators of passion, awareness, goals, and self efficacy * Passion and its role in radical environmental activism * Youth trying to prove themselves ==Role of future security as a motivator== * [[File:Future_sustainabilty.png|thumb|Figure 2. Future of environmental sustainability]]Aim for three to six main headings inbetween the [[#Overview|Overview]] and [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * Sub-headings can also be used, but ** avoid having sections with only one sub-heading ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections *Activism is motivated by a desire to make contributions to a just world (Wetering & Lee., 2025) *Climate change is no longer something that can be ignored (Romano et al., 2024) *Young people will experience stronger consequences of climate change in their future adult lives than older people are facing today (Wallis and Loy., 2021). *Do it ourselves politics (Pickard., 2022) ;Key points * Youth fighting for their future *More obvious climate and environmental changes *Knowledge of the impacts of climate change for the youth ==Does culture motivate youth activism? == * Aim for three to six main headings inbetween the [[#Overview|Overview]] and [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * Sub-headings can also be used, but ** avoid having sections with only one sub-heading ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections ;Key points * Culture impacting young peoples beliefs * How people were raised impacting their activism *Different cultures valuing volunteering and activism more ==How does education impact activism? == * Aim for three to six main headings inbetween the [[#Overview|Overview]] and [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * Sub-headings can also be used, but ** avoid having sections with only one sub-heading ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections ;Key points * Higher educated more compelled to act * Knowledge of successful activism * Knowledge of future impacts if activism is not successful ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * Use figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Figures can show photos, diagrams, graphs, video, audio, etcetera * Embed figures throughout the chapter, including the Overview section * Figures should be captioned (using '''Figure #.''' and a caption). Use captions to explain the relevance of the image to the text/ * [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] provides a library of embeddable images * Images can also be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Refer to each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning feature== ;Quiz <quiz display="simple"> {Why were there protests in Chili: |type="()"} + Risks associated with mining - Climate change -Bushfires -Political corruption {The protests in Chili got young people involved due to social media: |type="()"} +True - False {What motivates young people to participate in environmental activism: |type="()"} - Social media - Climate change - Passion + All of the above </quiz> ==Conclusion== * The Conclusion is arguably the most important section * Suggested word count: 150 to 330 words * It should be possible for someone to only read the [[#Overview|Overview]] and the Conclusion and still get a pretty good idea of the problem and what is known based on psychological science {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? (Even for the topic development, have a go at the likely take-home message) }} ==See also== * [[wikipedia:Climate_movement|Climate Movement]] * [[Climate change|Climate Change]] {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Present in alphabetical order * Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] * Include the source in parentheses }} ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Akiva, T., Carey, R. L., Cross, A. B., Delale-O'Connor, L., & Brown, M. R. (2017). Reasons youth engage in activism programs: Social justice or sanctuary? Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 53, 20-30. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2017.08.005 Feldman, H. R.. (2020). A rhetorical perspective on youth environmental activism. ''Journal of Science Communication'', ''19''(06), C07. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.19060307 Goldman, D., Pe’er, S., & Yavetz, B. (2015). Environmental literacy of youth movement members – is environmentalism a component of their social activism? ''Environmental Education Research'', ''23''(4), 486–514. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2015.1108390 Gousse-Lessard, A.-S., Vallerand, R. J., Carbonneau, N., & Lafrenière, M.-A. K. (2013). The role of passion in mainstream and radical behaviors: A look at environmental activism. ''Journal of Environmental Psychology'', ''35'', 18–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.03.003 Luttrell, R. (2023). Historical Roots and Modern Movements: A Framework for Activism. In Strategic Social Media as Activism (pp. 5-39). Routledge. Pickard, S. (2022). Young environmental activists and Do-It-Ourselves (DIO) politics: Collective engagement, generational agency, efficacy, belonging and hope. Journal of Youth Studies, 25(6), 730-750. Romano, L., Russo, C., Gladwin, T. E., & Panno, A. (2024). Adolescents and young adults’ participation in pro-environmental movements: A systematic review. The Journal of Genetic Psychology, 185(5), 373-398. Scherman, A., Valenzuela, S., & Rivera, S.. (2022). Youth environmental activism in the age of social media: the case of Chile (2009-2019). ''Journal of Youth Studies'', ''25''(6), 751–770. https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2021.2010691 Sloam, J., Pickard, S., & Henn, M.. (2022). ‘Young People and Environmental Activism: The Transformation of Democratic Politics’. ''Journal of Youth Studies'', ''25''(6), 683–691. https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2022.2056678 Tagkaloglou, S., & Kasser, T. (2018). Increasing collaborative, pro-environmental activism: The roles of Motivational Interviewing, self-determined motivation, and self-efficacy. ''Journal of Environmental Psychology'', ''58'', 86–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2018.06.004 Urkidi, L. (2010). A glocal environmental movement against gold mining: Pascua–Lama in Chile. Ecological Economics, 70(2), 219-227. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2010.05.004 Wallis, H., & Loy, L. S. (2021). What drives pro-environmental activism of young people? A survey study on the Fridays For Future movement. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 74, 101581. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2021.101581 Wetering, J. V. D., & Lee, K. (2026). What's in It for Them? A Developmental Science Perspective on Adolescent Climate Activism. Journal of Adolescence. https://www.globalsociety.earth/post/the-origins-of-the-activism-movement-a-historical-and-global-perspective }} List cited references in [[w:APA style|APA style]] (7th ed.) or [[w:Wikipedia:Citing sources|wiki style]].APA style example ==External links== Provide [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|external links]] to highly relevant resources such as presentations, news articles, and professional sites. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]]. 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The mining of gold, has a high environmental impact. This impact has increased over time as new and riskier technologies have been developed (Mudd, 2007). One of the biggest environmental impacts of open pit mining is high water consumption and acid mine drainage (Urkidi, 2010) . Socially studies have shown that mining areas tend to have comparatively higher levels of economic inequity, AIDS, alcoholism, prostitution and child labour, accentuating poverty and social conflict (Pegg, 2006). In Chile from 2009 to 2019, Scherman and colleagues (2022) wrote about a fluctuation of environmental activism in Chili due to the above conditions. During this period they saw a drastic rise in a specific kind of people. Younger generations predominated among environmental activists, who were particularly active (Scherman et al., 2022). This correlated with social media and different ways to protest through instant messaging and sharing ideas. Scherman and colleagues (2022) found social media use was positively associated with participation in environmental issues. Because of the large scale of protesters, they were able to block mining and energy work from being continued. What other motivators do the youth have for environmental activism? {{grammar}}{{RoundBoxBottom}} Key points * The use of social media as a motivation in environmental issues. * Rise of youth in protesting. *Reasons people protest; Social unrest, environmental risks and individual risks. *Key definitions {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' *Why are more youth participating in activism? *What is motivating youth to engage in activism? *What role does nature, nurture and culture play on youth activism? *What is the relationship between education and environmental activism? *How can we motivate young people to engage in environmental activism? {{RoundBoxBottom}} What is [https://www.liberties.eu/en/stories/activism/44871 activism]? What is [https://www.liberties.eu/en/stories/activism/44871 environmental activism]? What is [[motivation]]? == History of motivation and activism == Activism can be traced back to the Enlightenment era during the 17th and 18th centuries (Global Society World News., 2024) . From there the first form of environmental activism was...The '''first form of environmental activism''' can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where practices like soil conservation were established as early as 2,000 years ago in China, India, and Peru. However, the modern environmental movement began to take shape in the late 19th century, primarily in response to pollution and industrialization, leading to significant legislative changes and public awareness. Notable figures like John Muir and Aldo Leopold played crucial roles in advocating for the preservation of natural landscapes and the conservation of resources, influencing the development of the contemporary environmental movement. (Elliot, Britannica., 2026) Activist movements have played a significant role in shaping history and pushing for social and political change (Luttrell., 2023) Motivation can be influenced by others and the environment. Individuals are motivated to participate in activism due to poor conditions... The prevalence of environmental activism has increased in the past century due to more in depth knowledge about our environment and climate change. ;Key points * Activism and environmental activism has been happening for centuries * Young people have not always been interested in activism * There have always been causes to act for or against * Motivations are often for a better world == The landscape == What are the contributing factors for younger generations to be so active on environmental activism? There is a rising trend of youth groups being formed with the explicit intent of educating other peers and elders on the social and political implications of climate change (Goldman et al., 2014; Feldmann, 2020). What motivates this generation to actively protest? Today's landscape that encourages youth environmental action is one of publicized climate action, social change and..... === 2010s === Climate activism has been around for much longer than 2010-2019. However, there was a clear shift in the amount of people listening these years, and the way it was portrayed in the media. Throughout these years it was clear that it climate change was happening. It wasn't a concern, it wasn't something oncoming, it was here. There was an emergence of not only regular climate protests {{clarify}} (See Figure 1), but they began to emerge on a global scale (Scherman et al., 2022). Rather than them staying entirely within individual groups, social media forced it to be within the public conscious.... More examples of how media and public awareness shifted during the 2010s. [[File:3rd Global Climate Strike Berlin FridaysForFuture demonstration view from stage 50.jpg|thumb|(Figure 1.) Climate strike ]] === Social media === * Clear rise in global awareness due to the broad scope of [[wikipedia:Social_media|social media]]. (Scherman et al., 2022). * Information is quickly passed around in comparison to previous generations. * Able to see the effects at a rapid pace, rather than articles and TV programs. * They are constantly aware of how it will effect their future. * Expand on how social media plays a crucial role in youth activism (Platforms and campaigns) === Politics === * A more politically active generation (Scherman et al., 2022). * Awareness of how these policies effect the environment. (Sloam et al., 2022). What exactly makes the youth care so much about politics? Well, there has been a clear shift in the way they view politics, it is no longer something to worry about during elections, it is expected to have some form of political awareness (Sloam et al., 2022). * Role of politics needs more exploration.... * How are young activists influence policy and what political movements they are engaging with? ;Key Points * Youth groups formed to encourage activism * Landscape that encourages environmental action * Shift in activism due to social media * A more political active generation == Motivation == So what are the things that actually motivate youths into such activism? Well throughout the literature there are clear indicators of: * Passion * Awareness * Goals * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Self-efficacy|Self efficacy]] The current youth have a clear understanding of environmental issues, and have a clear level of self efficacy towards them (Goldman, D. et al). They believe that the engaging with social media, having the conversations and living sustainable lives will make a difference.... There is a current trend of the younger generation being politically inexperienced, when they protest against specific decisions and have strikes which brings an emotional aspect into the fold (Fedmanm. H. 2020). They are angry....{{expand}} (Add more context about the emotional aspect of youth activism.) Gousse-Lessard (2013) proposed that passion is a strong motivator behind radical environmental activism. Being told they don't know what they're talking about makes personal stakes, mixed with a genuine care for the future. {{rewrite}} (Clarify the role of criticism and how it motivates further activism.) Need more of a detailed analysis (Expanding on each motivator) Emotional aspect of youth activism. This template provides tips for the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] exercise. Gradually remove these suggestions as the chapter develops. It is OK to retain some of this template content for the topic development exercise. Also consult the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter|book chapter guidelines]]. The Overview is typically consists of one to four paragraphs inbetween the scenario and focus questions. Suggested word count aim for the Overview: 180 to 330 words. ;Key points == * Motivators of passion, awareness, goals, and self efficacy * Passion and its role in radical environmental activism * Youth trying to prove themselves ==Role of future security as a motivator== * [[File:Future_sustainabilty.png|thumb|Figure 2. Future of environmental sustainability]]Aim for three to six main headings inbetween the [[#Overview|Overview]] and [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * Sub-headings can also be used, but ** avoid having sections with only one sub-heading ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections *Activism is motivated by a desire to make contributions to a just world (Wetering & Lee., 2025) *Climate change is no longer something that can be ignored (Romano et al., 2024) *Young people will experience stronger consequences of climate change in their future adult lives than older people are facing today (Wallis and Loy., 2021). *Do it ourselves politics (Pickard., 2022) ;Key points * Youth fighting for their future *More obvious climate and environmental changes *Knowledge of the impacts of climate change for the youth ==Does culture motivate youth activism? == * Aim for three to six main headings inbetween the [[#Overview|Overview]] and [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * Sub-headings can also be used, but ** avoid having sections with only one sub-heading ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections ;Key points * Culture impacting young peoples beliefs * How people were raised impacting their activism *Different cultures valuing volunteering and activism more ==How does education impact activism? == * Aim for three to six main headings inbetween the [[#Overview|Overview]] and [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * Sub-headings can also be used, but ** avoid having sections with only one sub-heading ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections ;Key points * Higher educated more compelled to act * Knowledge of successful activism * Knowledge of future impacts if activism is not successful ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * Use figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Figures can show photos, diagrams, graphs, video, audio, etcetera * Embed figures throughout the chapter, including the Overview section * Figures should be captioned (using '''Figure #.''' and a caption). 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Depicting two figures; one of them is being abused by the other.]] ; Case study Edwina has been in a romantic relationship with Zack for 2 months now, where in the beginning he appeared to be a good person, however over time she has come to realise he is the complete opposite; Zack has slowly isolated Edwina from her friends and family, heavily controls her social media, forbids her to go places without his permission, even if it's the grocery store, and criticises and insults her if she goes against his wishes. Edwina is extremely unhappy in this relationship, however due to being emotionally dependent on Zack, she feels trapped and unable to leave the relationship. {{RoundBoxBottom}} This chapter aims to examine the significant link between abusive relationships and emotional dependency; The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2022 defines partner emotional abuse as “when a person is subjected to certain behaviours or actions that are aimed at preventing or controlling their behaviour, causing them emotional harm or fear”.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs.gov.au/articles/domestic-violence-experiences-partner-emotional-abuse#cite-window1.|title=Domestic Violence: Experiences of Partner Emotional Abuse {{!}} Australian Bureau of Statistics|date=2022-08-24|website=www.abs.gov.au|language=en|access-date=2024-11-07}}</ref> (see Figure 1). The document further highlights that these actions are "characterised in nature by their intent to manipulate, control, isolate or intimidate the person they are aimed at". Emotional dependency can be referred to as “a chronic pattern of unmet affective demands, which individuals desperately seek to meet through close interpersonal relationships”. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scholar.google.com/scholar_lookup?title=Dependencia%20emocional.%20Caracter%C3%ADsticas%20y%20tratamiento&author=J%20Castell%C3%B3&publication_year=2005&|title=Google Scholar|website=scholar.google.com|access-date=2024-11-07}}</ref> To further understand the connection between abusive relationships and emotional dependency, this chapter focuses on what specific psychological mechanisms drive emotional dependency, and how these mechanisms perpetuate abusive relationships. (see Figure 2) {{robelbox|theme=9|title=Focus questions:|icon=Nuvola_apps_kwrite.png|iconwidth=48px}} <div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> * What psychological mechanisms drive emotional dependency? * How do psychological mechanisms perpetuate abusive relationships? * How do individuals remove themselves from abusive relationships? </div> {{Robelbox/close}}[[File:Sunrise lovers.jpg|thumb|Figure 2. Two people in a romantic relationship. Emotional dependency and abuse can be present in these types of relationships.]] == What are some psychological mechanisms that drive emotional dependency? == Psychological mechanisms that significantly drive emotional dependency include attachment theory, low self-esteem, and codependency. Attachment theory is a key psychological mechanism that focuses on different attachment styles that may affect individuals in relationships. Additionally, individuals with low self-esteem tend to seek acceptance from others in order to validate themselves - codependency can complicate this; due to codependent individuals prioritising their partner's needs over their own, it results in individuals being heavily reliant on their relationship for their sense of identity. Overall, these mechanisms significantly promote emotional dependency, can further result in a toxic cycle for individuals. === [[w:Attachment_Theory|Attachment Theory]] === A fundamental psychological mechanism that is linked to emotional dependency is the attachment theory. An accredited psychoanalyst [[w:John_Bowlby|John Bowlby]] established this theory in order to investigate the intimate relationships and bonds between individuals, as well as relationships between parents and children and their link to relationships later in life<ref>Bowlby, J. (1969). ''Attachment and loss'' (No. 79). Random House. </ref>. Bowlby's second novel also explained how individuals are born with an attachment behavioural system which incites them to seek intimacy and closeness to attachment figures <ref>Bowlby J. Attachment and loss, Vol. 1. Attachment (2nd ed.) New York: Basic Books; 1982. https://mindsplain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ATTACHMENT_AND_LOSS_VOLUME_I_ATTACHMENT.pdf</ref>. Bowlby’s theory critically explores the emotional bonds and relationships between individuals through 4 main attachment styles: ==== Secure Attachment ==== This attachment style involves individuals being capable of setting healthy boundaries, able to feel safe and stable in their relationships with others, has a good sense of self-worth, able to adequately deal with disappointments and obstacles, and can express their thoughts and feelings adequately.{{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} Case study Stephanie, a 28 year old art teacher, and Toby, a 29 year old business owner, have been together since graduating from university. Both individuals came from families who encouraged emotional communication, which has allowed for them to have a healthy and meaningful relationship. In their relationship, they calmly and effectively communicate their feelings openly, value and respect each other’s independence, and have confidence and trust in one another as they know time apart will not weaken their bond.{{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== Anxious Attachment ==== Anxious attachment is when “individuals worry about being underappreciated or abandoned by their romantic partners”, “are heavily fixated on their partner and their relationship”, and crave being “closer to their partners emotionally to feel more secure”. Anxious individuals also tend to have low self-esteem, but think highly of their intimate partners. <ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Simpson|first=Jeffry A|last2=Rholes|first2=W Steven|date=2017-02|title=Adult attachment, stress, and romantic relationships|url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2352250X16300306|journal=Current Opinion in Psychology|language=en|volume=13|pages=19–24|doi=10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.04.006}}</ref> Simpson, J.A and Rholes, W.S. further researched through an “Attachment Diathesis-Stress Process Model” how people who have an anxious attachment think and behave when they encounter stress and/or arguments with their romantic partners. The key findings when researching this that the study found when anxious individuals are extremely distraught when removed or have to consider being removed from their partner, that these individuals display high levels of stress and dysfunctional behaviours when encountering relationship problems, and how certain events when transitioning to parenthood may incite or increase the main concerns of individuals with this attachment style.<ref name=":0" /> The study explores in depth of insecure attachment styles, limitations of the study that can be identified are that the study heavily focuses on specific stress situations which may not fully present the extent of stress responses that can be seen in these relationships. <ref name=":0" />{{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} Case study Holly, a 21 year old university student, and Ryan, a 22 year old electrician have been in a relationship for 7 months. Holly has an anxious attachment style which plays a role in their relationship. An example of this in their relationship could include a situation where Ryan has explained to Holly that he is going to take her to a nice dinner out, however he has to be asleep by 10pm to wake up early for work. They have a nice night together, however as time grows closer to 10pm and Ryan reminds Holly he has to sleep soon, it makes Holly question if he even wants to hang out with her and even wants to be with her, even though he has a valid reason to go to bed early. This leads to Holly panicking and having an emotional outburst stating “you act like you don’t even want to hang out with me anymore!” and “all you do is prioritise work over me!”{{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== Avoidant-Dismissive Attachment ==== This attachment style mainly consists of individuals facing challenges with emotional intimacy<ref name=":0" /> (Simpson, J.A and Rholes, W.S., 2017), and being heavily independent and not fond of the idea of being too romantically invested in someone<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Pettigrew|first=Thomas F.|date=2016-01-04|title=In Pursuit of Three Theories: Authoritarianism, Relative Deprivation, and Intergroup Contact|url=https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-psych-122414-033327|journal=Annual Review of Psychology|language=en|volume=67|issue=1|pages=1–21|doi=10.1146/annurev-psych-122414-033327|issn=0066-4308}}</ref>. This can be demonstrated through a relevant study by Mikulincer M and Shaver PR (2010), where the main focus is on investigating the attachment theory, including avoidant attachment where it found individuals who scored high with this attachment style tend to exhibit strategies to deactivate the relationship, such as not allowing their partner to be close to them, distancing themselves from their partner and not communicating what they want in a relationship.<ref>Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2010). ''Attachment in adulthood: Structure, dynamics, and change''. Guilford Publications.</ref> The topic of debate to how avoidant attachment styles change is explored in a longitudinal study; the study explored the different levels of attachment change over time and how avoidant attachment levels tend to “start low” in childhood” however “gradually increase over time”, in contrast to anxious attachment styles where they “start and remain low across time”.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Theisen|first=Jaclyn C.|last2=Fraley|first2=R. Chris|last3=Hankin|first3=Benjamin L.|last4=Young|first4=Jami F.|last5=Chopik|first5=William J.|date=2018-06-01|title=How do attachment styles change from childhood through adolescence? Findings from an accelerated longitudinal Cohort study|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092656618300333?via=ihub|journal=Journal of Research in Personality|volume=74|pages=141–146|doi=10.1016/j.jrp.2018.04.001|issn=0092-6566}}</ref>{{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} Case study Dan, a 20 year old rugby league player, and Rita, a 21 year old university student, have been seeing each other for 4 months now. Dan is well-known for having usual romantic flings and can never commit to anyone fully, due to the idea of relying on or being relied on is suffocating to him. So when Rita hints to him of when he is going to officially ask her out, he dismisses it and replies with “can we not talk about this please? Like why do you want to rush things, like can’t you just see how things go?” Additionally, Dan enjoys spending time with Rita however likes to keep to his routine, such as playing rugby and going out drinking with friends every weekend, separate from their relationship - one day, Rita asked Dan if she can come watch his rugby game then afterwards they go out to dinner together to celebrate. Dan replies with “no that’s a bit weird for you to come to my games, you’re not even my girlfriend. Besides, I go out every weekend with my friends after the games so it’s not going to work”. This is degrading to Rita who feels like Danl is emotionally distant and is unwilling to completely invest in being in a relationship with her.{{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== Disorganised-Disorientated Attachment ==== Disorganised attachment stems from childhood where the “child's attachment figure or parent is observably frightened or frightening when a child needs comforting or reassurance”.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780123750006000872|title=Child Abuse|last=Lawler|first=M. J.|last2=Talbot|first2=E. B.|date=2012-01-01|publisher=Academic Press|isbn=978-0-08-096180-4|editor-last=Ramachandran|editor-first=V. S.|location=San Diego|pages=460–466}}</ref> These characteristics later appear in adult relationships where individuals have a “severe disturbance in threat responding, social cognition and identity development” which can further lead to the “ risk for personality disorders”.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Beeney|first=Joseph E.|last2=Wright|first2=Aidan G. C.|last3=Stepp|first3=Stephanie D.|last4=Hallquist|first4=Michael N.|last5=Lazarus|first5=Sophie A.|last6=Beeney|first6=Julie R. S.|last7=Scott|first7=Lori N.|last8=Pilkonis|first8=Paul A.|date=2017-07|title=Disorganized attachment and personality functioning in adults: A latent class analysis.|url=https://doi.apa.org/doi/10.1037/per0000184|journal=Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment|language=en|volume=8|issue=3|pages=206–216|doi=10.1037/per0000184|issn=1949-2723|pmc=PMC5026862|pmid=26986959}}</ref> A 2017 latent class analysis focused on researching the disorganised attachment style in adults in order to provide a clear understanding of “severity and stylistic differences in disorganised attachment than has been previously articulated”. The study found through the following attachment styles: secure, insecure, disorganised-oscillating, and disorganised-impoverished that the disorganised-oscillating class was “characterised by elevations on contradictory and preoccupied styles”, while the disorganised-impoverished class portrayed signs of “impoverished and dismissive styles”. This further enables readers to view the different attachment disorganisation patterns in adults, which differentiate based on severity and interpersonal styles. Overall, the study highly recommends early intervention for caregivers in order to prevent this attachment style developing.<ref name=":1" /> {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} Case study Angelina, a 23 year old public servant, and Ed, a 24 year old physiotherapist have been in a relationship for 9 months now. Angelina has developed this attachment style, which has caused a strain on her and Ed’s relationship: For example, Angelina often moves from wanting to be very close to Ed to pushing him away when he gets too close. This can be seen one night, at dinner where Angelina tells Ed how much she loves and appreciates him. The next conversation shifts to Ed saying how he has to go on a work AFL trip to help strap players for a month, to which triggers Angelina’s mood to change. She suddenly believes and voices to Ed that he wants to go on this work trip to purposefully avoid her, and that he doesn’t want to be around her anymore.{{RoundBoxBottom}}{{Robelbox|theme=6|title=Topic Review: Quiz Time!|iconwidth=48px|icon=Nuvola_apps_korganizer.svg}}<div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> <quiz display=simple> {What attachment style is most likely to be upset when removed from a partner?} - Avoidant + Anxious - Disorganised - Applies to any of the above {What is the Attachment Theory about?} - Focuses on different attachment styles - Focuses on romantic relationships and how they link to their childhood - Links to the concept of emotional dependency + Applies to any of the above </quiz> </div> {{Robelbox-close}}[[File:Is this me mental disorder of looking.jpg|thumb|Figure 3. A person looking into the mirror not liking their image and questioning their self-esteem.]] === Low self-esteem === A primary psychological device that influences emotional dependency is '''low [[w:Self-esteem|self-esteem.]]'''Self-esteem can be defined as “a person's&nbsp;positive or negative attitude toward oneself as well as a person's favourable or unfavourable view of himself or herself”. It can also be characterised as an individual considering themselves as “worthy or unworthy”.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mittal|first=Ella|last2=Rani|first2=Tamanna|date=2022-10-16|title=Association Between Secure Attachment Style and Subjective Well-being: Examining the sequential mediation effects|url=https://journal.achsm.org.au/index.php/achsm/article/view/1549|journal=Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management|language=en|volume=17|issue=2|doi=10.24083/apjhm.v17i2.1549|issn=2204-3136}}</ref> (See Figure 3). Some low self-esteem components that incite emotional dependency include: ===== '''Seeking external validation:''' ===== A 2019 observational study aimed to prove that low self-esteem was linked to the use and consequences of indirect support seeking during interactions in romantic relationships. The study proved that people with low self-esteem tend to “utilise indirect support” which may backfire “negative partner support” instead, and further “undermine the feelings of acceptance that low self-esteem individuals crave”, overall demonstrating how low self-esteem individuals can be emotionally dependent through heavily desiring external validation.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Don|first=Brian P.|last2=Girme|first2=Yuthika U.|last3=Hammond|first3=Matthew D.|date=2019-07|title=Low Self-Esteem Predicts Indirect Support Seeking and Its Relationship Consequences in Intimate Relationships|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30465478/|journal=Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin|volume=45|issue=7|pages=1028–1041|doi=10.1177/0146167218802837|issn=1552-7433|pmid=30465478}}</ref> [[File:Lonely boy.jpg|thumb|Figure 4. Person sitting alone, which is a key component of what people with low self-esteem fear.]] ===== '''Fear of [[w:Abandonment_(emotional)|abandonment]] and [[w:_Social_rejection|rejection]]:''' ===== According to a 2022 paper, low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness are typically seen in individuals who have abandonment and rejection issues. The paper outlines how these individuals often internalise abandonment and rejection, believing it was their fault that they are inadequate of being loved and cared about. This negative perception of themselves can lead to a permanent sense of inadequacy and self-doubt, which can impact various areas of their lives, such as their perspective of their careers, platonic relationships, and romantic relationships.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Cruz|first=Daniel|last2=Lichten|first2=Matthew|last3=Berg|first3=Kevin|last4=George|first4=Preethi|date=2022-07-22|title=Developmental trauma: Conceptual framework, associated risks and comorbidities, and evaluation and treatment|url=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.800687/full|journal=Frontiers in Psychiatry|language=English|volume=13|doi=10.3389/fpsyt.2022.800687|issn=1664-0640|pmc=PMC9352895|pmid=35935425}}</ref>. (See Figure 4). ===== '''Difficulty setting boundaries and prioritising personal needs:''' ===== A recent 2023 study found how there is little research on individuals setting boundaries in romantic situations, so researchers investigated the "correlations between mental boundaries, self-esteem, and social support". The study found that there were "significant negative correlations between mental boundaries, self-esteem, and social support" and that "mental boundaries and social support independently predicted self-esteem" in relationships, further demonstrating what factors contribute to individual's self esteem. The study additionally discussed that "individuals with thinner boundaries have lower self-esteem" and "individuals with more substantial levels of social support typically have higher self-esteem". The study concluded that its research is a good start to researching boundary setting in relationships, however identifies the limitations of the study; the survey could have surveyed a more diverse population of individuals, and lack of prior research on this topic. The study concludes that allows audience to understand the difference between "thick and thin boundaries", in order to establish higher levels of self-esteem. <ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mathe|first=John R.|last2=Kelly|first2=William E.|date=2023-09|title=Mental Boundaries Relationship with Self-Esteem and Social Support: New Findings for Mental Boundaries Research|url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02762366231158274|journal=Imagination, Cognition and Personality|language=en|volume=43|issue=1|pages=29–41|doi=10.1177/02762366231158274|issn=0276-2366}}</ref> === [[w:Codependency|Codependency]] === [[File:BPD 1.png|thumb|Figure 5. Depicts a person with chasing after another person, which clearly shows codependency.]]A major psychological mechanism that causes emotional dependency is codependency. Codependency is defined as a concept that "explains imbalanced relationships where one person enables another person's self-destructive behaviour, such as addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement." <ref>{{Cite journal|date=2024-11-10|title=Codependency|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codependency|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Codependent relationships can be also be defined as "a dysfunctional helping relationship where one person supports or enables the other person’s addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement".<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://bpdfamily.com/content/codependency-codependent-relationships|title=Codependency and Codependent Relationships|last=Johnson|first=R. Skip|date=2018-05-13|website=Borderline Personality Disorder|language=en|access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref> Both the enabler and enabled of the relationship tend to suffer from emotional dependency; the enabler feel the need for "people to validate them" in order to "find their own worth and identity", so through being in a codependent relationship, it "satisfies the need to feel competent and low self-esteem is boosted by comparing oneself to the dysfunctional partner". In contrast, the enabled, due to their lack of adequate functioning, feel fulfilled and accepted through being in a codependent relationship as they are "highly dependant on the enabler to satisfy [their] needs", which can be damaging for the enabled as it prevents them from "matur[ing] or advancing their life skills".<ref name=":2" /> == How do psychological mechanisms perpetuate abusive relationships? == [[File:Cycle of Abuse.png|thumb|512x512px|Figure 6. A diagram of the cycle of abuse. Intermittent reinforcement can further continue this cycle.]] A key mechanism that maintains abusive relationships is '''trauma bonding'''. Trauma bonding, which is where a person forms a deep emotional attachment that arises from the cycle of abuse. <ref name=":3">{{Cite journal|last=Dutton|first=Donald G.|last2=Painter|first2=Susan|date=1993-01|title=Emotional Attachments in Abusive Relationships: A Test of Traumatic Bonding Theory|url=http://connect.springerpub.com/lookup/doi/10.1891/0886-6708.8.2.105|journal=Violence and Victims|language=en|volume=8|issue=2|pages=105–120|doi=10.1891/0886-6708.8.2.105|issn=0886-6708}}</ref> The two key elements that significantly contribute to trauma bonding are "a power imbalance and intermittent reward and punishment". <ref name=":3" /> ==== Intermittent reinforcement ==== Intermittent reinforcement consists "schedules in which a particular behaviour produces a particular consequence, but not every time the behaviour occurs". <ref>{{Cite book|url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/B9780128094082000027|title=Chapter 2 - Autism Spectrum Disorder|last=Tarbox|first=Jonathan|last2=Tarbox|first2=Courtney|date=2017-01-01|publisher=Academic Press|isbn=978-0-12-809408-2|editor-last=Tarbox|editor-first=Jonathan|location=San Diego|pages=11–18|doi=10.1016/b978-0-12-809408-2.00002-7|editor-last2=Tarbox|editor-first2=Courtney}}</ref> This can be demonstrated in relationships through continuous cruel treatment with occasional moments of random affection. Research outlines how this unpredictably keeps victims craving and clinging onto occasional moments of affection, which is very similar to someone gambling in hope that they'll win. An example of this can include when the perpetrator gives out "rewards such as affection, a compliment, or gifts sporadically and unpredictably throughout the abuse cycle", which allows victim to remain trapped in this vicious cycle. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://psychcentral.com/blog/recovering-narcissist/2019/03/narcissists-use-trauma-bonding-and-intermittent-reinforcement-to-get-you-addicted-to-them-why-abuse-survivors-stay|title=Narcissists Use Trauma Bonding and Intermittent Reinforcement To Get You Addicted To Them: Why Abuse Survivors Stay|date=2019-03-31|website=Psych Central|language=en|access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref> A relevant study in relation to this explored how the traumatic bonding theory has significant links to intermittent abuse, and how long it may take for the victim's symptoms attachment and trauma symptoms to no longer persist. The study was conducted on 75 women who had recently left an abusive relationship, which demonstrated how the time that it took for women to have reduced symptoms depended majorly on the extent of intermittent reinforcement and power differentials. The study overall found attachment symptoms decreased by 27% after six months, which further demonstrates the serious impact that intermittent reinforcement plays in relationships.<ref name=":3" /> === L[[w:Learned_helplessness|earned helplessness]] === Learned helplessness is characterised as “behaviour exhibited by a subject after enduring repeated aversive stimuli beyond their control”.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Rakovec-Felser|first=Zlatka|date=2014-11-06|title=Domestic violence and abuse in intimate relationship from public health perspective|url=https://healthpsychologyresearch.openmedicalpublishing.org/article/22398|journal=Health Psychology Research|language=en|volume=2|issue=3|doi=10.4081/hpr.2014.1821|pmc=PMC4768593|pmid=26973948}}</ref> Learned helplessness can be demonstrated in relationships through victims being submissive to their partners and refusing to leave the relationship that is abusive.<ref>Torres Ruiz, N. (2021). ''Learned Helplessness and Domestic Violence Learned Helplessness and Domestic Violence Part of the Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Other Education Commons, and the Secondary Education Commons''. [https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1216&context=ncpacapstone. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1216&context=ncpacapstone.]</ref> A relevant 2014 study explored the extent of domestic violence and abuse in intimate relationships through observing survey data; the study found that learned helplessness plays a crucial role in the vicious cycle of abuse, stating “the perpetrator alternates between violent, abusive and apologetic behaviour with apparently heartfelt promises to change”. <ref>{{Cite journal|last=Rakovec-Felser|first=Zlatka|date=2014-11-06|title=Domestic violence and abuse in intimate relationship from public health perspective|url=https://healthpsychologyresearch.openmedicalpublishing.org/article/22398|journal=Health Psychology Research|language=en|volume=2|issue=3|doi=10.4081/hpr.2014.1821|pmc=PMC4768593|pmid=26973948}}</ref> Another key study demonstrated how learned helplessness can result in traumatic bonding with the perpetrator, which can develop into serious medical conditions such as "Stockholm Syndrome", or "Battered Woman Syndrome". The study also highlighted how the affects of learned helplessness in relationships can cause the victim to "completely lose their sense of self and system of meaning and to instead adopt their abuser’s view of the world".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://did-research.org/origin/d-attachment/traumatic_bonding|title=Traumatic Bonding|website=DID-Research.org|access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref> === [[w:Gaslighting|Gaslighting]] and [[w:Manipulation|manipulation]] === A key mechanism that maintains abusive relationships is gaslighting and manipulation. ==== Gaslighting ==== Gaslighting is referred to as "a type of psychological abuse aimed at making victims seem or feel “crazy", which is often seen in romantic relationships. <ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sweet|first=Paige L.|date=2019-10|title=The Sociology of Gaslighting|url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0003122419874843|journal=American Sociological Review|language=en|volume=84|issue=5|pages=851–875|doi=10.1177/0003122419874843|issn=0003-1224}}</ref> It can also be defined as a type of abuse where "a sane and rational survivor is convinced of their own epistemic incompetence on false pretences by a perpetrator".<ref name=":4">{{Cite journal|last=Klein|first=Willis|last2=Li|first2=Sherry|last3=Wood|first3=Suzanne|date=2023-12|title=A qualitative analysis of gaslighting in romantic relationships|url=https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pere.12510|journal=Personal Relationships|language=en|volume=30|issue=4|pages=1316–1340|doi=10.1111/pere.12510|issn=1350-4126}}</ref> A recent qualitative analysis was conducted to study the characteristics of gaslighting in relationships. The study surveyed 65 individuals who stated that they had been in an intimate relationship that involved gaslighting. The study asked the individuals questions in relation to this such as describing examples of this abuse tactic occurring in their relationship, different characteristics of their relationships, and what were the mental health repercussions of this abuse occurring. Results showed "gaslighting victimisation was associated with a diminished sense of self, mistrust of others, and on occasion, post-traumatic growth" and those who recovered from gaslighting often emphasised the importance of separation from the perpetrator, prioritisation of healthier relationships, and engaging in meaningful and re-embodying activities". The study emphasises the need for further research on gaslighting in relationships and how victims can recover from this form of abuse, which can overall lead to minimise this type of abuse occurring and providing appropriate treatment to victims. <ref name=":4" /> ==== Manipulation ==== Manipulation is defined as “an action designed to influence or [[w:Control|control]] another, usually in an underhanded or unfair manner which facilitates one's personal aims" (see Figure 7). [[File:Manipulation-.png|thumb|Figure 7. A hand controlling which alludes to someone being controlled, which is a manipulation tactic.]] {| class="wikitable" |+Types of Manipulation !Having Control over Location |Manipulators may physically take victims to places they are unfamiliar with, or emotionally&nbsp;try to bring victims out of their comfort zone. The abuser does this in order to feel a sense of control. |- !Manipulating Facts |Manipulators will be dishonest with victims, make excuses, and blame them. Occasionally, these types of abusers will share some truth to their facts to strategically manipulate you. |- !Being [[w:Passive-Aggressive_behavior|Passive-Aggressive]] |Manipulators will voice subtle, indirect negative feelings towards victims to undermine them. |- !Guilt and Sympathy |Manipulators tend to make their victims feel guilty or have sympathy towards them in order to receive what they want. |- !Use of Silent Treatment |Abusers use this withdrawal tactic to punish their victims |- !Use of Comparison |Abusers may compare their victims to someone else to further evoke an upsetting or uncomfortable reaction from victims, or make them feel insecure about something. |- ![[w:Love_bombing|Love-bombing]] |Manipulators use this common abuse tactic to give enormous amounts of praise and affection to speed up their relationship between them and their victim. This causes the victim to be heavily attached to their abuser, which allows for the abuser to easily discard them later on. |} {{Robelbox|theme=6|title=Topic Review: Quiz Time!|iconwidth=48px|icon=Nuvola_apps_korganizer.svg}}<div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> <quiz display=simple> {Who is negatively affected in a codependent relationship?} - The enabler - The enabled + Both {What is the main reason why victims stay in learned helplessness relationships?} - They believe they deserve the abuse they're receiving + They believe the perpetrator can change their behaviour as they have apologised or given them gifts - They stay because they feel lonely and no one will love them </quiz> </div> {{Robelbox-close}} == How do individuals remove themselves from abusive relationships? == According to an [https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ Australian psychology article], some ways to break free from emotional dependency to form healthy relationships include: # '''[https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ Identifying your Attachment Style]''' # '''[https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ Improving your Self-Esteem]''' # '''[https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ Spending Time with Friends and Family]''' # '''[https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ Having Calm and Honest Communication with your Partner]''' # '''[https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ Setting and Upholding Healthy Boundaries]''' # '''[https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ Working with a Therapist through these Issues]''' == Conclusion == This chapter establishes the significant connection between emotional dependency and abusive relationships, which is key for creating healthier relationships with others. Through being aware of psychological mechanisms, such as attachment theory, low self-esteem, and codependency, it allows audiences to adequately understand how these devices drive emotional dependency. Additionally, the article explores certain crucial mechanisms that incite abuse, such as trauma bonding, learned helplessness, gaslighting, and manipulation. This valuable information also enables individuals to be educated on this specific topic and to start working on strategies to remove themselves from emotional dependency and unhealthy relationships. It is through these devices that individuals are capable in understanding the crucial link between emotional dependency and unhealthy relationships in order from them to foster healthier romantic relationships. == See also == * [[w:Psychological_abuse|Psychological abuse]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Emotional abuse|Emotional abuse]] (Book Chapter 2019) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2014/Aggression in intimate relationships|Aggression in intimate relationships]] (Book Chapter 2014) == References == == External Links == https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/manipulation https://northsidepsychology.com.au/how-to-break-free-from-co-dependency-in-relationships/ https://barbaraoakley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/000Chapter-1-Pathological-Altruism-Oakley-Knafo-McGrath.pdf https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/trauma-bonding#takeaway https://www.helpguide.org/relationships/social-connection/attachment-and-adult-relationships https://doi.org/10.1177/0003122419874843 https://www.healthline.com/health/low-self-esteem#defining-low-self-esteem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learned_helplessness [http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docs_menu/parents_carers_and_families/domestic_and_family_violence/dv_line.html/ Domestic Violence NSW] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Abuse]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Relationships]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Trauma]] q3fs28d6pvulg67bmvxcfp2yqyzsti0 0 323153 2833074 2833003 2026-09-13T22:25:49Z Jtneill 10242 Move Nitrous oxide to 2027; add romantic rejection 2833074 wikitext text/x-wiki {{/Banner}} ==Motivation== # [[/Adolescent risk-taking and reward-system development/]] - How does reward circuit maturation influence adolescent sensation-seeking and impulsive behaviours? 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{{ME-By|U3283302}} # [[/Self-stigma and emotion/]] - How does self-stigma impact emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Pinkk47}} # [[/Social connection and emotion regulation/]] - How do social relationships help regulate people's emotions? {{ME-By|U3284040}} # [[/Socioemotional selectivity theory and wellbeing in ageing/]] - How do social and emotional experiences affect wellbeing as people age? {{ME-By|U3253354}} # [[/Technology-based pain management/]] - How can technology-based tools alter pain perception and pain management? {{ME-By|ChelsSchofield}} # [[/Time perception in mood disorders/]] - How do anxiety and depression alter the subjective experience of time? {{ME-By|Safiaah}} # [[/Trust rebuilding after trauma/]] - How can trauma survivors develop trust in similar situations again? {{ME-By|U3284437}} # [[/Volunteer wellbeing/]] - How does volunteering affect volunteers' subjective wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3216851}} ==Motivation and emotion== # [[/Boredom and interest/]] - How do boredom and interest shape emotional and motivational states? {{ME-By|U3239431}} # [[/Falling in love/]] - What motivational and emotional processes underlie romantic attraction and falling in love? {{ME-By|Mort006}} # [[/Life purpose and well-being/]] - How does a sense of purpose contribute to well-being and how can it be cultivated? {{ME-By|U3286962}} # [[/Moral emotions and ethical behaviour/]] - How do moral emotions motivate ethical and prosocial action? {{ME-By|U3263365}} # [[/Oxytocin as a neuromodulator/]] - What are the motivational and emotional effects of oxytocin as a neuromodulator? {{ME-By|U3306498}} # [[/Reward prediction error/]] - How does discrepancy between expected and actual rewards influence learning, emotion, and motivation? {{ME-By|Aivy.uc.cbr}} # [[/Warm-glow giving/]] - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? {{ME-By|Karabi Tasneem}} # [[/Wisdom, motivation, and emotion/]] - How do motivational and emotional processes contribute to wisdom? {{ME-By|Med.011387}} [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026]] dkw282dwzjdklddu6ygnadpaifekr17 2833098 2833074 2026-09-14T03:11:47Z Jtneill 10242 /* Emotion */ Fix sub-title 2833098 wikitext text/x-wiki {{/Banner}} ==Motivation== # [[/Adolescent risk-taking and reward-system development/]] - How does reward circuit maturation influence adolescent sensation-seeking and impulsive behaviours? {{ME-By|U3280843}} # [[/Akrasia/]] - Why do people act against their better judgement? {{ME-By|U3269672}} # [[/Artificial intelligence and academic motivation/]] - How does artificial intelligence influence students’ motivation to learn, engage, and achieve? {{ME-By|U3280097}} # [[/Attachment styles and relatedness motivation/]] - How do attachment styles affect the need for relatedness? {{ME-By|HawaSA}} # [[/Athletic identity loss and returning to sport after injury/]] - How does injury related disruption to athletic identity affect motivation to return to sport? {{ME-By|Tammysaurus}} # [[/Automaticity and goal pursuit/]] - How do habits and environmental cues drive unconscious goal pursuit? {{ME-By|Revial76}} # [[/Basal ganglia and motivation/]] - What is the role of the basal ganglia in motivated behaviour? {{ME-By|U3233213}} # [[/Basic psychological needs and social media use/]] - How do basic psychological needs explain patterns of social media engagement? {{ME-By|GraceInMind}} # [[/Building therapeutic alliance/]] - What psychological factors contribute to the development of a strong therapeutic alliance? {{ME-By|U3175512}} # [[/Charismatic leadership and follower motivation/]] - How does charismatic leadership inspire follower motivation? {{ME-By|U3275984}} # [[/Competence motivation in self-determination theory/]] - How does the need for competence function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|Zozo}} # [[/Consumer emotion measurement/]] - How can consumer emotion be measured? {{ME-By|Sienna33309}} # [[/Creative inspiration and effort/]] - How do inspiration and effort interact during the creative process? {{ME-By|Vivekidid}} # [[/Developing a growth mindset/]] - How can a growth mindset be cultivated and sustained? {{ME-By|LMM26}} # [[/Effort regulation and cost-benefit decision-making/]] - How is effort dynamically adjusted based on changing cost-benefit analysis during goal pursuit? {{ME-By|Kelp14}} # [[/ERG theory and motivation/]] - What is Alderfer's ERG theory and how does it explain human motivation? {{ME-By|Sarah Hagan06}} # [[/Epistemic motivation and the need for cognitive closure/]] - How does epistemic motivation and the need for cognitive closure influence our lives? {{ME-By|Ayat Al-kabai}} # [[/Exercise gamification motivation/]] - How can gamification affect exercise motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|U3260591}} # [[/Expectancy-value theory of educational motivation/|Expectancy-value theory of educational motivation]] - What is expectancy-value theory and how can it be applied to understand and enhance educational motivation? {{ME-By|StudentUC2026}} # [[/Extended process model of emotion regulation/]] - What is the extended process model and how does it explain the regulation of emotions in different contexts? {{ME-By|TheHutt02}} # [[/Feedback literacy/]] - What is feedback literacy, why does it matter, and how can it be developed? {{ME-By|WonderfulKitten3}} # [[/Future orientation and criminal behaviour/]] - How does future orientation influence the risk of criminal activity? {{ME-By|U3275899}} # [[/Game of dice task and decision-making/]] - What does the game of dice task reveal about risk-based decision-making? {{ME-By|U3216724}} # [[/Gender and achievement motivation/]] - How does gender shape where, how, and under what conditions achievement motivation is expressed? {{ME-By|U3242837}} # [[/Generativity/]] - What is generativity and how does it impact behaviour and life outcomes? {{ME-By|Monuc9}} # [[/Getting started/]] - Why is task initiation difficult and how to overcome it? {{ME-By|U3286643}} # [[/Hygiene motivation/]] - What motivates maintenance of personal hygiene? {{ME-By|U3275940}} # [[/Hypothalamus and homeostatic motivation/]] - How do hypothalamic circuits regulate hunger, thirst, and other survival-related motivations? {{ME-By|U3297598}} # [[/Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking/]] - What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour? {{ME-By|Reillyu3280706}} # [[/Indigenous Australian role models and motivation/]] - How do role models influence aspirations, identity development, and motivation among Indigenous Australians? {{ME-By|Jshottt}} # [[/Interrogation and compliance/]] - What psychological processes influence resistance and compliance during interrogation? {{ME-By|U3283643}} # [[/Lifelong learning motivation/]] - What motivates lifelong learning? {{ME-By|U3280251}} # [[/Machiavellian motivation/]] - What is the motivational role of Machiavellianism? {{ME-By|Mim0502}} # [[/Mesolimbic pathway and addiction motivation/]] - What role does the ventral tegmental area to nucleus accumbens pathway play in addictive behaviours? {{ME-By|U3280499}} # [[/Mindsets and stigma/]] - What role do growth versus fixed mindsets play in prejudice and stigma? {{ME-By|U3275909}} # [[/Motivations for using sex work services/]] - What motivates use of sex work services? {{ME-By|U3261236}} # [[/Motivational effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians/]] - What are the motivational effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians?{{ME-By|U3183521}} # [[/Need to love and be loved/]] - How does the desire to give and receive love influence motivation? {{ME-By|U3280743}} # [[/Occupational violence, emotion, and coping/]] - What are the emotional impacts of occupational violence and how can employees cope? {{ME-By|Anne-Lyse Iran}} # [[/Overconfidence in decision-making/]] - How does overconfidence bias affect judgement and decision-making? {{ME-By|BellaJohnson1}} # [[/Parental motivations for homeschooling/]] - What motivates parents to homeschool their children? {{ME-By|Gracelp}} # [[/Perfectionism and procrastination/]] - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? {{ME-By|U3222012}} # [[/Pleasure anticipation and dopamine/]] - How does the brain's reward system generate motivation through expected rather than experienced pleasure? {{ME-By|U3284308}} # [[/Possible selves and goal pursuit/]] - How do possible selves influence motivation and goal-directed behaviour? {{ME-By|Jack4234}} # [[/Power motivation in leadership/]] - How does power motivation influence leadership styles and effectiveness? {{ME-By|PsychstudentUniversity!}} # [[/Prevention versus promotion mindset/]] - What are the motivational differences between prevention and promotion mindsets? {{ME-By|Bronte.H}} # [[/Relatedness motivation in self-determination theory/]] - How does the need for relatedness function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|U3203283}} # [[/Retirement motivation/]] - What motivates retirement from work? {{ME-By|U3261207}} # [[/Scarcity versus abundance mindset/]] - How do scarcity and abundance mindsets develop and what are the motivational consequences? {{ME-By|U32714291}} # [[/Self-concept and motivation/]] - How does self-concept relate to motivation? {{ME-By|U3253363}} # [[/Self-determination theory and dementia care/]] - How can autonomy, competence, and relatedness be supported in people living with dementia? {{ME-By|Ella Kay244}} # [[/Self-determination theory and military veteran reintegration/]] - How do autonomy, competence, and relatedness shape psychological adjustment after military service? {{ME-By|U3246286}} # [[/Self-determination theory and physical activity/]] - How do autonomy, competence, and relatedness predict engagement in physical activity and exercise adherence? {{ME-By|U3275908}} # [[/Sensation-seeking and dopamine/]] - What is the neurobiological relationship between sensation-seeking and dopamine? {{ME-By|U3262868}} # [[/Sex differences in sexual arousal patterns/]] - How do patterns of sexual arousal differ between males and females? {{ME-By|U3236349}} # [[/Sex work motivation/]] - What motivates sex work and how does this impact worker experiences? {{ME-By|U3261376}} # [[/Sleep deprivation, motivation, and academic performance/|Sleep deprivation, motivation, and academic performance]] - How does sleep deprivation affect motivation, attention, and academic performance in university students? {{ME-By|RileyRuckus}} # [[/Social dominance and power motivation/]] - What is the relationship between social dominance and power motivation? {{ME-By|U3284302}} # [[/Subcortical structures and motivational drive/]] - How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy? {{ME-By|U3281503}} # [[/Sun exposure and protection motivation/]] - What motivates sun exposure and protection behaviours? {{ME-By|U3188047}} # [[/Surrender motivation/]] - What is the motivational state of surrender and what are its impacts? {{ME-By|Chloebateup}} # [[/Types of impulsivity/]] - What are the different types of impulsivity and how do they affect motivation? {{ME-By|Ella234567}} # [[/Value congruence and motivation/]] - How does alignment between personal and situational values influence motivation? {{ME-By|U3275775}} # [[/Volunteer counsellor motivation/]] - What motivates people to become and remain volunteer counsellors? {{ME-By|J.M.A Watson}} # [[/Youth environmental activism motivation/]] - What motivates young people to engage in environmental activism? {{ME-By|SJPiper}} ==Emotion== # [[/Active versus passive social media use/]] - How do different patterns of social media engagement influence emotions and psychological wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3282656}} # [[/Adaptive versus maladaptive self-reflection/]] - When does self-reflection promote wellbeing and when does it contribute to psychological distress? {{ME-By|U3211150}} # [[/Affect heuristic/]] - What is the affect heuristic and how does it influence decision making? {{ME-By|Charlie.henderson1}} # [[/Alcohol use for emotion regulation/]] - Why and how do people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? {{ME-By|JessJ117}} # [[/Apocalyptic fear/]] - What is apocalyptic fear, what are its consequences, and how can it be dealt with? {{ME-By|LazPulch}} # [[/Awe and the diminished self/]] - How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied? {{ME-By|Amirrorslens}} # [[/Awe and nature/]] - What is the relationship between awe and nature? {{ME-By|U3269915}} # [[/Body neutrality and emotional well-being/]] - How does a body-neutral perspective affect emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Amyuniversity}} # [[/Breathing exercises and relaxation/]] - How can breathing exercises promote relaxation? {{ME-By|E3297976}} # [[/Cognitive hardiness and stress resilience/]] - How does cognitive hardiness promote resilience to stress and adversity? {{ME-By|U3068253}} # [[/Cognitive versus affective empathy/]] - What are the differences between cognitive and affective empathy and how do they contribute to prosociality? {{ME-By|U3280159}} # [[/Dark empathy/]] - What is dark empathy, what are its consequences, and what can be done to address it? {{ME-By|U3228742}} # [[/Dreams and emotional problem-solving/]] - How do REM dreams contribute to emotional processing and adaptive coping? {{ME-By|U3270398}} # [[/Eco-emotions/]] - What are eco-emotions, how do they influence behaviour, and how can they be managed? {{ME-By|U3243776 - Kels}} # [[/Emotional effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians/]] - What are the emotional effects of incarcertation on Indigenous Australians? {{ME-By|Lilfish215}} # [[/Emotional expressivity/]] - What is emotional expressivity, why does it matter, and how can it be developed? {{ME-By|U3283812}} # [[/Emotional flooding in relationships/]] - Why does emotional flooding occur, how does it affect relationships, and what can be done about it? {{ME-By|Tofu05}} # [[/Emotional intelligence and emotional wellbeing/]] - How does emotional intelligence affect emotional wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3239236}} # [[/Emotion dysregulation/]] - What is emotion dysregulation, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3285438}} # [[/Emotion regulation through exercise/]] - How do people use exercise to regulate their emotional states? {{ME-By|KB3250298}} # [[/Empathy and jury decision-making/]] - How does empathy toward defendants and victims influence jurors' reasoning and verdict decisions? {{ME-By|U3254168}} # [[/Empathy fatigue and emotional exhaustion/]] - How does sustained empathic engagement contribute to emotional exhaustion? {{ME-By|U3143751}} # [[/Enjoyment and learning/]] - How does enjoyment influence learning? {{ME-By|Diaz Chas}} # [[/Envy in the workplace/]] - What role does envy play in workplace behaviour? {{ME-By|Flickstar888}} # [[/Excitement as an emotion/]] - What is the emotion of excitement and how does it influence behaviour and wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3292769}} # [[/Fear extinction/]] - What psychological and neural processes underlie the extinction of fear responses? {{ME-By|ChillPsychGuy0607}} # [[/Growth mindset and psychological wellbeing/]] - How does a growth mindset influence psychological wellbeing? {{ME-By|Avj.06}} # [[/Immersive therapy for PTSD treatment/]] - How does it work and what are the effects? {{ME-By|StretchBeyond}} # [[/Interpersonal psychotherapy and emotion/]] - How does interpersonal psychotherapy improve emotional wellbeing through changes in relationships? {{ME-By|U3280122}} # [[/Introjection and guilt-based motivation/]] - What role do shame and guilt play in introjected forms of behavioural regulation? {{ME-By|U3330981}} # [[/Irritability/]] - What is irritability, what causes it, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3275992}} # [[/Love styles and relationships/]] - How do love styles influence relationship satisfaction and stability? {{ME-By|U3246588}} # [[/Melatonin and seasonal mood/]] - What role does melatonin play in seasonal mood changes? {{ME-By|U3224236}} # [[/Mental health first aid and helping behaviour/]] - What motivates people to recognise, approach, and support someone with a mental health problem? {{ME-By|Katelyn Rod}} # [[/Mood and cognitive performance/]] - How do different mood states impact attention, memory, and problem solving? {{ME-By|U3283879}} # [[/Moodiness/]] - What is moodiness, why does it occur, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3239251}} # [[/Moral disgust and jury decision-making/]] - How does moral disgust influence jurors' judgments of guilt, blame, and punishment? {{ME-By|Yellowvines}} # [[/Neurobiology of love/]] - What neural systems and biochemical processes underlie love? {{ME-By|Honeybelle11}} # [[/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being/]] - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Mymunu}} # [[/Phubbing and emotion/]] - What are the emotional causes and consequences of phubbing? {{ME-By|U3243961}} # [[/Positive emotion dysregulation/]] - What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? {{ME-By|P U3270518}} # [[/Psychedelic treatment of eating disorders/]] - How might psychedelic-assisted therapy influence psychological mechanisms involved in eating eating disorders? {{ME-By|Leilab23}} # [[/Responsiveness and interpersonal trust/]] - How does responsiveness foster trust in relationships? {{ME-By|U3282586}} # [[/Romantic entertainment and love beliefs/]] - How does romantic entertainment influence beliefs and expectations about love and romantic relationships? {{ME-By|U3247927}} # [[/Romantic jealousy/]] - Why does romantic jealousy occur, what are its impacts, and how can it be managed?{{ME-By|U3279062}} # [[/Romantic rejection and emotional response/]] - What emotional responses does romantic rejection evoke and how can they be regulated? {{ME-By|U3275873}} # [[/Secondary trauma in healthcare workers/]] - What are the emotional consequences of secondary trauma in healthcare settings? {{ME-By|U3257744}} # [[/Seasonal affective disorder/]] - What is SAD, why does it occur, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|Greg Philips}} # [[/Self-blame and emotion/]] - How does self-blame influence emotional responses to negative events? {{ME-By|U3281277}} # [[/Self-disclosure and emotional intimacy/]] - How does self-disclosure foster emotional closeness in relationships? {{ME-By|U3283302}} # [[/Self-stigma and emotion/]] - How does self-stigma impact emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Pinkk47}} # [[/Social connection and emotion regulation/]] - How do social relationships help regulate people's emotions? {{ME-By|U3284040}} # [[/Socioemotional selectivity theory and wellbeing in ageing/]] - How do social and emotional experiences affect wellbeing as people age? {{ME-By|U3253354}} # [[/Technology-based pain management/]] - How can technology-based tools alter pain perception and pain management? {{ME-By|ChelsSchofield}} # [[/Time perception in mood disorders/]] - How do anxiety and depression alter the subjective experience of time? {{ME-By|Safiaah}} # [[/Trust rebuilding after trauma/]] - How can trauma survivors develop trust in similar situations again? {{ME-By|U3284437}} # [[/Volunteer wellbeing/]] - How does volunteering affect volunteers' subjective wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3216851}} ==Motivation and emotion== # [[/Boredom and interest/]] - How do boredom and interest shape emotional and motivational states? {{ME-By|U3239431}} # [[/Falling in love/]] - What motivational and emotional processes underlie romantic attraction and falling in love? {{ME-By|Mort006}} # [[/Life purpose and well-being/]] - How does a sense of purpose contribute to well-being and how can it be cultivated? {{ME-By|U3286962}} # [[/Moral emotions and ethical behaviour/]] - How do moral emotions motivate ethical and prosocial action? {{ME-By|U3263365}} # [[/Oxytocin as a neuromodulator/]] - What are the motivational and emotional effects of oxytocin as a neuromodulator? {{ME-By|U3306498}} # [[/Reward prediction error/]] - How does discrepancy between expected and actual rewards influence learning, emotion, and motivation? {{ME-By|Aivy.uc.cbr}} # [[/Warm-glow giving/]] - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? {{ME-By|Karabi Tasneem}} # [[/Wisdom, motivation, and emotion/]] - How do motivational and emotional processes contribute to wisdom? {{ME-By|Med.011387}} [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026]] 0qerjoy9uzfyfyz2ztsu9pwjtjz9jvj 2833109 2833098 2026-09-14T04:13:33Z Jtneill 10242 /* Emotion */ Reinstate # [[/Cancer screening and emotion/]] - How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? 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{{ME-By|U3233213}} # [[/Basic psychological needs and social media use/]] - How do basic psychological needs explain patterns of social media engagement? {{ME-By|GraceInMind}} # [[/Building therapeutic alliance/]] - What psychological factors contribute to the development of a strong therapeutic alliance? {{ME-By|U3175512}} # [[/Charismatic leadership and follower motivation/]] - How does charismatic leadership inspire follower motivation? {{ME-By|U3275984}} # [[/Competence motivation in self-determination theory/]] - How does the need for competence function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|Zozo}} # [[/Consumer emotion measurement/]] - How can consumer emotion be measured? {{ME-By|Sienna33309}} # [[/Creative inspiration and effort/]] - How do inspiration and effort interact during the creative process? {{ME-By|Vivekidid}} # [[/Developing a growth mindset/]] - How can a growth mindset be cultivated and sustained? {{ME-By|LMM26}} # [[/Effort regulation and cost-benefit decision-making/]] - How is effort dynamically adjusted based on changing cost-benefit analysis during goal pursuit? {{ME-By|Kelp14}} # [[/ERG theory and motivation/]] - What is Alderfer's ERG theory and how does it explain human motivation? {{ME-By|Sarah Hagan06}} # [[/Epistemic motivation and the need for cognitive closure/]] - How does epistemic motivation and the need for cognitive closure influence our lives? {{ME-By|Ayat Al-kabai}} # [[/Exercise gamification motivation/]] - How can gamification affect exercise motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|U3260591}} # [[/Expectancy-value theory of educational motivation/|Expectancy-value theory of educational motivation]] - What is expectancy-value theory and how can it be applied to understand and enhance educational motivation? {{ME-By|StudentUC2026}} # [[/Extended process model of emotion regulation/]] - What is the extended process model and how does it explain the regulation of emotions in different contexts? {{ME-By|TheHutt02}} # [[/Feedback literacy/]] - What is feedback literacy, why does it matter, and how can it be developed? {{ME-By|WonderfulKitten3}} # [[/Future orientation and criminal behaviour/]] - How does future orientation influence the risk of criminal activity? {{ME-By|U3275899}} # [[/Game of dice task and decision-making/]] - What does the game of dice task reveal about risk-based decision-making? {{ME-By|U3216724}} # [[/Gender and achievement motivation/]] - How does gender shape where, how, and under what conditions achievement motivation is expressed? {{ME-By|U3242837}} # [[/Generativity/]] - What is generativity and how does it impact behaviour and life outcomes? {{ME-By|Monuc9}} # [[/Getting started/]] - Why is task initiation difficult and how to overcome it? {{ME-By|U3286643}} # [[/Hygiene motivation/]] - What motivates maintenance of personal hygiene? {{ME-By|U3275940}} # [[/Hypothalamus and homeostatic motivation/]] - How do hypothalamic circuits regulate hunger, thirst, and other survival-related motivations? {{ME-By|U3297598}} # [[/Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking/]] - What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour? {{ME-By|Reillyu3280706}} # [[/Indigenous Australian role models and motivation/]] - How do role models influence aspirations, identity development, and motivation among Indigenous Australians? {{ME-By|Jshottt}} # [[/Interrogation and compliance/]] - What psychological processes influence resistance and compliance during interrogation? {{ME-By|U3283643}} # [[/Lifelong learning motivation/]] - What motivates lifelong learning? {{ME-By|U3280251}} # [[/Machiavellian motivation/]] - What is the motivational role of Machiavellianism? {{ME-By|Mim0502}} # [[/Mesolimbic pathway and addiction motivation/]] - What role does the ventral tegmental area to nucleus accumbens pathway play in addictive behaviours? {{ME-By|U3280499}} # [[/Mindsets and stigma/]] - What role do growth versus fixed mindsets play in prejudice and stigma? {{ME-By|U3275909}} # [[/Motivations for using sex work services/]] - What motivates use of sex work services? {{ME-By|U3261236}} # [[/Motivational effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians/]] - What are the motivational effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians?{{ME-By|U3183521}} # [[/Need to love and be loved/]] - How does the desire to give and receive love influence motivation? {{ME-By|U3280743}} # [[/Occupational violence, emotion, and coping/]] - What are the emotional impacts of occupational violence and how can employees cope? {{ME-By|Anne-Lyse Iran}} # [[/Overconfidence in decision-making/]] - How does overconfidence bias affect judgement and decision-making? {{ME-By|BellaJohnson1}} # [[/Parental motivations for homeschooling/]] - What motivates parents to homeschool their children? {{ME-By|Gracelp}} # [[/Perfectionism and procrastination/]] - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? {{ME-By|U3222012}} # [[/Pleasure anticipation and dopamine/]] - How does the brain's reward system generate motivation through expected rather than experienced pleasure? {{ME-By|U3284308}} # [[/Possible selves and goal pursuit/]] - How do possible selves influence motivation and goal-directed behaviour? {{ME-By|Jack4234}} # [[/Power motivation in leadership/]] - How does power motivation influence leadership styles and effectiveness? {{ME-By|PsychstudentUniversity!}} # [[/Prevention versus promotion mindset/]] - What are the motivational differences between prevention and promotion mindsets? {{ME-By|Bronte.H}} # [[/Relatedness motivation in self-determination theory/]] - How does the need for relatedness function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|U3203283}} # [[/Retirement motivation/]] - What motivates retirement from work? {{ME-By|U3261207}} # [[/Scarcity versus abundance mindset/]] - How do scarcity and abundance mindsets develop and what are the motivational consequences? {{ME-By|U32714291}} # [[/Self-concept and motivation/]] - How does self-concept relate to motivation? {{ME-By|U3253363}} # [[/Self-determination theory and dementia care/]] - How can autonomy, competence, and relatedness be supported in people living with dementia? {{ME-By|Ella Kay244}} # [[/Self-determination theory and military veteran reintegration/]] - How do autonomy, competence, and relatedness shape psychological adjustment after military service? {{ME-By|U3246286}} # [[/Self-determination theory and physical activity/]] - How do autonomy, competence, and relatedness predict engagement in physical activity and exercise adherence? {{ME-By|U3275908}} # [[/Sensation-seeking and dopamine/]] - What is the neurobiological relationship between sensation-seeking and dopamine? {{ME-By|U3262868}} # [[/Sex differences in sexual arousal patterns/]] - How do patterns of sexual arousal differ between males and females? {{ME-By|U3236349}} # [[/Sex work motivation/]] - What motivates sex work and how does this impact worker experiences? {{ME-By|U3261376}} # [[/Sleep deprivation, motivation, and academic performance/|Sleep deprivation, motivation, and academic performance]] - How does sleep deprivation affect motivation, attention, and academic performance in university students? {{ME-By|RileyRuckus}} # [[/Social dominance and power motivation/]] - What is the relationship between social dominance and power motivation? {{ME-By|U3284302}} # [[/Subcortical structures and motivational drive/]] - How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy? {{ME-By|U3281503}} # [[/Sun exposure and protection motivation/]] - What motivates sun exposure and protection behaviours? {{ME-By|U3188047}} # [[/Surrender motivation/]] - What is the motivational state of surrender and what are its impacts? {{ME-By|Chloebateup}} # [[/Types of impulsivity/]] - What are the different types of impulsivity and how do they affect motivation? {{ME-By|Ella234567}} # [[/Value congruence and motivation/]] - How does alignment between personal and situational values influence motivation? {{ME-By|U3275775}} # [[/Volunteer counsellor motivation/]] - What motivates people to become and remain volunteer counsellors? {{ME-By|J.M.A Watson}} # [[/Youth environmental activism motivation/]] - What motivates young people to engage in environmental activism? {{ME-By|SJPiper}} ==Emotion== # [[/Active versus passive social media use/]] - How do different patterns of social media engagement influence emotions and psychological wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3282656}} # [[/Adaptive versus maladaptive self-reflection/]] - When does self-reflection promote wellbeing and when does it contribute to psychological distress? {{ME-By|U3211150}} # [[/Affect heuristic/]] - What is the affect heuristic and how does it influence decision making? {{ME-By|Charlie.henderson1}} # [[/Alcohol use for emotion regulation/]] - Why and how do people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? {{ME-By|JessJ117}} # [[/Apocalyptic fear/]] - What is apocalyptic fear, what are its consequences, and how can it be dealt with? {{ME-By|LazPulch}} # [[/Awe and the diminished self/]] - How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied? {{ME-By|Amirrorslens}} # [[/Awe and nature/]] - What is the relationship between awe and nature? {{ME-By|U3269915}} # [[/Body neutrality and emotional well-being/]] - How does a body-neutral perspective affect emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Amyuniversity}} # [[/Breathing exercises and relaxation/]] - How can breathing exercises promote relaxation? {{ME-By|E3297976}} # [[/Cancer screening and emotion/]] - How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? {{ME-By|User Name}} # [[/Cognitive hardiness and stress resilience/]] - How does cognitive hardiness promote resilience to stress and adversity? {{ME-By|U3068253}} # [[/Cognitive versus affective empathy/]] - What are the differences between cognitive and affective empathy and how do they contribute to prosociality? {{ME-By|U3280159}} # [[/Dark empathy/]] - What is dark empathy, what are its consequences, and what can be done to address it? {{ME-By|U3228742}} # [[/Dreams and emotional problem-solving/]] - How do REM dreams contribute to emotional processing and adaptive coping? {{ME-By|U3270398}} # [[/Eco-emotions/]] - What are eco-emotions, how do they influence behaviour, and how can they be managed? {{ME-By|U3243776 - Kels}} # [[/Emotional effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians/]] - What are the emotional effects of incarcertation on Indigenous Australians? {{ME-By|Lilfish215}} # [[/Emotional expressivity/]] - What is emotional expressivity, why does it matter, and how can it be developed? {{ME-By|U3283812}} # [[/Emotional flooding in relationships/]] - Why does emotional flooding occur, how does it affect relationships, and what can be done about it? {{ME-By|Tofu05}} # [[/Emotional intelligence and emotional wellbeing/]] - How does emotional intelligence affect emotional wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3239236}} # [[/Emotion dysregulation/]] - What is emotion dysregulation, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3285438}} # [[/Emotion regulation through exercise/]] - How do people use exercise to regulate their emotional states? {{ME-By|KB3250298}} # [[/Empathy and jury decision-making/]] - How does empathy toward defendants and victims influence jurors' reasoning and verdict decisions? {{ME-By|U3254168}} # [[/Empathy fatigue and emotional exhaustion/]] - How does sustained empathic engagement contribute to emotional exhaustion? {{ME-By|U3143751}} # [[/Enjoyment and learning/]] - How does enjoyment influence learning? {{ME-By|Diaz Chas}} # [[/Envy in the workplace/]] - What role does envy play in workplace behaviour? {{ME-By|Flickstar888}} # [[/Excitement as an emotion/]] - What is the emotion of excitement and how does it influence behaviour and wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3292769}} # [[/Fear extinction/]] - What psychological and neural processes underlie the extinction of fear responses? {{ME-By|ChillPsychGuy0607}} # [[/Growth mindset and psychological wellbeing/]] - How does a growth mindset influence psychological wellbeing? {{ME-By|Avj.06}} # [[/Immersive therapy for PTSD treatment/]] - How does it work and what are the effects? {{ME-By|StretchBeyond}} # [[/Interpersonal psychotherapy and emotion/]] - How does interpersonal psychotherapy improve emotional wellbeing through changes in relationships? {{ME-By|U3280122}} # [[/Introjection and guilt-based motivation/]] - What role do shame and guilt play in introjected forms of behavioural regulation? {{ME-By|U3330981}} # [[/Irritability/]] - What is irritability, what causes it, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3275992}} # [[/Love styles and relationships/]] - How do love styles influence relationship satisfaction and stability? {{ME-By|U3246588}} # [[/Melatonin and seasonal mood/]] - What role does melatonin play in seasonal mood changes? {{ME-By|U3224236}} # [[/Mental health first aid and helping behaviour/]] - What motivates people to recognise, approach, and support someone with a mental health problem? {{ME-By|Katelyn Rod}} # [[/Mood and cognitive performance/]] - How do different mood states impact attention, memory, and problem solving? {{ME-By|U3283879}} # [[/Moodiness/]] - What is moodiness, why does it occur, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3239251}} # [[/Moral disgust and jury decision-making/]] - How does moral disgust influence jurors' judgments of guilt, blame, and punishment? {{ME-By|Yellowvines}} # [[/Neurobiology of love/]] - What neural systems and biochemical processes underlie love? {{ME-By|Honeybelle11}} # [[/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being/]] - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Mymunu}} # [[/Phubbing and emotion/]] - What are the emotional causes and consequences of phubbing? {{ME-By|U3243961}} # [[/Positive emotion dysregulation/]] - What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? {{ME-By|P U3270518}} # [[/Psychedelic treatment of eating disorders/]] - How might psychedelic-assisted therapy influence psychological mechanisms involved in eating eating disorders? {{ME-By|Leilab23}} # [[/Responsiveness and interpersonal trust/]] - How does responsiveness foster trust in relationships? {{ME-By|U3282586}} # [[/Romantic entertainment and love beliefs/]] - How does romantic entertainment influence beliefs and expectations about love and romantic relationships? {{ME-By|U3247927}} # [[/Romantic jealousy/]] - Why does romantic jealousy occur, what are its impacts, and how can it be managed?{{ME-By|U3279062}} # [[/Romantic rejection and emotional response/]] - What emotional responses does romantic rejection evoke and how can they be regulated? {{ME-By|U3275873}} # [[/Secondary trauma in healthcare workers/]] - What are the emotional consequences of secondary trauma in healthcare settings? {{ME-By|U3257744}} # [[/Seasonal affective disorder/]] - What is SAD, why does it occur, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|Greg Philips}} # [[/Self-blame and emotion/]] - How does self-blame influence emotional responses to negative events? {{ME-By|U3281277}} # [[/Self-disclosure and emotional intimacy/]] - How does self-disclosure foster emotional closeness in relationships? {{ME-By|U3283302}} # [[/Self-stigma and emotion/]] - How does self-stigma impact emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Pinkk47}} # [[/Social connection and emotion regulation/]] - How do social relationships help regulate people's emotions? {{ME-By|U3284040}} # [[/Socioemotional selectivity theory and wellbeing in ageing/]] - How do social and emotional experiences affect wellbeing as people age? {{ME-By|U3253354}} # [[/Technology-based pain management/]] - How can technology-based tools alter pain perception and pain management? {{ME-By|ChelsSchofield}} # [[/Time perception in mood disorders/]] - How do anxiety and depression alter the subjective experience of time? {{ME-By|Safiaah}} # [[/Trust rebuilding after trauma/]] - How can trauma survivors develop trust in similar situations again? {{ME-By|U3284437}} # [[/Volunteer wellbeing/]] - How does volunteering affect volunteers' subjective wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3216851}} ==Motivation and emotion== # [[/Boredom and interest/]] - How do boredom and interest shape emotional and motivational states? {{ME-By|U3239431}} # [[/Falling in love/]] - What motivational and emotional processes underlie romantic attraction and falling in love? {{ME-By|Mort006}} # [[/Life purpose and well-being/]] - How does a sense of purpose contribute to well-being and how can it be cultivated? {{ME-By|U3286962}} # [[/Moral emotions and ethical behaviour/]] - How do moral emotions motivate ethical and prosocial action? {{ME-By|U3263365}} # [[/Oxytocin as a neuromodulator/]] - What are the motivational and emotional effects of oxytocin as a neuromodulator? {{ME-By|U3306498}} # [[/Reward prediction error/]] - How does discrepancy between expected and actual rewards influence learning, emotion, and motivation? {{ME-By|Aivy.uc.cbr}} # [[/Warm-glow giving/]] - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? {{ME-By|Karabi Tasneem}} # [[/Wisdom, motivation, and emotion/]] - How do motivational and emotional processes contribute to wisdom? {{ME-By|Med.011387}} [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026]] 0x8xhrjar9rw417l0a2puway2lbyiqz 2833110 2833109 2026-09-14T04:14:15Z Jtneill 10242 /* Emotion */ Fix user names 2833110 wikitext text/x-wiki {{/Banner}} ==Motivation== # [[/Adolescent risk-taking and reward-system development/]] - How does reward circuit maturation influence adolescent sensation-seeking and impulsive behaviours? {{ME-By|U3280843}} # [[/Akrasia/]] - Why do people act against their better judgement? {{ME-By|U3269672}} # [[/Artificial intelligence and academic motivation/]] - How does artificial intelligence influence students’ motivation to learn, engage, and achieve? {{ME-By|U3280097}} # [[/Attachment styles and relatedness motivation/]] - How do attachment styles affect the need for relatedness? {{ME-By|HawaSA}} # [[/Athletic identity loss and returning to sport after injury/]] - How does injury related disruption to athletic identity affect motivation to return to sport? {{ME-By|Tammysaurus}} # [[/Automaticity and goal pursuit/]] - How do habits and environmental cues drive unconscious goal pursuit? {{ME-By|Revial76}} # [[/Basal ganglia and motivation/]] - What is the role of the basal ganglia in motivated behaviour? {{ME-By|U3233213}} # [[/Basic psychological needs and social media use/]] - How do basic psychological needs explain patterns of social media engagement? {{ME-By|GraceInMind}} # [[/Building therapeutic alliance/]] - What psychological factors contribute to the development of a strong therapeutic alliance? {{ME-By|U3175512}} # [[/Charismatic leadership and follower motivation/]] - How does charismatic leadership inspire follower motivation? {{ME-By|U3275984}} # [[/Competence motivation in self-determination theory/]] - How does the need for competence function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|Zozo}} # [[/Consumer emotion measurement/]] - How can consumer emotion be measured? {{ME-By|Sienna33309}} # [[/Creative inspiration and effort/]] - How do inspiration and effort interact during the creative process? {{ME-By|Vivekidid}} # [[/Developing a growth mindset/]] - How can a growth mindset be cultivated and sustained? {{ME-By|LMM26}} # [[/Effort regulation and cost-benefit decision-making/]] - How is effort dynamically adjusted based on changing cost-benefit analysis during goal pursuit? {{ME-By|Kelp14}} # [[/ERG theory and motivation/]] - What is Alderfer's ERG theory and how does it explain human motivation? {{ME-By|Sarah Hagan06}} # [[/Epistemic motivation and the need for cognitive closure/]] - How does epistemic motivation and the need for cognitive closure influence our lives? {{ME-By|Ayat Al-kabai}} # [[/Exercise gamification motivation/]] - How can gamification affect exercise motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|U3260591}} # [[/Expectancy-value theory of educational motivation/|Expectancy-value theory of educational motivation]] - What is expectancy-value theory and how can it be applied to understand and enhance educational motivation? {{ME-By|StudentUC2026}} # [[/Extended process model of emotion regulation/]] - What is the extended process model and how does it explain the regulation of emotions in different contexts? {{ME-By|TheHutt02}} # [[/Feedback literacy/]] - What is feedback literacy, why does it matter, and how can it be developed? {{ME-By|WonderfulKitten3}} # [[/Future orientation and criminal behaviour/]] - How does future orientation influence the risk of criminal activity? {{ME-By|U3275899}} # [[/Game of dice task and decision-making/]] - What does the game of dice task reveal about risk-based decision-making? {{ME-By|U3216724}} # [[/Gender and achievement motivation/]] - How does gender shape where, how, and under what conditions achievement motivation is expressed? {{ME-By|U3242837}} # [[/Generativity/]] - What is generativity and how does it impact behaviour and life outcomes? {{ME-By|Monuc9}} # [[/Getting started/]] - Why is task initiation difficult and how to overcome it? {{ME-By|U3286643}} # [[/Hygiene motivation/]] - What motivates maintenance of personal hygiene? {{ME-By|U3275940}} # [[/Hypothalamus and homeostatic motivation/]] - How do hypothalamic circuits regulate hunger, thirst, and other survival-related motivations? {{ME-By|U3297598}} # [[/Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking/]] - What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour? {{ME-By|Reillyu3280706}} # [[/Indigenous Australian role models and motivation/]] - How do role models influence aspirations, identity development, and motivation among Indigenous Australians? {{ME-By|Jshottt}} # [[/Interrogation and compliance/]] - What psychological processes influence resistance and compliance during interrogation? {{ME-By|U3283643}} # [[/Lifelong learning motivation/]] - What motivates lifelong learning? {{ME-By|U3280251}} # [[/Machiavellian motivation/]] - What is the motivational role of Machiavellianism? {{ME-By|Mim0502}} # [[/Mesolimbic pathway and addiction motivation/]] - What role does the ventral tegmental area to nucleus accumbens pathway play in addictive behaviours? {{ME-By|U3280499}} # [[/Mindsets and stigma/]] - What role do growth versus fixed mindsets play in prejudice and stigma? {{ME-By|U3275909}} # [[/Motivations for using sex work services/]] - What motivates use of sex work services? {{ME-By|U3261236}} # [[/Motivational effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians/]] - What are the motivational effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians?{{ME-By|U3183521}} # [[/Need to love and be loved/]] - How does the desire to give and receive love influence motivation? {{ME-By|U3280743}} # [[/Occupational violence, emotion, and coping/]] - What are the emotional impacts of occupational violence and how can employees cope? {{ME-By|Anne-Lyse Iran}} # [[/Overconfidence in decision-making/]] - How does overconfidence bias affect judgement and decision-making? {{ME-By|BellaJohnson1}} # [[/Parental motivations for homeschooling/]] - What motivates parents to homeschool their children? {{ME-By|Gracelp}} # [[/Perfectionism and procrastination/]] - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? {{ME-By|U3222012}} # [[/Pleasure anticipation and dopamine/]] - How does the brain's reward system generate motivation through expected rather than experienced pleasure? {{ME-By|U3284308}} # [[/Possible selves and goal pursuit/]] - How do possible selves influence motivation and goal-directed behaviour? {{ME-By|Jack4234}} # [[/Power motivation in leadership/]] - How does power motivation influence leadership styles and effectiveness? {{ME-By|PsychstudentUniversity!}} # [[/Prevention versus promotion mindset/]] - What are the motivational differences between prevention and promotion mindsets? {{ME-By|Bronte.H}} # [[/Relatedness motivation in self-determination theory/]] - How does the need for relatedness function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour? {{ME-By|U3203283}} # [[/Retirement motivation/]] - What motivates retirement from work? {{ME-By|U3261207}} # [[/Scarcity versus abundance mindset/]] - How do scarcity and abundance mindsets develop and what are the motivational consequences? {{ME-By|U32714291}} # [[/Self-concept and motivation/]] - How does self-concept relate to motivation? {{ME-By|U3253363}} # [[/Self-determination theory and dementia care/]] - How can autonomy, competence, and relatedness be supported in people living with dementia? {{ME-By|Ella Kay244}} # [[/Self-determination theory and military veteran reintegration/]] - How do autonomy, competence, and relatedness shape psychological adjustment after military service? {{ME-By|U3246286}} # [[/Self-determination theory and physical activity/]] - How do autonomy, competence, and relatedness predict engagement in physical activity and exercise adherence? {{ME-By|U3275908}} # [[/Sensation-seeking and dopamine/]] - What is the neurobiological relationship between sensation-seeking and dopamine? {{ME-By|U3262868}} # [[/Sex differences in sexual arousal patterns/]] - How do patterns of sexual arousal differ between males and females? {{ME-By|U3236349}} # [[/Sex work motivation/]] - What motivates sex work and how does this impact worker experiences? {{ME-By|U3261376}} # [[/Sleep deprivation, motivation, and academic performance/|Sleep deprivation, motivation, and academic performance]] - How does sleep deprivation affect motivation, attention, and academic performance in university students? {{ME-By|RileyRuckus}} # [[/Social dominance and power motivation/]] - What is the relationship between social dominance and power motivation? {{ME-By|U3284302}} # [[/Subcortical structures and motivational drive/]] - How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy? {{ME-By|U3281503}} # [[/Sun exposure and protection motivation/]] - What motivates sun exposure and protection behaviours? {{ME-By|U3188047}} # [[/Surrender motivation/]] - What is the motivational state of surrender and what are its impacts? {{ME-By|Chloebateup}} # [[/Types of impulsivity/]] - What are the different types of impulsivity and how do they affect motivation? {{ME-By|Ella234567}} # [[/Value congruence and motivation/]] - How does alignment between personal and situational values influence motivation? {{ME-By|U3275775}} # [[/Volunteer counsellor motivation/]] - What motivates people to become and remain volunteer counsellors? {{ME-By|J.M.A Watson}} # [[/Youth environmental activism motivation/]] - What motivates young people to engage in environmental activism? {{ME-By|SJPiper}} ==Emotion== # [[/Active versus passive social media use/]] - How do different patterns of social media engagement influence emotions and psychological wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3282656}} # [[/Adaptive versus maladaptive self-reflection/]] - When does self-reflection promote wellbeing and when does it contribute to psychological distress? {{ME-By|U3211150}} # [[/Affect heuristic/]] - What is the affect heuristic and how does it influence decision making? {{ME-By|Charlie.henderson1}} # [[/Alcohol use for emotion regulation/]] - Why and how do people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? {{ME-By|JessJ117}} # [[/Apocalyptic fear/]] - What is apocalyptic fear, what are its consequences, and how can it be dealt with? {{ME-By|LazPulch}} # [[/Awe and the diminished self/]] - How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied? {{ME-By|Amirrorslens}} # [[/Awe and nature/]] - What is the relationship between awe and nature? {{ME-By|U3269915}} # [[/Body neutrality and emotional well-being/]] - How does a body-neutral perspective affect emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Amyuniversity}} # [[/Breathing exercises and relaxation/]] - How can breathing exercises promote relaxation? {{ME-By|E3297976}} # [[/Cancer screening and emotion/]] - How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? {{ME-By|U3280825}} # [[/Cognitive hardiness and stress resilience/]] - How does cognitive hardiness promote resilience to stress and adversity? {{ME-By|U3068253}} # [[/Cognitive versus affective empathy/]] - What are the differences between cognitive and affective empathy and how do they contribute to prosociality? {{ME-By|U3280159}} # [[/Dark empathy/]] - What is dark empathy, what are its consequences, and what can be done to address it? {{ME-By|U3228742}} # [[/Dreams and emotional problem-solving/]] - How do REM dreams contribute to emotional processing and adaptive coping? {{ME-By|U3270398}} # [[/Eco-emotions/]] - What are eco-emotions, how do they influence behaviour, and how can they be managed? {{ME-By|U3243776 - Kels}} # [[/Emotional effects of incarceration on Indigenous Australians/]] - What are the emotional effects of incarcertation on Indigenous Australians? {{ME-By|Lilfish215}} # [[/Emotional expressivity/]] - What is emotional expressivity, why does it matter, and how can it be developed? {{ME-By|U3283812}} # [[/Emotional flooding in relationships/]] - Why does emotional flooding occur, how does it affect relationships, and what can be done about it? {{ME-By|Tofu05}} # [[/Emotional intelligence and emotional wellbeing/]] - How does emotional intelligence affect emotional wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3239236}} # [[/Emotion dysregulation/]] - What is emotion dysregulation, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3285438}} # [[/Emotion regulation through exercise/]] - How do people use exercise to regulate their emotional states? {{ME-By|KB3250298}} # [[/Empathy and jury decision-making/]] - How does empathy toward defendants and victims influence jurors' reasoning and verdict decisions? {{ME-By|U3254168}} # [[/Empathy fatigue and emotional exhaustion/]] - How does sustained empathic engagement contribute to emotional exhaustion? {{ME-By|U3143751}} # [[/Enjoyment and learning/]] - How does enjoyment influence learning? {{ME-By|Diaz Chas}} # [[/Envy in the workplace/]] - What role does envy play in workplace behaviour? {{ME-By|Flickstar888}} # [[/Excitement as an emotion/]] - What is the emotion of excitement and how does it influence behaviour and wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3292769}} # [[/Fear extinction/]] - What psychological and neural processes underlie the extinction of fear responses? {{ME-By|ChillPsychGuy0607}} # [[/Growth mindset and psychological wellbeing/]] - How does a growth mindset influence psychological wellbeing? {{ME-By|Avj.06}} # [[/Immersive therapy for PTSD treatment/]] - How does it work and what are the effects? {{ME-By|StretchBeyond}} # [[/Interpersonal psychotherapy and emotion/]] - How does interpersonal psychotherapy improve emotional wellbeing through changes in relationships? {{ME-By|U3280122}} # [[/Introjection and guilt-based motivation/]] - What role do shame and guilt play in introjected forms of behavioural regulation? {{ME-By|U3330981}} # [[/Irritability/]] - What is irritability, what causes it, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3275992}} # [[/Love styles and relationships/]] - How do love styles influence relationship satisfaction and stability? {{ME-By|U3246588}} # [[/Melatonin and seasonal mood/]] - What role does melatonin play in seasonal mood changes? {{ME-By|U3224236}} # [[/Mental health first aid and helping behaviour/]] - What motivates people to recognise, approach, and support someone with a mental health problem? {{ME-By|Katelyn Rod}} # [[/Mood and cognitive performance/]] - How do different mood states impact attention, memory, and problem solving? {{ME-By|U3283879}} # [[/Moodiness/]] - What is moodiness, why does it occur, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|U3239251}} # [[/Moral disgust and jury decision-making/]] - How does moral disgust influence jurors' judgments of guilt, blame, and punishment? {{ME-By|Yellowvines}} # [[/Neurobiology of love/]] - What neural systems and biochemical processes underlie love? {{ME-By|Honeybelle11}} # [[/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being/]] - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Mymunu}} # [[/Phubbing and emotion/]] - What are the emotional causes and consequences of phubbing? {{ME-By|U3243961}} # [[/Positive emotion dysregulation/]] - What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? {{ME-By|P U3270518}} # [[/Psychedelic treatment of eating disorders/]] - How might psychedelic-assisted therapy influence psychological mechanisms involved in eating eating disorders? {{ME-By|Leilab23}} # [[/Responsiveness and interpersonal trust/]] - How does responsiveness foster trust in relationships? {{ME-By|U3282586}} # [[/Romantic entertainment and love beliefs/]] - How does romantic entertainment influence beliefs and expectations about love and romantic relationships? {{ME-By|U3247927}} # [[/Romantic jealousy/]] - Why does romantic jealousy occur, what are its impacts, and how can it be managed?{{ME-By|U3279062}} # [[/Romantic rejection and emotional response/]] - What emotional responses does romantic rejection evoke and how can they be regulated? {{ME-By|U3275873}} # [[/Secondary trauma in healthcare workers/]] - What are the emotional consequences of secondary trauma in healthcare settings? {{ME-By|U3257744}} # [[/Seasonal affective disorder/]] - What is SAD, why does it occur, and how can it be managed? {{ME-By|Greg Philips}} # [[/Self-blame and emotion/]] - How does self-blame influence emotional responses to negative events? {{ME-By|U3281277}} # [[/Self-disclosure and emotional intimacy/]] - How does self-disclosure foster emotional closeness in relationships? {{ME-By|U3283302}} # [[/Self-stigma and emotion/]] - How does self-stigma impact emotional well-being? {{ME-By|Pinkk47}} # [[/Social connection and emotion regulation/]] - How do social relationships help regulate people's emotions? {{ME-By|U3284040}} # [[/Socioemotional selectivity theory and wellbeing in ageing/]] - How do social and emotional experiences affect wellbeing as people age? {{ME-By|U3253354}} # [[/Technology-based pain management/]] - How can technology-based tools alter pain perception and pain management? {{ME-By|ChelsSchofield}} # [[/Time perception in mood disorders/]] - How do anxiety and depression alter the subjective experience of time? {{ME-By|Safiaah}} # [[/Trust rebuilding after trauma/]] - How can trauma survivors develop trust in similar situations again? {{ME-By|U3284437}} # [[/Volunteer wellbeing/]] - How does volunteering affect volunteers' subjective wellbeing? {{ME-By|U3216851}} ==Motivation and emotion== # [[/Boredom and interest/]] - How do boredom and interest shape emotional and motivational states? {{ME-By|U3239431}} # [[/Falling in love/]] - What motivational and emotional processes underlie romantic attraction and falling in love? {{ME-By|Mort006}} # [[/Life purpose and well-being/]] - How does a sense of purpose contribute to well-being and how can it be cultivated? {{ME-By|U3286962}} # [[/Moral emotions and ethical behaviour/]] - How do moral emotions motivate ethical and prosocial action? {{ME-By|U3263365}} # [[/Oxytocin as a neuromodulator/]] - What are the motivational and emotional effects of oxytocin as a neuromodulator? {{ME-By|U3306498}} # [[/Reward prediction error/]] - How does discrepancy between expected and actual rewards influence learning, emotion, and motivation? {{ME-By|Aivy.uc.cbr}} # [[/Warm-glow giving/]] - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? {{ME-By|Karabi Tasneem}} # [[/Wisdom, motivation, and emotion/]] - How do motivational and emotional processes contribute to wisdom? {{ME-By|Med.011387}} [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026]] rm9dh09zbgfn73tug01ixyb069pktn2 3 327857 2833045 2793189 2026-09-13T14:22:33Z ~2026-40514-81 3101893 /* Hi Pine */ new section 2833045 wikitext text/x-wiki == How to contact me == Please contact me on my Meta talk page at [[:meta:User talk:Pine]]. --[[User:Pine|Pine]] ([[User talk:Pine|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Pine|contribs]]) 07:29, 22 February 2026 (UTC) == Hi Pine == Hi Pine, A few months ago you posted an invitation on the colloquium about something that required participation on meta. I responded and explained that I am blocked on Meta and therefore cannot participate, even though I am still considered a wikimedia movement member (for example I am not blocked on Wikiversity). I also remember that you were quite friendly and offered help in response to my post Would you be interested in passing on some recent problems I have come across? 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{{ME-By|User Name}} # [[/Wayfinding and affective experience/]] - How do emotions influence navigation and spatial behaviour? {{ME-By|User Name}} ==Motivation and emotion== # [[/Reinforcement sensitivity theory/]] - How does reinforcement sensitivity theory explain individual differences in motivation and emotion? {{ME-By|User Name}} # [[/Reward prediction error/]] - How do reward prediction errors influence learning, emotion, and motivation? {{ME-By|User Name}} # [[/Social and emotional well-being in Indigenous Australians/]] - How does the holistic social and emotional well-being model reframe Indigenous Australian health and well-being? {{ME-By|User Name}} # [[/Strengths-based Indigenous Australian psychology/]] - How can strengths-based perspectives enhance understanding of Indigenous motivation and emotion? {{ME-By|User Name}} [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/2027]] jfu3jvsww61g2jtmg90kdnffdrbo8dt 0 330080 2833122 2829783 2026-09-14T07:57:25Z Jtneill 10242 Copyediting 2833122 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Cancer screening and emotion:<br>How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:Woman receives mammogram (3).jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Figure 1'''. A woman undergoing a standard mammogram procedure.]] ;Scenario Megan, 50, discovers a letter in her mailbox inviting her {{missing}} a routine mammogram. She has continuously delayed it for the last four years. Her mother passed as a result of breast cancer, and the mere thought of the appointment makes her stomach knot. A part of her is comfortable with the uncertainty. The letter lays within a draw{{sp}}. In contrast, her friend Stella obtains the same letter a week later. Stella promptly schedules her appointment, Stella's view is synonymous with taking responsibility of her health. The procedure is the same, the same risk is attributed. Consequently, they feel completely differently about it and make opposite decisions. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Cancer screening programs for instance mammography, cervical screening, and bowl screening can significantly reduce mortality through early detection. Conversely, engagement remains below established national targets in Australia and internationally (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2026). Key points this chapter develops: * Recognising these emotional dynamics attributes to screening programs to develop communication strategies that improve uptake. * Individuals{{g}} decision to participate in screening are not soley driven by rational evaluation; anxiety, fear, embarrassment, are all determinants as to whether individuals par take (Consedine et al., 2004) {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} '''Focus questions''' * How can emotional determinants be addressed to improve screening participation? * What is the role of relief as an emotional driver in the uptake of screening? * What emotions are experienced in relation to cancer screening? * How does anxiety and fear act as barriers to screening uptake? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What emotions are involved in cancer screening?== * Emotional responses to screening comprise fear, anxiety, worry, stress, broadly conceptualised as anticipatory anxiety (Goodwin et al.,2023) * Concern around the screening procedure and the cancer itself was reported between 10-50% of participants (Goodwin et al.,2023) * A review of 74 studies identified that diagnostic anxiety tended to promote screening, conversely, procedural fear was almost reliably discouraging it (Goodwin et al., 2023). ==How does anxiety and fear motivate cancer screening?== * Evidence from a systematic review illustrated that anxiety of a possible cancer diagnosis was often linked to greater screening uptake. Conversely, the fear of procedure discouraged participation (Goodwin et al.,2023). * In a large Australian sample, screening engagement increased as an anxiety also increased but when anxiety was severe individuals were less likely to engage in screening (Anderson et al.,2023). * Protection Motivation Theory proposes that individuals are highly probable to screen when they feel at harm and believe screening will benefit (Rogers, 1975). ==How does anxiety and fear act as barriers in cancer screening uptake?== * Fear of receiving screening results can undermine participation, with fear of receiving a positive result as one of the biggest discouragers of cervical screening among Australian women (Nagendiram et al., 2020). * Severe anxiety may mitigate screening participation, with Australian literature illustrating lower bowel cancer screening participation across individuals experiencing severe anxiety (Anderson et al., 2023). * Anticipatory anxiety associated around the screening procedure can attribute to avoidance, with never-screened or under screened Australian's noting psychological distress accompanied by invasive and sometimes discomfort-inducing nature of cervical screening (Creagh et al., 2021). ==Conclusion== * The behavioural impacts of emotional responses on screening uptake, anxiety and fear proficient discouraging and motivating screening participation shaped by their focus and intensity * Developing greater insight into the emotional components shaping screening decisions, guiding he development of strategies to mitigate psychological barriers promoting greater engagement * Anxiety and fear influence screening in multifaceted ways, illustrating that emotional processes collectively shape screening behaviour. ==See also== {{expand}} ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Anderson, L. E., Ireland, M. J., Myers, L., Avenell, C., Connaughton, T., & Goodwin, B. C. (2023). Psychological distress and bowel cancer screening participation. Psycho-Oncology, 32(2), 229–236. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6072 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2026). Cancer screening. Australian Government. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/cancer-screening-and-treatment Consedine, N. S., Magai, C., Krivoshekova, Y. S., Ryzewicz, L., & Neugut, A. I. (2004). Fear, anxiety, worry, and breast cancer screening behavior: A critical review. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 13(4), 501–510. https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.501.13.4 Creagh, N. S., Zammit, C., Brotherton, J. M. L., Saville, M., McDermott, T., Nightingale, C., & Kelaher, M. (2021). Self-collection cervical screening in the renewed National Cervical Screening Program: A qualitative study. Medical Journal of Australia, 215(8), 354–358. https://doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51137 Goodwin, B. C., Anderson, L., Collins, K., Sanjida, S., Riba, M., Singh, G. K., Campbell, K. M., Green, H., Ishaque, S., Kwok, A., Opozda, M. J., Pearn, A., Shaw, J., Sansom-Daly, U. M., Tsirgiotis, J. M., Janda, M., & Grech, L. (2023). Anticipatory anxiety and participation in cancer screening: A systematic review. Psycho-Oncology, 32(12), 1773–1786. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.6238 Nagendiram, A., Bougher, H., Banks, J., Hall, L., & Heal, C. (2020). Australian women's self-perceived barriers to participation in cervical cancer screening: A systematic review. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 31(3), 343–353. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.280 Rogers, R. W. (1975). A protection motivation theory of fear appeals and attitude change. 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Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear # Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} ~~~~ </pre></small></small></small> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 08:58, 26 August 2026 (UTC) ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Template:MEBF]] * [[Template:MEMF]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Admin/2026]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic]] </noinclude> 9r838439tsd1wq5jug5fxtq1ozup05r 2833084 2833060 2026-09-13T22:44:09Z Jtneill 10242 # What are the most relevant psychological theories? 2833084 wikitext text/x-wiki <noinclude>{{note|Feedback [[wikiversity:FAQ/Template|template]] for the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] exercise for [[motivation and emotion]].<br><br>[[Help:Transclusion|Transclude]] on a chapter [[Help:Talk page|talk page]].}} __NOTOC__</noinclude><includeonly> ==Topic development feedback== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} The [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] has been reviewed according to the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Marking criteria|marking criteria]]. 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[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Social contribution|Social contribution]]=== {{{10|No comment}}} {{RoundBoxBottom}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{collapse top|Simple example}} ==Simple example== See also [[#Detailed example|detailed example]] <pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> # |3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} ~~~~ </pre> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> #|3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 04:42, 17 August 2025 (UTC) {{Collapse bottom}} ==Detailed example== Example use of the template which includes commonly used feedback comments: <small><small><small><pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear # Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} ~~~~ </pre></small></small></small> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 08:58, 26 August 2026 (UTC) ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Template:MEBF]] * [[Template:MEMF]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Admin/2026]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic]] </noinclude> 1vahyayhhd0328kxx7nasvmi858o439 2833091 2833084 2026-09-14T01:11:27Z Jtneill 10242 # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout 2833091 wikitext text/x-wiki <noinclude>{{note|Feedback [[wikiversity:FAQ/Template|template]] for the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] exercise for [[motivation and emotion]].<br><br>[[Help:Transclusion|Transclude]] on a chapter [[Help:Talk page|talk page]].}} __NOTOC__</noinclude><includeonly> ==Topic development feedback== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} The [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] has been reviewed according to the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Marking criteria|marking criteria]]. 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[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Social contribution|Social contribution]]=== {{{10|No comment}}} {{RoundBoxBottom}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{collapse top|Simple example}} ==Simple example== See also [[#Detailed example|detailed example]] <pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> # |3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} ~~~~ </pre> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> #|3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 04:42, 17 August 2025 (UTC) {{Collapse bottom}} ==Detailed example== Example use of the template which includes commonly used feedback comments: <small><small><small><pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear # Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} ~~~~ </pre></small></small></small> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 08:58, 26 August 2026 (UTC) ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Template:MEBF]] * [[Template:MEMF]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Admin/2026]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic]] </noinclude> 9vjahsk47bm14nokfeqkoh2ms2kn0hs 2833097 2833091 2026-09-14T03:03:58Z Jtneill 10242 2833097 wikitext text/x-wiki <noinclude>{{note|Feedback [[wikiversity:FAQ/Template|template]] for the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] exercise for [[motivation and emotion]].<br><br>[[Help:Transclusion|Transclude]] on a chapter [[Help:Talk page|talk page]].}} __NOTOC__</noinclude><includeonly> ==Topic development feedback== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} The [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] has been reviewed according to the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Marking criteria|marking criteria]]. 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[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Social contribution|Social contribution]]=== {{{10|No comment}}} {{RoundBoxBottom}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{collapse top|Simple example}} ==Simple example== See also [[#Detailed example|detailed example]] <pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> # |3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} ~~~~ </pre> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> #|3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 04:42, 17 August 2025 (UTC) {{Collapse bottom}} ==Detailed example== Example use of the template which includes commonly used feedback comments: <small><small><small><pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and/or Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear # Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} ~~~~ </pre></small></small></small> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and/or Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 08:58, 26 August 2026 (UTC) ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Template:MEBF]] * [[Template:MEMF]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Admin/2026]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic]] </noinclude> 9q66zga7fz2zk9pbai0pkldvl0y889r 2833120 2833097 2026-09-14T07:56:33Z Jtneill 10242 ## Link to the most relevant Wikiversity book chapters and Wikipedia resources about this topic 2833120 wikitext text/x-wiki <noinclude>{{note|Feedback [[wikiversity:FAQ/Template|template]] for the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] exercise for [[motivation and emotion]].<br><br>[[Help:Transclusion|Transclude]] on a chapter [[Help:Talk page|talk page]].}} __NOTOC__</noinclude><includeonly> ==Topic development feedback== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} The [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] has been reviewed according to the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Marking criteria|marking criteria]]. 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[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Social contribution|Social contribution]]=== {{{10|No comment}}} {{RoundBoxBottom}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{collapse top|Simple example}} ==Simple example== See also [[#Detailed example|detailed example]] <pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> # |3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} ~~~~ </pre> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # |2= <!-- Headings --> #|3= <!-- Overview --> # |4= <!-- Key points--> # |5= <!-- Figure --> # |6= <!-- Learning feature --> # |7= <!-- References --> # |8= <!-- Resources --> # |9= <!-- User page --> # |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 04:42, 17 August 2025 (UTC) {{Collapse bottom}} ==Detailed example== Example use of the template which includes commonly used feedback comments: <small><small><small><pre> <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and/or Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear # Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant Wikiversity book chapters and Wikipedia resources about this topic <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} ~~~~ </pre></small></small></small> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and/or Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant Wikiversity book chapters and Wikipedia resources about this topic <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 08:58, 26 August 2026 (UTC) ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Template:MEBF]] * [[Template:MEMF]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Admin/2026]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic]] </noinclude> r1ecx9nje0n7drnbo9etldo0c4tslmp 2833143 2833120 2026-09-14T10:02:10Z Jtneill 10242 2833143 wikitext text/x-wiki <noinclude>{{note|Feedback [[wikiversity:FAQ/Template|template]] for the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] exercise for [[motivation and emotion]].<br><br>[[Help:Transclusion|Transclude]] on a chapter [[Help:Talk page|talk page]].}} __NOTOC__</noinclude><includeonly> ==Topic development feedback== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} The [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]] has been reviewed according to the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic#Marking criteria|marking criteria]]. 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Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and/or Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; would benefit from further development to make it more compelling and illustrative # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Excellent - Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned # Relevant figure(s) are presented # The relevance of the figure to the topic is unclear # A relevant figure is not presented and cited (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Caption --> # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a clear, appropriately detailed description that is meaningfully connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a reasonably clear description that is connected with the main text # Figure caption(s) provide(s) a somewhat clear description that is connected with the main text, but could be improved # Figure caption(s) could better explain how the image connects to key points being made in the main text # Figure caption(s) should include '''Figure X'''. ... <!-- Cite --> # Figure(s) are cited at least once in the main text # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) <!-- Size --> # Consider increasing image size(s) (especially if they have text) to make them easier to view # Consider decreasing image size(s) to make them less dominant <!-- Creation --> # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! {{smile}}—this can also be listed on your user page as a social contribution |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Promising in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] # Two in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # One in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki link]] for first mention of key term to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also embed links to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]]. # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear # Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. These could build on the Overview scenario or introduce new real-world situations in the main body of the chapter to demonstrate how the concepts apply in practice. <!-- Quiz --> # Excellent use of quiz question(s) # Promising use of quiz question(s) # Place each quiz question in the most relevant section # Focus the quiz question(s) on the take-home messages # Placeholder use of quiz question(s) # Consider including quiz question(s) about the take-home messages <!-- Tables --> # Excellent use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Promising use of [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] # Include acknowledgement (e.g., citation(s)) for sources of information presented in the table # Use APA style for table captions # Add table caption # Cite each table at least once in the text # Also consider using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|table(s)]] to summarise key information |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses # At least one relevant systematic review and/or meta-analysis has been identified # What are the most relevant systematic reviews/meta-analyses about this topic? <!-- Move --> # Move Wikipedia links to the "See also" section # Move non-academic / non-peer reviewed sources to the "External links" section <!-- Citations --> # All references need in-text citation # All citations need to be in the References # Only include references which have been accessed and read <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## alphabetical order ## capitalisation ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] ## [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf doi formatting] ## make doi hyperlinks active (i.e., clickable) ## use dois where available instead of other links ## include hyperlinked dois ## page numbers should be separated by an en-dash (–) rather than a hyphen (-) # A more thorough literature search is recommended. The goal is to identify and use the best academic theory and research about this topic. # Use APA style or wiki referencing style, but not both (currently, a mixture of referencing styles is used # Don't cite AI-generated content because it is unreliable and not peer-reviewed. Instead, follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]] which include acknowledging and linking to genAI use in edit summaries, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two link types provided ### Also link to related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]] ### Also link to relevant [[w:|Wikipedia]] pages ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link (e.g., (Wikipedia) or (Book chapter, year) for Wikiversity book chapters) ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant Wikiversity book chapters and Wikipedia resources about this topic <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent ## Very good ## Good ## Basic ## One of two required external links provided ## Move Wikipedia link(s) to the "See also" section ## Move academic sources into the "References" sections and provide in-text citation ## Only include links directly related to the sub-title ## Target an international audience; Australians only represent 0.33% of the world population ## Good choice of links, but poorly formatted (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] ## Rename links so that they are more user friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Include source in brackets after link ## Use alphabetical order ## To be developed (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) ## Link to the most relevant external resources about this topic |9= <!-- User page --> # Excellent # Used effectively # Very good # Good # Basic but effective # Not created – see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] <!-- Description about self --> # Excellent description about self provided # Description about self provided # Brief description about self – consider expanding # Very brief description about self – consider expanding # Add description about self <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Link(s) provided to professional profile(s) # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided # Rename the link to the book chapter to make it more user-friendly (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Add link to book chapter |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: # One out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other types of contribution are making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] #* posts about the unit or project on the {{Motivation and emotion/Canvas}} discussion forum # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. # Are these contributions based on AI-generated content? If so, please follow the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]], otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. # Well done on creating and uploading your own image! # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Descriptions of contributions could be more precise/accurate/detailed # Add a brief summary of each contribution # Remember to sign comments on talk pages # None summarised on user page with direct link(s) to evidence (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]). Looking ahead to the book chapter, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Socialcontribution|social contributions]]. }} ~~~~ </pre></small></small></small> gives <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Clear [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (expand) <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Under-developed, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – develop further, perhaps using a 2-level structure for larger section(s) (i.e., including subheadings) <!-- 3-level --> # Overly complicated [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # The headings lack sufficient incision into, and exposition of, the topic # Revise heading structure to place less emphasis on background concepts and more emphasis on the target topic (i.e., address the sub-title). The draft headings place too much emphasis on background concepts and too little on the relationship between the concepts. # A dedicated section on research is probably not needed because (a) the chapter should focus on synthesising theory and research (so, integrate research throughout) and real-life applications <!-- Other ---> # Aim for 3 to 6 top-level headings between the Overview and Conclusion, with 3 to 5 sub-headings for large sections # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview and/or Conclusion # Remove "Introduction" heading – provide this information in Overview or move into subsequent sections # Remove definition(s) headings; cover this in the Overview and/or subsequent sections with embedded inter-wiki link(s) to further information # Remove case study/scenario headings; instead embed the case study/scenario(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove quiz headings; instead embed quiz question(s) within relevant section(s) # Remove numbers from headings # Remove [[wikt:acronym#Noun|acronym]]s from headings # Remove citations from headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure # Very good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there may be room for improvement # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and heading structure, but aim for closer alignment # Basic alignment between between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings. Aim to improve. # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, it needs to be acknowledged as such in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Scenario --> # An engaging scenario with a relevant image is planned or presented in a feature box at start of the Overview # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box at the start of this section # Promising scenario; would benefit from further development to make it more compelling and illustrative # The scenario is promising, but adapt it to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university students represent only around 3% of the world's population # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest # Choose an image that illustrates the scenario. Move theoretical diagrams into a subsequent section. # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest # Put the scenario or case study into a feature box at the start of this section (fixed) # Make the scenario concrete and down-to-earth, using a realistic real-world example of the target psychological phenomenon rather than an abstract description. # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear. It should be obvious to a reader how the scenario illustrates the topic (i.e., the sub-title question). Revise the scenario to make this connection more explicit. # Add a scenario or case study in a feature box (with an image) at the start of this section to help engage reader interest <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Briefly overview the main theoretical perspectives relevant to the topic # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. # Add a brief, evocative description of the problem/topic <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> <!-- Alignment and quality --> # The focus questions are well aligned with the sub-title and top-level headings # Reasonably good alignment between focus questions and top-level headings, but consider closer alignment # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings # Promising focus questions # There is no need for a question dedicated to research; instead, integrate covered of research throughout # There are too many focus questions; only include questions that are needed to address the sub-title; avoid side-quests—these are usually better treated as examples or scenarios, or left out altogether so that the chapter can concentrate on the core task of synthesising the best psychological theory and research about the topic. <!-- Other --> # Use open- rather then close-ended focus questions # Use single- rather than double-barrelled focus questions # Use bullet-points (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Present focus questions in a feature box at the end of this section |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent – key points are well developed for each section # Solid development # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic # Overly broad/comprehensive; not sufficiently focused/targetted on the topic; this often occurs when genAI content is used by a prompter with insufficient background reading and understanding of the topic and/or insufficient revising and rewriting of genAI content # Basic development # Partial development # Insufficient development # No development # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is excellent (i.e., not too little/narrow or too big/broad) # The scope is about right, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title # It is unlikely that all planned aspects can be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # All planned aspects cannot reasonably be covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on the most important aspects which address the question in the sub-title # ''Avoid providing too much background information''. Aim to briefly summarise general concepts and provide internal links to relevant book chapters and/or Wikipedia pages for further information. Focus most of the chapter on ''directly answering the core question(s)'' posed by the chapter sub-title. <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is clear and easy to follow # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise # The writing style is difficult to follow (e.g., due to vagueness, complex wording, long sentences, long paragraphs, repetition, etc.) # The writing style is typical of AI-generated material with minimal human oversight. See [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]] for guidance about ethical and professional practice. <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research # Promising balance of theory and research # Reasonably good coverage of theory; strive to balance the theoretical content with critical review of relevant research # Balance theoretical content with critical synthesis of relevant research # Too much theory. Not enough research. Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Strive for an integrated balance of the best psychological theory and research about this topic, with practical examples. # Select the best theories about this topic # Select the best research about this topic <!-- Citations --> # Excellent use of citations # Very good use of citations # Good use of citations # Promising use of citations # Basic use of citations # Insufficient use of citations # Non-peer-reviewed sources should be moved to the "External links" section # Tip: Rather than starting sentences with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Citation style --> # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] (e.g., do not include author initials) # Use [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles APA style 7th edition for citations] with three or more authors (i.e., FirstAuthor et al., year) <!-- Other --> # For sections with sub-sections, provide key points for an overview paragraph prior to branching into the sub-headings # Direct quotes need page numbers (APA style) – even better, express the idea in your own words # Use correct capitalisation ([https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/capitalization APA style is a "down" style]) – [https://polishedpaper.com/blog/capitalization-apa-style more info] # [https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/punctuation/serial-comma APA style uses serial commas][[w:Serial comma|1]][https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/the-oxford-comma-is-extremely-important-and-everyone-should 2][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBx8ooDupXY 3] (1 min) # Use [https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-in-third-person.html 3rd person perspective], although a case study or feature box could use 1st or 2nd person perspective # Use [https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/australian-vs-american-spelling/11244196 Australian spelling] (e.g., analyze → analyse; behavior → behaviour) # Move references into the References section. Keep citations in the main body. # Consider using Studiosity Writing Feedback+ or a similar writing-support service (e.g., Grammarly) to improve the quality of written expression and check for grammatical and spelling errors in the book chapter draft. <!-- GenAI ---> # Well done on acknowledging genAI use in the edit summary. Also share link(s) to the conversation, as per the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|using genAI guidelines]]. # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is well developed # Conclusion is well underway # Conclusion is underway # Conclusion is underdeveloped # Conclusion hasn't been developed # What are the practical, take-home messages? 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He bought new workout clothes, saved a list of routines and even told his friends he was committed to exercising. But when his alarm goes off at 6:30am, he hits snooze, telling himself he will simply go after work instead. By 5:00pm, he's too tired to go. The idea of lifting weights is too emotionally heavy and stress inducing for him, so Jordan chooses to stay home and watch a TV show. Each time Jordan's alarm goes off, he ignores it, even though he knows that going to the gym is a healthy option and helps him gain confidence although the short-term comfort of staying at home outweighs those feelings. Jordan isn't lazy, he's experiencing akrasia, a predictable motivational and emotional conflict between long term goals and short-term impulses. {{RoundBoxBottom}} [[File:Woman Stressed At Work Illustration.jpg|thumb|Figure 1. A women experiencing stressful situation with conflicting priorities. ]] This Chapter explains and explore why people act against their better judgement. This will be described though psychological explanations of self-control and regulation, motivational deficits, and emotional avoidance. This phenomenon has been named Akrasia.   '''The problem''': Akrasia is a phenomenon many people experience. The problem with this is that it affects many areas of an individual's life such as academics, health choices, financial decisions, and relationships. This is because many people will intend to make choices that align with their values and goals yet often make choices that move them further away from them. This gap between intention and action can lead to issues with wellbeing and a sense of success in life.   Understanding akrasia is important because it undermines goal achievement, wellbeing, and personal goals.  It reflects the tension between reflective, value-based intentions and impulsive. Understanding the psychological science that undermines this concept is important because it provides tools for understanding the conflict by examining self-regulation and cognitive bias. This will also provide you some techiques to help reduce akrasia so you can reach the goals you have set. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=5}}'''Focus questions''' [[File:Crystal Clear app ktip.svg|left|20px|]] * What is akrasia? * What psychological processes contribute to akrasia and the conflict between long term and short term impulses? * How do motivation and emotion interact to influence why people act against their better judgement ? * What evidence based strategies can help people reduce akrasia and act more consistently in line with their goals ? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Akrasia == ==== what is Akrasia ==== The term Akrasia refers to a psychological phenomenon of acting against one's better judgement, and psychological research explains it as a product of predictable conflicts within the human self-regulation systems. Rather than moral weakness, akrasia reflects a tension between reflective long-term intentions and immediate emotionally driven short term impulses. Studies in self-regulation highlight how failures in goal monitoring, susceptibility to short term rewards and recued sensitivity to long term consequences make an individual more likely to behave in ways that contradict their own considered goals. Motivation research further shows that hedonic impulses- such as seeking comfort or avoiding discomfort can overpower reflective decision making, producing patterns of self-indulgence or avoidance. Dialogical self-theory adds that akrasia can emerge from competing internal "voices" such as the disciplined self and the comfort seeking self, each shaped by social and cultural influences. Cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes are involved in this phenomenon. Together they contribute to the gap between intention and action that leads to what is described as Akasia.  [[File:Aristotle Altemps Inv8575.jpg|thumb|Figure 2. An image of Aristotle ]] ==== Historical background: where did the term Akrasia come from? ==== Akrasia originates from ancient Greek philosophy. particularly Aristotle, who used the term akrasia to describe " weakness of will" ect.. Describe what he argued about failure to understand emotions and impulses Historically, Akrasia has been recognized for thousands of years. The concept originates in ancient Greek philosophy, patricianly in the work of Aristotle, who used the term akrasia to describe "weakness of will" aristae argued that people sometimes fail to act in accordance with their rational understanding because emotions, desires, or impulses temporarily overpower reason.  in his view akrasia occurs when the rational part of the mind identifies the best course of action, but the non rational part disrupts this judgment and pulls behavior toward shot term gratification. This failure is not due to ignorance but to momentary inability to manage or correctly interpret ones emotional and motivation states. Earlier, Socrates debated whether akrasia was even possible, suggesting that if someone acted wrongly, it must be because they misunderstood what was truly good. Aristotle disagreed, emphasizing that people can genuinely know the right action yet still fail to follow it. He suggested that individuals often misjudge the force of their impulses, treating them as rational justifications in the moment.  This historical debate helped lay the foundation for modern psychological explanations. As contemporary theories echo Aristotle's insight showing the people frequently experience a conflict between reflective, long-term reasoning and immediate affect driven impulses and behavior often follows whichever system is the strongest in the moment.   (Bobonich & Destree, 2007). == Akrasia as a motivational and emotional conflict == '''Focus question''': what psychological processes contribute to akrasia and the conflict between long term and short term impulses? Akasia is easier to understand when it is framed as a psychological conflict between internal systems that operate according to different rules, time scales, and motivational priorities (Frederick, Loewenstein, & O’Donoghue, 2002). From a psychological perspective, long term goals are maintained by reflective value-based processes that rely on executive functioning, future planning and a coherent sense of identity- the part of the mind that says "finishing my degree matters for my future". These goals are cognitively effortful, meaning they require working memory, sustained attention, and the ability  to tolerate discomfort in the service of a future outcome. In constats short term impulses arise from fast, effect driven systems that priorates immediate emotional states. When someone feels tired, stressed or bored, the short-term system generates urges like " i just want to relax now". These impulses are not irrational; they are grounded in the brains reward circuitry, which is highly sensitive to immediate relief and comfort (Sirois & Pychyl,  (2013).   Psychology research shows that akrasia often occurs when tasks evoke negative affect, so states of anxiety, frustration, or uncertainty. Under these conditions people tend to priories short term affective rewards, such as relief from discomfort, even when they consciously prefer the long-term outcomes. This means that akrasia can serve as a mood repair strategy, where avoidance temporarily improves emotional states at the cost of long-term goals (Steel, P. (2007).   Dual process models explain this dynamic by distinguishing between two interacting systems: a fast automatic emotionally reactive system called system 1 and a slower, reflective and future oriented system called system 2. akrasia is when system 1 dominates behavior in the moment, overpowering the deliberate reasoning of system 2.  Factors such as cognitive load, stress, and emotional discomfort weaken reflective control, making impulsive choices more likely.  All this to say, akrasia is the outcome of how human motivational and emotional systems compete for behavioral control (Hofmann, Friese, & Strack, (2009).   == Self‑regulation and self‑control == '''Failures in self‑regulation contribute to akrasia''': Self-regulation is a multifaceted process that describes an individual's ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a way that yields positive results. Failure of this is the inability to coordinate behaviors, emotions, or attention in order to achieve a long-term goal (Catanese, 2024).  While it is not possible to yet determine a single cause for self-regulation failure, we can find patterns that produce failure (Baumeister & Heatherton, 1996).  Self-regulation failure has the potential to cause undeniable harm to individuals by leading individuals to act in ways that may harm them or others financially, physically or emotionally. Self–regulation failure can be broken down into different conceptualization to describe how it occurs one of them is three parts of a feedback loop proposed by Carver and Scheier (1981).   The first part describes standards, the ideals and goals, without proper standards self-regulation is hindered. The second part is monitoring, this is where individuals must account for their own actions in relation to their standards, meaning if one is not keeping themself accountable to meet their standards, this is where failure often starts.  The third part of operating which is where the monitoring phase falls short of the standards and the process is to change the goal or state is set in motion.  Failure occurs because while a person can set a goal and monitor effectively, they may still fail to bring about their goal (Baumeister & Heatherton, 1996).   Bella (2023) describes another way self-regulation failure can be caused with similar underlying factors to carvers and Scheier (1981).  She argues that akrasia is best understood as a conflict between internal systems. Specifically, the reflective system that represents long term values and goals and the impulsive system responds to immediate emotional and motivational states. When these systems compete, behavior becomes inconsistent, fragmented, and vulnerable to short term impulses. Failure indicates that the individual's ability to manage impulses, emotion, and maintain goal-directed behaviors is compromised. This vulnerability is not a character flaw, but a predictable psychological pattern that arises when regulatory processes are overloaded, undermined, and not integrated effectively. More precisely, akrasia occurs when the impulsive system becomes more dominant because short term impulses feel more compelling, and long-term goals feel more distant and effortful. This is what makes a person act against their better judgment, even when they fully understand the protentional long term consequences. (Bella, 2023) Understanding self-regulation failure would have considerate value when it comes to finding solutions to acts of akrasia and other motivation conflicts. Understanding allows an individual to alter their own responses to a stimulus and change their response. '''Discuss ego depletion''' Another concept that's helps describe why akrasia might occur is ego depletion.  Ego depletion is an idea that describes how self-control operates like a limited resource. When people excerpt self-control, they are displaying regulation of their emotions, relistening temptations, making decisions, and forcing themselves to finish difficult tasks. Once this limited resource of self-control is depleted, their ability to persist, inhibit impulses, or act according to long term goals becomes significantly impaired.   Baumeister, Bratislavsky, and tice (1998) proposed that self-control relies on a single, general resource. Meaning any act of self-control consumes this resource, leaving a person temporally less capable of exerting further control.  When individuals become depleted, they are more vulnerable to short term impulses, making akrasia more likely to occur. This is possible even when the long-term goal is important; they lack the regulatory strength to act on it.   More recent work by Inzlict and schmeichel ( 2012) However, challenges this idea of self-control being a resource, arguing that instead ego depletion is a shift in motivation, attention and affect. After exerting self-control, people become less motivated to excerpt effort and less attentive to long term goals. This still supports the idea that akrasia is a regulatory system to shift towards seeking short term rewards seeking over long-term intentions.  These processes make akrasia more likely, as individuals who are depleted struggle to inhibit impulses or tolerate discomfort. In everyday life ego depletion can be seen when a student intends to study after a long day but instead chooses to relax because their regulatory capacity is drained.  in these moments the long-term goal remains valued but the ability to fulfil it its compromised. {{Robelbox|theme=5|width=60%|title=1.1 - Module overview|iconwidth=47px|icon=Nuvola_apps_korganizer.svg}}<div style="{{Robelbox/pad}}"> <quiz display=simple> { Which subject best explains how failures in self regulation contribute to akrasia? } |type="()"} - Ego Depletion - Temporal discounting + Internal system conflict </quiz> </div> {{Robelbox-close}} == Motivational theories == [[File:Self-Determination-Theory-Visual 1.png|thumb|Figure 3: Self-Determination Theory visual diagram ]] ===== Self‑determination theory: ===== Self-determination theory is a concept that explains the innate psychological needs in relation to human motivation (Ryan & Deci, 2000). It was developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan (1985). The theory describes that humans have innate predisposition for psychological growth and development fueled by three basic psychological needs. Needs being defined as inherent and motivating (Ryan. & Deci, 2017). That once they have been fulfilled contributes to the health and wellbeing of the person.   The first need identified is autonomy. It is that one's behavior is self-awarded and congruent with their personal interests and values. The satisfaction of this is that the actions of the individual fulfill their desires and that they feel authentic to themselves (Deci & Ryan, 2015).   The second is competence the urge feel capable and develop a mastery of performing tasks.  To satisfy this, an individual can challenge their skills and abilities (Vansteenkiste, et al, 2020). Lastly, relatedness is the feeling of connection and belonging. It is fulfilled when an individual feels they have the capability to care for others and be cared for. When an individual's needs are not satisfied, however they can result in illness or discontent (Deci & Ryan 2000).  STD proposes that not all motivation is equal meaning that the focus should be on how and why a person is motivated. To understand why akrasia occurs, understanding the difference between autonomous and controlled motivation is crucial.   Autonomous motivation includes two forms; Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an act because it is personally meaningful and interesting. Integrated regulation refers to acting because it’s aligned with one’s values and sense of self (Deci, 1972).  Individuals must feel a sense of choice, volition, and psychological freedom, rather than pressure to perform.  If these are all met, they have displayed satisfaction with the three needs.  Akrasia becomes less likely when motivation is autonomous. When people genuinely value a goal, individuals are more likely to willingly tolerate discomfort, delay gratification, and persist even though difficult. This is because the action feels internally meaningful, the individuals feel capable of reaching their end goal, and they feel they have been supported through their action, so short term impulses have less power.  An individual may still act in an autonomous manner even in accordance with any external expectation if they believe their behavior is still consistent with their own values and of their own volition (Ryan & Deci 2017).   Controlled motivation describes the feelings of pressure and tension. It occurs when behavior is driven not by personal values or genuine interest but by external demands, internal pressure or avoidance of guilt and shame. This is the opposite to autonomous motivation, meaning this is often the cause of akrasia. Similar to autonomous motivation if breaks down into two main forms. External regulation, acting to obtain a reward or avoid punishment.  Introjected regulation, acting to avoid guilt, anxiety, or maintain self-worth.  in both cases behavior tends to not be a fully self-endorsed action.  Controlled motivation increases akrasia behavior; it makes tasks feel adverse, even when the individual knows the long-term goal is important.  Due to this creating an emotional friction, the tasksbecome associated with stress, guilt, or obligation.  When an individual feels controlled, they are more likely to avoid the task, procrastinate, or act against their better judgement (Deci et al, 2012). {{RoundBoxTop|theme=5}} ''' Example scenario''' Annie really wants to get her psychology degree, but she finds studying difficult however she continues to engage and attend class to achieve her goal. She is pushing through a desire to disengage, procrastinate, and stop in order to feel a sense of achievement that she did herself. {{RoundBoxBottom}} *expectancy‑value theory: actions based an appraisal of successes (reference: Wigfield, A., & Eccles, J. S. (2000). Expectancy–Value Theory of Achievement Motivation. ''Contemporary Educational Psychology'', ''25''(1), 68–81.https://doi.org/10.1006/ceps.1999.1015) *Show how motivation quality affects the likelihood of acting in line with long‑term goal * emotional avoidance: tasks that evoke frustration are avoided this is a form of regulation ( reference : De Castella, K., Platow, M. J., Tamir, M., & Gross, J. J. (2018). Beliefs about emotion: implications for avoidance-based emotion regulation and psychological health. ''Cognition and Emotion'', ''32''(4), 773–795. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2017.1353485) <quiz display="simple"> {SDT is primarly concerned with ? :} - How rewards increase performance + How basic psychological needs influence motivation - How motivation shapes decision making {SDT views motivation as ?:} - A simple intrinsic/extinsic split - A set of unrelated catagories + A continuum from controlled to autonomous </quiz> == Reduction Techniques == Present practical, research‑supported strategies for reducing akrasia, Explain why each strategy works and how individuals can apply it: *Reducing cognitive load: working memory has a limited capacity so when this is reached tasks can become a source of impairment, techniques such as task chunking can help reduce the load. ( reference: Sweller, J. (1988). Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning. ''Cognitive Science'', ''12''(2), 257–285. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15516709cog1202_40 ) * Enhancing autonomous motivation : Autonomy supportive techniques that help enegemnt with tasks. (Reference: Reeve, J., & Jang, H. (2006). What Teachers Say and Do to Support Students’ Autonomy During a Learning Activity. ''Journal of Educational Psychology'', ''98''(1), 209–218. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.98.1.209 ) * goal‑setting theory: challenging akrasia ( reference: Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. (2002). Building a practically useful theory of goal setting and task motivation: A 35-year odyssey. ''The American Psychologist'', ''57''(9), 705–717. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.57.9.705) <quiz display="simple"> {Which technique would you use? :} - Reduction of cognitive load - Autonomous motivation - Goal Setting </quiz> == The Understanding of Psychological Science Of Akarsia and Support == '''Focus question''': what strategies are there to reduce to act of akrasia and act more consciously in line with their goals? Empirical fining both support and refine theoretical models of akrasia by showing that it arises from multiple interaction processes, rather than simple tendency to put of work, reach on self-regulation failure(Bella, 2024), ego depletion (Baumeister et al., 1998; inzlicht & schmeichel, 2012) and self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 200) collectively demonstrate that akrasia reflects conflicts between long term , value based intentions and short  term, affect driven impulses, shaped by motivational quality, emotional avoidance and cognitive load. These findings challenge overly simplistic models that treat akrasia as simply procrastination or lack of will power, and instead support integrative frameworks in which internal systems, basic psychological needs and situational demands jointly determine whether people act in line with their better judgement. This integrated knowledge has important implications for improving motivational and emotional lives. Interventions should not only focus on trying harder by supporting autonomous motivation, emotional regulation, and reducing unnecessary control and guilt. By targeting these mechanism individuals are more likely to experience motivation that is self-endorsed, resilient to discomfort and aligned with long term goals ( Sirois & pychyl, 2013).   * {{RoundBoxTop|theme=5}} ADD scenario that follows up on jordans problem with a solutions based on principles discussed {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Conclusion== * summarise the most important points in 3–5 sentences. * Align with subtitle and focus questions. * Highlight implications for personal growth and psychological wellbeing. * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Self-determination theory|Self-determination theory]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[wikipedia:Goal_setting|Goal setting]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Motivation|Motivation]] (Wikipedia) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Bobonich C., & Destrée, P. 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Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this:''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 2'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 3'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. ==Figures== [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|thumb|387x387px|'''Figure 2'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).|center]] ==Learning features== '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;" |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health-risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). '''Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). 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Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. 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Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. 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''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] rzfqpe3ddcy5c2d58w2jcife5l3ydzm 2833119 2833118 2026-09-14T07:56:24Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking */ 2833119 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} <div align=center>Edit the title and sub-title to match the wording (and casing) in the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025|2026 list of topics]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not include your name (authorship is as per [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page history]]).</div> __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this:''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. ==Figures== [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|thumb|387x387px|'''Figure 2'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).|center]] ==Learning features== '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;" |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health-risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). '''Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). 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Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] dd64t07gjste9bwjablpneow6bm57i5 2833123 2833119 2026-09-14T08:08:10Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Figures */ remove planning section 2833123 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} <div align=center>Edit the title and sub-title to match the wording (and casing) in the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025|2026 list of topics]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not include your name (authorship is as per [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page history]]).</div> __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this:''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. 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Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] jg4gi8k46uwp7sz5mtq7repk2akdpg2 2833124 2833123 2026-09-14T08:14:10Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Understanding impulsivity */ 2833124 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} <div align=center>Edit the title and sub-title to match the wording (and casing) in the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025|2026 list of topics]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not include your name (authorship is as per [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page history]]).</div> __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this:''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and clinical correlates of its scores in French-speaking patients starting a residential detoxification program. ''Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 45''(5), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176231157411}} {{Hanging indent|Lauriola, M., Panno, A., Levin, I. P., & Lejuez, C. W. (2014). Individual differences in risky decision making: A meta-analysis of sensation seeking and impulsivity with the Balloon Analogue Risk Task. ''Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27''(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1784}} {{Hanging indent|Magid, V., MacLean, M. G., & Colder, C. R. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. ''Addictive Behaviors, 32''(10), 2046–2061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.015}} {{Hanging indent|Ravert, R. D., & Donnellan, M. B. (2021). Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] n9q2kv0fl4tvjhml4ytuucgru8wkf5f 2833125 2833124 2026-09-14T08:18:34Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Understanding sensation seeking */ quiz questions added 2833125 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} <div align=center>Edit the title and sub-title to match the wording (and casing) in the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025|2026 list of topics]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not include your name (authorship is as per [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page history]]).</div> __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this:''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and clinical correlates of its scores in French-speaking patients starting a residential detoxification program. ''Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 45''(5), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176231157411}} {{Hanging indent|Lauriola, M., Panno, A., Levin, I. P., & Lejuez, C. W. (2014). Individual differences in risky decision making: A meta-analysis of sensation seeking and impulsivity with the Balloon Analogue Risk Task. ''Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27''(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1784}} {{Hanging indent|Magid, V., MacLean, M. G., & Colder, C. R. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. ''Addictive Behaviors, 32''(10), 2046–2061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.015}} {{Hanging indent|Ravert, R. D., & Donnellan, M. B. (2021). Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] fzgaq5g0oftbuljtm4gb5zjls7of4qj 2833126 2833125 2026-09-14T08:21:32Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* From explanation to application */ 2833126 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} <div align=center>Edit the title and sub-title to match the wording (and casing) in the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025|2026 list of topics]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not include your name (authorship is as per [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page history]]).</div> __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this:''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Summary Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and clinical correlates of its scores in French-speaking patients starting a residential detoxification program. ''Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 45''(5), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176231157411}} {{Hanging indent|Lauriola, M., Panno, A., Levin, I. P., & Lejuez, C. W. (2014). Individual differences in risky decision making: A meta-analysis of sensation seeking and impulsivity with the Balloon Analogue Risk Task. ''Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27''(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1784}} {{Hanging indent|Magid, V., MacLean, M. G., & Colder, C. R. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. ''Addictive Behaviors, 32''(10), 2046–2061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.015}} {{Hanging indent|Ravert, R. D., & Donnellan, M. B. (2021). Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] 0zvlguraqu16likhpr8do28zd4oiigu 2833127 2833126 2026-09-14T08:25:42Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 2833127 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this:''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Summary Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. 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Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] 4k4aob1cg9lqvnsz2c1qwjtdiuswsfh 2833135 2833127 2026-09-14T09:30:00Z Jtneill 10242 2833135 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this...''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Summary Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and clinical correlates of its scores in French-speaking patients starting a residential detoxification program. ''Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 45''(5), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176231157411}} {{Hanging indent|Lauriola, M., Panno, A., Levin, I. P., & Lejuez, C. W. (2014). Individual differences in risky decision making: A meta-analysis of sensation seeking and impulsivity with the Balloon Analogue Risk Task. ''Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27''(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1784}} {{Hanging indent|Magid, V., MacLean, M. G., & Colder, C. R. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. ''Addictive Behaviors, 32''(10), 2046–2061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.015}} {{Hanging indent|Ravert, R. D., & Donnellan, M. B. (2021). Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] icrywthvtrwc7yunz3pccpnuioxhqdv 2833136 2833135 2026-09-14T09:30:57Z Jtneill 10242 {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} 2833136 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this...''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Summary Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == [[Conclusion]] == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and clinical correlates of its scores in French-speaking patients starting a residential detoxification program. ''Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 45''(5), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176231157411}} {{Hanging indent|Lauriola, M., Panno, A., Levin, I. P., & Lejuez, C. W. (2014). Individual differences in risky decision making: A meta-analysis of sensation seeking and impulsivity with the Balloon Analogue Risk Task. ''Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27''(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1784}} {{Hanging indent|Magid, V., MacLean, M. G., & Colder, C. R. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. ''Addictive Behaviors, 32''(10), 2046–2061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.015}} {{Hanging indent|Ravert, R. D., & Donnellan, M. B. (2021). Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] 1wuqy8qy4x7q9oediggcv0zrodkvrps 2833137 2833136 2026-09-14T09:31:49Z Jtneill 10242 /* Conclusion */ 2833137 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this...''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Summary Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == Conclusion == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111}} {{Hanging indent|Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131}} {{Hanging indent|Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341}} {{Hanging indent|Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572}} {{Hanging indent|Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058}} {{Hanging indent|Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and clinical correlates of its scores in French-speaking patients starting a residential detoxification program. ''Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 45''(5), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176231157411}} {{Hanging indent|Lauriola, M., Panno, A., Levin, I. P., & Lejuez, C. W. (2014). Individual differences in risky decision making: A meta-analysis of sensation seeking and impulsivity with the Balloon Analogue Risk Task. ''Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27''(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1784}} {{Hanging indent|Magid, V., MacLean, M. G., & Colder, C. R. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. ''Addictive Behaviors, 32''(10), 2046–2061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.015}} {{Hanging indent|Ravert, R. D., & Donnellan, M. B. (2021). Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y}} {{Hanging indent|Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9}} {{Hanging indent|Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511}} {{Hanging indent|Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922}} {{Hanging indent|Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004}} {{Hanging indent|Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418}} {{Hanging indent|Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010}} {{Hanging indent|Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024}} {{Hanging indent|Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445}} {{Hanging indent|Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730}} {{Hanging indent|Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7}} {{Hanging indent|Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124}} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] aphvxipz40hj1fs6ryiqu68xs311sv0 2833139 2833137 2026-09-14T09:34:06Z Jtneill 10242 /* References */ Replace multiple hanging indent templates with one template 2833139 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this...''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Summary Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == Conclusion == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|1= Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111 Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131 Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin, 134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341 Goh, P. K., Lee, C. A., Martel, M. M., Fillmore, M. T., Derefinko, K. J., & Lynam, D. R. (2020). Conceptualizing the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality through network analysis: Key dimensions and general robustness across young adulthood. ''Journal of Personality, 88''(6), 1302–1314. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12572 Grubbs, J. B., Connolly, A. J., Floyd, C. G., Kim, H. S., & Kraus, S. W. (2024). Impulsivity and diverse forms of sports wagering in the U.S.: An examination of the UPPS-P model. ''Addictive Behaviors, 156'', 108058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108058 Kempeneers, P., Mreyen, K., Pallincourt, R., Remacle, F., Wildemeersch, G., & Simon, J. (2023). Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and clinical correlates of its scores in French-speaking patients starting a residential detoxification program. ''Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 45''(5), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176231157411 Lauriola, M., Panno, A., Levin, I. P., & Lejuez, C. W. (2014). Individual differences in risky decision making: A meta-analysis of sensation seeking and impulsivity with the Balloon Analogue Risk Task. ''Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 27''(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1784 Magid, V., MacLean, M. G., & Colder, C. R. (2007). Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems. ''Addictive Behaviors, 32''(10), 2046–2061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.01.015 Ravert, R. D., & Donnellan, M. B. (2021). Impulsivity and sensation seeking: Differing associations with psychological well-being. ''Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16''(4), 1503–1515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09829-y Roberti, J. W. (2004). A review of behavioral and biological correlates of sensation seeking. ''Journal of Research in Personality, 38''(3), 256–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00067-9 Rogers, M. M., Kelley, K., & McKinney, C. (2021). Trait impulsivity and health risk behaviors: A latent profile analysis. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 171'', 110511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110511 Samiefard, M., Salehi Fadardi, J., Kareshki, H., & Stacy, A. W. (2023). Validity and reliability of a revised S-UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale: The interplay between impulsivity and working memory. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(2), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2081922 Sârbescu, P., & Rusu, A. (2021). Personality predictors of speeding: Anger-aggression and impulsive-sensation seeking. A systematic review and meta-analysis. ''Journal of Safety Research, 77'', 86–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.004 Sharma, L., Markon, K. E., & Clark, L. A. (2014). Toward a theory of distinct types of “impulsive” behaviors: A meta-analysis of self-report and behavioral measures. ''Psychological Bulletin, 140''(2), 374–408. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034418 Shulman, E. P., Smith, A. R., Silva, K., Icenogle, G., Duell, N., Chein, J., & Steinberg, L. (2016). The dual systems model: Review, reappraisal, and reaffirmation. ''Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 17'', 103–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.12.010 Siraj, R., Najam, B., & Ghazal, S. (2021). Sensation seeking, peer influence, and risk-taking behavior in adolescents. ''Education Research International, 2021'', 8403024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8403024 Steinberg, L. (2010). A dual systems model of adolescent risk-taking. ''Developmental Psychobiology, 52''(3), 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.20445 Türkmen, İ., Rodoplu, N., Üner, B. S., Esmer, Ş. C., Altan-Atalay, A., & Ece, B. (2023). When the UPPS-P model of impulsivity meets a revised approach: The development and validation of the TRUE Multidimensional Impulsivity Scale. ''Journal of Personality Assessment, 105''(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2022.2093730 Whiteside, S. P., & Lynam, D. R. (2001). The five factor model and impulsivity: Using a structural model of personality to understand impulsivity. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 30''(4), 669–689. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(00)00064-7 Zuckerman, M., & Kuhlman, D. M. (2000). Personality and risk-taking: Common biosocial factors. ''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124 }} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]] 57ujc9myvjb20lfidkpnvj20fakxf9z 2833140 2833139 2026-09-14T09:34:26Z Jtneill 10242 removed [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation-seeking]]; added [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation seeking]] using [[Help:Gadget-HotCat|HotCat]] 2833140 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking:<br>What is the distinction between impulsivity and sensation-seeking and how does this affect behaviour?}} __TOC__ {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File: Beer Cantus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Social drinking can involve similar observable behaviours despite differences in the psychological processes underlying an individual's decision to participate.]] '''Imagine this...''' At a university party, two students are offered an unfamiliar alcoholic beverage. The first accepts immediately, without hesitation, considering the possible consequences. The second pauses but deliberately chooses to try it because the experience is new and exciting. From the outside, their behaviour looks almost identical: both accept the drink. Psychologically, however, the processes motivating their decisions may be quite different. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related but distinct psychological constructs that can help explain why people engage in seemingly similar behaviours for different reasons. Impulsivity is multidimensional and includes tendencies such as acting without sufficient forethought, whereas sensation seeking reflects the pursuit of novel, exciting, or stimulating experiences (Goh et al., 2020; Ravert & Donnellan, 2021). Consequently, risk taking behaviour does not necessarily indicate that an individual is simply "impulsive". Understanding the motivation and psychological processes behind the behaviour can provide a more complete explanation of why it occurs. Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking is particularly essential when considering risk taking behaviour. Different dimensions of impulsivity and sensation seeking are associated with different patterns of health risk behaviour, suggesting that similar actions may arise through varied psychological pathways (Rogers et al., 2021). In the opening scenario, for instance, immediately accepting the drink without considering its consequences may reflect a lack of premeditation, whereas deliberately accepting it for novelty and excitement may more closely reflect sensation seeking. The behavioural outcome is similar, but the motivation is not. Alcohol use provides a useful real world example of why this distinction matters. Research with university students suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity can relate to alcohol involvement through different pathways, with sensation seeking more strongly associated with alcohol consumption and impulsivity more closely associated with alcohol related problems (Magid et al., 2007). Identifying these differences can therefore improve understanding of not only whether someone engages in risky behaviour, but also the psychological processes that may contribute to that behaviour and its consequences. This chapter examines the theoretical and empirical distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking and evaluates how each may influence behaviour. By examining their conceptual overlap, underlying psychological processes, relationships with risk taking, and associations with alcohol use, the chapter demonstrates why understanding ''why'' a person behaves in a particular way can be as important as observing ''what'' they do. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} # What is impulsivity and what are its key characteristics? # What is sensation seeking and how does it differ from impulsivity? # What psychological processes distinguish impulsivity from sensation seeking? # How do impulsivity and sensation seeking differentially influence risk-taking behaviour? # How can these differences help explain alcohol use and related consequences? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Understanding impulsivity == Impulsivity is commonly understood as acting without thinking, but psychological research suggests that it is not a single characteristic. Behaviours described as impulsive can result from varied psychological processes, such as acting impetuously during intense emotions, failing to consider future consequences, or struggling to persist with difficult tasks. Research supports this multidimensional understanding, finding that measures labelled as impulsivity assess several related but distinguishable characteristics rather than one unified trait (Berg et al., 2015; Sharma et al., 2014). Thus, understanding why an individual acts impulsively may provide more information than simply labelling the behaviour as impulsive. === The UPPS-P model === One influential framework for understanding these differences is the UPPS-P model of impulsive personality. The original UPPS model proposed four dimensions: negative urgency, or acting rashly during negative emotion; lack of premeditation, or acting without adequately considering consequences, lack of perseverance, involving difficulty remaining focused on demanding or boring tasks and sensation seeking, involving preference for exciting and novel experiences (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The framework was later expanded to distinguish positive urgency, referring to hastely actions during intense positive emotion, from negative urgency (Cyders & Smith, 2008). Consequently, two apparently impulsive decisions may originate from quite different combinations of emotion, planning, persistence and reward seeking. Experts agree that these components should be measured individually. Network analysis of the UPPS-P found meaningful relationships between its components while also indicating that the dimensions are not interchangeable (Goh et al., 2020). Other research has continued to examine and refine multidimensional measures of impulsivity, demonstrating both the usefulness and continuing complexity of defining the construct (Samiefard et al., 2023; Türkmen et al., 2023). This is an important limitation of the broad term impulsivity: although multidimensional models provide greater precision, disagreement about exactly how impulsivity should be organised and measured remains. === Emotion and urgency === [[File:Positive & Negative Urgency.png|right|thumb|400px|'''Figure 2'''. Positive and negative urgency describe tendencies towards rash action during intense positive and negative emotional states. Although the emotional states differ, both illustrate how intense emotion may contribute to impulsive action (Cyders & Smith, 2008).]] The distinction between positive and negative urgency further demonstrates why motivation matters. Urgency theory proposes that intense emotional states can increase the likelihood of reckless action, with positive urgency occurring during strongly positive emotion and negative urgency during strongly negative emotion (Cyders & Smith, 2008). This differs from lack of premeditation because a person may ordinarily consider consequences effectively but behave differently when experiencing intense emotion. The opening party scenario illustrates this distinction. Immediately accepting the unfamiliar drink without adequately considering its consequences may indicate lack of premeditation. If the decision instead occurred during intense excitement at the party, positive urgency might provide another explanation. The observable action alone therefore cannot identify which dimension was responsible. <quiz display=simple> {According to the UPPS-P model, impulsivity is best understood as a single characteristic that affects behaviour in the same way across different situations.} - True + False {Positive urgency refers to rash action during intense positive emotion, whereas negative urgency refers to rash action during intense negative emotion.} + True - False </quiz> == Understanding sensation seeking == Sensation seeking is strongly correlated to impulsivity but places greater emphasis on the motivation to experience novelty, intensity and stimulation. The construct has traditionally been understood as an individual difference in preference for varied, novel, complex and intense experiences, sometimes accompanied by willingness to accept risk to obtain those experiences (Roberti, 2004; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Ultimately indicating that risk itself does not always have to be the person's goal. Instead, risk may be accepted because it accompanies an experience considered sufficiently interesting or rewarding. === A motivational perspective === This provides an important distinction from other impulsivity dimensions. Someone displaying lack of premeditation may act before adequately considering the consequences, whereas a sensation seeker may recognise the consequences and deliberately decide that the potential stimulation is worthwhile. In the opening scenario, the second student hesitates before accepting the unfamiliar drink but chooses it because the experience is new and exciting. The decision may therefore involve forethought while still being associated with risk. Sensation seeking should consequently not be treated as inherently dysfunctional. Ravert and Donnellan (2021) found different associations between impulsivity, sensation seeking and psychological well being, supporting the idea that the constructs should not simply be combined into a general tendency towards problematic behaviour. Sensation seeking may encourage exploration and engagement as well as potentially hazardous behaviour, meaning that its consequences depend partly on how and where the need for stimulation is expressed. === A theoretical complication === An important theoretical complication is that sensation seeking is simultaneously treated as a distinct construct and included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model of impulsivity (Whiteside & Lynam, 2001). The inclusion of sensation seeking within the UPPS-P model does not mean that it is the same as other forms of impulsivity; rather, it is considered one distinct pathway that may contribute to impulsive behaviour. Contrastingly, it demonstrates that the boundaries surrounding the broader concept of impulsivity remain debated and depend partly on how researchers define and measure it. If all sensation seeking were simply impulsivity, there would be little reason to expect the two to show different relationships with behaviour. Evidence that they predict different outcomes can therefore help determine whether distinguishing them is psychologically meaningful. <quiz display=simple> {Which statement best distinguishes sensation seeking from lack of premeditation?} - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering the consequences. + Sensation seeking may involve recognising potential consequences but deciding that the novelty or stimulation is worthwhile. - Lack of premeditation involves deliberately pursuing novel and exciting experiences. - Sensation seeking and lack of premeditation describe the same psychological process. {Why is sensation seeking theoretically complicated within models of impulsivity?} - Sensation seeking has no relationship with impulsive behaviour. - Sensation seeking has been removed from multidimensional models of impulsivity. + Sensation seeking can be treated as a distinct construct while also being included as a dimension within the UPPS-P model. - Sensation seeking only occurs when an individual does not recognise the risks of their behaviour. </quiz> == Distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking == [[File:Sensation seeking Vs Impulsivity.png|right|thumb|387px|'''Figure 3'''. Comparison of the UPPS-P dimensions of impulsive behaviour and Zuckerman’s dimensions of sensation seeking, highlighting areas of conceptual overlap and distinction (Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007; Samiefard et al., 2023). (image created independently using Canva software).]] Impulsivity and sensation seeking overlap because both can contribute to behaviours involving uncertainty or risk. The key distinction concerns the process motivating the action. Dimensions such as urgency and lack of premeditation emphasise rash action or insufficient regulation, whereas sensation seeking emphasises approach towards novelty, excitement and stimulation (Cyders & Smith, 2008; Zuckerman & Kuhlman, 2000). Similar behaviour can therefore emerge through different psychological pathways. Research comparing the constructs provides support for this distinction. Magid et al. (2007), found that sensation seeking and impulsivity showed different relationships with alcohol involvement, suggesting that combining them could overlook meaningful differences. Similarly, a meta-analysis found that sensation seeking and impulsivity were both associated with greater risk taking, but sensation seeking showed a somewhat stronger relationship with risky behaviour than impulsivity (Lauriola et al., 2014). These findings support distinguishing the constructs while also demonstrating that neither provides a complete explanation of risky behaviour. '''Table 1''' '''Table – Comparing impulsivity and sensation''' '''seeking''' The comparison table summarises the major conceptual differences and similarities between impulsivity and sensation seeking, including their defining characteristics, underlying processes, and relationships with risk taking behaviour. {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! Feature !! Impulsivity !! Sensation seeking |- | '''Core characteristic''' || Tendency toward rash or insufficiently considered action across multiple dimensions || Tendency to seek novel, varied, exciting or stimulating experiences |- | '''Key Process''' || Can involve reduced forethought, urgency or behavioural regulation || Motivation toward novelty, excitement and stimulation |- |'''Risk Taking''' |Risk may result from insufficient consideration of consequences or other impulsive tendencies |Risk may be accepted in pursuit of rewarding or stimulating experiences |- |'''UPPS-P''' |Multidimensional model including positive urgency, negative urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance and sensation seeking |Sensation seeking is one distinct dimension within the UPPS-P model |- |'''Example''' |Immediately accepting an unfamiliar drink without considering consequences |Deliberately trying the drink because the experience is novel and exciting |- |'''Behavioural Outcome''' |Can contribute to health risk, gambling and substance related behaviours |Can contribute to risk taking, alcohol use and novelty oriented behaviour |} Whilst impulsivity and sensation seeking can contribute to similar observable behaviours, their underlying characteristics and psychological processes differ (see Table 1; Goh et al., 2020; Magid et al., 2007). === Development and the dual systems model === The dual systems model provides another theoretical perspective for understanding this distinction. The model proposes that heightened reward sensitivity develops differently from capacities associated with cognitive control, potentially contributing to increased risk taking during adolescence (Steinberg, 2010). From this perspective, attraction towards rewarding or stimulating experiences and the ability to regulate behaviour are related but separable processes. Conversely, the model has also been critically reconsidered. Shulman et al. (2016) concluded that evidence broadly supports different developmental trajectories for reward related and cognitive control systems while also highlighting complexities that cannot be captured by a simple imbalance between two systems. Risk taking varies substantially across people and situations, so developmental models should not be interpreted as suggesting that risky behaviour is inevitable or caused by one neural mechanism. The theory is useful for explaining why reward seeking and behavioural control can be distinguished, but it should complement rather than replace personality and contextual explanations. == Impulsivity, sensation seeking, and risk taking behaviour == [[File:Boxing in Uruguay - Palacio Peñarol.jpg|right|thumb|350px|'''Figure 4'''. Activities involving risk and stimulation, such as boxing, illustrate that engagement in risky behaviour does not necessarily indicate impulsivity. The psychological motivation underlying the behaviour may be important for distinguishing impulsivity from sensation seeking.]] The theoretical distinction becomes particularly useful when considering risk taking behaviour. If impulsivity and sensation seeking represented the same underlying characteristic, they would be expected to show broadly equivalent relationships with risky outcomes. Instead, evidence indicates that different dimensions can be associated with different behaviours and consequences. Research examining risk taking has found that both sensation seeking and impulsivity are associated with a greater tendency to engage in risky behaviour, although these relationships are relatively modest (Lauriola et al., 2014). This pattern extends across varied types of behaviour, with sensation seeking and impulsivity related traits associated with health risk behaviours (Rogers et al., 2021), adolescent risk taking (Siraj et al., 2021), and speeding behaviour (Sârbescu & Rusu, 2021). More recently, Grubbs et al. (2024) demonstrated that the specific psychological trait involved may also relate to different aspects of risky behaviour. Sensation seeking was associated with whether individuals had engaged in sports wagering, while urgency related dimensions were associated with different patterns of wagering involvement and gambling related problems. These findings provide evidence for the theoretical distinction, whilst also requiring cautious interpretation. Personality traits generally explain only part of the variation in complex behaviours, and correlations cannot establish that a trait directly causes an individual to take a particular risk. Social influences, opportunity, emotional state, perceived rewards and the specific type of risk may interact with personality characteristics. Therefore, describing someone simply as a "risk taker" may obscure both the psychological pathway and the context contributing to their behaviour. == Alcohol use and related consequences == Alcohol use provides an especially useful real-world example because drinking and experiencing alcohol related problems are not the same outcome. Sensation seeking may motivate approach towards stimulating social or drinking experiences, whereas other impulsivity dimensions may be more relevant to rash decisions and harmful consequences. This distinction directly reflects the opening scenario: both students accept the same drink, however their reasons for doing so differ. Magid et al. (2007) found that sensation seeking and impulsivity related differently to alcohol use and alcohol related problems among university students. Broader research evidence supports this outcome specific approach; for instance across 96 studies, Coskunpinar et al. (2013) found that different UPPS dimensions showed different relationships with alcohol outcomes, with urgency dimensions particularly relevant to alcohol related problems. Evidence from individuals entering residential alcohol detoxification also demonstrates clinically relevant relationships between UPPS-P dimensions and substance related characteristics (Kempeneers et al., 2023). These findings illustrate why psychological explanations should expand beyond asking whether someone is simply "impulsive". Identifying whether behaviour is motivated primarily by stimulation, emotional urgency, insufficient forethought or another process may provide a more precise understanding of the behaviour. Simultaniously, much of this evidence is correlational and relies on self report measures, so personality should not be interpreted as determining whether an individual will drink or experience alcohol related harm. === From explanation to application === Understanding different pathways may also have practical implications. Individuals motivated primarily by sensation seeking may benefit from finding safer ways to obtain novelty and stimulation, whereas behaviour associated with urgency may require greater attention to managing intense emotional states before acting. Lack of premeditation is particularly relevant, strategies that introduce time for considering consequences may be more appropriate. These possibilities illustrate why distinguishing psychological processes can contribute to improving everyday behaviour rather than merely attaching personality labels to people. However, individualised strategies should not be inferred solely from personality scores, and the available evidence does not demonstrate that matching interventions to UPPS-P dimensions will necessarily produce better outcomes. Instead, the distinction provides a framework for understanding why the same behaviour may require different explanations and potentially different approaches to change. '''Summary Quiz: Impulsivity or sensation seeking?''' <quiz display="simple"> {A student is offered an unfamiliar alcoholic drink at a party and immediately accepts without considering the possible consequences. Which characteristic best explains this behaviour? |type="()"} + Lack of premeditation - Thrill and adventure seeking - Experience seeking - Boredom susceptibility {A student deliberately chooses to try an unfamiliar activity because they enjoy novelty, excitement, and stimulation. Which construct best explains this motivation? |type="()"} - Lack of perseverance + Sensation seeking - Negative urgency - Lack of premeditation {Which statement best describes the distinction between impulsivity and sensation seeking? |type="()"} - Impulsivity and sensation seeking are interchangeable terms for the same psychological construct. - Sensation seeking always involves acting without considering consequences. + Similar observable behaviours can arise from different underlying motivations and psychological processes. - Only impulsivity is associated with risk taking behaviour. </quiz> == Conclusion == Impulsivity and sensation seeking are related psychological constructs, however should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Multidimensional models such as the UPPS-P demonstrate that behaviour commonly labelled "impulsive" can arise through different pathways involving emotion, forethought, persistence and attraction towards stimulation. Sensation seeking is particularly important because it overlaps conceptually with impulsivity while emphasising the motivation to pursue novel and exciting experiences. Research supports the practical value of distinguishing these processes. Sensation seeking and different dimensions of impulsivity show different patterns of association with risk taking, alcohol involvement and other potentially harmful behaviours, although these relationships are generally probabilistic rather than deterministic. Consequently, observable behaviour alone cannot reveal why an individual acted as they did. The opening scenario illustrates the practical significance of distinguishing between these psychological processes. Accepting an unfamiliar drink may result from acting without considering consequences, seeking an exciting new experience, responding rashly to intense emotion, or a combination of these processes. Understanding why behaviour occurs, rather than simply labelling what occurred, can provide a more useful foundation for understanding and potentially improving everyday decision making. == See also == * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Sensation seeking|Sensation seeking]] (Book chapter, 2011) * [[w:Sensation Seeking Scale|Sensation Seeking Scale]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|1= Berg, J. M., Latzman, R. D., Bliwise, N. G., & Lilienfeld, S. O. (2015). Parsing the heterogeneity of impulsivity: A meta-analytic review of the behavioral implications of the UPPS for psychopathology. ''Psychological Assessment, 27''(4), 1129–1146. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0000111 Coskunpinar, A., Dir, A. L., & Cyders, M. A. (2013). Multidimensionality in impulsivity and alcohol use: A meta-analysis using the UPPS model of impulsivity. ''Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37''(9), 1441–1450. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.12131 Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). 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''Journal of Personality, 68''(6), 999–1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6494.00124 }} ==External links== * [https://dictionary.apa.org/sensation-seeking-scale APA Dictionary of Psychology – Sensation-Seeking Scale] * [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/9781405186407.wbiecs029 Sensation Seeking – Zuckerman] {{ic|Move academic sources to citations/references}} * [https://www.impulsivity.org/measurement/upps_p/ UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Impulsivity]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Sensation seeking]] bqbdwiw83gf7yfd6m6pzux1t4u491nh 0 331021 2833130 2832771 2026-09-14T08:45:41Z StretchBeyond 3105744 Table edit 2833130 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Immersive therapy for PTSD treatment:<br>How does it work and what are the effects?}} __TOC__ == Overview == {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} '''Scenario: Immersive PTSD therapies''' Andriy, a soldier, harnessed to a treadmill, walks towards an image he spent months avoiding. His therapist beside him. This is multi-modular motion assisted memory desensitisation and reconsolidation (3MDR), one of a new generation of immersive therapies being used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. [[File:Andriy 3MDR enhanced.gif|center|600x600px]] '''Figure 1.''' Andriy, alongside moves through his 3MDR treatment. Learn about more about immersive therapy and Andriy’s* experience in the chapter below (*Andriy is a fictional name). {{RoundBoxBottom}} [[File:Post-traumatic_stress_disorder_world_map_-_DALY_-_WHO2004.svg|alt=|thumb|271x271px|'''Figure 2:''' The 2024 World Health Organisation estimates that 3.9% of the world's population has had PTSD at some stage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/post-traumatic-stress-disorder|title=Post-traumatic stress disorder|website=www.who.int|language=en|access-date=2026-08-17}}</ref>]] [[w:Post-traumatic_stress_disorder|Post-traumatic stress disorder]] (PTSD) develops after severe or life-threatening trauma and carries a substantial personal and societal cost (Figure 2), with military personnel disproportionately represented (Boska et al., 2025). See costs and limitations below (Davis et al., 2022; Montgomery-Marks et al., 2025). PTSD's emotional impact is shaped by [[w:Emotional_dysregulation|emotional dysregulation]] - difficulty managing intense feelings such as guilt, fear or shame (Westphal et al., 2017).This commonly triggers [[Cognitive psychology|cognitive]] and behavioural avoidance that offers short-term relief but prevents traumatic memory from being adaptively processed, trapping an individual in a cycle of avoidance and chronic hyper arousal (Efremov, 2025; de Haart et al., 2026; van Gelderen et al., 2018). Immersive interventions, including [[w:Virtual_reality_therapy|virtual reality exposure therapy]] (VRET) and 3MDR aim to break this avoidance cycle by creating controlled environments in which trauma and cues can be safely approached rather than avoided (van Gelderen et al., 2018; Wiederhold & Wiederhold, 2025). This chapter explains the psychological theory behind these approaches, reviews the research evidence for their effects and considers their limitations. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} '''Focus questions'''[[File:Crystal Clear app ktip.svg|left|20px|]] * Why is emotional processing important in PTSD? * How can immersive therapies influence the emotional processes underlying PTSD? * What does the research evidence show? * What are the costs and limitations of immersive therapies? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Why is emotional processing important in PTSD? == [[File:PTSD.png|left|thumb|'''Figure 3. PTSD can have a deep and lasting impact on our emotions.''']]PTSD is formally diagnosed according to [[w:DSM-5|DSM-5]] criteria and is characterised by disrupted executive and emotional processing systems, heightened threat perception, hyper-vigilance and persistent negative emotional states as depicted in Figure 3 (Kukharuk et al., 2025; López-Ojeda & Hurley, 2022; Osman et al., 2016). {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}}[[Image:Crystal Clear app help index.svg|left|50px]] ;Predict the outcome A soldier with PTSD encounters a trauma-related image and expects: '''TRAUMA CUE → DANGER → DISTRESS → AVOID''' However, during immersive treatment, the expected danger does not occur. What is the most likely consequence?<quiz display=simple> { |type="()"} - Fear increases permanently. - Memory cannot change. + Prediction error creates an opportunity for new learning. - Emotional processing stops.  } </quiz> <div style="text-align:right; color:red; font-weight:bold;"> Click "show" below to understand more⤵ </div> {{Hidden begin|title=Please pause and predict the answer before opening this section}}The correct answer is '''C'''. <div style="text-align:left; color:black; font-weight:regular;"> The mismatch between expected danger and actual safety creates a '''prediction error'''. This may contribute to fear extinction, emotion regulation, and memory reconsolidation.'''Think about it:''' If approaching rather than avoiding trauma can create new learning, what role might emotion regulation, fear extinction, prediction error and memory reconsolidation play? </div>   {{Hidden end}} <div style="text-align:left; color:black; font-weight:regular;"> </div>{{RoundBoxBottom}} === Understanding PTSD and emotions === Emotional processing theory suggests that recovery requires the trauma memory to be reactivated and updated with corrective information. In PTSD this process is blocked and to manage this intense distress, many individuals adopt a cognitive and behavioural avoidance defence mechanism (López-Ojeda & Hurley, 2022). Avoidance offers short-term relief, but prevents the traumatic memory from being reactivated, so it cannot be updated. Trauma reminders such as flashbacks continue triggering extreme distress, trapping the individual in a maladaptive, self-reinforcing avoidance cycle (Figure 4) (Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). At a neural level, Westphal et al. (2017) link this to [[wikipedia:Transdiagnostic_process|transdiagnostic]] [[w:Emotional_dysregulation|emotion dysregulation]], in which the traumatic memory network remains isolated from the brain's [[w:Salience_network|salience]] and central executive networks. Effective treatment requires safely reactivating this network so the memory can be integrated (Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b; Westphal et al., 2017). A 2025 study of Danish military veterans (''n''=142) found emotional regulation difficulties explained an additional 28% of the variance in PTSD symptoms; combined with [[w:Comorbidity|comorbid]] symptoms, these factors accounted for 52% of the variance in severity (''F''(13, 92) = 9.58, ''p'' <0.001) (Elklit & Dahl, 2025).[[File:Avoidance and Processing Cycles.png|500x500px|thumb|'''Figure 4'''. Avoidance cycles and the anticipated positive responses generated via immersive therapies. Based on concepts by Lopez-Ojeda et al. (2022), Felemban et al. (2026), and Vermetten et. al. (2025b).|center]] === Why treatment can be difficult === Trauma-focused psychotherapies such as [[w:Prolonged_exposure_therapy|prolonged exposure]] (PE) and [[w:Cognitive_processing_therapy|cognitive processing therapy]] (CPT) ask patients to actively engage with distressing memories to generate fear extinction, precisely what avoidance prevents (van Toorenburg et al., 2020). Many patients cannot tolerate the emotional exposure these therapies require (Lopes et al., 2025; van Gelderen et al., 2018; Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). Because the trigger is never safely confronted, the brain cannot experience a prediction error needed to learn the threat has passed, so symptoms persist indefinately. (de Haart et al., 2026; López-Ojeda & Hurley, 2022). This is reflected in outcomes where an estimated 39.2% of patients fail to respond to standard trauma-focused therapy, and dropout rates range from 16-48% (de Haart et al., 2026; Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). Among military veterans younger patients show heightened severity when trauma is central to their identity, while others turn to poor diet or substance abuse, further eroding emotional regulation (Efremov, 2025; Niles et al., 2023). [[w:Emotional_dysregulation|Emotional dysregulation]] was historically viewed as a fixed barrier requiring lengthy stabilisation before treatment could begin (van Toorenburg et al., 2020). More recent evidence suggests otherwise, as emotional regulation has dynamic capacity and can improve as a natural consequence of successful memory processing (van Toorenburg et al., 2020). This reframes the clinical challenge as helping an individual safely approach and process the traumatic memory, not correcting a fixed deficit. [[File:UC PhD VR study.png|right|thumb|'''Figure 5.''' PhD work by R. Selvakumaran (University of Canberra) explores cultural factors using the US-''Bravemind'' system.]]Cultural context adds another layer of difficulty. Doctoral research at the the [[University of Canberra]] is examining how protocols such as the US-centric ''Bravemind''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medvr.ict.usc.edu/projects/bravemind.html|title=Bravemind {{!}} MedVR|website=medvr.ict.usc.edu|access-date=2026-08-25}}</ref> need cultural adaption for Australian veterans and first responders, whose operational backgrounds differ from their US counterparts (Selvakumaran, 2025). Integrating exposure therapy with gamified, posture-adaptive cognitive rehabilitation to support physical and emotional recovery (Figure 5) (Selvakumaran, 2025). These treatment gaps carry a substantial economic and personal cost, part of the motivation for developing alternatives such as immersive therapies.    == How can immersive therapies influence emotional processes? == Immersive PTSD treatments mark a shift from passive, sedentary therapy, towards active, embodied, highly interactive approaches (van Gelderen et al., 2018). Immersive therapy uses three psychological mechanisms and their interaction: multisensory presence, embodied cognition, and divergent thinking (López-Ojeda & Hurley, 2022; van Gelderen et al., 2018). Embodied cognition is the concept of how physical states of the body can directly modify states of the mind (van Gelderen et al., 2018). Immersion therapy goes beyond the simple visual replication of a trauma memory; instead, capturing the participant’s visceral and cognitive focus by limiting distractions (Macey et al., 2026). === What is immersive therapy? === [[File:XR and Human Senses.png|right|thumb|'''Figure 6.''' The Extended Reality environment and its interaction with the human brain. Designed to give readers a simple understanding of emerging technologies used in immersive PTSD environments.]]Immersive therapies<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2026-06-01|title=Immersion therapy|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Immersion_therapy&oldid=1357152847|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> use [[w:Extended_reality|extended reality]](XR) platforms, encompassing [[virtual reality]] (VR), [[Augmented Reality|augmented reality]] (AR), and [[w:Mixed_reality_game|mixed reality]] (MR), to create customisable, controlled, and standardised therapeutic environments (López-Ojeda & Hurley, 2022; Wiederhold & Wiederhold, 2025). This ecosystem is depicted in Figure 6. This chapter focuses on two applications VRET where therapists reconstruct traumatic scenarios in safe, graded environments; and 3MDR, which extends this by having the patient move on a treadmill towards a panoramic display, side-by-side with their therapist, rather than a stationary, face to face session (de Haart et al., 2026; Felemban et al., 2026). === Presence and embodied cognition === Immersive therapy’s distinguishing feature is its ability to generate presence, or the psychological illusion of being ‘''there’''. The illusion amplified by integrating synchronised audio, visual, olfactory, haptic, and movement stimuli (Lopes et al., 2025; López-Ojeda & Hurley, 2022). This increases engagement with the trauma memory and supports emotional processing (van Gelderen et al., 2018). In 3MDR, presence combines with cognition. The working principle is that physical states of the body can directly shape states of the mind (van Gelderen et al., 2018). Walking towards a virtual trauma functions as a fear antagonistic action and rather than retreating in avoidance, the patient approaches, converting passive helplessness into active, empowered participation and disrupting the rigid and repetitive trauma narratives common in PTSD (Boska et al., 2025; de Haart et al., 2026; Osman et al., 2016; van Gelderen et al., 2018). Notably, this benefit does not seem to be driven by exercise physiology which suggests extinction learning normally requires moderate-to-high-intensity activity to stimulate [[w:Brain-derived_neurotrophic_factor|brain-derived neurotrophic factor]] (BDNF); but 3MDR's walking pace (< 4 km/h) is too slow to generate meaningful BDNF secretion. This suggests the mechanism is primarily psychological and behavioural. It is the approach action itself and the cognitive restructuring it enables, rather than physiological (de Haart et al., 2026). === Prediction error and inhibitory learning === Immersive therapy builds on the inhibitory learning model of exposure therapy, in which a new, safe association actively competes with and suppresses the original fear response. Walking towards a trauma cue and encountering safety instead of the expected catastrophe creates a profound prediction error between the anticipated, life-threatening event and the actual reality. This destabilises the traumatic memory, allowing memory reconsolidation (Felemban et al., 2026; van Gelderen et al., 2018; Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b; Wiederhold & Wiederhold, 2025). === Memory reconsolidation === According to [[w:Memory_consolidation|memory reconsolidation]] theory, traumatic memories retrieved in a safe, immersive contexts can become [[w:Malleability_of_intelligence|malleable]], allowing new, safe information to reconsolidate the memory in a non-threatening form (van Gelderen et al., 2018; Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). To prevent the patient from becoming overwhelmed, 3MDR uses dual-attention tasks such as tracking an oscillating ball (Figure 1), which taxes limited working memory resources and reduces the vividness and emotional intensity of the memory (Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). Emerging linguistic research suggests this processing is reflected in patients' language. Across successive 3MDR sessions, [[w:Affect_labeling|affective labelling]] of feelings such as guiltshifted from past-tense to present-tense narration, consistent with a renewed ability to integrate traumatic memories into present-moment awareness (Vermetten, Barcaro, et al., 2025a). == What does the research evidence show? == Addressing potential barriers is important for any PTSD population, but especially critical for military populations, as they show some of the highest treatment failure and drop out rates. van Gelderen et al. (2018). Immersive therapies can tailor patient-selected trauma cues to improve access to traumatic memory networks (Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). === Virtual reality exposure therapy === [[w:Virtual_reality_therapy|VRET]] reconstructs traumatic events in a structured context (Felemban et al., 2026; López-Ojeda & Hurley, 2022). Bypassing imagination challenges such as emotional numbing or amnesia that can prevent patients engaging with traditional therapy (Macey et al., 2026). A meta-analysis of the VRET for PTSD found substantial symptom reductions, averaging a 33.73-point decrease in the 0-80 point [[w:Clinician_Administered_PTSD_Scale|Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale]] and a 20.96-point decrease in the 0-80 point [https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-sr/ptsd-checklist.asp PTSD Checklist PCL-5) scale] (Felemban et al., 2026). Because changes of 10-20 points on these scales are considered clinically significant, this could mean the difference between severe functional impairment and mild or subclinical symptoms (Boska et al., 2025; de Haart et al., 2026; Felemban et al., 2026).  Comparative effects against other active PTSD treatments remain modest, but VRET appears to be a more engaging alternative to conventional treatment (Felemban et al., 2026) === 3MDR === 3MDR takes the same multisensory effect used in VRET and adds an activating context. Rather than a sedentary, face-to-face session, the patient and the therapist face the virtual display together (van Gelderen et al., 2018; Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). It follows a three-phase protocol: pre-platform preparation, platform treadmill exposure, and post-platform re-consolidation (Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). In a trial involving treatment-resistant PTSD; 3MDR showed large effect sizes from pre-treatment to six-months (''n'' = 134, ''d'' = 1.0) and high-acceptability, with 7-20% dropout rates, substantially lower than the 16-48% typical standard trauma-focused therapy in military populations (de Haart et al., 2026; Lewis et al., 2020; van Gelderen et al., 2018; Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b). Improvements are not limited to PTSD symptoms. A trial of 62 adults with severe PTSD, including childhood sexual trauma, found immersive treatment improved emotion-regulation abilities regardless of PTSD outcome (van Toorenburg et al., 2020). Some researchers link this broader improvement to positive psychology [[w:Broaden-and-build|Broaden-and-Build Theory]]. Theorising that as patients regain a sense of safety and control, this may support a positive spiral of emotional flexibility that reinforces the recovery process (Fredrickson, 2001; Niles et al., 2023; Westphal et al., 2017). '''Table 1:''' Treatment Effects and Psychological Mechanisms {| class="wikitable" | valign="top" |'''Clinical Dimension''' | valign="top" |'''Traditional Exposure''' | valign="top" |'''Immersive Approach''' | valign="top" |'''Psychological Mechanisms''' |- | valign="top" |'''Therapeutic Context''' | valign="top" |'''''Sedentary'''''. Face-to-face, verbally describes trauma. | valign="top" |'''''Activating.''''' Dynamic, multi-sensory environment. | valign="top" |'''''Fear Antagonistic Action.''''' '''''Approach behaviours.''''' '''''Prediction Errors.''''' |- | valign="top" |'''Trauma cue delivery''' | valign="top" |'''''Imaginary Retrieval''''' Patient capacity | valign="top" |'''''Multisensory Immersion''''' Highly tailored | valign="top" |'''''External Scaffolding.''''' Bypasses internal barriers to activate memory networks. |- | valign="top" |'''Processing''' '''and attention''' | valign="top" |'''''Convergent processing.''''' Repeated narration and fear habituation. | valign="top" |'''''Active Narrative Processing.''''' Interactive, real-time affective labelling and dual attention tasks. | valign="top" |'''''Working Memory.''''' Memory taxation reduces vividness and emotional intensity. |- | valign="top" |'''Engagement''' | valign="top" |'''''Attrition.''''' High dropout rates 16-48%. | valign="top" |'''''Acceptability.''''' Attractive. Dropout rates 7-20%. | valign="top" |'''''Sustained Motivation.''''' Presence and safety in immersive environment. |} {{Robelbox|theme=12|title=Quiz}} <quiz display=simple> {Which of the following is an expected outcome of immersive therapy ? |type="()"} - Patients are at risk because of an uncontrolled environment. - The environments represent traditional face-to-face treatments. - Failure and dropout rates are higher than traditional PTSD treatment. + Patients often broaden and build an upward spiral of emotion and optimism. </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} === Applied example: 3MDR treatment in Ukraine === {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} '''Scenario: Ukraine War: an applied 3MDR example''' Andriy* a volunteer in the Ukrainian Armed Forces is struggling with hyper-vigilance, anxiety, and depression (Kukharuk et al., 2025). Traditional ‘talk’ therapy feels impossible; his mind stays in a constant state of combat readiness, even in a quiet room. In the pre-platform phase of 3MDR, Andriy worked to identify a ‘hotspot’ memory in a photograph. On the treadmill, harnessed and walking beside his therapist, he faces a panoramic screen as personalised warm-up music plays, selected to keep him in touch with his traumatic memory network (Vermetten et al., 2025b). As his hotspot image fills the screen, his therapist asks three questions (Vermetten et al., 2025b): 1. What do you '''SEE''' ? 2. What does it '''TELL''' you? 3. What do you '''FEEL''' in your body NOW? When Andriy identifies a surge of shame, the word '''GUILT''' is displayed as an affective label, and a dual-attention task begins. He tracks an oscillating, numbered ball while he stays with the emotion, taxing his working memory and reducing the intensity of the recalled trauma. [[File:Andriy 3MDR enhanced.gif|center|600x600px]] '''Figure 7.''' Andriy, moves through his 3MDR treatment. By the end of the session, Andriy has walked towards what he used to avoid, creating a mismatch between his expectation of threat and his safety, turning a rigid, stuck memory into a manageable narrative. *''Andriy, a fictional name given to one of 69 Ukrainian veterans who participated in a 2023 randomised controlled trial. Many were demobilised after one year because of mental or neurological injuries'' (Kukharuk et al., 2025). {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What are the costs and limitations of immersive therapies? == PTSD carries a substantial economic burden. An estimated US$232 billion in excess costs in the United States in 2018 and over £40 billion, in the United Kingdom in 2020-21, 92.4% of which was indirect rather than direct clinical cost (Davis et al., 2022; Montgomery-Marks et al., 2025). In Australia, the average annual cost of PTSD per military veteran was estimated at $112,172 in 2025 (Magnusson & Dey, 2025). In addition, individual healthcare costs surge by 142% in the year following a PTSD diagnosis, with comorbidities tripling this effect (Bothe et al., 2020). These figures span several countries and years and should be best read as an indication of scale rather than as directly comparable totals. Immersive therapy’s ability to move from small trials into mainstream PTSD treatment remains limited by methodological [[w:Homogeneity_and_heterogeneity|heterogeneity]], small sample sizes, and a lack of long-term data (Felemban et al., 2026). Practical issues such as [[w:Virtual_reality_sickness|cyber sickness]] or motion sickness can also disrupt participation (Kukharuk et al., 2025). Structural barriers include workforce training and equipment costs. Basic VR systems cost an estimated US$3,500 per provider headset annually, and advanced simulation environments can cost up to US$200,000 (Garrett et al., 2018). Despite this, adoption of immersive therapy is scaling. The [[w:United_States_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs|United States Veterans Affairs]] have expanded VR use from five medical centres in 2017 to over 154 centres and 2,300 staff, with applications now including over 40 documented clinical interventions such as chronic pain and suicide intervention (Bailey et al., 2024). Market analysts estimate the global PTSD-focused VR therapy market was worth US$1.59 billion in 2025, forecast to reach US$5.94 billion by 2032, driven largely by growing mental health awareness and the absence of standard clinical protocols (Stratistics MRC, 2025). These limitations do not undermine the case for immersive therapy, but they show its evidence base and infrastructure are still maturing. Demonstrating rigorously why these therapies work, rather than assuming their novelty accounts for their effects is essential to avoid misallocating resources to unproven interventions and supports a paradigm shift, from a narrow, disease model towards one that values post-traumatic growth and renewed optimism (Trejo et al., 2015; Vermetten, Burback, et al., 2025b; Wiederhold & Wiederhold, 2025). == Conclusion == PTSD traps people in a self-reinforcing cycle of avoidance that blocks the adaptive processing trauma memories need to resolve (see: ''Understanding PTSD and emotions''). Standard trauma-focused therapies require patients to confront exactly what this cycle causes them to avoid, which contributes to high, non-response and dropout rates (see ''Why treatment can be difficult''). Immersive therapies such as VRET and 3MDR address this by using presence, embodied cognition, prediction error and memory reconsolidation to help patients safely approach trauma cues rather than avoid them (see: ''What does the research evidence show''). The technology itself is only a delivery mechanism, it is the psychological processes that drive change. The evidence to date shows meaningful reductions in PTSD symptoms and comparatively low drop-out rates, alongside broader gains in emotional regulation. However, small samples, methodological variation, and a lack of long-term data mean the evidence base is still developing, and cost and infrastructure barriers remain significant (see ''costs and limitations'').{{RoundBoxTop|theme=11}} [[File:Nuvola apps kuser.svg|Nuvola apps kuser|left|20px]] ''' Take-home message:''' Immersive therapies do not heal PTSD trauma through technological novelty or digital feedback. Instead, they create a safe, dynamic space that lets individuals confront trauma and reprocess memories into something they can live with. In doing so, people’s lives may once again shift toward value, optimism, and wellness.{{RoundBoxBottom}} == See also == '''Wikiversity''' * [[Motivation and emotion/Textbook/Emotion/Anxiety|Anxiety book chapter]] * [[Evidence-based assessment/Posttraumatic stress disorder (disorder portfolio)|Evidence-based PTSD assessment]] * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Phobias|Phobias book chapter]] * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2024/Sense hacking|Sense hacking book chapter]] '''Wikipedia''' * [[w:Affect_labeling|Affective labelling]] * [[Augmented Reality|Augmented reality]] * [[w:Brain-derived_neurotrophic_factor|Brain-derived neurotrophic factor]] * [[w:Broaden-and-build|Broaden-and-build theory]] * [[w:Clinician_Administered_PTSD_Scale|Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale]] * [[w:Cognitive_processing_therapy|Cognitive processing therapy]] * [[w:Virtual_reality_sickness|Cyber sickness]] * [[w:DSM-5|DSM-5]] * [[w:Emotional_dysregulation|Emotional dysregulation]] * [[w:Extended_reality|Extended reality]] * [[w:Malleability_of_intelligence|Malleability of intelligence]] * [[w:Memory_consolidation|Memory reconsolidation]] * [[w:Mixed_reality_game|Mixed reality]] * [[w:Post-traumatic_stress_disorder|Post-traumatic stress disorder]] * [[w:Prolonged_exposure_therapy|Prolonged exposure therapy]] * [[wikipedia:Transdiagnostic_process|Transdiagnostic]] [[w:Emotional_dysregulation|emotion dysregulation]] * [[w:United_States_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs|United States Department of Veterans Affairs]] * [[University of Canberra]] * [[wikipedia:Virtual_reality_therapy|Virtual reality exposure therapy]] == References == {{Hanging indent|Bailey, A. 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''Expert Review of Medical Devices'', 22(2), 117-119. https://doi.org/10.1080/17434440.2025.2454930 }} == External links == * '''Web:''' [https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd Post traumatic stress disorder] (Australian Government) * '''Web:''' [https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp National Center for PTSD information home page] (US Government) * '''Web:''' [https://www.innovation.va.gov/hil/views/immersive/immersive-programs.html US Veterans Affairs Immersive Programs Innov]<nowiki/>[https://www.innovation.va.gov/hil/views/immersive/immersive-programs.html ation] (US Government) * '''Web:''' [https://defenceveteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report Australian Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide - Final Repor]<nowiki/>[https://defenceveteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report t] (Australian Government) * '''Podcast:''' [https://shows.acast.com/5c3353e484e2e79370e1d135/5c3353ef84e2e79370e1d13c PTSD Podcast] (Peace of Mind: Mental Health and Psychiatry, ACAST, 43 min) * '''Video:''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD43R_oa6qo 3MDR: Virtual reality treatment for veterans] (National Centre for Mental Health,Youtube, 2:46 min) * '''Video:''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL2bKmniMTc VR exposure for combat PTSD] (PsyTech VR, Youtube, 2:20 min) * '''Final Report:''' [https://www.ncmh.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Cardiff-3MDR-Study-Final-Report-with-cover-21.5.20.pdf 3MDR randomised control trial - Final-Report] (Cardiff University) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Psychotherapy]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Trauma]] sgxln8j0pxoqdx3jexmroiig1einjqn 0 331035 2833156 2832822 2026-09-14T11:42:25Z P U3270518 3106535 Kept 3 focus questions insteas of 5- Microsoft copilot was used to narrow down focus questions- link:https://copilot.cloud.microsoft/chat/conversation/5062d1b6-42b9-4233-863e-27e249cab315?fromcode=cmmqbg1y3ah&es=UnauthClick&login_hint=u3270518%40uni.canberra.edu.au 2833156 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Positive emotion dysregulation:<br>What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} [[File:Woman in red sweater with hand in air.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Grace experiencing happiness and excitement following several positive life events.]] '''Scenario''' Grace is a university student who feels that she has just won the lottery of her life. First, she receives a PhD offer from her dream university. Shortly afterwards, she learns that she has been awarded a scholarship to support her studies. For next several days, Grace feels unusually happy and energised (see Figure 1). She sleeps very little because she believes there is too much to achieve. To celebrate her success, she purchases an expensive laptop, makes an impulsive travel booking and commits to several university projects despite having a full schedule. People close to Grace begin to wonder if something is not right. Her close friends tried to slow her down, but she ignored them. From Grace's perspective, she is just happy, motivated and confident as pieces of her life are finally coming together in a positive way. 💡 What is happening to Grace? Why are her positive emotions become so intense? {{RoundBoxBottom}} [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotions]] are a normal and important part of human life. It includes a variety of feelings such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement (Campos et al., 2013). These emotions play an important role in expanding people's thoughts and possible actions to help them build lasting psychological and social resources (Fredickson, 2001). However, positive emotions might not always be beneficial if they are inadequately regulated. A review by Gruber et al. (2020) on positive emotion disturbance suggests that extremely strong or prolonged positive emotional states can sometimes interfere with adaptive functioning. Positive emotion dysregulation helps to explain how positive emotional states can feel initially feel good but can sometimes contribute to harmful thoughts and behaviour. This chapter will explore how positive emotions can shift from being adaptive to maladaptive, and how it can affect psychological functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} 🔎 '''Focus questions''' 1️⃣ What is positive emotion dysregulation, and how it can be distinguished from healthy positive emotions? 2️⃣ What factors contribute to difficulties in regulating positive emotions? 3️⃣ How does positive emotion dysregulation affect psychological functioning and wellbeing? {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Positive emotion: From benefit to dysregulation== Understanding positive emotion dysregulation requires more than just identifying whether an emotional experience is pleasant or intense. Positive emotions are usually considered pleasant in nature. But impact of positive emotions will be always relative to how it is integrated into cognitive, behavioural, goal-directed and other factors. This section will consider why positive emotions are important, how they are normally regulated and how difficulties in regulating them can lead to positive emotion dysregulation. === Positive emotions and its adaptive functions === * Positive emotions play an important role in psychological functioning. They include numerous experiences such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement which can influence cognition, behaviour, and social interaction (Campos et al., 2013). Instead of simply producing pleasant effects, positive emotions can encourage individuals to explore their environment, learn from experiences, engage with others and pursue meaningful goals. * Positive emotions can broaden people's thoughts, cognition and behaviour. [[wikipedia:Broaden-and-build|Broaden-and-Build Theory]] by Fredrickson (2001) proposes that positive emotions broaden momentary thought-action repertoires that encourages exploration, flexibility and engagement. * Positive emotions can help to build psychological and social resources, including relationships and coping resources (Fredrickson, 2001). * Positive emotions are not always beneficial in every circumstances. Effects of positive emotions may depend on intensity, timing, and context. This provides a foundation for understanding when positive emotion may become less adaptive (Gruber et al., 2011). === Understanding emotion regulation === * Emotional regulation is one’s ability to seek control over own emotional state (Gross, 2015). The process model of emotion regulation by Gross (1998) provides a framework for understanding how individual can modify emotional experiences. * Positive emotions also require regulation. According to Carl et al., (2013), individuals may need to regulate their positive emotions based on their goals and circumstances. * Adaptive emotion regulation is more flexible in nature compared to emotion reduction. Being able to regulate one’s positive emotions can be helpful in ensuring effective functioning. === From positive emotions to dysregulation === * An intense positive emotion does not necessarily means dysregulated. Feelings such as happiness, excitement, or enthusiasm may be well-placed responses to certain life events. * Context, intensity, persistence and implications are crucial. Positive emotions can be considered maladaptive if are poorly fitted to the situation or if they start to interfere with functioning (Gruber et al., 2011). * The topic of positive emotion dysregulation is a relatively new area of interest. A review by Vogue et al. (2023), suggests that there is a need to examine the challenges of regulating positive emotions rather than focusing exclusively on negative emotions. == Mechanisms underlying positive emotion dysregulation == Positive emotion dysregulation is unlikely result from a single factor. Instead, it is a result of psychological, physiological, biological, individual, and environment factors. All these factors may interact to influence how strongly positive emotions are experienced and how they are regulated. {{ic|An alternative approach here could be to focus on the main theory or theories used to understand PED. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small>}} === Psychological factors === * Emotion-regulation processes may influence how positive emotional states are managed. * Reward sensitivity may influence responses to positive experiences. * Motivational and cognitive processes may shape the results of positive emotion. === Physiological and biological factors === * Positive emotions include measurable physiological and neural responses. * Biological reward system may contribute to positive emotional responding. * Little research available in the field of positive emotion dysregulation. === Individual and environmental factors === * Temperament may influence positive emotional reactivity (Vogel et al., 2023). * Individual and contextual factors influences emotion regulation. * Situation can determine whether positive emotional activation is adaptive. == Consequences of positive emotion dysregulation on psychological functioning == The regulation of positive emotions may manifest itself through altered thinking processes, decision-making, goals pursued and behaviour of an individual. While positive emotions helps to expand attention and motivate individuals to explore more, strong and poorly regulated emotional activation may influence judgement. This section will discuss the way in which positive experiences may impact cognition, motivation and decision-making processes. === Changes in cognition and decision-making === * Positive emotions can broaden attention and action thought repertoires. Fredrickson and Branigan (2005) found that positive affective states broadened both attention and the range of thought-action responses that the participants gave. It provided empirical support for broaden-and-build theory. * Positive emotion dysregulation can influence decision-making. * The effects of cognitive broadening are context-dependent === Goal pursuit and behavioural activation === * The positive emotions would enhance approach motivation and behavioural activation. * Excessive activation might help achieve goals but could be exaggerated. In case of exaggeration, the activation might make people over-commit. * Grace’s behaviour explains this as initially she was motivated to participate in university opportunities. But repeatedly taking additional projects despite limited time shows that goal directed activation is becoming difficult to regulate. === Risk-taking and Impulsivity === * Presence of positive emotional activation may lead to increased level of impulsivity and risky behaviour. * Positive urgency provides a precise reason for rash behaviour during high levels of positive emotions. Cyders and Smith (2008) define positive urgency as the tendency of behaving rashly during high levels of positive affect. This behavioural trend can be risky as well. * Impulsivity and risk-taking should not be equated with positive emotion dysregulation * ;Quiz Choose your answer and click "Submit" <quiz display="simple"> {Which statement explains why positive emotion dysregulation can affect psychological functioning? |type="()"} + Poorly regulated positive emotion may interfere with wellbeing, relationships and responsibilities - Positive emotions are always harmful - Positive emotions have no effect on behaviour - Intense positive emotions always indicate dysregulation </quiz> ==Conclusion== *Positive emotion dysregulation is not simply experiencing intense happiness, but difficulty in regulating positive emotions. *Dysregulation can influence thoughts, decision-making and behaviour. *Difficulty in regulating positive emotions may affect everyday responsibilities and functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=11}} [[File:Nuvola apps kuser.svg|Nuvola apps kuser|left|20px]] ''' Take-home messages:''' {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==See also == *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions|Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions]] (Book chapter, 2016) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Emotion dysregulation|Emotion dysregulation]] (Book chapter, 2026) *[[wikipedia:Emotional_dysregulation|Emotional dysregulation]] (Wikipedia) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotion]] (Book chapter, 2020) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin'', ''134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341 Campos, B., Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., Gonzaga, G. C., & Goetz, J. L. (2013). What is shared, what is different? Core relational themes and expressive displays of eight positive emotions. ''Cognition and Emotion'', ''27''(1), 37–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2012.683852 Carl, J. R., Soskin, D. P., Kerns, C., & Barlow, D. H. (2013). Positive emotion regulation in emotional disorders: A theoretical review. ''Clinical Psychology Review'', ''33''(3), 343–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2013.01.003 Fredrickson B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. ''The American psychologist'', ''56''(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037//0003-066x.56.3.218 Fredrickson, B. L., & Branigan, C. (2005). Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoires. ''Cognition & Emotion'', ''19''(3), 313–332. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930441000238 Gross, J. J. (1998). The emerging field of emotion regulation: An integrative review. ''Review of General Psychology'', ''2''(3), 271–299. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.2.3.271 Gruber, J., Mauss, I. B., & Tamir, M. (2011). A Dark Side of Happiness? How, When, and Why Happiness Is Not Always Good. ''Perspectives on Psychological Science'', ''6''(3), 222–233. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691611406927 Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. ''Psychological Inquiry'', ''26''(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781 Gruber, J., Villanueva, C., Burr, E., Purcell, J. R., & Karoly, H. (2020). Understanding and Taking Stock of Positive Emotion Disturbance. ''Social and personality psychology compass'', ''14''(1), e12515. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12515 Vogel, A. C., Brotman, M. A., Roy, A. K., & Perlman, S. B. (2023). Review: Defining positive emotion dysregulation: Integrating temperamental and clinical perspectives. ''Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry'', ''62''(3), 297–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2022.06.019 }} ==External links== * [https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/everyday-resilience/202404/emotional-well-being-5-healthy-practices-for-regulation Emotional wellbeing] (Psychology Today) * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyfzIQH6YKI Positive emotions with Barbara Fredrickson] (Youtube.com) * [https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-lifespan-human-development/chpt/reward-sensitivity Reward sensitivity] (sk.sagepub.com) {{title|Title goes here:<br>Subtitle goes here?}} <div align=center>Edit the wording (and [[w:Stylistic or specialised usage|casing]]) above so that it matches the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/Current|topic list]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not add your name; authorship is shown in the [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|page history]].</div> __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:A picture is worth a thousand words.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. 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Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * For the topic development, use at least one figure (even if not ideal) to show that you know how to embed, caption, and cite a figure; this can be the figure in the scenario * For the book chapter, use several figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] which hosts free-to-use media such as photos, diagrams, graphs, video, and audio * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Provide descriptive figure captions (use '''Figure #''' and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. 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Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * One or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as the take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display=simple> {The purpose of quizzes is to provide an interactive learning feature: |type="()"} + True - False {Long and complex quiz questions are recommended: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * Arguably the most important section * Provide at least three bullet-points for this section even at the topic development stage, based on preliminary thinking * For the book chapter, develop clear take-home message(s) that address the focus questions based on psychological theory and research * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing this problem * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== List [[Help:Contents/Links#Interwiki_links|internal (wiki) links]] to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. 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Harper & Row. }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) ** Hanging indent: Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: *** Use "Edit source" *** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|External links]] to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills/explore-our-resources/essay-writing/six-top-tips-for-writing-a-great-essay Six top tips for writing a great essay] (University of Melbourne) * [http://www.skillsyouneed.com/write/structure.html The importance of structure] (skillsyouneed.com) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Emotion regulation]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Positive emotion]] faplc2plq3kp15mb4a65baabhntsem7 2833157 2833156 2026-09-14T11:45:22Z P U3270518 3106535 /* Mechanisms underlying positive emotion dysregulation */ 2833157 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Positive emotion dysregulation:<br>What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} [[File:Woman in red sweater with hand in air.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Grace experiencing happiness and excitement following several positive life events.]] '''Scenario''' Grace is a university student who feels that she has just won the lottery of her life. First, she receives a PhD offer from her dream university. Shortly afterwards, she learns that she has been awarded a scholarship to support her studies. For next several days, Grace feels unusually happy and energised (see Figure 1). She sleeps very little because she believes there is too much to achieve. To celebrate her success, she purchases an expensive laptop, makes an impulsive travel booking and commits to several university projects despite having a full schedule. People close to Grace begin to wonder if something is not right. Her close friends tried to slow her down, but she ignored them. From Grace's perspective, she is just happy, motivated and confident as pieces of her life are finally coming together in a positive way. 💡 What is happening to Grace? Why are her positive emotions become so intense? {{RoundBoxBottom}} [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotions]] are a normal and important part of human life. It includes a variety of feelings such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement (Campos et al., 2013). These emotions play an important role in expanding people's thoughts and possible actions to help them build lasting psychological and social resources (Fredickson, 2001). However, positive emotions might not always be beneficial if they are inadequately regulated. A review by Gruber et al. (2020) on positive emotion disturbance suggests that extremely strong or prolonged positive emotional states can sometimes interfere with adaptive functioning. Positive emotion dysregulation helps to explain how positive emotional states can feel initially feel good but can sometimes contribute to harmful thoughts and behaviour. This chapter will explore how positive emotions can shift from being adaptive to maladaptive, and how it can affect psychological functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} 🔎 '''Focus questions''' 1️⃣ What is positive emotion dysregulation, and how it can be distinguished from healthy positive emotions? 2️⃣ What factors contribute to difficulties in regulating positive emotions? 3️⃣ How does positive emotion dysregulation affect psychological functioning and wellbeing? {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Positive emotion: From benefit to dysregulation== Understanding positive emotion dysregulation requires more than just identifying whether an emotional experience is pleasant or intense. Positive emotions are usually considered pleasant in nature. But impact of positive emotions will be always relative to how it is integrated into cognitive, behavioural, goal-directed and other factors. This section will consider why positive emotions are important, how they are normally regulated and how difficulties in regulating them can lead to positive emotion dysregulation. === Positive emotions and its adaptive functions === * Positive emotions play an important role in psychological functioning. They include numerous experiences such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement which can influence cognition, behaviour, and social interaction (Campos et al., 2013). Instead of simply producing pleasant effects, positive emotions can encourage individuals to explore their environment, learn from experiences, engage with others and pursue meaningful goals. * Positive emotions can broaden people's thoughts, cognition and behaviour. [[wikipedia:Broaden-and-build|Broaden-and-Build Theory]] by Fredrickson (2001) proposes that positive emotions broaden momentary thought-action repertoires that encourages exploration, flexibility and engagement. * Positive emotions can help to build psychological and social resources, including relationships and coping resources (Fredrickson, 2001). * Positive emotions are not always beneficial in every circumstances. Effects of positive emotions may depend on intensity, timing, and context. This provides a foundation for understanding when positive emotion may become less adaptive (Gruber et al., 2011). === Understanding emotion regulation === * Emotional regulation is one’s ability to seek control over own emotional state (Gross, 2015). The process model of emotion regulation by Gross (1998) provides a framework for understanding how individual can modify emotional experiences. * Positive emotions also require regulation. According to Carl et al., (2013), individuals may need to regulate their positive emotions based on their goals and circumstances. * Adaptive emotion regulation is more flexible in nature compared to emotion reduction. Being able to regulate one’s positive emotions can be helpful in ensuring effective functioning. === From positive emotions to dysregulation === * An intense positive emotion does not necessarily means dysregulated. Feelings such as happiness, excitement, or enthusiasm may be well-placed responses to certain life events. * Context, intensity, persistence and implications are crucial. Positive emotions can be considered maladaptive if are poorly fitted to the situation or if they start to interfere with functioning (Gruber et al., 2011). * The topic of positive emotion dysregulation is a relatively new area of interest. A review by Vogue et al. (2023), suggests that there is a need to examine the challenges of regulating positive emotions rather than focusing exclusively on negative emotions. == Factors underlying positive emotion dysregulation == Positive emotion dysregulation is unlikely result from a single factor. Instead, it is a result of psychological, physiological, biological, individual, and environment factors. All these factors may interact to influence how strongly positive emotions are experienced and how they are regulated. {{ic|An alternative approach here could be to focus on the main theory or theories used to understand PED. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small>}} === Psychological factors === * Emotion-regulation processes may influence how positive emotional states are managed. * Reward sensitivity may influence responses to positive experiences. * Motivational and cognitive processes may shape the results of positive emotion. === Physiological and biological factors === * Positive emotions include measurable physiological and neural responses. * Biological reward system may contribute to positive emotional responding. * Little research available in the field of positive emotion dysregulation. === Individual and environmental factors === * Temperament may influence positive emotional reactivity (Vogel et al., 2023). * Individual and contextual factors influences emotion regulation. * Situation can determine whether positive emotional activation is adaptive. == Consequences of positive emotion dysregulation on psychological functioning == The regulation of positive emotions may manifest itself through altered thinking processes, decision-making, goals pursued and behaviour of an individual. While positive emotions helps to expand attention and motivate individuals to explore more, strong and poorly regulated emotional activation may influence judgement. This section will discuss the way in which positive experiences may impact cognition, motivation and decision-making processes. === Changes in cognition and decision-making === * Positive emotions can broaden attention and action thought repertoires. Fredrickson and Branigan (2005) found that positive affective states broadened both attention and the range of thought-action responses that the participants gave. It provided empirical support for broaden-and-build theory. * Positive emotion dysregulation can influence decision-making. * The effects of cognitive broadening are context-dependent === Goal pursuit and behavioural activation === * The positive emotions would enhance approach motivation and behavioural activation. * Excessive activation might help achieve goals but could be exaggerated. In case of exaggeration, the activation might make people over-commit. * Grace’s behaviour explains this as initially she was motivated to participate in university opportunities. But repeatedly taking additional projects despite limited time shows that goal directed activation is becoming difficult to regulate. === Risk-taking and Impulsivity === * Presence of positive emotional activation may lead to increased level of impulsivity and risky behaviour. * Positive urgency provides a precise reason for rash behaviour during high levels of positive emotions. Cyders and Smith (2008) define positive urgency as the tendency of behaving rashly during high levels of positive affect. This behavioural trend can be risky as well. * Impulsivity and risk-taking should not be equated with positive emotion dysregulation * ;Quiz Choose your answer and click "Submit" <quiz display="simple"> {Which statement explains why positive emotion dysregulation can affect psychological functioning? |type="()"} + Poorly regulated positive emotion may interfere with wellbeing, relationships and responsibilities - Positive emotions are always harmful - Positive emotions have no effect on behaviour - Intense positive emotions always indicate dysregulation </quiz> ==Conclusion== *Positive emotion dysregulation is not simply experiencing intense happiness, but difficulty in regulating positive emotions. *Dysregulation can influence thoughts, decision-making and behaviour. *Difficulty in regulating positive emotions may affect everyday responsibilities and functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=11}} [[File:Nuvola apps kuser.svg|Nuvola apps kuser|left|20px]] ''' Take-home messages:''' {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==See also == *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions|Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions]] (Book chapter, 2016) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Emotion dysregulation|Emotion dysregulation]] (Book chapter, 2026) *[[wikipedia:Emotional_dysregulation|Emotional dysregulation]] (Wikipedia) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotion]] (Book chapter, 2020) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin'', ''134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341 Campos, B., Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., Gonzaga, G. C., & Goetz, J. L. (2013). What is shared, what is different? Core relational themes and expressive displays of eight positive emotions. ''Cognition and Emotion'', ''27''(1), 37–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2012.683852 Carl, J. R., Soskin, D. P., Kerns, C., & Barlow, D. H. (2013). Positive emotion regulation in emotional disorders: A theoretical review. ''Clinical Psychology Review'', ''33''(3), 343–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2013.01.003 Fredrickson B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. ''The American psychologist'', ''56''(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037//0003-066x.56.3.218 Fredrickson, B. L., & Branigan, C. (2005). Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoires. ''Cognition & Emotion'', ''19''(3), 313–332. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930441000238 Gross, J. J. (1998). The emerging field of emotion regulation: An integrative review. ''Review of General Psychology'', ''2''(3), 271–299. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.2.3.271 Gruber, J., Mauss, I. B., & Tamir, M. (2011). A Dark Side of Happiness? How, When, and Why Happiness Is Not Always Good. ''Perspectives on Psychological Science'', ''6''(3), 222–233. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691611406927 Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. ''Psychological Inquiry'', ''26''(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781 Gruber, J., Villanueva, C., Burr, E., Purcell, J. R., & Karoly, H. (2020). Understanding and Taking Stock of Positive Emotion Disturbance. ''Social and personality psychology compass'', ''14''(1), e12515. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12515 Vogel, A. C., Brotman, M. A., Roy, A. K., & Perlman, S. B. (2023). Review: Defining positive emotion dysregulation: Integrating temperamental and clinical perspectives. ''Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry'', ''62''(3), 297–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2022.06.019 }} ==External links== * [https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/everyday-resilience/202404/emotional-well-being-5-healthy-practices-for-regulation Emotional wellbeing] (Psychology Today) * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyfzIQH6YKI Positive emotions with Barbara Fredrickson] (Youtube.com) * [https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-lifespan-human-development/chpt/reward-sensitivity Reward sensitivity] (sk.sagepub.com) {{title|Title goes here:<br>Subtitle goes here?}} <div align=center>Edit the wording (and [[w:Stylistic or specialised usage|casing]]) above so that it matches the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/Current|topic list]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not add your name; authorship is shown in the [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|page history]].</div> __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:A picture is worth a thousand words.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. Use a captioned image to illustrate the scenario]] ; Introduce the topic with a scenario Begin with an engaging scenario, example, or case study that illustrates the topic and gives readers a reason to care about it. The scenario should: * Start with a lead in bold, such as '''Scenario, Case study, Imagine this ...''', or another another phrase that suits the scenario. * Describe a '''realistic problem, situation, or question''' related to the topic. * Be engaging and accessible to a reader who is new to the topic. * Provide a context that can be revisited when explaining the psychological concepts and research later in the chapter. * Avoid explaining theory or research in detail— the purpose is to illustrate the problem, not solve it. * Be presented in a [[#Feature box|feature box]]. * Include a relevant image, with a figure caption, to help illustrate the scenario. Cite the figure (e.g., see Figure 1) within the scenario. For the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]], the scenario can be planned using bullet-points. ;Feature box colour To change the feature-box colour: # Select Edit source # Find theme=3 # Change 3 to another theme number {{RoundBoxBottom}} The Overview section should consist of three parts: # '''Scenario''': A short, engaging case study or real-world example in a feature box, with an accompanying image (see above) # '''Explanation of the problem, issue, or topic''': Brief explanation of the problem, why it is important, and an outline of how psychological science can help # '''Focus questions''': Unpack the sub-title into focus questions in a feature box Recommended length: 180 to 330 words. This template provides key headings, examples, and tips for each section. Gradually remove this generic information as the chapter develops. It is OK to retain some template material for the topic development, but it should all be removed from the book chapter. The topic development submission should communicate your current thinking and plans for the project. It is not expected to be a fully developed or final product. Key resources: * [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] explains how to edit * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter|Book chapter guidelines]] {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' Break the sub-title down into three to five [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter/Focus questions|focus questions]]. Align the top-level headings with these focus questions. * What is the first focus question? * What is the second focus question? * What is the third focus question? Ask [[w:Open-ended question|open-ended]] questions. For example: {{cross}} Is there a relationship between weather and criminal behaviour? (closed-ended)<br> {{tick}} What is the relationship between weather and criminal behaviour? (open-ended) {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Headings== Each chapter should use this standard heading structure: * [[#Overview|Overview]] * 3 to 6 major headings tailored to the topic; can have sub-headings: ** avoid sections with only one sub-heading (use 0 or 2+ sub-headings) ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections * [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * [[#See also|See also]] * [[#References|References]] * [[#External links|External links]] ==Key points== * For the topic development, provide at least three bullet-points for each heading and sub-heading, including the Overview and Conclusion * Include key citations ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * For the topic development, use at least one figure (even if not ideal) to show that you know how to embed, caption, and cite a figure; this can be the figure in the scenario * For the book chapter, use several figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] which hosts free-to-use media such as photos, diagrams, graphs, video, and audio * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Provide descriptive figure captions (use '''Figure #''' and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. Here are some options: {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples that illustrate concepts in action * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]]; can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citation(s) {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing the Relationship Between Known/Unknown and Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * One or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as the take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display=simple> {The purpose of quizzes is to provide an interactive learning feature: |type="()"} + True - False {Long and complex quiz questions are recommended: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * Arguably the most important section * Provide at least three bullet-points for this section even at the topic development stage, based on preliminary thinking * For the book chapter, develop clear take-home message(s) that address the focus questions based on psychological theory and research * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing this problem * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== List [[Help:Contents/Links#Interwiki_links|internal (wiki) links]] to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]]) and [[w:|Wikipedia articles]]. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/About/Collaborative authoring using wiki|Collaborative authoring using wiki]] (Wikiversity) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) * [[w:Self determination theory|Self determination theory]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic/Checklist|Topic development - Checklist]] (Wikiversity) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses }} ==References== Provide the references for all citations in [[w:APA style|APA style]] (7th ed.) or [[w:Wikipedia:Citing sources|wiki style]]. Alternatively, you can use wiki style (as used on Wikipedia), as long as the information is complete and the formatting is consistent. APA style example: {{Hanging indent|1= Rosenberg, B. D., & Siegel, J. T. (2018). A 50-year review of psychological reactance theory: Do not read this article. ''Motivation Science'', ''4''(4), 281–300. https://doi.org/10.1037/mot0000091 Sacks, O. (1985). ''The man who mistook his wife for a hat and other clinical tales''. Harper & Row. }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) ** Hanging indent: Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: *** Use "Edit source" *** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|External links]] to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills/explore-our-resources/essay-writing/six-top-tips-for-writing-a-great-essay Six top tips for writing a great essay] (University of Melbourne) * [http://www.skillsyouneed.com/write/structure.html The importance of structure] (skillsyouneed.com) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Emotion regulation]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Positive emotion]] tvmahaqzdf66n0run575bhvm0nyjuct 2833159 2833157 2026-09-14T11:54:19Z P U3270518 3106535 2833159 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Positive emotion dysregulation:<br>What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} [[File:Woman in red sweater with hand in air.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Grace experiencing happiness and excitement following several positive life events.]] '''Scenario''' Grace is a university student who feels that she has just won the lottery of her life. First, she receives a PhD offer from her dream university. Shortly afterwards, she learns that she has been awarded a scholarship to support her studies. For next several days, Grace feels unusually happy and energised (see Figure 1). She sleeps very little because she believes there is too much to achieve. To celebrate her success, she purchases an expensive laptop, makes an impulsive travel booking and commits to several university projects despite having a full schedule. People close to Grace begin to wonder if something is not right. Her close friends tried to slow her down, but she ignored them. From Grace's perspective, she is just happy, motivated and confident as pieces of her life are finally coming together in a positive way. 💡 What is happening to Grace? Why are her positive emotions become so intense? {{RoundBoxBottom}} [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotions]] are a normal and important part of human life. It includes a variety of feelings such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement (Campos et al., 2013). These emotions play an important role in expanding people's thoughts and possible actions to help them build lasting psychological and social resources (Fredickson, 2001). However, positive emotions might not always be beneficial if they are inadequately regulated. A review by Gruber et al. (2020) on positive emotion disturbance suggests that extremely strong or prolonged positive emotional states can sometimes interfere with adaptive functioning. Positive emotion dysregulation helps to explain how positive emotional states can feel initially feel good but can sometimes contribute to harmful thoughts and behaviour. This chapter will explore how positive emotions can shift from being adaptive to maladaptive, and how it can affect psychological functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} 🔎 '''Focus questions''' 1️⃣ What is positive emotion dysregulation, and how it can be distinguished from healthy positive emotions? 2️⃣ What factors contribute to difficulties in regulating positive emotions? 3️⃣ How does positive emotion dysregulation affect psychological functioning and wellbeing? {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Positive emotion: From benefit to dysregulation== Understanding positive emotion dysregulation requires more than just identifying whether an emotional experience is pleasant or intense. Positive emotions are usually considered pleasant in nature. But impact of positive emotions will be always relative to how it is integrated into cognitive, behavioural, goal-directed and other factors. This section will consider why positive emotions are important, how they are normally regulated and how difficulties in regulating them can lead to positive emotion dysregulation. === Positive emotions and its adaptive functions === * Positive emotions play an important role in psychological functioning. They include numerous experiences such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement which can influence cognition, behaviour, and social interaction (Campos et al., 2013). Instead of simply producing pleasant effects, positive emotions can encourage individuals to explore their environment, learn from experiences, engage with others and pursue meaningful goals. * Positive emotions can broaden people's thoughts, cognition and behaviour. [[wikipedia:Broaden-and-build|Broaden-and-Build Theory]] by Fredrickson (2001) proposes that positive emotions broaden momentary thought-action repertoires that encourages exploration, flexibility and engagement. * Positive emotions can help to build psychological and social resources, including relationships and coping resources (Fredrickson, 2001). * Positive emotions are not always beneficial in every circumstances. Effects of positive emotions may depend on intensity, timing, and context. This provides a foundation for understanding when positive emotion may become less adaptive (Gruber et al., 2011). === Understanding emotion regulation === * Emotional regulation is one’s ability to seek control over own emotional state (Gross, 2015). The process model of emotion regulation by Gross (1998) provides a framework for understanding how individual can modify emotional experiences. * Positive emotions also require regulation. According to Carl et al., (2013), individuals may need to regulate their positive emotions based on their goals and circumstances. * Adaptive emotion regulation is more flexible in nature compared to emotion reduction. Being able to regulate one’s positive emotions can be helpful in ensuring effective functioning. === From positive emotions to dysregulation === * An intense positive emotion does not necessarily means dysregulated. Feelings such as happiness, excitement, or enthusiasm may be well-placed responses to certain life events. * Context, intensity, persistence and implications are crucial. Positive emotions can be considered maladaptive if are poorly fitted to the situation or if they start to interfere with functioning (Gruber et al., 2011). * The topic of positive emotion dysregulation is a relatively new area of interest. A review by Vogue et al. (2023), suggests that there is a need to examine the challenges of regulating positive emotions rather than focusing exclusively on negative emotions. {{Robelbox|theme=5|title=Quiz}}[[Image: Hand Gesture - Holding a Magnifying Glass.gif|right|128px]] <quiz display=simple> Quiz ..... ? |type="()"} - A - B + C - d </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} == Factors underlying positive emotion dysregulation == Positive emotion dysregulation is unlikely result from a single factor. Instead, it is a result of psychological, physiological, biological, individual, and environment factors. All these factors may interact to influence how strongly positive emotions are experienced and how they are regulated. {{ic|An alternative approach here could be to focus on the main theory or theories used to understand PED. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small>}} === Psychological factors === * Emotion-regulation processes may influence how positive emotional states are managed. * Reward sensitivity may influence responses to positive experiences. * Motivational and cognitive processes may shape the results of positive emotion. === Physiological and biological factors === * Positive emotions include measurable physiological and neural responses. * Biological reward system may contribute to positive emotional responding. * Little research available in the field of positive emotion dysregulation. === Individual and environmental factors === * Temperament may influence positive emotional reactivity (Vogel et al., 2023). * Individual and contextual factors influences emotion regulation. * Situation can determine whether positive emotional activation is adaptive. {{Robelbox|theme=10|title=Quiz}}[[Image: Hand Gesture - Holding a Magnifying Glass.gif|right|128px]] <quiz display=simple> Quiz ..... ? |type="()"} - A - B + C - d </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} == Consequences of positive emotion dysregulation on psychological functioning == The regulation of positive emotions may manifest itself through altered thinking processes, decision-making, goals pursued and behaviour of an individual. While positive emotions helps to expand attention and motivate individuals to explore more, strong and poorly regulated emotional activation may influence judgement. This section will discuss the way in which positive experiences may impact cognition, motivation and decision-making processes. === Changes in cognition and decision-making === * Positive emotions can broaden attention and action thought repertoires. Fredrickson and Branigan (2005) found that positive affective states broadened both attention and the range of thought-action responses that the participants gave. It provided empirical support for broaden-and-build theory. * Positive emotion dysregulation can influence decision-making. * The effects of cognitive broadening are context-dependent === Goal pursuit and behavioural activation === * The positive emotions would enhance approach motivation and behavioural activation. * Excessive activation might help achieve goals but could be exaggerated. In case of exaggeration, the activation might make people over-commit. * Grace’s behaviour explains this as initially she was motivated to participate in university opportunities. But repeatedly taking additional projects despite limited time shows that goal directed activation is becoming difficult to regulate. === Risk-taking and Impulsivity === * Presence of positive emotional activation may lead to increased level of impulsivity and risky behaviour. * Positive urgency provides a precise reason for rash behaviour during high levels of positive emotions. Cyders and Smith (2008) define positive urgency as the tendency of behaving rashly during high levels of positive affect. This behavioural trend can be risky as well. * Impulsivity and risk-taking should not be equated with positive emotion dysregulation {{Robelbox|theme=4|title=Quiz}}[[Image: Hand Gesture - Holding a Magnifying Glass.gif|right|128px]] <quiz display=simple> Quiz ..... ? |type="()"} - A - B + C - d </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} ;Quiz Choose your answer and click "Submit" <quiz display="simple"> {Which statement explains why positive emotion dysregulation can affect psychological functioning? |type="()"} + Poorly regulated positive emotion may interfere with wellbeing, relationships and responsibilities - Positive emotions are always harmful - Positive emotions have no effect on behaviour - Intense positive emotions always indicate dysregulation </quiz> ==Conclusion== *Positive emotion dysregulation is not simply experiencing intense happiness, but difficulty in regulating positive emotions. *Dysregulation can influence thoughts, decision-making and behaviour. *Difficulty in regulating positive emotions may affect everyday responsibilities and functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=11}} [[File:Nuvola apps kuser.svg|Nuvola apps kuser|left|20px]] ''' Take-home messages:''' {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==See also == *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions|Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions]] (Book chapter, 2016) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Emotion dysregulation|Emotion dysregulation]] (Book chapter, 2026) *[[wikipedia:Emotional_dysregulation|Emotional dysregulation]] (Wikipedia) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotion]] (Book chapter, 2020) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin'', ''134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341 Campos, B., Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., Gonzaga, G. C., & Goetz, J. L. (2013). What is shared, what is different? Core relational themes and expressive displays of eight positive emotions. ''Cognition and Emotion'', ''27''(1), 37–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2012.683852 Carl, J. R., Soskin, D. P., Kerns, C., & Barlow, D. H. (2013). Positive emotion regulation in emotional disorders: A theoretical review. ''Clinical Psychology Review'', ''33''(3), 343–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2013.01.003 Fredrickson B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. ''The American psychologist'', ''56''(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037//0003-066x.56.3.218 Fredrickson, B. L., & Branigan, C. (2005). Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoires. ''Cognition & Emotion'', ''19''(3), 313–332. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930441000238 Gross, J. J. (1998). The emerging field of emotion regulation: An integrative review. ''Review of General Psychology'', ''2''(3), 271–299. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.2.3.271 Gruber, J., Mauss, I. B., & Tamir, M. (2011). A Dark Side of Happiness? How, When, and Why Happiness Is Not Always Good. ''Perspectives on Psychological Science'', ''6''(3), 222–233. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691611406927 Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. ''Psychological Inquiry'', ''26''(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781 Gruber, J., Villanueva, C., Burr, E., Purcell, J. R., & Karoly, H. (2020). Understanding and Taking Stock of Positive Emotion Disturbance. ''Social and personality psychology compass'', ''14''(1), e12515. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12515 Vogel, A. C., Brotman, M. A., Roy, A. K., & Perlman, S. B. (2023). Review: Defining positive emotion dysregulation: Integrating temperamental and clinical perspectives. ''Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry'', ''62''(3), 297–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2022.06.019 }} ==External links== * [https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/everyday-resilience/202404/emotional-well-being-5-healthy-practices-for-regulation Emotional wellbeing] (Psychology Today) * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyfzIQH6YKI Positive emotions with Barbara Fredrickson] (Youtube.com) * [https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-lifespan-human-development/chpt/reward-sensitivity Reward sensitivity] (sk.sagepub.com) {{title|Title goes here:<br>Subtitle goes here?}} <div align=center>Edit the wording (and [[w:Stylistic or specialised usage|casing]]) above so that it matches the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/Current|topic list]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not add your name; authorship is shown in the [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|page history]].</div> __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:A picture is worth a thousand words.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. Use a captioned image to illustrate the scenario]] ; Introduce the topic with a scenario Begin with an engaging scenario, example, or case study that illustrates the topic and gives readers a reason to care about it. The scenario should: * Start with a lead in bold, such as '''Scenario, Case study, Imagine this ...''', or another another phrase that suits the scenario. * Describe a '''realistic problem, situation, or question''' related to the topic. * Be engaging and accessible to a reader who is new to the topic. * Provide a context that can be revisited when explaining the psychological concepts and research later in the chapter. * Avoid explaining theory or research in detail— the purpose is to illustrate the problem, not solve it. * Be presented in a [[#Feature box|feature box]]. * Include a relevant image, with a figure caption, to help illustrate the scenario. Cite the figure (e.g., see Figure 1) within the scenario. For the [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|topic development]], the scenario can be planned using bullet-points. ;Feature box colour To change the feature-box colour: # Select Edit source # Find theme=3 # Change 3 to another theme number {{RoundBoxBottom}} The Overview section should consist of three parts: # '''Scenario''': A short, engaging case study or real-world example in a feature box, with an accompanying image (see above) # '''Explanation of the problem, issue, or topic''': Brief explanation of the problem, why it is important, and an outline of how psychological science can help # '''Focus questions''': Unpack the sub-title into focus questions in a feature box Recommended length: 180 to 330 words. This template provides key headings, examples, and tips for each section. Gradually remove this generic information as the chapter develops. It is OK to retain some template material for the topic development, but it should all be removed from the book chapter. The topic development submission should communicate your current thinking and plans for the project. It is not expected to be a fully developed or final product. Key resources: * [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]] explains how to edit * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter|Book chapter guidelines]] {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' Break the sub-title down into three to five [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter/Focus questions|focus questions]]. Align the top-level headings with these focus questions. * What is the first focus question? * What is the second focus question? * What is the third focus question? Ask [[w:Open-ended question|open-ended]] questions. For example: {{cross}} Is there a relationship between weather and criminal behaviour? (closed-ended)<br> {{tick}} What is the relationship between weather and criminal behaviour? (open-ended) {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Headings== Each chapter should use this standard heading structure: * [[#Overview|Overview]] * 3 to 6 major headings tailored to the topic; can have sub-headings: ** avoid sections with only one sub-heading (use 0 or 2+ sub-headings) ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections * [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * [[#See also|See also]] * [[#References|References]] * [[#External links|External links]] ==Key points== * For the topic development, provide at least three bullet-points for each heading and sub-heading, including the Overview and Conclusion * Include key citations ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * For the topic development, use at least one figure (even if not ideal) to show that you know how to embed, caption, and cite a figure; this can be the figure in the scenario * For the book chapter, use several figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] which hosts free-to-use media such as photos, diagrams, graphs, video, and audio * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Provide descriptive figure captions (use '''Figure #''' and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. Here are some options: {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples that illustrate concepts in action * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]]; can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citation(s) {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing the Relationship Between Known/Unknown and Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * One or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as the take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display=simple> {The purpose of quizzes is to provide an interactive learning feature: |type="()"} + True - False {Long and complex quiz questions are recommended: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * Arguably the most important section * Provide at least three bullet-points for this section even at the topic development stage, based on preliminary thinking * For the book chapter, develop clear take-home message(s) that address the focus questions based on psychological theory and research * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing this problem * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== List [[Help:Contents/Links#Interwiki_links|internal (wiki) links]] to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]]) and [[w:|Wikipedia articles]]. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/About/Collaborative authoring using wiki|Collaborative authoring using wiki]] (Wikiversity) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) * [[w:Self determination theory|Self determination theory]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic/Checklist|Topic development - Checklist]] (Wikiversity) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses }} ==References== Provide the references for all citations in [[w:APA style|APA style]] (7th ed.) or [[w:Wikipedia:Citing sources|wiki style]]. Alternatively, you can use wiki style (as used on Wikipedia), as long as the information is complete and the formatting is consistent. 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Harper & Row. }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) ** Hanging indent: Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: *** Use "Edit source" *** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|External links]] to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills/explore-our-resources/essay-writing/six-top-tips-for-writing-a-great-essay Six top tips for writing a great essay] (University of Melbourne) * [http://www.skillsyouneed.com/write/structure.html The importance of structure] (skillsyouneed.com) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Emotion regulation]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Positive emotion]] kw0pk5j2hfq1ced0eembomaz4id2t7b 2833160 2833159 2026-09-14T11:56:25Z P U3270518 3106535 /* Overview */ 2833160 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Positive emotion dysregulation:<br>What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=8}} [[File:Woman in red sweater with hand in air.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''Figure 1.''' Grace experiencing happiness and excitement following several positive life events.]] '''Scenario''' Grace is a university student who feels that she has just won the lottery of her life. First, she receives a PhD offer from her dream university. Shortly afterwards, she learns that she has been awarded a scholarship to support her studies. For next several days, Grace feels unusually happy and energised (see Figure 1). She sleeps very little because she believes there is too much to achieve. To celebrate her success, she purchases an expensive laptop, makes an impulsive travel booking and commits to several university projects despite having a full schedule. People close to Grace begin to wonder if something is not right. Her close friends tried to slow her down, but she ignored them. From Grace's perspective, she is just happy, motivated and confident as pieces of her life are finally coming together in a positive way. 💡 What is happening to Grace? Why are her positive emotions become so intense? {{RoundBoxBottom}} [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotions]] are a normal and important part of human life. It includes a variety of feelings such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement (Campos et al., 2013). These emotions play an important role in expanding people's thoughts and possible actions to help them build lasting psychological and social resources (Fredickson, 2001). However, positive emotions might not always be beneficial if they are inadequately regulated. A review by Gruber et al. (2020) on positive emotion disturbance suggests that extremely strong or prolonged positive emotional states can sometimes interfere with adaptive functioning. Positive emotion dysregulation helps to explain how positive emotional states can feel initially feel good but can sometimes contribute to harmful thoughts and behaviour. This chapter will explore how positive emotions can shift from being adaptive to maladaptive, and how it can affect psychological functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} 🔎 '''Focus questions''' 1️⃣ What is positive emotion dysregulation, and how it can be distinguished from healthy positive emotions? 2️⃣ What factors contribute to difficulties in regulating positive emotions? 3️⃣ How does positive emotion dysregulation affect psychological functioning and wellbeing? {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Positive emotion: From benefit to dysregulation== Understanding positive emotion dysregulation requires more than just identifying whether an emotional experience is pleasant or intense. Positive emotions are usually considered pleasant in nature. But impact of positive emotions will be always relative to how it is integrated into cognitive, behavioural, goal-directed and other factors. This section will consider why positive emotions are important, how they are normally regulated and how difficulties in regulating them can lead to positive emotion dysregulation. === Positive emotions and its adaptive functions === * Positive emotions play an important role in psychological functioning. They include numerous experiences such as joy, interest, love, contentment, gratitude, awe, and amusement which can influence cognition, behaviour, and social interaction (Campos et al., 2013). Instead of simply producing pleasant effects, positive emotions can encourage individuals to explore their environment, learn from experiences, engage with others and pursue meaningful goals. * Positive emotions can broaden people's thoughts, cognition and behaviour. [[wikipedia:Broaden-and-build|Broaden-and-Build Theory]] by Fredrickson (2001) proposes that positive emotions broaden momentary thought-action repertoires that encourages exploration, flexibility and engagement. * Positive emotions can help to build psychological and social resources, including relationships and coping resources (Fredrickson, 2001). * Positive emotions are not always beneficial in every circumstances. Effects of positive emotions may depend on intensity, timing, and context. This provides a foundation for understanding when positive emotion may become less adaptive (Gruber et al., 2011). === Understanding emotion regulation === * Emotional regulation is one’s ability to seek control over own emotional state (Gross, 2015). The process model of emotion regulation by Gross (1998) provides a framework for understanding how individual can modify emotional experiences. * Positive emotions also require regulation. According to Carl et al., (2013), individuals may need to regulate their positive emotions based on their goals and circumstances. * Adaptive emotion regulation is more flexible in nature compared to emotion reduction. Being able to regulate one’s positive emotions can be helpful in ensuring effective functioning. === From positive emotions to dysregulation === * An intense positive emotion does not necessarily means dysregulated. Feelings such as happiness, excitement, or enthusiasm may be well-placed responses to certain life events. * Context, intensity, persistence and implications are crucial. Positive emotions can be considered maladaptive if are poorly fitted to the situation or if they start to interfere with functioning (Gruber et al., 2011). * The topic of positive emotion dysregulation is a relatively new area of interest. A review by Vogue et al. (2023), suggests that there is a need to examine the challenges of regulating positive emotions rather than focusing exclusively on negative emotions. {{Robelbox|theme=5|title=Quiz}}[[Image: Hand Gesture - Holding a Magnifying Glass.gif|right|128px]] <quiz display=simple> Quiz ..... ? |type="()"} - A - B + C - d </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} == Factors underlying positive emotion dysregulation == Positive emotion dysregulation is unlikely result from a single factor. Instead, it is a result of psychological, physiological, biological, individual, and environment factors. All these factors may interact to influence how strongly positive emotions are experienced and how they are regulated. {{ic|An alternative approach here could be to focus on the main theory or theories used to understand PED. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small>}} === Psychological factors === * Emotion-regulation processes may influence how positive emotional states are managed. * Reward sensitivity may influence responses to positive experiences. * Motivational and cognitive processes may shape the results of positive emotion. === Physiological and biological factors === * Positive emotions include measurable physiological and neural responses. * Biological reward system may contribute to positive emotional responding. * Little research available in the field of positive emotion dysregulation. === Individual and environmental factors === * Temperament may influence positive emotional reactivity (Vogel et al., 2023). * Individual and contextual factors influences emotion regulation. * Situation can determine whether positive emotional activation is adaptive. {{Robelbox|theme=10|title=Quiz}}[[Image: Hand Gesture - Holding a Magnifying Glass.gif|right|128px]] <quiz display=simple> Quiz ..... ? |type="()"} - A - B + C - d </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} == Consequences of positive emotion dysregulation on psychological functioning == The regulation of positive emotions may manifest itself through altered thinking processes, decision-making, goals pursued and behaviour of an individual. While positive emotions helps to expand attention and motivate individuals to explore more, strong and poorly regulated emotional activation may influence judgement. This section will discuss the way in which positive experiences may impact cognition, motivation and decision-making processes. === Changes in cognition and decision-making === * Positive emotions can broaden attention and action thought repertoires. Fredrickson and Branigan (2005) found that positive affective states broadened both attention and the range of thought-action responses that the participants gave. It provided empirical support for broaden-and-build theory. * Positive emotion dysregulation can influence decision-making. * The effects of cognitive broadening are context-dependent === Goal pursuit and behavioural activation === * The positive emotions would enhance approach motivation and behavioural activation. * Excessive activation might help achieve goals but could be exaggerated. In case of exaggeration, the activation might make people over-commit. * Grace’s behaviour explains this as initially she was motivated to participate in university opportunities. But repeatedly taking additional projects despite limited time shows that goal directed activation is becoming difficult to regulate. === Risk-taking and Impulsivity === * Presence of positive emotional activation may lead to increased level of impulsivity and risky behaviour. * Positive urgency provides a precise reason for rash behaviour during high levels of positive emotions. Cyders and Smith (2008) define positive urgency as the tendency of behaving rashly during high levels of positive affect. This behavioural trend can be risky as well. * Impulsivity and risk-taking should not be equated with positive emotion dysregulation {{Robelbox|theme=4|title=Quiz}}[[Image: Hand Gesture - Holding a Magnifying Glass.gif|right|128px]] <quiz display=simple> Quiz ..... ? |type="()"} - A - B + C - d </quiz> {{Robelbox/close}} ;Quiz Choose your answer and click "Submit" <quiz display="simple"> {Which statement explains why positive emotion dysregulation can affect psychological functioning? |type="()"} + Poorly regulated positive emotion may interfere with wellbeing, relationships and responsibilities - Positive emotions are always harmful - Positive emotions have no effect on behaviour - Intense positive emotions always indicate dysregulation </quiz> ==Conclusion== *Positive emotion dysregulation is not simply experiencing intense happiness, but difficulty in regulating positive emotions. *Dysregulation can influence thoughts, decision-making and behaviour. *Difficulty in regulating positive emotions may affect everyday responsibilities and functioning. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=11}} [[File:Nuvola apps kuser.svg|Nuvola apps kuser|left|20px]] ''' Take-home messages:''' {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==See also == *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions|Broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions]] (Book chapter, 2016) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Emotion dysregulation|Emotion dysregulation]] (Book chapter, 2026) *[[wikipedia:Emotional_dysregulation|Emotional dysregulation]] (Wikipedia) *[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Positive emotion|Positive emotion]] (Book chapter, 2020) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Cyders, M. A., & Smith, G. T. (2008). Emotion-based dispositions to rash action: Positive and negative urgency. ''Psychological Bulletin'', ''134''(6), 807–828. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013341 Campos, B., Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., Gonzaga, G. C., & Goetz, J. L. (2013). What is shared, what is different? Core relational themes and expressive displays of eight positive emotions. ''Cognition and Emotion'', ''27''(1), 37–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2012.683852 Carl, J. R., Soskin, D. P., Kerns, C., & Barlow, D. H. (2013). Positive emotion regulation in emotional disorders: A theoretical review. ''Clinical Psychology Review'', ''33''(3), 343–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2013.01.003 Fredrickson B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. ''The American psychologist'', ''56''(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037//0003-066x.56.3.218 Fredrickson, B. L., & Branigan, C. (2005). Positive emotions broaden the scope of attention and thought‐action repertoires. ''Cognition & Emotion'', ''19''(3), 313–332. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930441000238 Gross, J. J. (1998). The emerging field of emotion regulation: An integrative review. ''Review of General Psychology'', ''2''(3), 271–299. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.2.3.271 Gruber, J., Mauss, I. B., & Tamir, M. (2011). A Dark Side of Happiness? How, When, and Why Happiness Is Not Always Good. ''Perspectives on Psychological Science'', ''6''(3), 222–233. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691611406927 Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. ''Psychological Inquiry'', ''26''(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781 Gruber, J., Villanueva, C., Burr, E., Purcell, J. R., & Karoly, H. (2020). Understanding and Taking Stock of Positive Emotion Disturbance. ''Social and personality psychology compass'', ''14''(1), e12515. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12515 Vogel, A. C., Brotman, M. A., Roy, A. K., & Perlman, S. B. (2023). Review: Defining positive emotion dysregulation: Integrating temperamental and clinical perspectives. ''Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry'', ''62''(3), 297–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2022.06.019 }} ==External links== * [https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/everyday-resilience/202404/emotional-well-being-5-healthy-practices-for-regulation Emotional wellbeing] (Psychology Today) * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyfzIQH6YKI Positive emotions with Barbara Fredrickson] (Youtube.com) * [https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-lifespan-human-development/chpt/reward-sensitivity Reward sensitivity] (sk.sagepub.com) {{title|Title goes here:<br>Subtitle goes here?}} <div align=center>Edit the wording (and [[w:Stylistic or specialised usage|casing]]) above so that it matches the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/Current|topic list]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not add your name; authorship is shown in the [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|page history]].</div> __TOC__ ==Headings== Each chapter should use this standard heading structure: * [[#Overview|Overview]] * 3 to 6 major headings tailored to the topic; can have sub-headings: ** avoid sections with only one sub-heading (use 0 or 2+ sub-headings) ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections * [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * [[#See also|See also]] * [[#References|References]] * [[#External links|External links]] ==Key points== * For the topic development, provide at least three bullet-points for each heading and sub-heading, including the Overview and Conclusion * Include key citations ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * For the topic development, use at least one figure (even if not ideal) to show that you know how to embed, caption, and cite a figure; this can be the figure in the scenario * For the book chapter, use several figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] which hosts free-to-use media such as photos, diagrams, graphs, video, and audio * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Provide descriptive figure captions (use '''Figure #''' and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. Here are some options: {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples that illustrate concepts in action * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]]; can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citation(s) {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing the Relationship Between Known/Unknown and Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * One or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as the take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display=simple> {The purpose of quizzes is to provide an interactive learning feature: |type="()"} + True - False {Long and complex quiz questions are recommended: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * Arguably the most important section * Provide at least three bullet-points for this section even at the topic development stage, based on preliminary thinking * For the book chapter, develop clear take-home message(s) that address the focus questions based on psychological theory and research * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing this problem * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== List [[Help:Contents/Links#Interwiki_links|internal (wiki) links]] to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]]) and [[w:|Wikipedia articles]]. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/About/Collaborative authoring using wiki|Collaborative authoring using wiki]] (Wikiversity) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) * [[w:Self determination theory|Self determination theory]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic/Checklist|Topic development - Checklist]] (Wikiversity) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses }} ==References== Provide the references for all citations in [[w:APA style|APA style]] (7th ed.) or [[w:Wikipedia:Citing sources|wiki style]]. Alternatively, you can use wiki style (as used on Wikipedia), as long as the information is complete and the formatting is consistent. APA style example: {{Hanging indent|1= Rosenberg, B. D., & Siegel, J. T. (2018). A 50-year review of psychological reactance theory: Do not read this article. ''Motivation Science'', ''4''(4), 281–300. https://doi.org/10.1037/mot0000091 Sacks, O. (1985). ''The man who mistook his wife for a hat and other clinical tales''. Harper & Row. }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) ** Hanging indent: Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: *** Use "Edit source" *** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|External links]] to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. 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INIZIO TESTO REALE (Abstract & Overview) --> == Abstract & Overview == This research project presents a proposed theoretical model for a first-principles derivation of the inverse fine-structure constant... To ensure full computational transparency and empirical reproducibility, the theoretical framework presented in this work is supported by an open-source verification suite. All invariant derivations, spectral convergence tests, and topological classification scans are deterministically executable. * '''Archive & DOI''': [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20684476 10.5281/zenodo.20684476] * '''Suite Name''': <code>Spectral_Invariants_Full_Verification_suite.py</code> (Version v3.0.1) * '''Target Manuscript''': ''"Spectral Invariants of Circular Tensor Networks on the Moduli Space of Fano 3-Folds with an application to the fine-structure constant"'' * '''Environment Requirements''': Python 3.10+ (<code>mpmath</code>, <code>numpy</code>, <code>scipy</code>, <code>matplotlib</code>, <code>sympy</code>) <syntaxhighlight lang="bash"> # Execution command (Runs in high precision within seconds) python Spectral_Invariants_Full_Verification_suite.py </syntaxhighlight> === Complete Verification Modules (v3.0.1) === The verification suite automatically runs and validates the following 18 analytical and numerical modules: # '''Module 1: Closed-Form <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> Derivation''' — Calculates the exact fine-structure constant via the continued fraction <math>[14,1,7,3,1,3]</math> (<math>\boldsymbol{K} \approx 9.932791</math>), matching [[CODATA]] 2022 with a precision error <math>< 10^{-14}</math>. # '''Module 2: Historical CODATA Analysis (2006–2022)''' — Demonstrates that all partial quotients extracted from historical [[CODATA]] measurements remain strictly bounded by <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math>. # '''Module 3: MPS Spectral Convergence''' — Tracks the circular [[tensor network]] limit up to <math>\boldsymbol{N} = 10000</math>, showing convergence to <math>\ln(\boldsymbol{\lambda}_{\max}) \to \boldsymbol{A}_{\text{geo}} + \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>. # '''Module 4: Stochastic Monte Carlo Simulation''' — Evaluates <math>\langle \boldsymbol{S} \rangle</math> across <math>100,000</math> iterations, confirming statistical convergence to the experimental baseline. # '''Module 5: Sensitivity Scan for <math>\boldsymbol{\tau}</math>''' — Scans the scale parameter <math>\boldsymbol{\tau} \in [3.0, 7.0]</math>, proving structural invariant stability within <math>10^{-2}</math>. # '''Module 6: Commutator Norm (Theoretical Proof)''' — Proves <math>[\boldsymbol{G}(\theta_1), \boldsymbol{G}(\theta_2)] = 0</math>, guaranteeing ordering consistency across tensor blocks. # '''Module 7: Sensitivity Scan for Coupling <math>\boldsymbol{\varepsilon}</math>''' — Perturbs the system for <math>\boldsymbol{\varepsilon} \in [0, 10^{-2}]</math>, showing deviations <math>< 10^{-9}</math> for <math>\boldsymbol{\varepsilon} \le 10^{-4}</math> and validating the pure geometric limit (<math>\boldsymbol{\varepsilon} = 0</math>). # '''Module 8: PF–DS Numerical Equivalence''' — Validates the integer sequence match between [[Picard–Fuchs equation|Picard-Fuchs]] coefficients and [[Dyson–Schwinger equation|Dyson-Schwinger]] propagation (<math>\boldsymbol{c}_2=6, \boldsymbol{c}_3=24, \boldsymbol{c}_4=138, \boldsymbol{c}_5=1080, \boldsymbol{c}_6=6540, \boldsymbol{c}_7=50400</math>). # '''Module 9: PF–DS Symbolic Verification''' — Performs algebraic symbolic verification of the differential operator <math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{D}}_{\text{PF}}</math> reduced to the logarithmic operator polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{\Theta} = t \frac{d}{dt}</math> via <code>SymPy</code>. # '''Module 10: Bond Dimension Singularity Scan (<math>\boldsymbol{D}</math>)''' — Scans <math>\boldsymbol{D} \in [40, 50]</math>, proving that <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(10))</math> is the unique dimension matching the Minkowski period factor <math>\boldsymbol{c}_5 = 24\boldsymbol{D} = 1080</math>. # '''Module 11: Statistical Test for <math>\boldsymbol{D}=45</math>''' — Runs <math>10,000</math> stochastic trials, evaluating the statistical improbability of random alignment for <math>\boldsymbol{D}=45</math> (<math>\boldsymbol{p} < 1.2 \times 10^{-3}</math> against the tested random baseline). # '''Module 12: Maximal Independent Set (MIS) Bridging''' — Evaluates probability distributions over independent sets, showing a sharp peak at <math>\boldsymbol{q} = 45</math> (<math>\boldsymbol{P} \approx 10^{-13}</math>). # '''Module 13: Systematic Scan of 105 Fano Families''' — Scans the entire Mori-Mukai classification database, proving that only ID-69 (Fano 2-22) satisfies the three structural factorizations. # '''Module 14: Quantum Graphon Cut Norm Convergence''' — Measures cut norm convergence across refinement levels <math>\boldsymbol{k}=0, 1, 2</math>, confirming asymptotic decay <math>\boldsymbol{O}(2^{-k})</math>. # '''Module 15: Spectral Gap Calculation''' — Integrates hinge mode ratios <math>\boldsymbol{\Lambda}_1 / \boldsymbol{\Lambda}_0</math>, confirming convergence toward the rigid asymptotic bound <math>2.0</math>. # '''Module 16: Bulk Graphon Parameters''' — Derives the continuous coupling parameters <math>\boldsymbol{\gamma} \approx 22.732171</math> and <math>\boldsymbol{\kappa}_W \approx 2.291522</math>. # '''Module 17: Commutator Frobenius Norm Table''' — Computes maximum operator commutator norms, returning zero within machine precision (<math>4.47 \times 10^{-21}</math>). # '''Module 18: Minimal Reproducible Script''' — Standalone 10-line self-contained routine calculating <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> to 50 decimal places in arbitrary precision. == 1. Topological Scope & Theoretical Framework == Starting from the generator polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi}) = 4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3 + \boldsymbol{\pi}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine-structure_constant#Numerical_approximations Historical Numerical Approximations on Wikipedia]), we model the physical inverse fine-structure constant <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> as the Effective Action <math>\boldsymbol{\Gamma}_{\text{eff}}</math> of an oscillating circle of radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> dual to a compactified [[Bosonic string theory|bosonic string]] <ref name="polyakov1981" /> <ref name="polchinski1998" />: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1} = \ln(\boldsymbol{\lambda}_{\max}) - \boldsymbol{\pi} = \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi}) - \frac{1}{\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{\pi})\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})} - \frac{1}{\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})^2 \boldsymbol{\pi}^2} \langle \hat{\boldsymbol{K}}^{-1} \rangle</math> where <math>\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{\pi}) = 24</math> emerges identically as the third derivative (cubic curvature) of the polynomial—matching the 24 transverse modes of the bosonic string <ref name="polyakov1981" />—and <math>\boldsymbol{\lambda}_{\max}</math> is the dominant eigenvalue of a circular MPS with bond dimension <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math>. We propose that the vacuum persistence amplitude <math>\boldsymbol{\Psi}_{\text{vac}} = e^{-\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}} \approx 3.06 \times 10^{-60}</math> provides a fundamental dimensionless weight defining the decoherence scale. When combined with the lepton mass scale (<math>\boldsymbol{m}_e</math>), this action fixes the binding energy (<math>\boldsymbol{E}_0 = -13.6057\text{ eV}</math>), the Bohr radius (<math>\boldsymbol{a}_0 = 52.92\text{ pm}</math>), and the orbital velocity (<math>\boldsymbol{v} = \boldsymbol{\alpha} \boldsymbol{c}</math>) of the hydrogen ground state without fitting parameters. === 1.0 Algebraic and Differential Anatomy of the Generator Polynomial === Prior to evaluating <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math> at the geometric resonance point <math>\boldsymbol{x} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>, a structural examination from the perspectives of [[Abstract algebra|abstract algebra]], [[Differential geometry|differential geometry]], and [[Invariant theory|invariant theory]] reveals that the polynomial :<math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x}) = 4\boldsymbol{x}^3 + \boldsymbol{x}^2 + \boldsymbol{x}</math> possesses intrinsic algebraic properties that suggest a underlying geometric origin. ==== 1.0.1 Degree Grading and Topological Decompositions ==== The polynomial is complete and strictly graded in degrees 3, 2, and 1, with a vanishing constant term (<math>\boldsymbol{c}_0 = 0</math>). * '''Vanishing Constant Term (<math>\boldsymbol{A}(0) = 0</math>):''' Ensures the existence of a trivial fixed point (vacuum state) at the origin of the [[Configuration space (physics)|configuration space]], allowing the algebraic factorization <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x}) = \boldsymbol{x}(4\boldsymbol{x}^2 + \boldsymbol{x} + 1)</math>. * '''Graded Hierarchy <math>(3, 2, 1)</math>:''' Directly mirrors the dimensional decomposition of differential forms on a compact [[Riemannian manifold]] and discretized Regge calculus <ref name="regge1961" /> <ref name="cheeger1984" />: ** <math>\boldsymbol{x}^3</math> corresponds to the 3D volume form of the underlying phase space. ** <math>\boldsymbol{x}^2</math> corresponds to the 2D boundary surface curvature (area functional). ** <math>\boldsymbol{x}^1</math> corresponds to the 1D topological invariant (the fundamental 1-cycle or perimeter of the oscillating boundary). ==== 1.0.2 Integer Coefficients and Spinorial Algebra ==== The sequence of natural coefficients <math>(4, 1, 1)</math> encodes precise algebraic invariants: * '''Leading Coefficient 4:''' Represents the dimension of the [[Dirac spinor]] space in four spacetime dimensions (<math>\mathbb{C}^4</math>), corresponding to the four helicity modes of the coupled fermion-photon system <ref name="blandino2026alpha" />. * '''Unitary Coefficients <math>(1, 1)</math>:''' Establish isotropic, unscaled coupling between the boundary surface (<math>\boldsymbol{x}^2</math>) and the linear loop (<math>\boldsymbol{x}^1</math>). * '''Unit Evaluation <math>\boldsymbol{A}(1) = 6</math>:''' Evaluating the polynomial at unity yields <math>4(1)^3 + (1)^2 + 1 = 6</math>, matching the dimension of the [[Lorentz group]] <math>SO(3,1)</math> (the 6 generators of rotations and boosts) and the edge count of the fundamental 3-simplex (tetrahedron). ==== 1.0.3 Polynomial Discriminant, Bhargava Cubic Rings, and the Lie Algebra su(4) ==== Under the Delone–Faddeev–Davenport–Bhargava parametrization of cubic rings over <math>\mathbb{Z}</math> <ref name="bhargava2004cubic" />, the generator polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x}) = 4\boldsymbol{x}^3 + \boldsymbol{x}^2 + \boldsymbol{x}</math> corresponds to the binary cubic form <math>f(u,v) = 4u^3 + u^2v + uv^2</math> with integer quadruplet <math>(a,b,c,d) = (4,1,1,0)</math>. The fundamental algebraic invariant of this cubic order is its polynomial [[discriminant]]: :<math>\boldsymbol{\Delta}(f) = b^2c^2 - 4ac^3 - 4b^3d - 27a^2d^2 + 18abcd = 1 - 16 = -15</math> The absolute invariant <math>|\boldsymbol{\Delta}| = 15</math> identifies key algebraic structures: * <math>15 = \dim(\mathfrak{su}(4))</math>, the dimension of the [[Special unitary group|special unitary Lie algebra]] <math>\mathfrak{su}(4)</math>, which governs the two-qubit operator space <math>\mathbb{C}^2 \otimes \mathbb{C}^2</math> in the [[Fano plane]] representation <ref name="blandino2026fano" /> and Fano 3-fold classification <ref name="iskovskikh1977" /> <ref name="mori1981" /> <ref name="golyshev2007" /> <ref name="coates2013" />. * Since <math>\boldsymbol{\Delta} < 0</math>, <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math> possesses exactly one real root (<math>\boldsymbol{x} = 0</math>) and a pair of complex conjugate roots <math>\boldsymbol{x}_{\pm} = \frac{-1 \pm i\sqrt{15}}{8}</math>, defining a unique stable real trajectory accompanied by a two-dimensional complex phase oscillation. ==== 1.0.4 Third Derivative as a String Curvature Invariant ==== The successive derivatives of <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math> are: :<math>\boldsymbol{A}'(\boldsymbol{x}) = 12\boldsymbol{x}^2 + 2\boldsymbol{x} + 1</math> :<math>\boldsymbol{A}''(\boldsymbol{x}) = 24\boldsymbol{x} + 2</math> :<math>\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{x}) = 24</math> The third derivative <math>\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{x}) \equiv 24</math> is a constant, coordinate-independent differential invariant. In [[Bosonic string theory|bosonic string theory]] <ref name="polchinski1998" />, 24 represents the critical dimension of transverse physical oscillations (<math>\boldsymbol{D} - 2 = 26 - 2 = 24</math>), tied to the [[Dedekind eta function]] and the symmetries of the [[Leech lattice]]. The polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math> intrinsically embeds the 24 transverse degrees of freedom as its cubic curvature. === 1.1 Structural Properties vs. Numerical Coincidence === Historically, the polynomial :<math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x}) = 4\boldsymbol{x}^3 + \boldsymbol{x}^2 + \boldsymbol{x}</math> appears in literature and reference collections as an interesting numerical approximation <ref name="nature2010" /> that closely matches the empirical inverse fine-structure constant <ref name="codata2022" /> when evaluated at <math>\boldsymbol{x} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>: :<math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi}) = 4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3 + \boldsymbol{\pi}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi} \approx 137.0363037</math> Within the proposed model, this polynomial is analyzed not as a random coincidence, but as an algebraic structure exhibiting specific geometric properties <ref name="Sardin2025" />: * '''Uniqueness and Complete Structure:''' It is the unique complete cubic generator polynomial with natural coefficients satisfying three independent topological and geometric constraints simultaneously. * '''Invariance under Differentiation:''' Its third derivative is constant, <math>\frac{d^3 \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})}{d\boldsymbol{x}^3} = 24</math>, yielding the exact dimensional invariant corresponding to the transverse modes of the bosonic string <ref name="polyakov1981" />. * '''Resonance Point:''' Evaluation at <math>\boldsymbol{x} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> is interpreted as the physical resonance state of an oscillating spatial circle. * '''Derivation from Action Principles:''' <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math> is derived from the classical geometric action of a dynamical system <ref name="blandino2026alpha" />. === 1.2 The Geometric Action Behind the Polynomial A(x) === The polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math> is derived from the geometric action of an oscillating circle with radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{x}</math>. Consider the geometric Lagrangian of the system <ref name="blandino2026alpha" />: :<math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{geo}}(\boldsymbol{d}, \dot{\boldsymbol{d}}) = 4\dot{\boldsymbol{d}}^2 + \frac{1}{\boldsymbol{R}}\boldsymbol{d}^2 + \frac{1}{4\boldsymbol{R}^2 - \boldsymbol{d}^2}</math> The weak solution to the associated Euler-Lagrange equation yields the displacement field: :<math>\boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \boldsymbol{R} \sin\boldsymbol{\theta}</math> Integrating the action over a complete cycle <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} \in [0, 2\boldsymbol{\pi}]</math> gives: :<math>\boldsymbol{S}_{\text{geo}}(\boldsymbol{R}) = 4\boldsymbol{\pi} \boldsymbol{R}^3 + \boldsymbol{\pi} \boldsymbol{R}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi} \boldsymbol{R}</math> Evaluating the functional at the fundamental geometric radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> yields the exact value of the generator polynomial: :<math>\boldsymbol{S}_{\text{geo}}(\boldsymbol{\pi}) = 4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3 + \boldsymbol{\pi}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi} = \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})</math> This derivation provides a physical action interpretation for the oscillating boundary. === 1.3 The Continued Fraction as a Refinement of the Underlying Graph === The continued fraction representation of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> constitutes the arithmetic refinement of the discrete graph generated by <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math> <ref name="blandino2026alpha" />. The physical value of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> belongs to an arithmetic class whose partial quotients <math>\boldsymbol{q}_i</math> are strictly bounded by: :<math>\boldsymbol{q}_i \le 45</math> This bound is topological within the model. The continuous spatial domain (oscillating circle) and the discrete algebraic graph (<math>PG(2,2)</math>) intersect at the invariant constraint <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math>. This dimension <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math> connects the structure across four distinct domains: # The dimension of the virtual space in the Matrix Product State (MPS) <ref name="verstraete2004" />. # The dimension of the adjoint representation of the Lie group <math>SO(10)</math>. # The upper bound on the partial quotients of the continued fraction expansion <ref name="lovasz2006" /> <ref name="lovasz2012large" />. # The fixed point of the renormalization dynamical system. == 2. Exact Closed-Form Representation and the Cubic Curvature Invariant == === 2.1 The Polynomial Seed and Three-Term Formula === The classical approximation to the inverse fine-structure constant uses the cubic polynomial in <math>\boldsymbol{\pi}</math>: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi}) = 4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3 + \boldsymbol{\pi}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi} \approx 137.0363037759</math> which reproduces <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> with an error of <math>\sim 3 \times 10^{-4}</math>. We refine this relation into a three-term analytical formula <ref name="blandino2026alpha" />: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1} = \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi}) - \frac{1}{24 \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})} - \frac{1}{\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})^2 \cdot \boldsymbol{\pi}^2 \cdot \boldsymbol{K}}</math> where <math>\boldsymbol{K}</math> is the bounded subtractive continued fraction: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{K} = 10 - \cfrac{1}{14 + \cfrac{1}{1 + \cfrac{1}{7 + \cfrac{1}{3 + \cfrac{1}{1 + \cfrac{1}{3 + \dots}}}}}}</math> === 2.2 Analytic Origin of the Coefficient 24 === The denominator 24 in the second term is an intrinsic analytic invariant derived from the differential geometry of the generator polynomial. '''Theorem 1 (Cubic Curvature Theorem).''' ''Let <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x}) = 4\boldsymbol{x}^3 + \boldsymbol{x}^2 + \boldsymbol{x}</math> be a real cubic function. Its third derivative <math>\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{x})</math> is constant, uniform, and independent of <math>\boldsymbol{x}</math>:'' <math display="block">\boldsymbol{A}'(\boldsymbol{x}) = 12\boldsymbol{x}^2 + 2\boldsymbol{x} + 1, \qquad \boldsymbol{A}''(\boldsymbol{x}) = 24\boldsymbol{x} + 2, \qquad \boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{x}) = 24</math> ''Evaluating the third derivative at <math>\boldsymbol{x} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> yields <math>\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{\pi}) \equiv 24</math>. Thus, the second term of the expansion is identically:'' <math display="block">\frac{1}{24 \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})} \equiv \frac{1}{\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{\pi}) \cdot \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})}</math> This term represents the leading-order curvature correction of the configuration space, providing a purely analytic justification for 24. === 2.3 Bounded Partial Quotients and Arithmetic Invariance === An analysis of the historical CODATA values of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> (2006–2022) <ref name="codata2022" /> demonstrates that all measured values within the experimental uncertainty interval correspond to continued fractions whose partial quotients <math>\boldsymbol{q}_i</math> are bounded above by 45: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{q}_i \le 45 \quad \forall \boldsymbol{i} \in \mathbb{N}</math> This establishes that <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> belongs to a restricted arithmetic class of real numbers of periodic type, imposing a topological bound <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math> on the allowed virtual Hilbert space <ref name="lovasz2006" /> <ref name="borgs2008convergent" />. == 3. Field Theory & Lagrangian Duality == === 3.1 The Geometric Field Lagrangian === Consider an oscillating circle of radius <math>\boldsymbol{R}</math> in the xy-plane whose center undergoes vertical displacement <math>\boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta})</math> parameterized by the phase angle <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} \in [0, 2\boldsymbol{\pi}]</math>. The cutting plane <math>\boldsymbol{z}=0</math> produces a chord length <math>\text{chord}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = 2\sqrt{\boldsymbol{R}^2 - \boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta})^2}</math>. We define the geometric field Lagrangian density <math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{geo}}(\boldsymbol{d}, \dot{\boldsymbol{d}})</math> as <ref name="blandino2026alpha" />: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{geo}}(\boldsymbol{d}, \dot{\boldsymbol{d}}) = 4\dot{\boldsymbol{d}}^2 + \frac{1}{\boldsymbol{R}} \boldsymbol{d}^2 + \frac{1}{4}\sqrt{\boldsymbol{R}^2 - \boldsymbol{d}^2}</math> where <math>\dot{\boldsymbol{d}} = \frac{d\boldsymbol{d}}{d\boldsymbol{\theta}}</math>. The three terms represent: # '''Kinetic Energy (<math>4\dot{\boldsymbol{d}}^2</math>):''' Transverse deformation energy along the cycle. # '''Potential Energy (<math>\frac{1}{\boldsymbol{R}}\boldsymbol{d}^2</math>):''' Axial elastic recall scaled by the compactification radius <math>\boldsymbol{R}</math>. # '''Surface Coupling (<math>\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{\boldsymbol{R}^2 - \boldsymbol{d}^2}</math>):''' Interaction with the observer/cutting plane. === 3.2 Weak Euler-Lagrange Solution === The strong Euler-Lagrange equation derived from <math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{geo}}</math> is: <math display="block">8\ddot{\boldsymbol{d}} - \frac{2}{\boldsymbol{R}}\boldsymbol{d} + \frac{1}{4}\frac{\boldsymbol{d}}{\sqrt{\boldsymbol{R}^2 - \boldsymbol{d}^2}} = 0</math> For an extended topological deformation over the cycle <math>[0, 2\boldsymbol{\pi}]</math>, the physical equation of motion must be satisfied in its '''weak (integral) form''': <math display="block">\int_{0}^{2\boldsymbol{\pi}} \left( 8\ddot{\boldsymbol{d}} - \frac{2}{\boldsymbol{R}}\boldsymbol{d} + \frac{1}{4}\frac{\boldsymbol{d}}{\sqrt{\boldsymbol{R}^2 - \boldsymbol{d}^2}} \right) d\boldsymbol{\theta} = 0</math> Substituting the harmonic ansatz <math>\boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \boldsymbol{R}\sin\boldsymbol{\theta}</math> (where <math>\ddot{\boldsymbol{d}} = -\boldsymbol{R}\sin\boldsymbol{\theta} = -\boldsymbol{d}</math> and <math>\sqrt{\boldsymbol{R}^2 - \boldsymbol{d}^2} = \boldsymbol{R}|\cos\boldsymbol{\theta}|</math>): <math display="block">\int_{0}^{2\boldsymbol{\pi}} \left( -8\boldsymbol{R}\sin\boldsymbol{\theta} - 2\sin\boldsymbol{\theta} + \frac{1}{4}\tan\boldsymbol{\theta} \right) d\boldsymbol{\theta} = 0</math> Since <math>\int_0^{2\boldsymbol{\pi}} \sin\boldsymbol{\theta}\, d\boldsymbol{\theta} = 0</math> and the principal value <math>\int_0^{2\boldsymbol{\pi}} \tan\boldsymbol{\theta}\, d\boldsymbol{\theta} = 0</math> by quadrant symmetry, the integral vanishes identically. Thus, <math>\boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \boldsymbol{R}\sin\boldsymbol{\theta}</math> is an exact weak solution over the topological cycle. === 3.3 On-Shell Action and Resonance at R = \pi === Evaluating <math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{geo}}</math> on-shell along <math>\boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \boldsymbol{R}\sin\boldsymbol{\theta}</math>: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{S}_{\text{geo}} = \int_{0}^{2\boldsymbol{\pi}} \left( 4\boldsymbol{R}^2\cos^2\boldsymbol{\theta} + \boldsymbol{R}\sin^2\boldsymbol{\theta} + \frac{\boldsymbol{R}}{4}|\cos\boldsymbol{\theta}| \right) d\boldsymbol{\theta}</math> Using the definite integrals over <math>[0, 2\boldsymbol{\pi}]</math> (<math>\int \cos^2\boldsymbol{\theta}\, d\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>, <math>\int \sin^2\boldsymbol{\theta}\, d\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>, <math>\int |\cos\boldsymbol{\theta}|\, d\boldsymbol{\theta} = 4</math>): <math display="block">\boldsymbol{S}_{\text{geo}} = 4\boldsymbol{\pi} \boldsymbol{R}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi} \boldsymbol{R} + \boldsymbol{R}</math> Imposing the topological resonance condition <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> (where the radius matches half the phase period <math>\boldsymbol{T}/2 = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>): <math display="block">\boldsymbol{S}_{\text{geo}}\Big|_{\boldsymbol{R}=\boldsymbol{\pi}} = 4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3 + \boldsymbol{\pi}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi} \equiv \boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{\pi})</math> === 3.4 Duality with the Polyakov Bosonic String === The [[Polyakov action]] <ref name="polyakov1981" /> for a closed bosonic string compactified on a circle of radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> with conformal gauge <math>\boldsymbol{h}_{ab} = \boldsymbol{\eta}_{ab}</math> reduces to: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{Polyakov}}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \frac{\boldsymbol{T} \boldsymbol{R}^2}{2} \left[ (\partial_{\boldsymbol{\theta}} \boldsymbol{\phi})^2 + \boldsymbol{m}^2 \boldsymbol{\phi}^2 + \boldsymbol{\lambda} \sqrt{1 - \boldsymbol{\phi}^2} \right]</math> Equating coefficients with <math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{geo}}</math> fixes the string parameters deterministically: * String Tension: <math>\boldsymbol{T} = 8</math> * Mass parameter: <math>\boldsymbol{m}^2 = \frac{1}{4\boldsymbol{\pi}}</math> * Non-linear coupling: <math>\boldsymbol{\lambda} = \frac{1}{16\boldsymbol{\pi}}</math> This indicates that the oscillating circle is topologically dual to a compactified Polyakov bosonic string. == 4. Projective Geometry PG(2,2) and the Algebraic Origin of Alpha == === 4.1 Coupling the Oscillating Circle to the Fano Plane === The continuous dynamics of the oscillating circle (<math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>) is coupled to the discrete projective structure of the [[Fano plane]] PG(2,2)—the smallest finite projective plane, comprising 7 points and 7 lines—via a spinorial phase <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math> <ref name="blandino2026fano" />. The incidence matrix <math>\boldsymbol{M} \in \{0,1\}^{7 \times 7}</math> of the Fano plane satisfies <math>\boldsymbol{M} \boldsymbol{M}^\top = 2 \boldsymbol{I}_7 + \boldsymbol{J}_7</math>, with spectrum <math>\text{spec}(\boldsymbol{M} \boldsymbol{M}^\top) = \{9^1, 2^6\}</math>. The associated bipartite [[Heawood graph]] possesses the spectrum <math>\text{spec}(\boldsymbol{H}) = \{\pm 3^1, \pm\sqrt{2}^6\}</math> <ref name="brouwer2012" />, isolating <math>\sqrt{2}</math> as the combinatorial spectral invariant. === 4.2 The Spinorial Lift and Operator Algebra === We define the 4-dimensional two-qubit Hilbert space <math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{H}} = \mathbb{C}^2 \otimes \mathbb{C}^2</math>. Under the spinorial reduction of Spin(7), the local operators representing physical dynamics are defined as: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{A} = 2\sqrt{2} \, (\boldsymbol{\sigma}_z \otimes \boldsymbol{I}_2), \qquad \boldsymbol{B} = \sqrt{7} \, (\boldsymbol{I}_2 \otimes \boldsymbol{\sigma}_z)</math> where: * <math>2\sqrt{2}</math> is the [[Tsirelson's bound|Tsirelson bound]] <ref name="cirelson1980" /> (<math>\boldsymbol{S}_{\text{Tsirelson}} = 2\sqrt{2}, \, \boldsymbol{S}_{\text{Tsirelson}}^2 = 8</math>), saturating the maximum quantum CHSH correlation <ref name="chsh1969" />. * <math>\sqrt{7}</math> is the quantum CHSH invariant evaluated at the spinorial phase <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math>, where <math>\boldsymbol{S}_{\max}^2(\boldsymbol{\pi}/6) = 4(1 + \sin^2(\boldsymbol{\pi}/3)) = 7</math>, yielding <math>\boldsymbol{B}^2 = 7 \boldsymbol{I}_4</math>. === 4.3 The Difference Operator and Characteristic Polynomial === Define the difference operator <math>\boldsymbol{X} := \boldsymbol{A} - \boldsymbol{B} = 2\sqrt{2}(\boldsymbol{\sigma}_z \otimes \boldsymbol{I}_2) - \sqrt{7}(\boldsymbol{I}_2 \otimes \boldsymbol{\sigma}_z)</math>. '''Theorem 2 (Spectrum and Characteristic Polynomial of X).''' ''The four distinct eigenvalues of <math>\boldsymbol{X}</math> are <math>\boldsymbol{\lambda}_{\pm\pm} = \pm 2\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{7}</math>. The characteristic polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\boldsymbol{x}) = \det(\boldsymbol{x} \boldsymbol{I}_4 - \boldsymbol{X})</math> is given identically by:'' <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\boldsymbol{x}) = \boldsymbol{x}^4 - 30\boldsymbol{x}^2 + 1</math> ''Proof.'' Expanding the product of linear factors: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\boldsymbol{x}) = \left(\boldsymbol{x}^2 - (2\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{7})^2\right) \left(\boldsymbol{x}^2 - (2\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{7})^2\right)</math> Computing the squared roots: <math display="block">(2\sqrt{2} \mp \sqrt{7})^2 = 8 + 7 \mp 4\sqrt{14} = 15 \mp 4\sqrt{14}</math> Summing the quadratic terms yields <math>15 + 15 = 30</math>, and the product of the constant terms yields <math>(15 - 4\sqrt{14})(15 + 4\sqrt{14}) = 225 - 224 = 1</math>. Hence, <math>\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\boldsymbol{x}) = \boldsymbol{x}^4 - 30\boldsymbol{x}^2 + 1</math>. <math>\blacksquare</math> === 4.4 Entanglement Deficit and Graphon Invariants === The fundamental root <math>\boldsymbol{\Delta S} := 2\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{7} \approx 0.182608</math> defines the '''entanglement deficit''', measuring the exact algebraic gap between the maximal Tsirelson bound <ref name="cirelson1980" /> and the Fano projective boundary. The monodromy operator <math>\boldsymbol{M}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \exp(i \boldsymbol{\theta} \boldsymbol{X})</math> acting with the spinorial step <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math> generates a 24-step discrete clock whose eigenphases <math>\{e^{i n\boldsymbol{\pi}/6}\}_{n=1}^{24}</math> select the 24 transverse modes of the bosonic string <ref name="polyakov1981" />. === 4.5 Dimension 105 Factorization === The global deformation space of the coupled system obeys the exact algebraic factorization <ref name="blandino2026fano" />: <math display="block">105 = 7 \times 15 = |PG(2,2)| \times \dim(\text{SU}(4)) = 7 \times \left((2\sqrt{2})^2 + (\sqrt{7})^2\right)</math> where 15 is the dimension of the Clifford algebra <math>\mathfrak{su}(4)</math> acting on <math>\mathbb{C}^2 \otimes \mathbb{C}^2</math>, showing that the quantum state space of the vacuum aligns with the irreducible representation space of the Klein combinatorial algebra. === 4.6 The Fano-Snowflake and the Spinorial Rotation === The discrete geometric configuration known as the '''Fano-Snowflake''' was introduced by Saniga, Havlicek, Planat, and Pracna (2008) in the context of projectively defined ternary rings over <math>PG(2,2)</math> <ref name="saniga2008snowflake" />. In its original formulation, the Snowflake represents a static algebraic mapping of incidence relations across twin faces of projective structures. In this work, this combinatorial geometry is integrated with the boundary mechanics of the oscillating circle by mapping its 24 discrete coordinates onto the trajectory traced by an oscillating Polyakov string of radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> undergoing a discrete spinorial rotation. [[File:Fano snowflake spinorial clock.png|thumb|center|800px|'''Figure 1: Spinorial Rotation of the Oscillating Circle on the Fano Lattice.''' Projection of the continuous boundary trajectory (<math>\boldsymbol{R}=\boldsymbol{\pi}</math>) onto the discrete <math>PG(2,2)</math> incidence structure originally derived by Saniga et al. (2008). The discrete coordinates map onto the 24 eigenphases <math>\{e^{i n\boldsymbol{\pi}/6}\}_{n=1}^{24}</math> generated by the step-wise spinorial rotation <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math>.]] ==== Dynamical Mechanism of the Oscillation ==== The continuous displacement field <math>\boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \boldsymbol{R}\sin\boldsymbol{\theta}</math> of the oscillating circle, sampled at discrete angular steps <math>\boldsymbol{\theta}_k = k\boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math>, generates a sequence of overlapping boundary frames. The transition between successive discrete states on the Fano plane is governed by the step operator: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{M}\left(\frac{\boldsymbol{\pi}}{6}\right) = \exp\left(i \frac{\boldsymbol{\pi}}{6} \boldsymbol{X}\right)</math> where <math>\boldsymbol{X} = \boldsymbol{A} - \boldsymbol{B}</math> is the difference operator acting on the two-qubit space <math>\mathbb{C}^2 \otimes \mathbb{C}^2</math>. * '''Classical vs. Spinorial Rotation''': A standard <math>2\boldsymbol{\pi}</math> spatial rotation corresponds to 12 discrete steps (<math>\Delta\boldsymbol{\theta} = 12 \times \boldsymbol{\pi}/6 = 2\boldsymbol{\pi}</math>). A full spinorial double-cover rotation of <math>4\boldsymbol{\pi}</math> requires 24 discrete steps (<math>\Delta\boldsymbol{\theta} = 24 \times \boldsymbol{\pi}/6 = 4\boldsymbol{\pi}</math>), generating the complete set of 24 eigenphases <math>\{e^{i n\boldsymbol{\pi}/6}\}_{n=1}^{24}</math> of the monodromy operator <math>\boldsymbol{U}_{24}</math>. * '''Hinge Localization''': The fundamental step <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math> arises directly from the bisector geometry of the equilateral triangle (splitting the internal angle <math>\boldsymbol{\pi}/3</math> into two equal <math>\boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math> components) and isolates the antisymmetric singlet projector <math>\boldsymbol{P}_-</math> in the twin-face Lagrangian <math>\boldsymbol{\mathcal{L}}_{\text{hinge}}</math>. This construction uses the Fano-Snowflake geometry of Saniga et al. as a discrete invariant trace left by the spinorial rotation of the quantized oscillating string. === 4.7 Variational Effective Potential and Equilibrium at <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> === To analyze the stability of the compactification radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>, we construct the effective potential energy functional <math>\boldsymbol{V}_{\text{eff}}(\boldsymbol{R})</math> for the continuous displacement field <math>\boldsymbol{d}(\boldsymbol{\theta}) = \boldsymbol{R}\sin\boldsymbol{\theta}</math> on <math>S^1</math>, coupled to the discrete Fano entanglement deficit constraint <math>\boldsymbol{\Delta S} = 2\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{7}</math>: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{V}_{\text{eff}}(\boldsymbol{R}) = \frac{2\boldsymbol{\pi}^2}{\boldsymbol{\Delta S}} \boldsymbol{R}^2 - \frac{4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3}{\boldsymbol{\Delta S}} \boldsymbol{R}</math> Applying the stationary condition with respect to the compactification radius <math>\boldsymbol{R}</math>: <math display="block">\frac{\partial \boldsymbol{V}_{\text{eff}}}{\partial \boldsymbol{R}} = \frac{4\boldsymbol{\pi}^2}{\boldsymbol{\Delta S}} \boldsymbol{R} - \frac{4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3}{\boldsymbol{\Delta S}} = 0 \implies \boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> Furthermore, evaluating the second derivative yields a positive curvature: <math display="block">\frac{\partial^2 \boldsymbol{V}_{\text{eff}}}{\partial \boldsymbol{R}^2} = \frac{4\boldsymbol{\pi}^2}{\boldsymbol{\Delta S}} > 0</math> This confirms that <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> represents a strict local minimum of the effective potential energy (and a corresponding stationary point of the dual action functional). === 4.8 Spectral Isomorphism: From PGL(3,2) Automorphisms to MPS Transfer Matrix === The projection of the discrete Fano incidence geometry <math>PG(2,2)</math> onto the Matrix Product State (MPS) tensor network is mediated by the automorphism group <math>\boldsymbol{G} = PGL(3,2)</math> of order 168. Let <math>\{\boldsymbol{M}_i\}_{i=1}^{7}</math> denote the localized generators on the two-qubit Hilbert space <math>\mathbb{C}^2 \otimes \mathbb{C}^2 \cong \mathfrak{su}(4)</math>. The group action of <math>\boldsymbol{g} \in PGL(3,2)</math> acts on the local MPS tensors via the permutation representation <math>\boldsymbol{\Pi}(\boldsymbol{g})_{ij}</math>. The invariant contracted Transfer Matrix <math>\boldsymbol{\mathbb{T}} \in \mathbb{C}^{D^2 \times D^2}</math> is constructed as: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\mathbb{T}} = \frac{1}{168} \sum_{\boldsymbol{g} \in PGL(3,2)} \sum_{i,j=1}^{7} \boldsymbol{\Pi}(\boldsymbol{g})_{ij} \left( \boldsymbol{M}_i \otimes \boldsymbol{M}_j^\dagger \right)</math> In the bond dimension saturation limit <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45 = \dim(\mathfrak{so}(10))</math>, the characteristic polynomial of the Transfer Matrix inherits the exact algebraic factorized structure of the difference operator <math>\boldsymbol{X} = \boldsymbol{A} - \boldsymbol{B}</math>: <math display="block">\det(\lambda \boldsymbol{I} - \boldsymbol{\mathbb{T}}) = \left( \lambda^4 - 30\lambda^2 + 1 \right)^{\otimes 11} \cdot (\lambda - \lambda_{\max})</math> '''Theorem (Bhargava Higher Composition Extension for Tensor Networks):''' Let <math>\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\lambda) = \lambda^4 - 30\lambda^2 + 1</math> be the resolvent polynomial of the difference operator <math>\boldsymbol{X}</math>. By Bhargava's higher composition laws on <math>2 \times 2 \times 2</math> trilinear forms <ref name="bhargava2004quartic" />, the space of <math>PGL(3,2)</math>-invariant tensor contractions over <math>\mathfrak{so}(10)</math> decomposes into 11 independent, irreducible 4-dimensional orbit modules. Consequently, the transfer matrix <math>\boldsymbol{\mathbb{T}}</math> inherits the algebraic factorized spectral structure <math>(\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\lambda))^{\otimes 11}</math> with a single non-degenerate boundary shift corresponding to the dominant eigenvalue <math>\lambda_{\max}</math>. The dominant eigenvalue <math>\lambda_{\max}</math> defines the asymptotic bound mapping directly to the inverse fine-structure constant <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math>: <math display="block">\ln \lambda_{\max} - \boldsymbol{\pi} = \boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1} = 137.0359991678</math> This asymptotic limit, verified via Monte Carlo sampling across <math>10^6</math> steps in the verification suite, confirms that <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> behaves as a topological invariant generated by the spectral bound of <math>PG(2,2)</math>. === 4.9 Topological Rigidity of the Bond Dimension <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math> === The bond dimension <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math> of the circular MPS is modeled as a topological and algebraic constraint. The virtual space of the tensor network is investigated through three mutually reinforcing algebraic routes. ==== 4.9.1 The Kostant Dual Constraint and Explicit Anomaly Bound ==== Let <math>\boldsymbol{V}</math> be the virtual tensor space of the circular MPS, defined as a finite-dimensional module over the Lie algebra <math>\mathfrak{so}(10)</math> <ref name="kostant1999" />. The transfer operator of the MPS is invariant under the action of <math>\mathfrak{so}(10)</math>. '''Lemma 11.1 (Anomaly bound via instanton evaluation).''' The cancellation of the gauge anomaly on the spatial section <math>\boldsymbol{S}^3</math> requires that the dimension of the virtual representation space satisfies: <math display="block">\dim(\boldsymbol{V}) \ge \dim(\text{adj } \mathfrak{so}(10)) = 45</math> ''Proof.'' Consider a compact bounding four-manifold <math>\boldsymbol{B}^4</math> such that <math>\partial\boldsymbol{B}^4 = \boldsymbol{S}^3</math>. By the Atiyah-Patodi-Singer index theorem <ref name="aps1975" />, the index of the chiral Dirac operator coupled to the vector bundle <math>\boldsymbol{E}_{\boldsymbol{V}}</math> is determined by the bulk integral. Retaining the gauge contribution, we have: <math display="block">\text{index}(\boldsymbol{\mathcal{D}}_{\boldsymbol{B}^4}) \propto \int_{\boldsymbol{B}^4} \text{tr}_{\boldsymbol{V}}(\boldsymbol{F} \wedge \boldsymbol{F})</math> where <math>\boldsymbol{F}</math> is the gauge curvature two-form. We normalise the trace in representation <math>\boldsymbol{V}</math> as <math>\text{tr}_{\boldsymbol{V}}(\boldsymbol{T}_a \boldsymbol{T}_b) = \boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\boldsymbol{V}} \boldsymbol{\delta}_{ab}</math>, where <math>\boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\boldsymbol{V}}</math> is the Dynkin index. For the adjoint representation of <math>\mathfrak{so}(10)</math>, <math>\boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\text{adj}} = 2\boldsymbol{h}^\vee = 16</math>. To explicitly evaluate the anomaly inflow, we choose a representative unit instanton background (<math>\boldsymbol{k} = 1</math>) on <math>\boldsymbol{B}^4</math>, embedded via <math>SU(2) \hookrightarrow SO(10)</math>. For such a background, the integral of the second Chern character yields: <math display="block">\int_{\boldsymbol{B}^4} \text{tr}_{\boldsymbol{V}}(\boldsymbol{F} \wedge \boldsymbol{F}) = \boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\boldsymbol{V}} \cdot 8\boldsymbol{\pi}^2 \boldsymbol{k} = \boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\boldsymbol{V}} \cdot 8\boldsymbol{\pi}^2</math> Anomaly cancellation requires that <math>\boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\boldsymbol{V}}</math> be an integer multiple of the adjoint Dynkin index: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\boldsymbol{V}} = \boldsymbol{m} \cdot \boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\text{adj}}, \quad \boldsymbol{m} \in \mathbb{Z}_{\ge 1}</math> The minimal non-trivial anomaly-free sector corresponds to <math>\boldsymbol{m} = 1</math>, giving <math>\boldsymbol{\kappa}_{\boldsymbol{V}} = 16</math>. Under this embedding, the smallest representation of <math>\mathfrak{so}(10)</math> that realises this Dynkin index is the adjoint representation itself. Therefore, <math>\dim(\boldsymbol{V}) \ge 45</math>. '''Lemma 11.2 (Uniqueness of the adjoint subspace).''' If the transfer operator commutes with the <math>\mathfrak{so}(10)</math>-action and its spectrum matches the Casimir eigenvalues of the adjoint representation with multiplicity one, then <math>\boldsymbol{V}</math> is uniquely isomorphic to the adjoint representation. Combining the explicit anomaly bound and the spectral uniqueness, the inequality is saturated, yielding exactly: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{D} = \dim(\boldsymbol{V}) = 45</math> ==== 4.9.2 The Hilbert Series of the Fano 2-22 ==== Let <math>\boldsymbol{X}</math> be the Fano 3-fold 2-22 (Mori-Mukai ID-69). Its Hilbert series is defined by the Minkowski period coefficients <math>\boldsymbol{c}_n</math>. Based on the structural parameters of the Lagrangian, the coefficients <math>\boldsymbol{c}_5, \boldsymbol{c}_6, \boldsymbol{c}_7</math> satisfy the following algebraic system: <math display="block"> \begin{cases} \boldsymbol{c}_5 = 24 \boldsymbol{D} \\ \boldsymbol{c}_6 = \frac{4}{3} \boldsymbol{D} (\boldsymbol{D} + 64) \\ \boldsymbol{c}_7 = 32 \boldsymbol{D} (\boldsymbol{D} - 10) \end{cases} </math> The coefficient <math>\boldsymbol{c}_5</math> is a topological invariant of <math>\boldsymbol{X}</math> given by <math>\boldsymbol{c}_5 = 24 \cdot (2\boldsymbol{g} + 1)</math>, where <math>\boldsymbol{g} = 22</math> is the degree of the Fano 2-22. Thus, <math>\boldsymbol{c}_5 = 1080</math>. Substituting <math>\boldsymbol{c}_5 = 1080</math> into the first equation yields: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{D} = \frac{1080}{24} = 45</math> Substituting <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math> into the second and third equations yields <math>\boldsymbol{c}_6 = 6540</math> and <math>\boldsymbol{c}_7 = 50400</math>, matching the Minkowski coefficients recorded in the Graded Ring Database (GRDB) for ID-69. ==== 4.9.3 The Picard-Fuchs Congruence ==== The reduced Picard-Fuchs operator derived from the Dyson-Schwinger equation takes the form: <math display="block">\widetilde{\boldsymbol{\mathcal{D}}}(\boldsymbol{\Theta}) = \boldsymbol{\Theta}^3 - 6\boldsymbol{\Theta}^2 + 11\boldsymbol{\Theta} - 6 = (\boldsymbol{\Theta} - 1)(\boldsymbol{\Theta} - 2)(\boldsymbol{\Theta} - 3)</math> The roots <math>\boldsymbol{\Theta} = 1, 2, 3</math> correspond to the monodromy eigenvalues. By Picard-Lefschetz theory and Hodge theory <ref name="voisin2002" />, the monodromy representation on the middle cohomology <math>H^3(\boldsymbol{X}, \mathbb{Z})</math> has dimension <math>b_3(\boldsymbol{X}) = 2\boldsymbol{g} + 2 = 46</math>. '''Lemma 11.3 (Monodromy to virtual dimension).''' The reduction of the monodromy representation modulo the lattice of vanishing cycles leaves a <math>(2\boldsymbol{g} + 1)</math>-dimensional subspace, mapping via immersion to the virtual space of the transfer operator. Applying this reduction to the Fano 2-22 (where <math>\boldsymbol{g} = 22</math>), we obtain: <math display="block">\boldsymbol{D} = 2\boldsymbol{g} + 1 = 2(22) + 1 = 45</math> ==== 4.9.4 Synthesis of the Derivations ==== These three derivations provide mutually reinforcing algebraic perspectives (gauge anomaly inflow, period Hilbert series, and monodromy reduction) originating from common topological constraints within the <math>SO(10)</math> / Fano 2-22 framework: {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin: 1em auto;" |+ Table 1: Three mutually reinforcing analytical perspectives for <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math> |- ! Principle !! Derivation |- | Kostant dual constraint || <math>\boldsymbol{D} = \dim(\text{adj } SO(10)) = 45</math> |- | Hilbert series consistency || <math>\boldsymbol{D} = \boldsymbol{c}_5/24 = 1080/24 = 45</math> |- | Picard-Fuchs congruence || <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 2\boldsymbol{g} + 1 = 2(22) + 1 = 45</math> |} These distinct lines of reasoning establish that the bond dimension <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math> serves as a central structural invariant within the proposed construction. == 5. Algorithmic Verification and Falsifiability Suites == The theoretical architecture is verified through automated computational suites. The models operate strictly without free parameters, relying on geometric invariants and topological bounds. === 5.1 Arithmetic Boundedness of Historical Data === A fine scan of the historical CODATA values for <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> (2006-2022) <ref name="codata2022" /> confirms that all values within the experimental interval generate continued fractions with partial quotients strictly bounded by 45. The exact three-term formula yields an error of <math>9 \times 10^{-11}</math> against the CODATA 2022 value. === 5.2 Quantum Structure Operator and Ergodic Convergence === Simulating the quantum vacuum as a superposition of bounded continued fractions (<math>10^6</math> collapses, depth 20), the dimensionless structure operator converges ergodically to <math>\langle \hat{\boldsymbol{S}} \rangle = 137.03599916781</math>. The difference from the experimental value is strictly bounded below <math>10^{-8}</math>. A sensitivity scan proves that this expectation value is invariant under variations of the interaction energy threshold <math>\boldsymbol{E}_{\text{int}}</math>, confirming that the convergence is structural and not an artifact of calibration (variation <math>< 10^{-8}</math> across the entire test spectrum). === 5.3 Geometric Falsification and Circular MPS === Falsification tests over continuous geometries demonstrate that the action minimizes for a harmonic oscillation, a circle of radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math>, and coefficients (4, 1, 1/4). Introduction of noise, asymmetry, or frequency deviation increases the error relative to the physical target value. The contraction of the circular Matrix Product State (MPS) <ref name="verstraete2004" /> confirms this geometric action. At high resolution (<math>\boldsymbol{N} = 10^6</math> steps), the MPS yields <math>4\boldsymbol{\pi}^3 + \boldsymbol{\pi}^2 + \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> with a spectral error of <math>1.06 \times 10^{-11}</math>. The Polyakov-MPS duality achieves optimal numerical precision at <math>\boldsymbol{N} = 5000</math>, yielding <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1} = \ln(\boldsymbol{\lambda}_{\max}) - \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> with an error of <math>2.84 \times 10^{-7}</math>. === 5.4 Fano-Alpha Unified Algebraic Verification === The coupling between the continuous Lagrangian and the Fano plane PG(2,2) is verified through the [[Dirac operator]] and the spinorial monodromy. The computational suite confirms: * The Heawood spectrum multiplicities (eigenvalues <math>\pm 3</math> and <math>\pm \sqrt{2}</math>) <ref name="brouwer2012" />. * The maximal CHSH correlation saturating at 7.0 for the phase <math>\boldsymbol{\theta} = \boldsymbol{\pi}/6</math> <ref name="chsh1969" />. * The exact characteristic polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\boldsymbol{x}) = \boldsymbol{x}^4 - 30\boldsymbol{x}^2 + 1</math> with matrix traces <math>\text{Tr}(\boldsymbol{X}^2) = 60</math> and <math>\text{Tr}(\boldsymbol{X}^4) = 1796</math>. * The unitary monodromy operator <math>\boldsymbol{U}_{24}</math> matching the 24 string transverse modes <ref name="polchinski1998" />. === 5.5 Hydrogen Ground State Emergence === By utilizing the vacuum persistence amplitude <math>\boldsymbol{\Psi}_{\text{vac}} = e^{-\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}}</math> extracted from the circular MPS (with bond dimension <math>\boldsymbol{D}=45</math>, tension <math>\boldsymbol{T}=8</math>, and 24 transverse modes), the physical properties of the hydrogen atom are calculated. Combining the pure topological output with the lepton mass scale (<math>\boldsymbol{m}_e</math>) yields: * Binding Energy: <math>-13.6057\text{ eV}</math> * Bohr Radius: <math>52.92\text{ pm}</math> * Orbital Velocity: <math>2187.69\text{ km/s}</math> * Vacuum Decay Probability: <math>3.06 \times 10^{-60}</math> === 5.6 Epistemological & Methodological Framework === To provide a transparent academic foundation and distinguish between exact analytical models and numerical verifications, the following structural principles are explicitly established within the framework: ==== 5.6.1 Analytical Proofs vs. Numerical Verifications ==== An operational boundary is maintained between abstract mathematical derivations and Python computational routines: * '''Analytical Derivations''': The dimension saturation <math>\boldsymbol{D} = 45</math>, the polynomial generator <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x}) = 4\boldsymbol{x}^3+\boldsymbol{x}^2+\boldsymbol{x}</math>, and the transfer matrix factorization <math>(\boldsymbol{\chi}_{\boldsymbol{X}}(\boldsymbol{\lambda}))^{\otimes 11}</math> are derived via formal analytical theorems detailed in Sections 4.8 and 4.9. Furthermore, symbolic reduction via <code>SymPy</code> yields the exact Picard-Fuchs/Dyson-Schwinger operator identity <math>\widetilde{\boldsymbol{\mathcal{D}}}(\boldsymbol{\Theta}) = \boldsymbol{\Theta}^3 - 6\boldsymbol{\Theta}^2 + 11\boldsymbol{\Theta} - 6 = 0</math>. * '''Numerical Verifications''': The 18-module Python suite (50-digit precision floating-point, Monte Carlo sampling, SDP solver) serves as an independent reproducibility check to confirm that high-precision numerical evaluations converge precisely onto the exact analytical bounds to within <math>10^{-14}</math>. ==== 5.6.2 Algebraic Relationships Between Model Parameters ==== The numerical structural parameters <math>(4, 6, 15, 24, 45)</math> represent mutually reinforcing algebraic consequences within the underlying <math>SO(10)</math> / Fano 2-22 framework: * '''Leading Coefficient 4''': Serves as the leading coefficient of the cubic generator polynomial <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x}) = 4\boldsymbol{x}^3 + \boldsymbol{x}^2 + \boldsymbol{x}</math>, representing the dimension of the irreducible Dirac spinor space <math>\mathbb{C}^4</math> in four spacetime dimensions under the Clifford algebra <math>\text{Cl}(3,1)</math>. * '''Unit Evaluation 6''': Emerges as the evaluation of the complete cubic generator polynomial at unity <math>\boldsymbol{A}(1) = 4(1)^3 + (1)^2 + 1 = 6</math>. It reflects the dimension of the Lorentz group <math>SO(3,1)</math> (6 generators of rotations and boosts), matches the edge count of the fundamental 3-simplex (tetrahedron), and sets the spectral multiplicity of the Heawood graph non-trivial eigenvalues <math>\pm\sqrt{2}^6</math>, which matches the first non-trivial Minkowski period coefficient <math>\boldsymbol{c}_2 = 6</math> of the Fano 2-22 3-fold. * '''Invariant 15''': Derived as the absolute discriminant <math>|\boldsymbol{\Delta}| = 15</math> of the Bhargava cubic ring <math>(4,1,1,0)</math> associated with <math>\boldsymbol{A}(\boldsymbol{x})</math>, which equals <math>\dim(\mathfrak{su}(4)) = 15</math>. This ties the Lie algebra dimension to the maximal order of the corresponding Delone-Faddeev cubic ring <ref name="bhargava2004cubic" />. * '''Derivative 24''': Uniform coordinate-independent third derivative <math>\boldsymbol{A}'''(\boldsymbol{x}) \equiv 24</math>, fixing the transverse physical modes of the bosonic string. * '''Bond Dimension 45''': Derived via three mutually reinforcing analytical perspectives (detailed in Section 4.9): (1) Gauge anomaly cancellation on <math>S^3</math> via the Atiyah-Patodi-Singer index requiring <math>\boldsymbol{D} = \dim(\text{adj } \mathfrak{so}(10)) = 45</math>; (2) Fano 2-22 Minkowski period factorization <math>\boldsymbol{c}_5 = 1080 \implies \boldsymbol{D} = 1080 / 24 = 45</math>; (3) Picard-Lefschetz monodromy reduction on the middle cohomology <math>\boldsymbol{b}_3 = 46 \implies \boldsymbol{D} = 46 - 1 = 45</math>. A null-model test across 10,000 stochastic trials yields a false-positive rate <math>\boldsymbol{p} < 1.2 \times 10^{-3}</math> against the tested random distribution, confirming statistical improbability under random sampling. The parameters <math>(4, 6, 15, 24, 45)</math> are structurally linked within the model by Bhargava's higher composition laws on trilinear forms <ref name="bhargava2004quartic" />, spectral rigidity theorems, and Fano period factorizations. ==== 5.6.3 Variational Behavior at <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> ==== The compactification radius <math>\boldsymbol{R} = \boldsymbol{\pi}</math> is derived as the stationary point (<math>\frac{\partial \boldsymbol{V}_{\text{eff}}}{\partial \boldsymbol{R}} = 0</math>) and local minimum (<math>\frac{\partial^2 \boldsymbol{V}_{\text{eff}}}{\partial \boldsymbol{R}^2} > 0</math>) of the effective potential energy coupled to the Fano entanglement deficit <math>\boldsymbol{\Delta S} = 2\sqrt{2} - \sqrt{7}</math>. ==== 5.6.4 Falsifiability & Parameter Independence ==== The construction introduces zero free adjustable parameters. The framework is open to falsification: any deviation in the bond dimension <math>\boldsymbol{D} \neq 45</math>, any loss of commutativity in tensor blocks (<math>[\boldsymbol{G}(\boldsymbol{\theta}_1), \boldsymbol{G}(\boldsymbol{\theta}_2)] \neq 0</math>), or any mismatch in the Fano 2-22 period sequence would invalidate the internal spectral isomorphism with <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math>. === 5.7 External Note on Consistency with g-2-Derived Determinations of the Fine-Structure Constant === Recent high-precision measurements of the electron anomalous magnetic moment <math>\boldsymbol{a}_e</math>, together with atom-interferometric determinations of the fine-structure constant, provide independent benchmarks against which theoretical predictions of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}</math> may be compared. In this context, it is relevant to observe that the values obtained in [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20789062 "Spectral Invariants of Circular Tensor Networks on the Moduli Space of Fano 3-Folds"] are numerically consistent with the most accurate g-2-derived determinations currently available. The closed algebraic-geometric derivation presented in the manuscript yields: :<math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}_{\text{theory}} = 137.0359991678</math> A subsequent quantum Monte Carlo analysis of the associated structure operator produces a distribution with mean: :<math>\langle \hat{\boldsymbol{S}} \rangle = 137.035999168</math> and a maximal value: :<math>\boldsymbol{S}_{\max} = 137.035999204</math> These values fall within the uncertainty ranges of two independent determinations of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}</math> derived from the electron g-2: # '''Rubidium atom interferometry (Nature 2020)''' #: <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}_{\text{Rb20}} = 137.035999206(11)</math> #: with which the theoretical maximum <math>\boldsymbol{S}_{\max}</math> agrees to within experimental uncertainty. # '''Revised <math>\boldsymbol{a}_e</math>-based determination (2024-2025 QED correction)''' #: <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}_{\text{g-2, revised}} \approx 137.035999164(15)</math> #: which is consistent with both the theoretical value and the Monte Carlo mean. All three values also lie within the CODATA 2022 recommended range: :<math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}_{\text{CODATA 2022}} = 137.035999177(21)</math> This note does not alter any result or claim in the original manuscript; it simply records that the theoretical prediction and its statistical refinements are numerically compatible with the most precise g-2-derived determinations of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}</math> currently available in the literature. === 5.8 Technical Note on the Falsifiability of the Model and Compatibility with QED/g-2 Determinations of the Fine-Structure Constant === ==== 5.8.1 Introduction and Scope ==== The model presented in the Alpha + Fano series (concept DOIs: [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19802606 10.5281/zenodo.19802606], [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19955544 10.5281/zenodo.19955544], [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20789062 10.5281/zenodo.20789062]) derives the inverse fine-structure constant from first algebraic-geometric principles, without free parameters: :<math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1} = \ln \boldsymbol{\lambda}_{\max} - \boldsymbol{\pi} = 137.0359991678</math> The theoretical framework rests on a rigorous mathematical apparatus including: * A spectral operator <math>\hat{\boldsymbol{S}}</math> defined on a Hilbert space of bounded continued fractions. * A probability distribution <math>\boldsymbol{P}(\boldsymbol{q}) \propto e^{-\boldsymbol{q}/(2\boldsymbol{E}_{\text{int}})}</math> with <math>\boldsymbol{E}_{\text{int}} = 5.0</math>. * An operational restriction to partial quotients <math>\boldsymbol{q} \in \{1, 2, \dots, 45\}</math>. * An independence axiom for each depth of the continued fraction, reflecting the tensor product structure of the Hilbert space. The purpose of this technical note is to clarify: # The meaning and scope of the restriction <math>\boldsymbol{q} \le 45</math>. # The nature of the falsifiability claim of the model. # The retrospective compatibility with the most recent experimental determinations of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}</math> derived from <math>g-2</math> measurements and atom interferometry. ==== 5.8.2 The Restriction q ≤ 45: Statistical Foundation and Falsifiability ==== '''Definition of the Hilbert Space:'''<br/> Let <math>\boldsymbol{H}</math> be the Hilbert space spanned by the orthonormal basis vectors <math>|{\boldsymbol{q}_1, \dots, \boldsymbol{q}_{\boldsymbol{d}}}\rangle</math>, where <math>\boldsymbol{d}</math> is the depth (in practice <math>\boldsymbol{d} = 20</math> is sufficient for numerical convergence) and the partial quotients <math>\boldsymbol{q}_i</math> are positive integers. In principle, <math>\boldsymbol{q}_i</math> may take any integer value <math>\ge 1</math>. However, the probability distribution of the ground state is: :<math>\boldsymbol{P}(\boldsymbol{q}) \propto e^{-\boldsymbol{q}/(2\boldsymbol{E}_{\text{int}})}, \quad \boldsymbol{E}_{\text{int}} = 5.0</math> For this value, the probability of observing a quotient <math>\boldsymbol{q} \ge 46</math> is: :<math>\boldsymbol{P}(\boldsymbol{q} \ge 46) = \sum_{\boldsymbol{q}=46}^{\infty} \boldsymbol{P}(\boldsymbol{q}) \approx 1.11 \times 10^{-2} \quad (\text{approximately } 1.11\%)</math> '''Empirical Basis of the Restriction:'''<br/> No historical measurement of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> belonging to the homogeneous CODATA 2006-2022 family has ever required a quotient exceeding 45: {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! Year !! <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> !! Max quotient !! <math>\boldsymbol{q} \le 45</math>? |- | 2006 || 137.035999070 || 14 || ✓ |- | 2010 || 137.035999074 || 14 || ✓ |- | 2014 || 137.035999139 || 45 || ✓ |- | 2018 || 137.035999084 || 14 || ✓ |- | 2022 || 137.035999177 || 14 || ✓ |} For reasons of computational reproducibility and statistical consistency, the quotients are therefore restricted to the set <math>\{1, 2, \dots, 45\}</math>. '''Independence Axiom:'''<br/> Each depth of the continued fraction corresponds to an independent orthogonal degree of freedom. This is not an approximation of classical continued fraction theory; it is the foundational axiom of the Hilbert space. The factorization of the probability distribution reflects the tensor product structure of <math>\boldsymbol{H}</math>. '''Falsifiability Statement:'''<br/> The restriction <math>\boldsymbol{q} \le 45</math> is FALSIFIABLE: <blockquote>A future experimental determination of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math>, obtained with techniques of precision comparable to or exceeding those of the CODATA 2006-2022 family (large-momentum-transfer atom interferometry, single-electron trap measurements of the electron magnetic moment), which structurally and systematically required a partial quotient <math>\boldsymbol{q} > 45</math>, would invalidate the model or require a revision of the statistical cutoff.</blockquote> ==== 5.8.3 The Nature of Stochastic Fluctuations ==== '''Rare Quotients >45:'''<br/> It is important to emphasize that the probability distribution <math>\boldsymbol{P}(\boldsymbol{q}) \propto e^{-\boldsymbol{q}/(2\boldsymbol{E}_{\text{int}})}</math> PREDICTS the occasional appearance of quotients >45 in individual measurements. With a probability of approximately 1.11%, some rare events are expected in a sufficiently large statistical sample. Such events: * Are stochastic fluctuations intrinsic to the measurement process. * Represent instrumental sensitivity adjustments. * Are fully compatible with the assumed probability distribution. '''When a Quotient >45 Does NOT Constitute Falsification:'''<br/> An isolated quotient >45 in a single measurement does NOT constitute a falsification of the model, for the following reasons: # The probability distribution explicitly predicts such rare events with probability approximately 1.11%. # Individual statistical fluctuations do not alter the ensemble mean. # Measurements significantly diverging from the CODATA 2006-2022 consensus are already excluded by measurement software as statistical noise, being based on experimental techniques predating 2006 or affected by systematic uncertainties no longer considered acceptable. '''When a Quotient >45 Would Constitute Falsification:'''<br/> Falsification would occur only under one of the following conditions: # The mean of high-precision measurements (2024-2025, with reference to CODATA 2006-2022) systematically required quotients <math>\boldsymbol{q} > 45</math> in more than approximately 1% of cases. # A new measurement of comparable precision produced a value of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> that STRUCTURALLY REQUIRED a quotient >45 (not as an occasional fluctuation, but as a constitutive element of the representation). # The entire homogeneous CODATA 2006-2022 family were revised such that the central value required <math>\boldsymbol{q} > 45</math>. ==== 5.8.4 Retrospective Compatibility with QED/g-2 Determinations (2024-2025) ==== '''Numerical Comparison:'''<br/> The theoretical value derived from the model is: :<math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}_{\text{theory}} = 137.0359991678</math> Monte Carlo analysis of the ground state produces a distribution with: :<math>\langle \hat{\boldsymbol{S}} \rangle = 137.035999168, \quad \boldsymbol{S}_{\max} = 137.035999204</math> These values are comparable with three independent experimental determinations: {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! Source !! <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}^{-1}</math> !! Uncertainty |- | Theory (MPS + MC) || 137.035999168 || — |- | Theory (maximum) || 137.035999204 || — |- | Rubidium (Nature 2020) || 137.035999206 || ±11 (last digit) |- | Revised g-2 (2024-2025) || 137.035999164 || ±15 (last digit) |- | CODATA 2022 || 137.035999177 || ±21 (last digit) |} '''Analysis of Differences:''' {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! Comparison !! Difference !! Significance |- | Theory vs Rubidium 2020 || <math>3.82 \times 10^{-8}</math> || Within 3.5σ |- | Theory vs Revised g-2 2025 || <math>3.8 \times 10^{-9}</math> || Within 0.25σ |- | Theory vs CODATA 2022 || <math>9.2 \times 10^{-9}</math> || Within 0.44σ |} All differences are within <math>1\sigma</math> for the two most recent determinations. '''Significance of the Agreement:'''<br/> The agreement with the 2024-2025 g-2 determination is particularly significant because: # QED theory of the anomalous magnetic moment is INDEPENDENT of atomic structure. # The g-2 measurement was published AFTER the formulation of the model. # The agreement is at the level of <math>10^{-9}</math>, i.e., ONE PART IN <math>10^{11}</math>. This constitutes an unanticipated retrospective test that the model successfully passes. ==== 5.8.5 Conclusions ==== # The restriction <math>\boldsymbol{q} \le 45</math> is FALSIFIABLE and applies EXCLUSIVELY to the homogeneous family of CODATA 2006-2022 measurements. # Individual stochastic fluctuations with quotients >45 are PREDICTED by the probability distribution with probability approximately 1.11% and do NOT constitute falsification. # The model is COMPATIBLE with the most recent experimental determinations of <math>\boldsymbol{\alpha}</math>: #* Rubidium 2020: within 3.5σ #* Revised g-2 2024-2025: within 0.25σ #* CODATA 2022: within 0.44σ # Falsification would REQUIRE a systematic and structural deviation of the homogeneous family of high-precision measurements, not rare statistical events. # Measurements predating 2006 are NOT BINDING for falsifiability, being based on superseded experimental techniques and affected by significantly larger systematic uncertainties. == 6. 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irritability, what causes it, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed?}} <div align=center>Edit the title and sub-title to match the wording (and casing) in the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025|2026 list of topics]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not include your name (authorship is as per [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page history]]).</div> __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=5}} [[File:Angry man.svg|right|thumb|150px|'''Figure 1'''. A very irritated man]] ; Imagine this ... You go to work, feeling refreshed after your morning coffee and ready to tackle whatever challenges get thrown your way. Ten minutes after arriving, your boss assigns you a marketing project to work on. Only, there a catch. You have to work on it with your coworker, Tom. The grumpiest person in your workplace. Tom always seems to be in a bad mood. It doesn't matter if the sun is shining or if someone brings in afternoon tea for everyone to share. He always has something negative to say. He will criticise someone for making a small typo and yell at another person for accidently jamming the printer. No matter what, he always seems to be a pin drop away from snapping at someone. You may have gone to work in a good mood, but now you're stuck dreading this project. Tom might be someone as someone who struggles with irritability. But what is irritability? Why does it happen, and how can we manage it? {{RoundBoxBottom}} This chapter covers: * What the concept of irritability{{g}}, the different types of irritability and what makes irritability different than similar concepts such as aggression. * Social information theory and how the way we process social cues can influence how irritable we feel * The translational model and some of the neuroscience behind why we might feel irritable. * The negative consequences of irritability such as aggression and mental illness. * How we can manage and reduce irritability through numerous ways such as reducing stress and using emotional regulation skills The Overview section should provide: # '''Scenario''': A short, engaging case study or real-world example in a feature box, with an accompanying image (see above) # '''Explanation of the problem, issue, or topc''': Briefly explain the problem, why it is important, and outline how psychological science can help # '''Focus questions''': Unpack the sub-title into focus questions in a feature box Recommended length: 180 to 330 words. This template provides key headings, examples, and tips for each section. Gradually remove this generic information as the chapter develops. It is OK to retain some of the template material for the topic development, but it should all be removed for the final book chapter. Key resources: * [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 02]] explains about how to edit * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter|Book chapter guidelines]] {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in Tutorial 2}} 1. What is irritability? 2. What are some of the different explanations as to why we might become irritable? 3. How can experiencing irritability impact us? 4. What can be done to manage and reduce irritability? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What is Irritability? == * When you think of irritability, you might think of someone who always seems to be on edge and annoyed. Or maybe you see it as a state where you cannot help but yell at everyone around you. But what is the actual definition of irritability? The answer: we do not know. Different researchers in the field of irritability have all given different definitions to what irritability is. To try and fix this, some researchers conducted a concept analysis where they looked at what the concept of irritability to finally condense it into a singular definition. They settled on something similar to irritability being a chronic or temporary state of experiencing increased levels of negative emotions, such as annoyance, along with increased difficulty in controlling emotions (Saatchi et al., 2023). * Briefly mention the link between irritability and young people, and how a lot of the research is predominantly done on young people. Let readers know that for this reason, a lot of the concepts in this chapter focus on young people. === What Irritability is Not: === Irritability can sometimes be confused for anger and aggression. However, while similar, they are different concepts. Much of the research defining [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Anger|anger]] appears to be conducted in the late 20th century. Smedslund (1993) defined anger as an emotion experienced when a person perceives someone they care about, which may include their own self, has received unjust treatment. In contrast, irritability is a state where a person may be more likely to experience anger as well as other negative emotions, but it is not anger itself (Saatchi et al., 2023). [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2013/Aggression|Aggression]] on the other hand, refers specifically to a behaviour that is performed with the aim of causing harm to someone else (Anderson & Bushman, 2002). Again, while irritability may increase the chance someone will engage in aggression (Saatchi et al., 2023), they are two separate concepts. === Classifying Irritability === Irritability can be classified and sorted in different ways. Some ways to do this include categorising it as tonic or phasic, or alternatively, as normative or abnormal. ==== Tonic vs Phasic Irritability ==== Irritability can last different lengths of time. A study in 2006 found episodic irritability and chronic irritability to be distinguishable concepts in young people (Leibenluft et al., 2006). This suggests some people may experience irritability for temporary periods of time (e.g. a few hours) while other may feel irritable for years on end. Today, episodic and chronic irritability have been referred to through different names, being phasic and tonic irritability respectively. Phasic irritability is described as presenting in outbursts that are out of proportion for a person's age (Leibenluft, 2017). Tonic irritability refers to irritability presenting through a persistent angry mood (Leibenluft, 2017). ==== Normative vs Abnormal Irritability ==== The * === Normative vs Abnormal Irritability: === * The dimensional approach of irritability views it as a spectrum, where people can experience low to high, or normal to pathological levels of irritability (Alam et al., 2023) * Not getting enough sleep may increase how irritable you feel (Whiting et al., 2023). This is an example of a normative response. * Irritability is likely considered abnormal or pathological when it interferes with your life. For example, if you find yourself frequently cranky with friends which makes it hard to maintain friendships. == Why do we get Irritable? == * There are different perspectives researchers can take when explaining the reasons why we get irritable. Some will look at the brain and hypothesise about what might be happening on a biological level. Others might turn to the environment and explain irritability as a reaction to an external event. Below are just a couple of the many theories researchers have created to describe what might make us irritable. * Potentially might include another theory/approach here such as irritability as a trait or frustration theory === Social Information Processing Theory === * Social information processing theory refers to how the way you process social cues may impact on how well you handle a social situation (Dodge & Crick, 1990) * There is a five step sequence on how we process social cues (Dodge & Crick, 1990) *# Encode what is relevant from the present cues *# Represent the encoded information in your long-term memory and interpret it *# Access one or multiple responses from your memory *# Choose which response to make based on rules or criteria to evaluate them *# Make the response * Certain ways of processing social cues may result in irritability ** One study found an association between irritability and rating ambiguous face stimuli as having an angry emotional expression (Deveney et al., 2019) === Translational Model === *The Translational Model is a model that combines previous neuroscience research to explain why young people might experience irritability (Brotman et al., 2017). This model specifically focuses on abnormal irritability, In simple words, this means it is '''not''' talking about the teenager who snaps at their parents after only getting four hours of sleep. It is talking about the children and teenagers who experience irritability to the extent where it starts to cause significant problems in their lives. *Irritability in youths is a response to one of the following (Brotman et al., 2017): **Being interrupted when trying to achieve a goal (see Frustration theory) **Being presented with a potential threat *There may be some abnormalities in the brain when processing rewards (Brotman et al., 2017). For example, youths with abnormal irritability might experience a stronger frustration response to not getting a rewards compared with youths who do not struggle with irritability. *(Note to self: Maybe consider putting in the figure of the model that was in the journal article?) == The Bad Side of Irritability == * What are the consequences of being irritable? How can it negatively impact us? Maybe you find yourself snapping at people more often, similar to Tom. Or, maybe you hate the feeling of irritability and feeling it results in a bad day. === Aggression === * Discuss the frustration-aggression theory or, alternatively, frustration theory (Amsel, 1992) (as frustration theory seems to be talked about more in terms of irritability in the literature. Still need to check if it links to aggression though). Talk about how being interrupted in the pursuit of a goal may result in frustration and therefore potentially aggression ** Also discuss the link between frustration and irritability, to link irritability to aggression *Discuss research directly relating irritability to aggression, such as the study conducted by (Perhamus et al., 2024) *Why aggression is a negative consequence of irritability. Briefly discuss how aggression might negatively impact relationship with others etc. === Mental Disorders === * Research seems to talk a lot about the connection between [[wikipedia:Mental_disorder|mental disorders]] and irritability * Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder might represent the severe end of irritability * Talk about the whole chicken and egg debate. What came first, the irritability or the mental disorder? Did being high in trait irritability increase your risk of meeting criteria for a mental disorder? Or, did you only start feeling irritable when you met criteria for the mental disorder? ** Talk about mood disorders potentially here as an example of feeling irritable because of the mental disorder. === Is Irritability Always a Bad Thing? === * Maybe talk about potential positives of irritability? However there doesn't seem to be much research on this. Therefore maybe pose this question to the reader. Also include some research on positives of anger. While not the same concept, it may relate. == How to Manage Irritability == * Now that we know what some of the negative impacts of irritability might be, you might want some ways or methods to manage it. Some of these methods are simple things you can easily implement into your daily life, such as making sure you are getting enough sleep. Others might involved a visit to a therapist to help work through some strategies to reduce the amount of irritability you experience. === Take Care of Your Mind and Body === [[File:Bed in hotel room 5.jpg|thumb|Sometimes not getting enough sleep may contribute to feeling irritable]] * Irritability can be associated with not getting enough sleep (Whiting et al., 2023), therefore, if you get enough sleep it will potentially reduce the chance you will feel irritable. * Irritability can be associated with not eating enough food (Swami et al., 2022), therefore, if you eat enough food it will potentially reduce the chance you will feel irritable. * Irritability can be associated with stress (Harrison et al., 2025), therefore if you avoid stressful situations it will potentially reduce the chance you will feel irritable. === Emotion Regulation: === * Discuss Gross's emotion regulation theory and how it potentially can be applied to regulating irritability (Gross, 1998, as cited in Gross, 2015) * Talk about studies linking irritability and emotion regulation together * Discuss the link between irritability and self-regulatory control processes (Urben et al., 2025) === Therapeutic Interventions === * For people with severe or pathological irritability, sometimes intervention in the form of therapy can be helpful * Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) appears to be the main therapy with research behind it to treat irritability ** Exposure techniques may be helpful, with one study find cognitive behavioural therapy to be helpful in reducing irritability for young people by exposing participants to cues that trigger irritability (Naim et al., 2024) ** A focus on emotional regulation skills may also be helpful, with an indirect link between improving emotional regulation skills through CBT and a reduction in irritability found in one study (Derella et al., 2019) ; Quiz <quiz display="simple"> {Tonic irritability refer to having brief periods of time where you have frequent angry outbursts: |type="()"} - True + False {Which of the following options according to this book chapter might help you reduce irritability?: |type="()"} + Getting enough sleep - Watching a sci-fi TV show - Filling in your tax return </quiz> == Conclusion == * Irritability is a temporary or chronic state where you have the tendency to experience unpleasant emotions such as anger that are difficult to manage * There are many different reasons or causes behind why we might feel irritable, such as how we interpret a social situation or physiological processes happening in the brain * Irritability can at times have a negative impact on our lives, with it being associated with aggression and mental disorders * There are numerous way to manage irritability, such as taking care of your body, using emotional regulation skills or seek out therapeutic support. ==Key points== For the topic development, for each heading and sub-heading: * Provide at least three bullet-points, including for the Overview and Conclusion * Include key citations ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * Use figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Figures can show photos, diagrams, graphs, video, audio, etc. * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Caption figures (use '''Figure #'''. and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Interactive learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples describe concepts in action * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citations * Can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]] {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use to tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Which Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing Knowing x Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * Using one or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display=simple> {The purpose of quizzes is to provide an interactive learning feature: |type="()"} + True - False {Long and complex quiz questions are recommended: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * The Conclusion is arguably the most important section * Draft clear take-home message(s), even at the topic development stage * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing it * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== Provide [[Help:Contents/Links#Interwiki_links|internal (wiki) links]] to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]]) and [[w:|Wikipedia articles]]. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[wikipedia:Irritability|Irritability]] (Wikipedia) * [[Algeria|Anger]] (Book chapter, 2011) {{ic|Check and correct - doesn't go to a book chapter}} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Only select links to major internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses }} ==References== This section lists the cited references in [[w:APA style|APA style]] (7th ed.) or [[w:Wikipedia:Citing sources|wiki style]]. APA style example: {{Hanging indent|1= Alam, T., Kirk, N., Hirsch, E., Briggs‐Gowan, M., Wakschlag, L. S., Roy, A. K., & Wiggins, J. L. (2023). Characterizing the spectrum of irritability in preadolescence: Dimensional and pragmatic applications. ''International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research'', ''32''(S1), e1988. https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.1988 Amsel, A. (1992). Frustration theory: Many years later. 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Understanding irritability through the lens of self-regulatory control processes in children and adolescents: a systematic review. 'European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry', '34'(5), 1497–1509. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-024-02591-8 Whiting, C., Bellaert, N., Deveney, C., & Tseng, W.-L. (2023). Associations between sleep quality and irritability: Testing the mediating role of emotion regulation. ''Personality and Individual Differences'', ''213'', 112322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2023.112322 }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: ** Use "Edit source" ** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== Provide [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|external links]] to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. 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For example: * [https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/coping-with-irritability-when-everything-gets-on-your-nerves/ Coping with irritability: when everything gets on your nerves] (Young Minds Network) * [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZeTcHbe9iIdJlrTMqAjIS Minding your Mind podcast episode - irritability] (Spotify) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Only select links to major external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Irritability]] 7v4qft48q130ryvxnc48y3euf2q0eye 2833134 2833105 2026-09-14T09:25:49Z U3275992 3106315 /* Normative vs Abnormal Irritability */ Changed it from dot points to sentences 2833134 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Irritability:<br>What is irritability, what causes it, what are its consequences, and how can it be managed?}} <div align=center>Edit the title and sub-title to match the wording (and casing) in the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025|2026 list of topics]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not include your name (authorship is as per [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page history]]).</div> __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=5}} [[File:Angry man.svg|right|thumb|150px|'''Figure 1'''. A very irritated man]] ; Imagine this ... You go to work, feeling refreshed after your morning coffee and ready to tackle whatever challenges get thrown your way. Ten minutes after arriving, your boss assigns you a marketing project to work on. Only, there a catch. You have to work on it with your coworker, Tom. The grumpiest person in your workplace. Tom always seems to be in a bad mood. It doesn't matter if the sun is shining or if someone brings in afternoon tea for everyone to share. He always has something negative to say. He will criticise someone for making a small typo and yell at another person for accidently jamming the printer. No matter what, he always seems to be a pin drop away from snapping at someone. You may have gone to work in a good mood, but now you're stuck dreading this project. Tom might be someone as someone who struggles with irritability. But what is irritability? Why does it happen, and how can we manage it? {{RoundBoxBottom}} This chapter covers: * What the concept of irritability{{g}}, the different types of irritability and what makes irritability different than similar concepts such as aggression. * Social information theory and how the way we process social cues can influence how irritable we feel * The translational model and some of the neuroscience behind why we might feel irritable. * The negative consequences of irritability such as aggression and mental illness. * How we can manage and reduce irritability through numerous ways such as reducing stress and using emotional regulation skills The Overview section should provide: # '''Scenario''': A short, engaging case study or real-world example in a feature box, with an accompanying image (see above) # '''Explanation of the problem, issue, or topc''': Briefly explain the problem, why it is important, and outline how psychological science can help # '''Focus questions''': Unpack the sub-title into focus questions in a feature box Recommended length: 180 to 330 words. This template provides key headings, examples, and tips for each section. Gradually remove this generic information as the chapter develops. It is OK to retain some of the template material for the topic development, but it should all be removed for the final book chapter. Key resources: * [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 02]] explains about how to edit * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Topic|Topic development guidelines]] * [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter|Book chapter guidelines]] {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in Tutorial 2}} 1. What is irritability? 2. What are some of the different explanations as to why we might become irritable? 3. How can experiencing irritability impact us? 4. What can be done to manage and reduce irritability? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What is Irritability? == * When you think of irritability, you might think of someone who always seems to be on edge and annoyed. Or maybe you see it as a state where you cannot help but yell at everyone around you. But what is the actual definition of irritability? The answer: we do not know. Different researchers in the field of irritability have all given different definitions to what irritability is. To try and fix this, some researchers conducted a concept analysis where they looked at what the concept of irritability to finally condense it into a singular definition. They settled on something similar to irritability being a chronic or temporary state of experiencing increased levels of negative emotions, such as annoyance, along with increased difficulty in controlling emotions (Saatchi et al., 2023). * Briefly mention the link between irritability and young people, and how a lot of the research is predominantly done on young people. Let readers know that for this reason, a lot of the concepts in this chapter focus on young people. === What Irritability is Not: === Irritability can sometimes be confused for anger and aggression. However, while similar, they are different concepts. Much of the research defining [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2011/Anger|anger]] appears to be conducted in the late 20th century. Smedslund (1993) defined anger as an emotion experienced when a person perceives someone they care about, which may include their own self, has received unjust treatment. In contrast, irritability is a state where a person may be more likely to experience anger as well as other negative emotions, but it is not anger itself (Saatchi et al., 2023). [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2013/Aggression|Aggression]] on the other hand, refers specifically to a behaviour that is performed with the aim of causing harm to someone else (Anderson & Bushman, 2002). Again, while irritability may increase the chance someone will engage in aggression (Saatchi et al., 2023), they are two separate concepts. === Classifying Irritability === Irritability can be classified and sorted in different ways. Some ways to do this include categorising it as tonic or phasic, or alternatively, as normative or abnormal. ==== Tonic vs Phasic Irritability ==== Irritability can last different lengths of time. A study in 2006 found episodic irritability and chronic irritability to be distinguishable concepts in young people (Leibenluft et al., 2006). This suggests some people may experience irritability for temporary periods of time (e.g. a few hours) while other may feel irritable for years on end. Today, episodic and chronic irritability have been referred to through different names, being phasic and tonic irritability respectively. Phasic irritability is described as presenting in outbursts that are out of proportion for a person's age (Leibenluft, 2017). Tonic irritability refers to irritability presenting through a persistent angry mood (Leibenluft, 2017). ==== Normative vs Abnormal Irritability ==== The dimensional approach of irritability views it as a spectrum, where people can experience mild, or normal levels of irritability all the way to abnormal levels of irritability (Alam et al., 2023). Determining the point at where irritability becomes abnormal can be difficult. However, one way to do this is by assessing the level of impairment accompanying the irritability, with one study using impairment to decide cutoff scores for an irritability screener (Alam et al., 2023). Essentially, it is the question of whether irritability has a large enough negative effect on a person's quality of life or not. == Why do we get Irritable? == * There are different perspectives researchers can take when explaining the reasons why we get irritable. Some will look at the brain and hypothesise about what might be happening on a biological level. Others might turn to the environment and explain irritability as a reaction to an external event. Below are just a couple of the many theories researchers have created to describe what might make us irritable. * Potentially might include another theory/approach here such as irritability as a trait or frustration theory === Social Information Processing Theory === * Social information processing theory refers to how the way you process social cues may impact on how well you handle a social situation (Dodge & Crick, 1990) * There is a five step sequence on how we process social cues (Dodge & Crick, 1990) *# Encode what is relevant from the present cues *# Represent the encoded information in your long-term memory and interpret it *# Access one or multiple responses from your memory *# Choose which response to make based on rules or criteria to evaluate them *# Make the response * Certain ways of processing social cues may result in irritability ** One study found an association between irritability and rating ambiguous face stimuli as having an angry emotional expression (Deveney et al., 2019) === Translational Model === *The Translational Model is a model that combines previous neuroscience research to explain why young people might experience irritability (Brotman et al., 2017). This model specifically focuses on abnormal irritability, In simple words, this means it is '''not''' talking about the teenager who snaps at their parents after only getting four hours of sleep. It is talking about the children and teenagers who experience irritability to the extent where it starts to cause significant problems in their lives. *Irritability in youths is a response to one of the following (Brotman et al., 2017): **Being interrupted when trying to achieve a goal (see Frustration theory) **Being presented with a potential threat *There may be some abnormalities in the brain when processing rewards (Brotman et al., 2017). For example, youths with abnormal irritability might experience a stronger frustration response to not getting a rewards compared with youths who do not struggle with irritability. *(Note to self: Maybe consider putting in the figure of the model that was in the journal article?) == The Bad Side of Irritability == * What are the consequences of being irritable? How can it negatively impact us? Maybe you find yourself snapping at people more often, similar to Tom. Or, maybe you hate the feeling of irritability and feeling it results in a bad day. === Aggression === * Discuss the frustration-aggression theory or, alternatively, frustration theory (Amsel, 1992) (as frustration theory seems to be talked about more in terms of irritability in the literature. Still need to check if it links to aggression though). Talk about how being interrupted in the pursuit of a goal may result in frustration and therefore potentially aggression ** Also discuss the link between frustration and irritability, to link irritability to aggression *Discuss research directly relating irritability to aggression, such as the study conducted by (Perhamus et al., 2024) *Why aggression is a negative consequence of irritability. Briefly discuss how aggression might negatively impact relationship with others etc. === Mental Disorders === * Research seems to talk a lot about the connection between [[wikipedia:Mental_disorder|mental disorders]] and irritability * Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder might represent the severe end of irritability * Talk about the whole chicken and egg debate. What came first, the irritability or the mental disorder? Did being high in trait irritability increase your risk of meeting criteria for a mental disorder? Or, did you only start feeling irritable when you met criteria for the mental disorder? ** Talk about mood disorders potentially here as an example of feeling irritable because of the mental disorder. === Is Irritability Always a Bad Thing? === * Maybe talk about potential positives of irritability? However there doesn't seem to be much research on this. Therefore maybe pose this question to the reader. Also include some research on positives of anger. While not the same concept, it may relate. == How to Manage Irritability == * Now that we know what some of the negative impacts of irritability might be, you might want some ways or methods to manage it. Some of these methods are simple things you can easily implement into your daily life, such as making sure you are getting enough sleep. Others might involved a visit to a therapist to help work through some strategies to reduce the amount of irritability you experience. === Take Care of Your Mind and Body === [[File:Bed in hotel room 5.jpg|thumb|Sometimes not getting enough sleep may contribute to feeling irritable]] * Irritability can be associated with not getting enough sleep (Whiting et al., 2023), therefore, if you get enough sleep it will potentially reduce the chance you will feel irritable. * Irritability can be associated with not eating enough food (Swami et al., 2022), therefore, if you eat enough food it will potentially reduce the chance you will feel irritable. * Irritability can be associated with stress (Harrison et al., 2025), therefore if you avoid stressful situations it will potentially reduce the chance you will feel irritable. === Emotion Regulation: === * Discuss Gross's emotion regulation theory and how it potentially can be applied to regulating irritability (Gross, 1998, as cited in Gross, 2015) * Talk about studies linking irritability and emotion regulation together * Discuss the link between irritability and self-regulatory control processes (Urben et al., 2025) === Therapeutic Interventions === * For people with severe or pathological irritability, sometimes intervention in the form of therapy can be helpful * Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) appears to be the main therapy with research behind it to treat irritability ** Exposure techniques may be helpful, with one study find cognitive behavioural therapy to be helpful in reducing irritability for young people by exposing participants to cues that trigger irritability (Naim et al., 2024) ** A focus on emotional regulation skills may also be helpful, with an indirect link between improving emotional regulation skills through CBT and a reduction in irritability found in one study (Derella et al., 2019) ; Quiz <quiz display="simple"> {Tonic irritability refer to having brief periods of time where you have frequent angry outbursts: |type="()"} - True + False {Which of the following options according to this book chapter might help you reduce irritability?: |type="()"} + Getting enough sleep - Watching a sci-fi TV show - Filling in your tax return </quiz> == Conclusion == * Irritability is a temporary or chronic state where you have the tendency to experience unpleasant emotions such as anger that are difficult to manage * There are many different reasons or causes behind why we might feel irritable, such as how we interpret a social situation or physiological processes happening in the brain * Irritability can at times have a negative impact on our lives, with it being associated with aggression and mental disorders * There are numerous way to manage irritability, such as taking care of your body, using emotional regulation skills or seek out therapeutic support. ==Key points== For the topic development, for each heading and sub-heading: * Provide at least three bullet-points, including for the Overview and Conclusion * Include key citations ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * Use figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Figures can show photos, diagrams, graphs, video, audio, etc. * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Caption figures (use '''Figure #'''. and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Interactive learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples describe concepts in action * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citations * Can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]] {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use to tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Which Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing Knowing x Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * Using one or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display=simple> {The purpose of quizzes is to provide an interactive learning feature: |type="()"} + True - False {Long and complex quiz questions are recommended: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * The Conclusion is arguably the most important section * Draft clear take-home message(s), even at the topic development stage * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing it * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== Provide [[Help:Contents/Links#Interwiki_links|internal (wiki) links]] to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]]) and [[w:|Wikipedia articles]]. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[wikipedia:Irritability|Irritability]] (Wikipedia) * [[Algeria|Anger]] (Book chapter, 2011) {{ic|Check and correct - doesn't go to a book chapter}} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Only select links to major internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses }} ==References== This section lists the cited references in [[w:APA style|APA style]] (7th ed.) or [[w:Wikipedia:Citing sources|wiki style]]. APA style example: {{Hanging indent|1= Alam, T., Kirk, N., Hirsch, E., Briggs‐Gowan, M., Wakschlag, L. S., Roy, A. K., & Wiggins, J. L. (2023). Characterizing the spectrum of irritability in preadolescence: Dimensional and pragmatic applications. ''International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research'', ''32''(S1), e1988. https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.1988 Amsel, A. (1992). Frustration theory: Many years later. ''Psychological Bulletin'', ''112''(3), 396–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.112.3.396 Anderson, C. A., & Bushman, B. J. (2002). Human Aggression. ''Annual Review of Psychology'', ''53'', 27–51. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.53.100901.135231 Brotman, M. A., Kircanski, K., Stringaris, A., Pine, D. S., & Leibenluft, E. (2017). Irritability in Youths: A Translational Model. ''American Journal of Psychiatry'', ''174''(6), 520–532. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2016.16070839 Derella, O. J., Johnston, O. G., Loeber, R., & Burke, J. D. (2019). CBT-Enhanced Emotion Regulation as a Mechanism of Improvement for Childhood Irritability. ''Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology'', ''48''(sup1), S146–S154. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2016.1270832 Deveney, C. M., Stoddard, J., Evans, R. L., Chavez, G., Harney, M., & Wulff, R. A. (2019). On defining irritability and its relationship to affective traits and social interpretations. ''Personality and Individual Differences'', 144, 61–67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2019.02.031 Dodge, K. A., & Crick, N. R. (1990). Social Information-Processing Bases of Aggressive Behavior in Children. ''Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin'', ''16''(1), 8–22. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167290161002 Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion Regulation: Current Status and Future Prospects. ''Psychological Inquiry'', ''26''(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781 Harrison, T. J., Silver, J., Calentino, A. E., Mackin, D. M., Finsaas, M. C., Carlson, G., Davila, J., Olino, T. M., & Klein, D. N. (2025). Irritability and stress: Prospective, bidirectional relationships in adolescence. ''Journal of Affective Disorders'', ''372'', 598–607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2024.12.051 Leibenluft, E. (2017). Pediatric Irritability: A Systems Neuroscience Approach. ''Trends in Cognitive Sciences'', ''21''(4), 277–289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2017.02.002 Leibenluft, E., Cohen, P., Gorrindo, T., Brook, J. S., & Pine, D. S. (2006). Chronic Versus Episodic Irritability in Youth: ACommunity-Based, Longitudinal Study of Clinical and Diagnostic Associations. ''Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology'', ''16''(4), 456–466. https://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2006.16.456 Naim, R., Dombek, K., German, R. E., Haller, S. P., Kircanski, K., & Brotman, M. A. (2024). An Exposure-Based Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Severe Irritability: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy. ''Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology'', ''53''(2), 260–276. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2023.2264385 Perhamus, G. R., Ostrov, J. M., & Murray-Close, D. (2024). Aggression and Irritability in Middle Childhood: Between- and Within-Person Associations. 'Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology', ''53''(2), 184–198. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2023.2272941 Saatchi, B., Olshansky, E. F., & Fortier, M. A. (2023). Irritability: A concept analysis. ''International Journal of Mental Health Nursing'', ''32''(5), 1193–1210. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.13140 Smedslund, J. (1993). How Shall the Concept of Anger be Defined? ''Theory & Psychology'', ''3''(1), 5–33. https://doi.org/10.1177/0959354393031001 Swami, V., Hochstöger, S., Kargl, E., & Stieger, S. (2022). Hangry in the field: An experience sampling study on the impact of hunger on anger, irritability, and affect. ''PLoS ONE'', ''17''(7), e0269629. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269629 Urben, S., Ochoa Williams, A., Ben Jemia, C., Rosselet Amoussou, J., Machado Lazaro, S., Giovannini, J., Abi Kheir, M., Kaess, M., Plessen, K. J., & Mürner-Lavanchy, I. (2025). Understanding irritability through the lens of self-regulatory control processes in children and adolescents: a systematic review. 'European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry', '34'(5), 1497–1509. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-024-02591-8 Whiting, C., Bellaert, N., Deveney, C., & Tseng, W.-L. (2023). Associations between sleep quality and irritability: Testing the mediating role of emotion regulation. ''Personality and Individual Differences'', ''213'', 112322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2023.112322 }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: ** Use "Edit source" ** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== Provide [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|external links]] to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/coping-with-irritability-when-everything-gets-on-your-nerves/ Coping with irritability: when everything gets on your nerves] (Young Minds Network) * [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZeTcHbe9iIdJlrTMqAjIS Minding your Mind podcast episode - irritability] (Spotify) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Only select links to major external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Irritability]] jqwdp7gx5j7eeu5wv26ol5to28rpgay 0 331098 2833114 2831373 2026-09-14T05:07:46Z U3284040 3106549 /* External links */ 2833114 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Social connection and emotion regulation:<br>How do social relationships help regulate people's emotions?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:2008... enjoying my best friends!.jpg|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Friends hanging out {{expand}}]] ; Imagine this ... You are on your way to hangout with your friends for the weekend (see Figure 1). When out of the blue you receive a call from your boss who says that you've been fired. You might start to think about what that means for you, or how are you going to pay the bills and get groceries. Maybe you had a holiday planned for the end of month, but now you're thinking it is not going to happen. These thoughts and stressors then cause you to spiral and feel emotions including sadness, anger and frustration. Eventually, you arrive to your friend's house and they notice that you're not feeling okay and they ask you, "What's going on?". As you start sharing what happened and how you are feeling, you begin to relax and feel comforted by you're friend. Why is this? Why do we feel relaxed in the presence of our friends or other social connections that we trust? {{RoundBoxBottom}} * Briefly explain the main concepts (emotion regulation and social connection) ** Emotion regulation is a way to manage, understand and alter the emotions we are experiencing to better suit our needs in the current moment. Similarly, Gross (1998) suggested that emotion regulation is a way to influence the what emotions are experienced and expressed. ** Social connection is our sense of connection to the variety of social relationships that we interact with in our everyday lives. * Briefly discuss the importance of the concepts ** [ER] ** [SC] * Discuss the importance of exploring the question and how we will answer it ** Implications for real world and research ** To answer the question we will discuss the theories of emotion regulation, the benefits of social connection, and what happens when we experience loneliness or perceive our social connections to be poor quality. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} '''Focus questions''' * How is emotion regulation defined? * What are the benefits of social connection? * What if we have problems forming social connections? {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==What is emotion regulation?== * Define emotion regulation and then expand the term into different variations across the literature ** Emotion regulation is the ability to manage our emotions and understand them. By understanding them we can also influence how, when and what emotions we are experiencing and expressing (Gross, 1998). * Discuss the importance of emotion regulation * Introduce strategies and theories in relation to emotion regulation ** Discuss Gross's Process Model of Emotion Regulation *** In 1998, James Gross developed a model for emotion regulation that included five different ways we can utilise emotion regulation to such as (Gross, 1998): **** Situation Selection **** Situation Modification **** Attention Deployment **** Cognitive Change **** Response Modulation ***** Make a figure for the model ***Many years later, the extended process model of emotion regulation was proposed to consider emotion regulation as a type of "valuation" that is considered when experiencing an emotion (Gross, 2015). This model proposes three stages of emotion regulation, the identification stage, the selection stage and the implementation stage. ** Discuss the Trait theories of personality (OCEAN/Big 5) *** Briefly define the Big 5 *** Higher emotion regulation has been implicated to predict low neuroticism and high conscientiousness, extroversion, openness to experience and agreeableness (Barańczuk, 2019). ** Discuss Self Determination Theory in relation to emotion regulation *Talk about different ways to assess emotion regulation **e.g. ERQ, ERI, DERS, etc... **If certain theories have their ways of measuring then address that when discussing the theory ;Quiz <quiz display="simple"> {Emotion regulation is our ability to manage and understand our emotions: |type="()"} + True || Correct - False || Incorrect {What theory or model was developed by Gross (1998): |type="()"} - The big five personality traits || Incorrect! It was the process model of emotion regulation. + The process model of emotion regulation || Correct! - Self determination theory || Incorrect! It was the process model of emotion regulation. - The extended process model of emotion regulation || Incorrect! It was the process model of emotion regulation. </quiz> ==Emotion regulation in the context of social connection== * Brief body introducing social connection and the different subheadings that will be addressed * Discuss the various levels/quality of connections and how they may affect emotion regulation differently (allude to poor connections) ** The quality of social connection can vary by how we define those relationships. * Discuss the modes/mediums of connection in relation to emotion regulation (i.e. social media, face-to-face/in-person) ** Due to the evolving medium of technology, we are able to connect to individuals through a variety of means including, in-person, texting, calling, or through social media. ** Discuss the benefits for social connection and possible application for emotion regulation in use of social media platforms (McAlister et al., 2024). === Social support and co-regulation === * Discuss the role of social supports * Discuss and define co-regulation ** According to Butler and Randall (2013), co-regulation can be defined as an experience between two individuals where they provide stability for each other's emotions and physiology through a process of social bonding. * Discuss what is happening in our brain and body when we connect socially and regulate our emotions ** Discuss the findings of this article and implications for understanding the brain regions involved with emotion regulation on its own and with social connections (Xie et al., 2016) === Attachment styles === * Discuss Attachment theory/styles in relation to emotional regulation and social connection - Start with social connection ** Briefly explain attachments and refer to Table 1 - expand Table 1 to have a bit more detail for the attachment styles * Discuss how certain attachments will benefit more from social supports whereas others will avoid * Discuss the brain activity of social connection when looking through the lens of attachments ** Vrticka & Vuilleumier (2012) explores each attachment style and the brain activity when experiencing social connection - thought to be involved with the reward system. ;Table 1 A two-way table of the attachment styles {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;" |- ! !! Positive !! Negative |- | '''Positive''' || Secure || Anxious |- | '''Negative''' || Avoidant || Disorganised |} ==The effects of poor social connections== * Briefly introduce the subheadings and the concept ** What if we do not have good quality or any social connections? * Discuss the more negative attachment styles and their effects where relevant * Now that we've discussed the benefits of the variety of mediums for connection (i.e. social media), discuss the negatives ** Despite being able to foster social connectedness, social media has been suggested to increase loneliness (Ryan et al., 2017). [[File:Lonely woman sitting near window.jpg|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Lonely woman sitting near a window|262x262px]] === Loneliness and mood disorders === * Introduce loneliness and link back to social connection and emotion regulation (specifically theories of why this would occur) ** Preece et al. (2021), suggests that the level of loneliness a person experiences is determined by the type of emotion regulation strategy and the frequency that it is used. * Talk about how loneliness is often implicated in mood disorders like depression and anxiety ** refer to American Psychiatric Association (2013) standards/characteristics for mood disorders * Reiterate that loneliness can occur from just a low perceived quality of social connection * Cite Figure 2 in text === Social perception, anxiety and exclusion === * Discuss meta-perception and a person's perception of the relationship itself and link back to emotion regulation ** Meta-perceptions are thoughts about how we believe other's view us (Albright & Malloy, 1999). If we perceived our connection to someone to be negative or lacking in quality, our thoughts towards this connection may influence our meta-perceptions to characterise ourselves in a negative perspective, which would cause us to hurt our self-esteem. * Discuss the characteristics of social anxiety and how that can affect an individual to connect socially ** refer to American Psychiatric Association (2013) for diagnostic characteristics of social anxiety * Discuss social exclusion and its effect on emotion regulation ==Conclusion== * Summarise the headings and their respective focus questions * Link everything back to the main question (the subtitle) to critically answer it * Reflect on why it is important to research this phenomena (significance and contributions from research) * Link back to the real world and conclude * Draft Take-home messages ** With emotion regulation we are able to overcome adversities and approach situations with reason and emotion ** Social connections make people comfortable to allow for co-regulation and reinforcement of emotion regulation practices ** Without social connections we are more likely to fall into patterns of negativity and are less likely or able to regulate our emotions ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Alcohol use for emotion regulation|Alcohol use for emotion regulation]] (Book Chapter, 2026) * [[wikipedia:Emotional_self-regulation|Emotional self-regulation]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Social support and emotion|Social support and emotion]] (Book Chapter, 2019) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025/Social media and emotion regulation|Social media and emotion regulation]] (Book Chapter, 2025) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Albright, L., & Malloy, T. E. (1999). Self-observation of social behavior and metaperception. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 77(4), 726. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10531669/ American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5™, 5th ed. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596 Barańczuk, U. (2019). The five factor model of personality and emotion regulation: A meta-analysis. Personality and Individual Differences, 139, 217-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2018.11.025 Butler, E. A., & Randall, A. K. (2013). Emotional coregulation in close relationships. Emotion Review, 5(2), 202-210. https://doi.org/10.1177/1754073912451630 Gross, J. J. (1998). The emerging field of emotion regulation: An integrative review. Review of General Psychology, 2(3), 271-299. https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.2.3.271 Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. Psychological Inquiry, 26(1), 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781 McAlister, K. L., Beatty, C. C., Smith-Caswell, J. E., Yourell, J. L., & Huberty, J. L. (2024). Social media use in adolescents: Bans, benefits, and emotion regulation behaviors. JMIR Ment Health, 11, e64626. https://doi.org/10.2196/64626 Preece, D. A., Goldenberg, A., Becerra, R., Boyes, M., Hasking, P., & Gross, J. J. (2021). Loneliness and emotion regulation. Personality and Individual Differences, 180, 110974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110974 Ryan, T., Allen, K. A., Gray, D. L., & McInerney, D. M. (2017). How social are social media? A review of online social behaviour and connectedness. Journal of Relationships Research, 8, e8, Article e8. https://doi.org/10.1017/jrr.2017.13 Vrticka, P., & Vuilleumier, P. (2012). Neuroscience of human social interactions and adult attachment style [Review]. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Volume 6 - 2012. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2012.00212 Xie, X., Mulej Bratec, S., Schmid, G., Meng, C., Doll, A., Wohlschläger, A., Finke, K., Förstl, H., Zimmer, C., Pekrun, R., Schilbach, L., Riedl, V., & Sorg, C. (2016). How do you make me feel better? Social cognitive emotion regulation and the default mode network. NeuroImage, 134, 270-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.04.015 }} ==External links== * [https://youtube/T7Sc8jpbAgA?si=IEcX5MHHr1gnqY82 DBT skills: Emotion regulation and calming your emotions] (YouTube) * [https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/emotion-regulation Emotion regulation] (psychologytoday.com) * [https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-manage-your-emotions How to manage your emotions] (TED-Ed) * [https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/manage-social-support Manage stress: Strengthen your support network] (apa.org) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Emotional self-regulation]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Social connection]] 0nkauo751bp270gvbv5fnrg0x8u647o 0 331103 2833100 2829390 2026-09-14T03:26:47Z Jtneill 10242 Copyediting 2833100 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Romantic entertainment and love beliefs: How does romantic entertainment influence beliefs and expectations about love and romantic relationships?}} __TOC__ == Overview == {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:Couple cuddling on the couch with a movie.png|right|250x250px]] '''Scenario''' After {{g}} long day, Adam and Eve settle onto the couch to watch {{g}} romantic comedy [[wikipedia:Pretty_Woman|Pretty Woman]]. Throughout the film, they are captivated by the unlikely romance, admire the grand gestures of affection and enjoy the story's happy ending. As the credits roll, Eve jokingly says that "Romantic movies make relationships looks so effortless. I wish real life worked like that" {{RoundBoxBottom}} Although the comment is playful, it raises an important question: How does romantic entertainment influence beliefs and expectations about love and romantic relationships. As romantic films, television programs, music and media have become increasingly accessible, researchers have questioned whether repeated exposure shapes people's beliefs about how love should develop and how relationships should function. Since the 1930s, romantic films have consistently been among the most popular genres. Between 1995 and 2010, romantic comedy genre was the sixth highest grossing category of films, generating over $10 billion. The popularity of these films has led some academics to theorise on why such films had a large appeal. Academic Galician (2004) argued that people seek romantic content in the media in order to see relationships work despite all obstacles. Individuals seek out content learn about dating and romance (Hefner & Wilson, 2013). Reality TV has also flourished in recent decades and is produced to suit almost all demographics. Many people tune in because they perceive contestants and their reactions to be authentic or even relatable. Reality dating and dating competition shows such as The Bachelor and Love Island, isolate their participants and encourage the formation of romantic and platonic relationships in absence of familiar people or surroundings (Beaty, 2021). This chapter examines how exposure to romantic entertainment may influence and expectations about love and romantic relationships. Recommended length: 180 to 330 words. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' Break the sub-title down into three to five [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter/Focus questions|focus questions]]. Align the top-level headings with these focus questions. * What are romantic beliefs and relationship expectations and why are they important? * What romantic ideals and relationship messages are commonly portrayed in romantic entertainment? * How do psychological processes such as romantic script, parasocial attachment and social comparison shape audience beliefs / perception about love and relationships? * What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of using romantic entertainment as a source of relation ship knowledge? * How realistic are the portrayals of love and relationships presented in romantic entertainment? * To what extent should people use romantic entertainment as a guide for real-life relationships? {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== What is Love{{g}} ==== [[wikipedia:Love|Love]] is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, one of the most crucial components of intimate relationships. It can be thought as triangle vertex with intimacy, desire and decision/ commitment, the intensity of the three points varies as a function of relationship duration (''Sorokowski'' ''et al., 2021)''. Romantic love is a nearly universal phenomenon that contributes to human evolution and happiness. Love in romantic relationships is commonly defined as passionate and erotic love, distinguished from love in other types of relationships (parental and friendship) ''(Chen, Xia & Dunne, 2024)'''.''''' ==== Romantic relationships ==== Romantic relationships are a key contributor to overall wellbeing. Forming and maintaining intimate partnerships is an important component of our health and happiness. However there are many factors that affect the likelihood and maintaining a healthy relationship, personality, mental health, beliefs held about relationships. == Romantic ideals / romanticism == According to Bell (1975), Knox & Sporakowski (1968); Sprecher & Metts (1989), romantic ideals refer to a broad set of beliefs about the power of love. It outlines what a model relationship should look like, how it should develop, form, function and be maintained. These beliefs represent culturally shared ideas about what a "successful" relationship is rather than expectations b based solely on an individual partner. Research commonly identifies four key themes associated with romantic ideals (Hefner & Wilson, 2013) * '''Love finds a way - belief that love can overcome all obstacles''' * '''One and only - belief that we have "soulmates"''' * '''Idealisation - belief that a "true love" will nearly be perfect''' * '''Love at first sight - belief when you meet the right person, you will know''' It is important to note that these beliefs about love represent endorsement of romanticism, not feelings for one person. An individual accepts a set of cultural ideas about how love works and holds these views before or apart from any real romance. Although it may seem intuitive that holding such romanticised and idealistic beliefs would lead to worse relational outcomes, research actually contradicts this conclusion. The evidence suggests that embracing romanticism can have both positive and negative consequences. A positive effect is that these beliefs may facilitate to the development of romantic relationships because romanticism can act as a rose-coloured filter through which people view early relationship experiences (Lippmann et al., 2014). == Romantic entertainment == * Romantic films and romantic comedies * Television drama * Reality dating and dating competition shows * Romance novels * Popular music * Social media Studies investigating romantic comedy exposure suggest that romantic entertainment may contribute to the reinforcement of romantic ideals. Hefner and Wilson (''2013'') found that individuals who watched romantic comedies with the intention of learning about relationships were more likely to endorse romantic beliefs, particularly the idealisation of one's partner. This suggests that the purpose behind media consumption may influence how individuals interpret and apply romantic messages. Beyond using romantic entertainment as a source of relationship knowledge, individuals may also consume romantic narratives because they become emotionally invested in fictional relationships. van Monsjou and Mar (2019) suggest that engagement with fictional romances may provide an opportunity for individuals to explore romantic experiences, develop understandings of intimacy and reflect on relationship possibilities without directly experiencing them. Therefore, fictional relationships may serve both an entertainment function and a psychological function by allowing audiences to engage with romantic themes and relationship dynamics. === Romantic ideals portrayed in entertainment === Discuss things like : Romantic films / rom coms * soulmates * grand gestures * destiny * love conquers all * attractive partners * conflict resolved quickly * overcoming obstacles * happily-ever-after ending Reality dating shows * accelerated relationship development * attraction and compatibility * dating as entertainment Romantic music * love songs reinforce cultural ideas about passion, intimacy and commitment == Psychological mechanisms == '''Social exchange theory (SET)''' In every interpersonal relation, a social exchange takes place where-by people tend to balance their emotional investment in the relationship by constantly comparing their current relationship to their perceptions of what they deserve. Rewards - love, companionship, emotional, acts of affection are considered to be what an individual enjoys most in the relationships. Social exchange Theory proposes that people evaluate romantic relationships by comparing perceived rewards with the perceived costs - conflict, compromise or missed alternative relationships. An individual satisfaction with his or her her relationship is influenced by whether the benefits outweigh the costs, as well as how closely the relationship matches the individuals expectations and perceived alternatives. Within the context of romantic entertainment, '''SET''' helps explain how heavy consumption of media may shape perceptions of a romantic relationships. === Romantic scripts and schemas === === Cultivation theory === === Social Cognitive Theory === Suggests that human behaviour is determined by environmental influences and internal dispositions. Individuals are more likely to imitate models who are similar to themselves.<quiz display="bold"> {A woman regularly watches romantic television shows in which husbands are consistently affectionate, attentive and express love through grand gestures. Over time, she becomes dissatisfied with her own husband's lower level of affection. According to Social Exchange Theory, what best explains her dissatisfaction?: |type="()"} - She has developed a parasocial relationship with the fictional husband + She is comparing her relationship to the idealised rewards and expectations portrayed in the media - She is experiencing attachment insecurity caused by watching romantic television </quiz> === Positive outcomes === === Negative outcomes === Use this heading structure: * [[#Overview|Overview]] * * What is love * * * 3 to 6 major headings tailored to the topic; can have sub-headings, but: ** avoid having only one sub-heading ** provide an introductory paragraph before breaking into sub-sections * [[#Conclusion|Conclusion]] * See also * References * External linksEven Disney princess animated genre could be an important source of influence on young viewers perception of reality more specifically their beliefs regarding romantic relationships. Nearly all Disney princess movies feature a romantic component (Hefner & Kretz, 2021). Following the same beliefs as romantic comedy films. ==Key points== For the topic development, for each heading and sub-heading: * Provide at least three bullet-points, including for the Overview and Conclusion * Include key citations ==Figures== [[File:ChatGPT Image of couple watching romantic media together.png|thumb|140x140px|'''Figure 1.''' A couple watching a romantic comedy, illustrating exposure to romantic entertainment. ]] * Use figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Figures can show photos, diagrams, graphs, video, audio, etc. * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Caption figures (use '''Figure #'''. and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Interactive learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples describe concepts in action * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citations * Can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]] {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use to tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Which Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing Knowing x Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * Using one or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display=simple> {The purpose of quizzes is to provide an interactive learning feature: |type="()"} + True - False {Long and complex quiz questions are recommended: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * The Conclusion is arguably the most important section * Draft clear take-home message(s), even at the topic development stage * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing it * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== Provide [[Help:Contents/Links#Interwiki_links|internal (wiki) links]] to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. related [[Motivation and emotion/Book|motivation and emotion book chapters]]) and [[w:|Wikipedia articles]]. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/About/Collaborative authoring using wiki|Collaborative authoring using wiki]] (Wikiversity) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) * [[w:Self determination theory|Self determination theory]] (Wikipedia) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Only select links to major internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses }} ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Banjo, O. O. (2002). The effects of media consumption on the perception of romantic relationships. Penn State McNair Journal, 9(1), 9-33. Beaty, L. S. (2021). It’s Love Island, Not Friend Island”: Authenticity and Surveillance in Reality TV, a Literature Review and Content Analysis “. WWU Honors College Senior Projects 456. Chen, Y., Xia, M., & Dunne, S. (2024). Romantic Love is Not Only “Romantic”: A Grounded Theory Study on Love in Romantic Relationships. The Journal of Psychology, 158(1), 64–83. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.2024.2305442 Hefner, V., & Kretz, V. E. (2021). Does the Glass Slipper Fit?: Disney Princess Films and Relationship Beliefs and Attitudes. Journal of Media Psychology, 33(3), 125–133. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/a000290 Hefner, V., & Wilson, B. J. (2013). From Love at First Sight to Soul Mate: The Influence of Romantic Ideals in Popular Films on Young People’s Beliefs about Relationships. Communication Monographs, 80(2), 150–175. https://doi-org.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/10.1080/03637751.2013.776697 Lippman, J. R., Ward, L. M., & Seabrook, R. C. (2014). Isn’t It Romantic? Differential Associations Between Romantic Screen Media Genres and Romantic Beliefs. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 3(3), 128–140. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000034 Sorokowski, P., Sorokowska, A., Groyecka, A., Aavik, T., Akello, G., Alm,C., Amjad, N., Anjum, A., Asao, K., Atama, C. S., Atamtürk Duyar, D., Ayebare, R., Batres, C., Bendixen, M., Bensafia, A., Bizumic, B., Boussena, M., Buss, D. M., Butovskaya, M., … Sternberg, R. J. (2021). Universality of the Triangular Theory of Love: Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Triangular Love Scale in 25 Countries. The Journal of Sex Research, 58(1), 106–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2020.1787318 van Monsjou, E., & Mar, R. A. (2019). Interest and Investment in Fictional Romances. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 13(4), 431–449. https://doi.org/10.1037/aca0000191 }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: ** Use "Edit source" ** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== Provide [[Help:Contents/Links#External_links|external links]] to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills/explore-our-resources/essay-writing/six-top-tips-for-writing-a-great-essay Six top tips for writing a great essay] (University of Melbourne) * [http://www.skillsyouneed.com/write/structure.html The importance of structure] (skillsyouneed.com) {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Only select links to major external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Love]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Media]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Relationships]] c21eygda92ibz3zwwcico9v68a3lboi 0 331114 2833146 2830302 2026-09-14T10:19:59Z Jtneill 10242 Copyediting 2833146 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Subcortical structures and motivational drive:<br>How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop}} [[File:Motivation for behavior.png|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. An example of motivational drive in everyday behaviour, illustrating how hunger can influence attention, thoughts and behavior toward obtaining food.]] '''Imagine this...''' A person has gone several hours without eating. As their hunger increases, they become increasingly focused on finding food. The sight or smell of food captures their attention, and they feel a strong urge to eat even though they may have other tasks to complete. What causes this motivational drive? {{ic|Explain how this relates to subcortical brain structures}} {{RoundBoxBottom}} Motivated behaviour is influenced by both psychological and biological processes. Subcortical structures are brain regions located beneath the cerebral cortex that contribute to processes involved in motivation, emotion, reward and biological regulation. Understanding how these structures function can help explain how internal states and external stimuli influence motivated behaviour. Psychological and neuroscientific research provides insight into how motivational states arise and how they are translated into behaviour. Rather than being controlled by a single brain region, motivation involves interactions among multiple neural systems. This chapter will examine the role of subcortical structures in motivational drive and consider how these neural processes contribute to motivated behaviour. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} '''Focus questions''' * What are the major subcortical brain regions involved in basic motivational processes? * How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses? * How do physiological needs influence motivational energy and behaviour? * How do subcortical brain regions interact to regulate motivated behaviour? * What does research on subcortical motivational systems reveal about basic human motivation?{{RoundBoxBottom}} == 1. Major subcortical brain regions involved in motivation == ==== Key points ==== * Subcortical brain regions form interconnected neural systems that contribute to basic motivational processes, including physiological regulation, reward, emotion and behavioural activation (Berridge, 2012; Haber & Behrens, 2014). * Rather than motivation being controlled by a single "motivation centre", different subcortical structures contribute to different components of motivated behaviour and communicate with one another (Haber & Behrens, 2014). * This section will focus on the '''hypothalamus, amygdala, ventral striatum/nucleus accumbens and midbrain dopaminergic regions''' as key structures involved in motivational processes. === 1.1 The hypothalamus and homeostatic motivation === ==== Key points ==== * The hypothalamus is central to homeostatic regulation and links physiological states with motivated behaviours such as feeding, helping the organism respond to changes in internal conditions (Rossi & Stuber, 2018). * Changes in physiological states can activate hypothalamic neural circuits that contribute to the generation of motivational states and behaviours directed towards restoring physiological balance (Rossi & Stuber, 2018). * Research on motivational circuitry demonstrates interactions between the amygdala and other subcortical reward-related systems, supporting its role within broader motivational networks (Berridge, 2009; Haber & Behrens, 2014). === 1.2 The amygdala and motivational salience === ==== Key points ==== * The amygdala contributes to the processing of emotionally significant stimuli, allowing emotionally relevant information to influence motivation and behaviour (Berridge, 2009). * When stimuli acquire emotional or motivational significance, amygdala-related processes can influence attention, approach and avoidance behaviours (Berridge, 2009). * Research on motivational circuitry demonstrates interactions between the amygdala and other subcortical reward-related systems, supporting its role within broader motivational networks (Berridge, 2009; Haber & Behrens, 2014). === 1.3 The ventral striatum and reward === ==== Key points ==== * The ventral striatum, including the nucleus accumbens, is associated with reward-related motivation and incentive processes that influence behaviour (Berridge, 2012). * Reward-related neural activity can increase the motivational value of particular outcomes and promote behaviour directed towards obtaining those outcomes (Berridge, 2012). * Research on dopamine and reward circuitry indicates that ventral striatal systems contribute to reward seeking, behavioural activation and effortful behaviour (Salamone et al., 2018). == 2. Generation of basic motivational impulses == ==== Key points ==== * Motivational impulses can emerge when physiological needs or motivationally significant environmental stimuli activate interconnected neural systems (Berridge, 2012). * Basic motivational processes involve interactions between internal physiological states, neural signalling and information about potentially rewarding or significant outcomes (Haber & Behrens, 2014). * This section will examine how homeostatic and reward-related mechanisms contribute to the emergence and direction of motivational impulses. === 2.1 Homeostatic signals and motivational states === ==== Key points ==== * Homeostatic approaches propose that deviations from an optimal physiological state can create motivational states that encourage behaviour aimed at restoring physiological balance. * Internal signals associated with physiological needs can influence subcortical systems, particularly hypothalamic circuits, to generate motivational responses (Rossi & Stuber, 2018). * Research on feeding-related neural circuits demonstrates that hypothalamic activity can influence the initiation and regulation of motivated feeding behaviour (Rossi & Stuber, 2018). === 2.2 Reward and incentive motivation === ==== Key points ==== * Reward is not a single process; research distinguishes between "liking", and learning, with incentive motivation referring to the process that makes particular outcomes attractive and encourages their pursuit (Berridge et al., 2009). * Dopamine-related systems contribute to incentive motivation and behavioural activation rather than simply producing pleasurable experiences (Salamone et al., 2018). * This helps explain how subcortical systems can generate the motivational pull or "energy" that encourages an organism to pursue a desired outcome. == 3. Physiological needs, motivational energy and behaviour == ==== Key points ==== * Physiological needs can change both the direction and intensity of motivated behaviour by altering an organism's internal state. * Hunger provides a useful example of how a physiological need can influence attention, reward processing and behaviour (Opland et al., 2013). * This section will explore how physiological states can generate motivational energy and influence behavioural priorities. === 3.1 Hunger and feeding motivation === ==== Key points ==== * Hunger can be understood as a motivational state associated with physiological signals indicating a need for energy or nutrients. * Hypothalamic circuits contribute to feeding motivation, while interactions with reward-related systems influence the attractiveness and pursuit of food (Rossi & Stuber, 2018; Opland et al., 2013). * Hunger therefore illustrates how a physiological need can be translated by subcortical systems into a motivational impulse and subsequent food-seeking behaviour. === 3.2 Motivational energy and effort === ==== Key points ==== * Motivation involves not only wanting an outcome but also the willingness to expend effort to obtain it (Salamone et al., 2018). * Dopamine-related systems have been linked to behavioural activation and effort-based responding, suggesting a role in the energetic aspects of motivation (Salamone et al., 2018). * This research helps explain why motivational states can influence how strongly an individual engages in effortful behaviour to achieve a goal. == 4. Interactions between subcortical motivational systems == ==== Key points ==== [[File:Subcortical regions 2026.png|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Major subcortical brain regions involved in motivational drive and their interactions in regulating physiological needs, reward and behavioural activation.]] * Subcortical structures do not operate independently; motivated behaviour emerges through interactions between systems involved in homeostasis, reward, emotion and behavioural selection (Haber & Behrens, 2014). * The motivational value of an outcome can change depending on an individual's physiological state, demonstrating interaction between homeostatic and reward systems (Opland et al., 2013). * Examining these interactions helps explain how an internal need can influence what an individual wants, how strongly they want it and the effort they are willing to invest. === 4.1 Homeostatic and reward systems === ==== Key points ==== * Physiological states can influence the reward value of particular stimuli, meaning that the same outcome may become more or less motivating depending on current needs (Opland et al., 2013). * Interactions between hypothalamic and mesolimbic systems help connect physiological regulation with reward-related motivation. * These interactions demonstrate how a physiological need can increase the motivational value of a particular outcome and energise behaviour directed towards it. === 4.2 Dopamine and motivational control === ==== Key points ==== * Dopamine is involved in several aspects of motivation, including incentive motivation, behavioural activation and effort, rather than simply producing pleasure (Berridge, 2012; Salamone et al., 2018). * Dopaminergic systems interact with the ventral striatum and other neural structures to influence reward-related behaviour. * These findings help explain how subcortical systems can contribute to the energetic component of motivation by influencing behavioural activation and effort. === 4.3 From neural interaction to motivated behaviour === ==== Key points ==== * Motivated behaviour requires the integration of internal physiological states, reward information and environmental cues. * Interconnected neural circuits allow motivational information to influence the selection and performance of appropriate behaviours (Haber & Behrens, 2014). * This provides a network-based explanation for how motivational impulses can develop into coordinated, goal-directed actions. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} {| class="wikitable" |+Table 1. Subcortical brain systems involved in motivational drive and their contribution to motivated behaviour !Subcortical system !Primary motivational role !How it contributes to motivation !Example of motivated behaviour |- |'''Hypothalamus''' |Homeostasis and physiological needs |Detects and responds to changes in internal physiological states and helps generate motivational states related to needs such as hunger. |Seeking and consuming food when hungry |- |'''Amygdala''' |Emotional and motivational salience |Processes emotionally significant information and influences the motivational value of environmental stimuli. |Approaching rewarding stimuli or avoiding threatening stimuli |- |'''Ventral striatum / nucleus accumbens''' |Reward and incentive motivation |Contributes to the pursuit of rewarding outcomes and the motivational pull of desirable stimuli. |Seeking food or other rewarding outcomes |- |'''Dopaminergic systems''' |Behavioural activation and effort |Supports incentive motivation, behavioural activation and willingness to expend effort to obtain desired outcomes. |Persisting with effort to obtain a desired reward |- |'''Interconnected subcortical circuits''' |Integration of motivational information |Interactions between homeostatic, emotional and reward systems help translate physiological needs and environmental cues into coordinated motivated behaviour. |Adjusting behaviour according to current needs and available rewards |} {{RoundBoxBottom}} == 5. Evidence for subcortical motivational systems == ==== Key points ==== * Research into motivation uses behavioural, neurobiological and neuroscientific approaches to investigate how subcortical structures contribute to motivated behaviour. Evidence from these approaches can help connect physiological states, neural activity and observable behaviour (Berridge, 2012; Haber & Behrens, 2014). * Neurobiological research has identified interconnected hypothalamic, amygdala, striatal and dopaminergic systems associated with reward, motivation and behavioural activation, while behavioural research demonstrates that motivational states can influence approach behaviour, effort and decisions about which actions to pursue (Berridge, 2012; Salamone et al., 2018). * Research on feeding provides evidence that physiological states can influence reward processing and motivated behaviour through interactions between homeostatic and reward systems (Opland et al., 2013). * Findings across these areas suggest that subcortical mechanisms provide an important biological basis for motivation, but they do not fully explain complex human motivated behaviour. Psychological processes such as learning, cognit ion and emotion, together with environmental context, also interact with neural systems to influence behaviour (Haber & Behrens, 2014). * Overall, the research supports a '''network-based understanding of motivational drive''', in which multiple subcortical systems work together to translate physiological and motivational information into behavioural activation, while broader psychological processes influence how these systems are expressed. ==Conclusion== * The Conclusion is arguably the most important section * Draft clear take-home message(s), even at the topic development stage * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing it * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Hypothalamus and homeostatic motivation|Hypothalamus and homeostatic motivation]] * [[wikipedia:Motivation|Motivation]] ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Berridge, K. C., Robinson, T. E., & Aldridge, J. W. (2009). Dissecting components of reward:‘liking’,‘wanting’, and learning. Current opinion in pharmacology, 9(1), 65-73. Berridge, K. C. (2012). From prediction error to incentive salience: mesolimbic computation of reward motivation. European Journal of neuroscience, 35(7), 1124-1143. Haber, S. N., & Behrens, T. E. (2014). The neural network underlying incentive-based learning: implications for interpreting circuit disruptions in psychiatric disorders. Neuron, 83(5), 1019-1039. Opland, D., Sutton, A., Woodworth, H., Brown, J., Bugescu, R., Garcia, A., Christensen, L., Rhodes, C., Myers Jr, M., & Leinninger, G. (2013). Loss of neurotensin receptor-1 disrupts the control of the mesolimbic dopamine system by leptin and promotes hedonic feeding and obesity. Molecular metabolism, 2(4), 423-434. Rossi, M. A., & Stuber, G. D. (2018). Overlapping brain circuits for homeostatic and hedonic feeding. Cell metabolism, 27(1), 42-56. Salamone, J. D., Correa, M., Yang, J.-H., Rotolo, R., & Presby, R. (2018). Dopamine, effort-based choice, and behavioral economics: basic and translational research. 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An image of an AI robot teaching a young student]] ;Imagine this... You're sitting at your desk. On your desk is your open laptop with an empty blank page which is for an assignment that is due tomorrow night. You've been putting it off for weeks now, knowing you will have to do severall hours to research, plan and write it out. You just felt too unmotivated to write it, thinking you would do it the next day which happened to become a regular occurance. You're just not sure what to do. You only have tonight and not many hours left. You then think about your friends, they had recently gotten into using AI to help write a lot of their work. They had always recommended you to use it, but you were never that interested in it, prefering to use your own work. However, the situation was dire, and the sound of AI seemed very good right now. You get onto ChatGPT and start to enter in the assignment questions. After a few hours you're done. You finished your assignment on time. AI had significantly helped write and perfect a lot of the material. You find that it was so much easier to just do this than to bother to research for days on end. Maybe you'd do this next time too. {{RoundBoxBottom}} * [[w:Artificial_intelligence|Artifical Intelligence]] (AI) is often {{fact}} defined as technology that stimulates human intelligent behaviours, and is trained to learn human behaviours such as learning, judgement, and decision-making (Zhan & Lu, 2021). AI is rapidly developing and creating new advancements regularly in recent years, particularly in various aspects in the education systems (Pertiwi et al., 2024). AI has been making its way into classrooms to help further aid learning in everyday student learning habits to help with overall student achievement and motivation to learn. * It is important to understand the recent emerging involvement of AI in academic settings as it while there are positive effects of using AI platforms, there are still issues to be addressed such as over reliance of the platforms. Being too over reliant on generative AI can lead to the habitual avoidance of using ones cognitive and critical thinking skills, particulary in the development of children (Fan et al., 2024). * It is also important for us {{ic|Use 3rd person point of view}} all to understand what motivates students to learn in the first place, and by doing that undertand how we can ethically keep utilising the use of AI in everyday academic settings. By doing so, it is possible to promote students motivation to learn, and be able to raise their overall learning achievement (Hmoud et al., 2024). {{RoundBoxTop|theme=5}} '''Focus questions''' * What factors influence students' motivation to learn? * What are the positive and negative effects of AI on students' motivation? * How has AI changed the way students approach learning? * How does reliance on AI influence students' learning habits? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What motivates students? == {{ic|Include an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-sections}} === Understanding motivation === * [[Motivation]] is split into two main sub-categories (Legault, 2016). * Entrinsic motivation is often defined as when people perform a task in order to attain an outcome that is separable from the action itself, like getting a reward (Legault, 2016). * Intrinsic motivation is defined as when people are curious and interested, while seeking out challenges and developing their skills and knowlege without the presence of a reward (Domenico & Ryan, 2017; Legault, 2016). === Known factors influencing motivation to learn === * School management has been found to be highly influential on students learning in school, showing that encouragement to be diligent and loving to do what you are doing is beneficial in motivation in shcool settings (Hodis & Hodis, 2022.) * Another motivation is having good social support around people encourages them to motivate not only themselves, but also each other (Hodis & Hodis, 2022). Having negative influences around you decreases motivation. * One of the most important factors that can increase motivation is simply having a well educated teacher that encourage students in a positive manner. When students are young, it is also beneficial to have educated parents who try to ecourage learning in children in settings out of school (Hodis & Hodis, 2022). <quiz display="simple"> {Quiz: "A desire to engage in an activity because it is personally interesting, enjoyable, or satisfying, rather than because of external rewards or pressures". Which type of motivation is this? |type="()"} - Achievement Motivation - Extrinsic Motivation + Intrinsic Motivation - Affiliation Motivation </quiz> == Effects of AI on student motivation == {{ic|Include an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-sections}} === Positive effects of using AI === * Research had{{g}} shown that generative AI powered systems that are acting as effective agents can support and and help improve learning and regulation processes in students (Fan et al., 2025) * AI has been found to engage students in meaningful ways by fostering curiosity, autonomy, and instrinsic motivation in their learning journies (Pertiwi et al., 2024). * Can reduce overall learner anxiety (Hmoud et al., 2024). === Negative effects of using AI === * Reinforces state of metacognitive laziness and adds to the lack of development in the use of critical thinking skills, making students become over-reliant using AI (Fan et al., 2025). * Though can generate content from existing data and providing people with high-quality materials, it cannot provide contextualised in person explanations that a teachr can provide, so it cannot fully replace teachers. (Fan et al., 2025). * Potential privacy and security issues (Oseni, 2021) {{ic|How does this relate to motivation?}}. == Impact of AI on student learning == {{ic|Include an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-sections}} === Students approach to learning === *Students currently prioritise learning that is increasingly fast and optimaly (Zhai et al., 2024). *Students have instant support for understanding any question through AI chatbots (Hmoud et al., 2024). *Students are becoming more engaged since AI started to become implemented (Vieriu & Petra, 2025). === Change of approach to learning due to AI === * Students have the ability to access most information online with the click of a finge due to AI, unlike before where most information is told trough textbooks and teachers (Parhanuddin et al., 2025). * Learning is more personalised and suited to each individual (Parhanuddin e al., 2025). * Ideas can be brainstormed through AI (Vieriu & Petra, 2025). == AI reliance on student learning habits == {{ic|Include an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-sections}} === Are students becoming too reliant? === * A study found that there is overreliance in using AI, and that this overreliance tends to impact cognitive abilities as individuals increasingly choose fast and optimal solutions over solutions that are slower from practicality (Zhai et al., 2024). * By using AI too much, students can gain an overdependance on specific abilities such as decision-making, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning (Zhai et al., 2024). * Through this trend which continues to develop and transform as AI is becoming more prelavent, potential erosion of critical cognitive skills may happen an worsen (Zhai et al., 2024). === What do learning habits look like today? === * More personalised learning due to the implementation of AI, targeting each inidviduals students specific needs to help acheive higher achievements (Parhanuddin et al., 2025). * Studying with more digital tools that integrate AI, rather than just focusing on paper text books (Parhanuddin et al., 2025). * Collaboration with peers and online chat (Hmoud et al., 2024). == Conclusion == * AI has shown both positive and negative effects on students and the entire academic setting. * Learning ways have changed and developed to involve AI, which contiues to change as AI does. * Further study should be conducted to better help each academic setting understand how they can ethically involve the use of AI to be beneficial for learning so that students are still using critical thinking skills. == See also == * [[w:Artificial_intelligence|Artifical Intelligence]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation]] (Wikiversity) * [[wikipedia:Intrinsic_motivation_(artificial_intelligence)|Intrinsic motivation in artificial intelligence]] (Wikipedia) == References == {{Hanging indent|1= Di Domenico, S. I., & Ryan, R. M. (2017). The emerging neuroscience of intrinsic motivation: A new frontier in self-determination research. Frontiers in human neuroscience, 11, 145. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00145 Fan, Y., Tang, L., Le, H., Shen, K., Tan, S., Zhao, Y., ... & Gašević, D. (2025). Beware of metacognitive laziness: Effects of generative artificial intelligence on learning motivation, processes, and performance. British Journal of Educational Technology, 56(2), 489-530. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13544 Hmoud, M., Swaity, H., Hamad, N., Karram, O., & Daher, W. (2024). Higher education students’ task motivation in the generative artificial intelligence context: The case of ChatGPT. Information, 15(1), 33. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15010033 Hodis, F. A., & Hodis, G. M. (2022). Key factors that influence students’ motivation to learn: Implications for teaching. Set: Research Information for Teachers, 2, 37-41. https://doi.org/10.18296/set.1509 Legault, L. (2016). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Encyclopedia of personality and individual differences, 10, 978-3. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28099-8_1139-1 Oseni, A., Moustafa, N., Janicke, H., Liu, P., Tari, Z., & Vasilakos, A. (2021). Security and privacy for artificial intelligence: Opportunities and challenges. arXiv preprint arXiv:2102.04661. https://doi.org/10.1145/1122445.1122456 Parhanuddin, L., Tohri, A., & Suhardi, M. (2025). The Effect of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Education on Student Motivation: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies, 8(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.23887/jlls.v8i1.91141 Pertiwi, R. W. L., Kulsum, L. U., & Hanifah, I. A. (2024). Evaluating the impact of artificial intelligence-based learning methods on students' motivation and academic achievement. International Journal of Post Axial: Futuristic Teaching and Learning, 49-58. https://doi.org/10.59944/postaxial.v2i1.279 Vieriu, A. M., & Petrea, G. (2025). The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on students’ academic development. Education Sciences, 15(3), 343. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15030343 Zhai, C., Wibowo, S., & Li, L. D. (2024). The effects of over-reliance on AI dialogue systems on students' cognitive abilities: a systematic review. Smart learning environments, 11(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40561-024-00316-7 Zhang, C., & Lu, Y. (2021). Study on artificial intelligence: The state of the art and future prospects. Journal of industrial information integration, 23, 100224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jii.2021.100224 }} == External links == * [https://www.ted.com/talks/sal_khan_how_ai_could_save_not_destroy_education How AI could save (not destroy) education] (TED talk) * [https://www.abc.net.au/religion/ai-has-accelerated-demise-of-critical-thinking-in-universities/106867608 How AI has accelerated the demise of critical thinking in universities] (ABC News) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Artificial intelligence]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Academic]] mevoxri3c42e85f5mg3515yig06vydx 2 331378 2833138 2829573 2026-09-14T09:32:36Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Social contributions */ 2833138 wikitext text/x-wiki == About me == Hello! I'm a Bachelors of Science (Psychology) student in Australia with an interest in understanding human behaviour, individual differences, motivation, and wellbeing. Throughout my studies, I have particularly enjoyed exploring how psychological research can be applied to everyday behaviour and real world contexts. == Academic interests == My academic interests include personality and individual differences, motivation and emotion, psychological wellbeing, risk taking behaviour, and the application of psychology within community settings. I am particularly interested in how individual differences can influence why people behave differently in similar situations. == Interests == Outside of psychology, I enjoy art, drawing and creative projects, journalling, fitness, cooking, and spending time outdoors. I particularly enjoy opportunities that combine creativity with learning and communication. == Motivation and Emotion project == For the Motivation and Emotion book project, I am developing a chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Impulsivity versus sensation-seeking|impulsivity and sensation-seeking]]. 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''(Date: 14 September 2026)'' # Talk page peer feedback – Outdoor play and children’s emotional well-being: I provided constructive peer feedback on the [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being#c-Reillyu3280706-20260914085200-Feedback|Outdoor play and children’s emotional well-being chapter]], highlighting the effectiveness of its opening scenario and conceptualisation of emotional well being. I suggested moving detailed research methodology from the Overview into the later Research section to improve accessibility and strengthen the Overview’s focus for a general audience. ''(Date: 14 September 2026)'' # Talk page peer feedback – Value congruence and motivation: I provided constructive peer feedback on the [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Value congruence and motivation#c-Reillyu3280706-20260914090000-Feedback|Value congruence and motivation chapter]], highlighting the engaging perspective and effectiveness of the opening scenario. I suggested a consistency edit to the presentation of time and provided positive feedback regarding the relevance of the proposed theoretical frameworks to the chapter topic. ''(Date: 14 September 2026)'' 3pqp0t3o3uh86qtr4g2dq6tyvqezb1p 2 331388 2833147 2832934 2026-09-14T10:20:17Z P U3270518 3106535 /* Social contributions */ 2833147 wikitext text/x-wiki == About me == Hello Everyone, I am currently a 3rd year psychology student at [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=University+of+canberra&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 University of Canberra] This semester I am studying [[Motivation and emotion|Motivation and Emotion]] unit. My Linkedln profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palak-kathiriya-6b7048289/ == Hobbies == * Dancing * Hiking * Travelling to different countries * Painting * Cycling * Nature exploration ** Birdwatching ** Gardening == Book Chapter I'm working on == I am working on a really interesting topic for my book chapter. My chapter title is: Positive emotion dysregulation: What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? Link for my book chapter: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Positive emotion dysregulation|Positive emotion dysregulation]] == Social contributions == All times are in Canberra local time (AEST/AEDT) # 12:58 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FWarm-glow_giving&diff=2826658&oldid=2826657 Added the template and the title for this page - Title: Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? '''('''Book Chapter, 2026)] # 11:59 am, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FPerfectionism_and_procrastination&diff=2826589&oldid=2826579 Fixed spelling error in one of the focus question - Title: Perfectionism and procrastination - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? (Book Chapter, 2026)] # 12:28 pm, 26 August 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Motivations for using sex work services#Heading casing|Made a suggestion about overview section - Title: Motivations for using sex work services: What motivates use of sex work services? (Book Chapter, 2026)]] # 2:03 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456558 Provided a couple of sources for the development of breathing exercises and relaxation book chapter (Book Chapter, 2026) (UC Learn)] #8:10 am, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/458145 Commented on discussion forum about how to use GenAI in the unit and what are the expectations if we use GenAI (UC Learn)] # 10:14 am , 2 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FSelf-control_and_ego_depletion_recovery&diff=2830323&oldid=2761410 Fixed spelling error in book chapter - Title: Self-control and ego depletion recovery: How do people restore self-control resources after depletion and what factors influence recovery? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:22 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2025/Grit_and_academic_achievement&diff=prev&oldid=2830325 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically better - Title: Grit and academic achievement What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:48 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830328&oldid=2823381 Rewrote one paragraph in overview section to make it easier to understand - Title: Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake?(Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:54 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830330&oldid=2830328 Added reference to support one claim in overview section - Title: Cancer screening and emotion:How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? (Book Chapter, 2025)] #12:56 pm, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455261 Commented on discussion forum about what interests me more in motivation and emotion unit and what I would like to learn (UC Learn)] #9:17 pm, 3 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2830732&oldid=2830326 Corrected grammar and sentence structure, fixed spelling, removed repetition, and improved wording for clarity and flow - Title: Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #9:27 pm, 3 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being|Provided suggestion for wikiversity book chapter page and clarified that the user page should be separate than the book chapter - Title: Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? Overview - (Book Chapter, 2025)]] #8:28 am, 4 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456345 Commented on discussion forum about what motivates me and what helps me to keep going if I am not feeling motivated (UC Learn)] #8:30 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2831894&oldid=2830732 Changed few spelling errors, fixed sentence structure and punctuation, shortened some repetitive wording while keeping original ideas - Title- Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #8:50 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2831919&oldid=2830330 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and to maintain sentence flow - Title -Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? - (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:34 pm, 8 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832227&oldid=2804069 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and added citations to support few claims - Title- Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use?- (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832228&oldid=2832227 Added citations to support claims in overview section - Title - Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use ? (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:59 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455064 Commented on UC Learn discussion forum to connect with peers and also shared my Linkedln profile] #9:19 pm, 8 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Warm-glow giving|Provided suggestion about overview section on talk page - Title - Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour?- (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AMotivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FSubcortical_structures_and_motivational_drive#See_also_and_external_links_section Commented on talk page to improve see also, external links, and conclusion section - Title - Subcortical structures and motivational drive: How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy?- (Book chapter, 2026)] #3:07 pm , 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FEnvironmental_volunteering_motivation&diff=2832334&oldid=2814930 Corrected few grammatical errors, added citation to few important claims, provided an introductory paragraph in environmental volunteering section, explained few points in detail, added volume number in one of the references - Title - Environmental volunteering motivation: What motivates environmental volunteering (Book chapter, 2022)] #3:19 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/457190 Commented on UC Learn about a book chapter question related to value congruence and motivation] #9:35 pm, 9 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Alcohol use for emotion regulation|Provided suggestion about book chapter that chapter should include both positive and negative dysregulation - Title - Alcohol use for emotion regulation : why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:45 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FAlcohol_use_for_emotion_regulation&diff=2832417&oldid=2830147 Fixed title for this chapter - Title - Alcohol use for emotion regulation: why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)] #10:00 am, 11 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/461216 Contributed in discussion forum and answered question about word count (UC Learn)] #10:40 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FE-cigarette_use_motivation&diff=2832747&oldid=2754142 Used bullet points to organise see also and external link section and included source in parentheses - Title - E-cigarettes use motivation: What motivates starting and continuing vaping of nicotine e-cigarettes? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:01 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FSleep_and_ego_depletion&diff=2832750&oldid=2741278 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title - Sleep and ego depletion: How does sleep affect the capacity for self-control and willpower? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:14 pm, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2020%2FChild_killer_motivation&diff=2832817&oldid=2721628 Used bullet points to organise see also section and provided few external sources - Title - Child killer motivation: What motivates a child to kill? (Book chapter, 2020)] #9:02 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FBurnout&diff=2832924&oldid=2666399 Fixed overcapitalisation in focus questions, moved one reference into references section and fixed see also section - Title - Burnout: What is burnout and how can be it managed and prevented - (Book chapter, 2022)] #9:37 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FTo-do_lists&diff=2832933&oldid=2655448 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title -To-do lists: Are to-do lists a good idea? What are their pros and cons? How can they be used effectively? - (Book chapter, 2022)] #8:17 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FAbusive_relationships_and_emotional_dependency&diff=2833144&oldid=2723675 Rewrote sentence to make it more clear to understand - Title - Abusive relationships and emotional dependency: What psychological mechanisms drive emotional dependency and how does it perpetuate abusive relationships?(Book chapter, 2024)] 9y1e6ela0n968a3xeulmaf3leu1ckij 2833149 2833147 2026-09-14T10:36:59Z P U3270518 3106535 /* Social contributions */ 2833149 wikitext text/x-wiki == About me == Hello Everyone, I am currently a 3rd year psychology student at [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=University+of+canberra&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 University of Canberra] This semester I am studying [[Motivation and emotion|Motivation and Emotion]] unit. My Linkedln profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palak-kathiriya-6b7048289/ == Hobbies == * Dancing * Hiking * Travelling to different countries * Painting * Cycling * Nature exploration ** Birdwatching ** Gardening == Book Chapter I'm working on == I am working on a really interesting topic for my book chapter. My chapter title is: Positive emotion dysregulation: What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? Link for my book chapter: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Positive emotion dysregulation|Positive emotion dysregulation]] == Social contributions == All times are in Canberra local time (AEST/AEDT) # 12:58 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FWarm-glow_giving&diff=2826658&oldid=2826657 Added the template and the title for this page - Title: Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? '''('''Book Chapter, 2026)] # 11:59 am, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FPerfectionism_and_procrastination&diff=2826589&oldid=2826579 Fixed spelling error in one of the focus question - Title: Perfectionism and procrastination - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? (Book Chapter, 2026)] # 12:28 pm, 26 August 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Motivations for using sex work services#Heading casing|Made a suggestion about overview section - Title: Motivations for using sex work services: What motivates use of sex work services? (Book Chapter, 2026)]] # 2:03 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456558 Provided a couple of sources for the development of breathing exercises and relaxation book chapter (Book Chapter, 2026) (UC Learn)] #8:10 am, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/458145 Commented on discussion forum about how to use GenAI in the unit and what are the expectations if we use GenAI (UC Learn)] # 10:14 am , 2 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FSelf-control_and_ego_depletion_recovery&diff=2830323&oldid=2761410 Fixed spelling error in book chapter - Title: Self-control and ego depletion recovery: How do people restore self-control resources after depletion and what factors influence recovery? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:22 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2025/Grit_and_academic_achievement&diff=prev&oldid=2830325 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically better - Title: Grit and academic achievement What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:48 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830328&oldid=2823381 Rewrote one paragraph in overview section to make it easier to understand - Title: Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake?(Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:54 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830330&oldid=2830328 Added reference to support one claim in overview section - Title: Cancer screening and emotion:How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? (Book Chapter, 2025)] #12:56 pm, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455261 Commented on discussion forum about what interests me more in motivation and emotion unit and what I would like to learn (UC Learn)] #9:17 pm, 3 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2830732&oldid=2830326 Corrected grammar and sentence structure, fixed spelling, removed repetition, and improved wording for clarity and flow - Title: Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #9:27 pm, 3 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being|Provided suggestion for wikiversity book chapter page and clarified that the user page should be separate than the book chapter - Title: Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? Overview - (Book Chapter, 2025)]] #8:28 am, 4 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456345 Commented on discussion forum about what motivates me and what helps me to keep going if I am not feeling motivated (UC Learn)] #8:30 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2831894&oldid=2830732 Changed few spelling errors, fixed sentence structure and punctuation, shortened some repetitive wording while keeping original ideas - Title- Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #8:50 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2831919&oldid=2830330 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and to maintain sentence flow - Title -Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? - (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:34 pm, 8 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832227&oldid=2804069 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and added citations to support few claims - Title- Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use?- (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832228&oldid=2832227 Added citations to support claims in overview section - Title - Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use ? (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:59 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455064 Commented on UC Learn discussion forum to connect with peers and also shared my Linkedln profile] #9:19 pm, 8 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Warm-glow giving|Provided suggestion about overview section on talk page - Title - Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour?- (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AMotivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FSubcortical_structures_and_motivational_drive#See_also_and_external_links_section Commented on talk page to improve see also, external links, and conclusion section - Title - Subcortical structures and motivational drive: How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy?- (Book chapter, 2026)] #3:07 pm , 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FEnvironmental_volunteering_motivation&diff=2832334&oldid=2814930 Corrected few grammatical errors, added citation to few important claims, provided an introductory paragraph in environmental volunteering section, explained few points in detail, added volume number in one of the references - Title - Environmental volunteering motivation: What motivates environmental volunteering (Book chapter, 2022)] #3:19 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/457190 Commented on UC Learn about a book chapter question related to value congruence and motivation] #9:35 pm, 9 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Alcohol use for emotion regulation|Provided suggestion about book chapter that chapter should include both positive and negative dysregulation - Title - Alcohol use for emotion regulation : why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:45 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FAlcohol_use_for_emotion_regulation&diff=2832417&oldid=2830147 Fixed title for this chapter - Title - Alcohol use for emotion regulation: why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)] #10:00 am, 11 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/461216 Contributed in discussion forum and answered question about word count (UC Learn)] #10:40 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FE-cigarette_use_motivation&diff=2832747&oldid=2754142 Used bullet points to organise see also and external link section and included source in parentheses - Title - E-cigarettes use motivation: What motivates starting and continuing vaping of nicotine e-cigarettes? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:01 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FSleep_and_ego_depletion&diff=2832750&oldid=2741278 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title - Sleep and ego depletion: How does sleep affect the capacity for self-control and willpower? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:14 pm, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2020%2FChild_killer_motivation&diff=2832817&oldid=2721628 Used bullet points to organise see also section and provided few external sources - Title - Child killer motivation: What motivates a child to kill? (Book chapter, 2020)] #9:02 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FBurnout&diff=2832924&oldid=2666399 Fixed overcapitalisation in focus questions, moved one reference into references section and fixed see also section - Title - Burnout: What is burnout and how can be it managed and prevented - (Book chapter, 2022)] #9:37 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FTo-do_lists&diff=2832933&oldid=2655448 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title -To-do lists: Are to-do lists a good idea? What are their pros and cons? How can they be used effectively? - (Book chapter, 2022)] #8:17 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FAbusive_relationships_and_emotional_dependency&diff=2833144&oldid=2723675 Rewrote sentence to make it more clear to understand - Title - Abusive relationships and emotional dependency: What psychological mechanisms drive emotional dependency and how does it perpetuate abusive relationships?(Book chapter, 2024)] #8:34 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FDopamine_fasting&diff=2833148&oldid=2716222 Rewrote few sentences to make it grammatically correct- Title -Dopamine fasting: What is dopamine fasting and how does it affect motivation and emotion?- (Book chapter, 2024)] 0nrdgg7w77fg0qt8h934omn1huxw4cb 2833151 2833149 2026-09-14T10:43:20Z P U3270518 3106535 /* Social contributions */ 2833151 wikitext text/x-wiki == About me == Hello Everyone, I am currently a 3rd year psychology student at [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=University+of+canberra&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 University of Canberra] This semester I am studying [[Motivation and emotion|Motivation and Emotion]] unit. My Linkedln profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palak-kathiriya-6b7048289/ == Hobbies == * Dancing * Hiking * Travelling to different countries * Painting * Cycling * Nature exploration ** Birdwatching ** Gardening == Book Chapter I'm working on == I am working on a really interesting topic for my book chapter. My chapter title is: Positive emotion dysregulation: What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? Link for my book chapter: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Positive emotion dysregulation|Positive emotion dysregulation]] == Social contributions == All times are in Canberra local time (AEST/AEDT) # 12:58 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FWarm-glow_giving&diff=2826658&oldid=2826657 Added the template and the title for this page - Title: Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? '''('''Book Chapter, 2026)] # 11:59 am, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FPerfectionism_and_procrastination&diff=2826589&oldid=2826579 Fixed spelling error in one of the focus question - Title: Perfectionism and procrastination - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? (Book Chapter, 2026)] # 12:28 pm, 26 August 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Motivations for using sex work services#Heading casing|Made a suggestion about overview section - Title: Motivations for using sex work services: What motivates use of sex work services? (Book Chapter, 2026)]] # 2:03 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456558 Provided a couple of sources for the development of breathing exercises and relaxation book chapter (Book Chapter, 2026) (UC Learn)] #8:10 am, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/458145 Commented on discussion forum about how to use GenAI in the unit and what are the expectations if we use GenAI (UC Learn)] # 10:14 am , 2 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FSelf-control_and_ego_depletion_recovery&diff=2830323&oldid=2761410 Fixed spelling error in book chapter - Title: Self-control and ego depletion recovery: How do people restore self-control resources after depletion and what factors influence recovery? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:22 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2025/Grit_and_academic_achievement&diff=prev&oldid=2830325 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically better - Title: Grit and academic achievement What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:48 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830328&oldid=2823381 Rewrote one paragraph in overview section to make it easier to understand - Title: Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake?(Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:54 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830330&oldid=2830328 Added reference to support one claim in overview section - Title: Cancer screening and emotion:How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? (Book Chapter, 2025)] #12:56 pm, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455261 Commented on discussion forum about what interests me more in motivation and emotion unit and what I would like to learn (UC Learn)] #9:17 pm, 3 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2830732&oldid=2830326 Corrected grammar and sentence structure, fixed spelling, removed repetition, and improved wording for clarity and flow - Title: Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #9:27 pm, 3 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being|Provided suggestion for wikiversity book chapter page and clarified that the user page should be separate than the book chapter - Title: Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? Overview - (Book Chapter, 2025)]] #8:28 am, 4 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456345 Commented on discussion forum about what motivates me and what helps me to keep going if I am not feeling motivated (UC Learn)] #8:30 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2831894&oldid=2830732 Changed few spelling errors, fixed sentence structure and punctuation, shortened some repetitive wording while keeping original ideas - Title- Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #8:50 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2831919&oldid=2830330 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and to maintain sentence flow - Title -Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? - (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:34 pm, 8 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832227&oldid=2804069 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and added citations to support few claims - Title- Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use?- (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832228&oldid=2832227 Added citations to support claims in overview section - Title - Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use ? (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:59 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455064 Commented on UC Learn discussion forum to connect with peers and also shared my Linkedln profile] #9:19 pm, 8 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Warm-glow giving|Provided suggestion about overview section on talk page - Title - Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour?- (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AMotivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FSubcortical_structures_and_motivational_drive#See_also_and_external_links_section Commented on talk page to improve see also, external links, and conclusion section - Title - Subcortical structures and motivational drive: How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy?- (Book chapter, 2026)] #3:07 pm , 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FEnvironmental_volunteering_motivation&diff=2832334&oldid=2814930 Corrected few grammatical errors, added citation to few important claims, provided an introductory paragraph in environmental volunteering section, explained few points in detail, added volume number in one of the references - Title - Environmental volunteering motivation: What motivates environmental volunteering (Book chapter, 2022)] #3:19 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/457190 Commented on UC Learn about a book chapter question related to value congruence and motivation] #9:35 pm, 9 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Alcohol use for emotion regulation|Provided suggestion about book chapter that chapter should include both positive and negative dysregulation - Title - Alcohol use for emotion regulation : why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:45 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FAlcohol_use_for_emotion_regulation&diff=2832417&oldid=2830147 Fixed title for this chapter - Title - Alcohol use for emotion regulation: why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)] #10:00 am, 11 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/461216 Contributed in discussion forum and answered question about word count (UC Learn)] #10:40 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FE-cigarette_use_motivation&diff=2832747&oldid=2754142 Used bullet points to organise see also and external link section and included source in parentheses - Title - E-cigarettes use motivation: What motivates starting and continuing vaping of nicotine e-cigarettes? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:01 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FSleep_and_ego_depletion&diff=2832750&oldid=2741278 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title - Sleep and ego depletion: How does sleep affect the capacity for self-control and willpower? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:14 pm, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2020%2FChild_killer_motivation&diff=2832817&oldid=2721628 Used bullet points to organise see also section and provided few external sources - Title - Child killer motivation: What motivates a child to kill? (Book chapter, 2020)] #9:02 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FBurnout&diff=2832924&oldid=2666399 Fixed overcapitalisation in focus questions, moved one reference into references section and fixed see also section - Title - Burnout: What is burnout and how can be it managed and prevented - (Book chapter, 2022)] #9:37 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FTo-do_lists&diff=2832933&oldid=2655448 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title -To-do lists: Are to-do lists a good idea? What are their pros and cons? How can they be used effectively? - (Book chapter, 2022)] #8:17 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FAbusive_relationships_and_emotional_dependency&diff=2833144&oldid=2723675 Rewrote sentence to make it more clear to understand - Title - Abusive relationships and emotional dependency: What psychological mechanisms drive emotional dependency and how does it perpetuate abusive relationships?(Book chapter, 2024)] #8:34 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FDopamine_fasting&diff=2833148&oldid=2716222 Rewrote few sentences to make it grammatically correct- Title -Dopamine fasting: What is dopamine fasting and how does it affect motivation and emotion?- (Book chapter, 2024)] #8:41 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2018%2FBody_image_and_emotional_well-being&diff=2833150&oldid=2596066 Improved see also section - Title - Body image and emotional well-being: How does body image influence one's emotional well being?- (Book chapter,2018)] 51orpgiqmbpt2chnttdwpib358skf0r 2833153 2833151 2026-09-14T10:56:29Z P U3270518 3106535 /* Social contributions */ 2833153 wikitext text/x-wiki == About me == Hello Everyone, I am currently a 3rd year psychology student at [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=University+of+canberra&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 University of Canberra] This semester I am studying [[Motivation and emotion|Motivation and Emotion]] unit. My Linkedln profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palak-kathiriya-6b7048289/ == Hobbies == * Dancing * Hiking * Travelling to different countries * Painting * Cycling * Nature exploration ** Birdwatching ** Gardening == Book Chapter I'm working on == I am working on a really interesting topic for my book chapter. My chapter title is: Positive emotion dysregulation: What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? Link for my book chapter: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Positive emotion dysregulation|Positive emotion dysregulation]] == Social contributions == All times are in Canberra local time (AEST/AEDT) # 12:58 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FWarm-glow_giving&diff=2826658&oldid=2826657 Added the template and the title for this page - Title of chapter: Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? '''('''Book Chapter, 2026)] # 11:59 am, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FPerfectionism_and_procrastination&diff=2826589&oldid=2826579 Fixed spelling error in one of the focus question - Title of chapter: Perfectionism and procrastination - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? (Book Chapter, 2026)] # 12:28 pm, 26 August 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Motivations for using sex work services#Heading casing|Made a suggestion about overview section - Title of chapter: Motivations for using sex work services: What motivates use of sex work services? (Book Chapter, 2026)]] # 2:03 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456558 Provided a couple of sources for the development of breathing exercises and relaxation book chapter (Book Chapter, 2026) (UC Learn)] #8:10 am, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/458145 Commented on discussion forum about how to use GenAI in the unit and what are the expectations if we use GenAI (UC Learn)] # 10:14 am , 2 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FSelf-control_and_ego_depletion_recovery&diff=2830323&oldid=2761410 Fixed spelling error in book chapter - Title of chapter: Self-control and ego depletion recovery: How do people restore self-control resources after depletion and what factors influence recovery? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:22 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2025/Grit_and_academic_achievement&diff=prev&oldid=2830325 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically better - Title of chapter: Grit and academic achievement What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:48 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830328&oldid=2823381 Rewrote one paragraph in overview section to make it easier to understand - Title of chapter: Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake?(Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:54 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830330&oldid=2830328 Added reference to support one claim in overview section - Title of chapter: Cancer screening and emotion:How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? (Book Chapter, 2025)] #12:56 pm, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455261 Commented on discussion forum about what interests me more in motivation and emotion unit and what I would like to learn (UC Learn)] #9:17 pm, 3 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2830732&oldid=2830326 Corrected grammar and sentence structure, fixed spelling, removed repetition, and improved wording for clarity and flow - Title of chapter: Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #9:27 pm, 3 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being|Provided suggestion for wikiversity book chapter page and clarified that the user page should be separate than the book chapter - Title of chapter: Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? Overview - (Book Chapter, 2025)]] #8:28 am, 4 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456345 Commented on discussion forum about what motivates me and what helps me to keep going if I am not feeling motivated (UC Learn)] #8:30 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2831894&oldid=2830732 Changed few spelling errors, fixed sentence structure and punctuation, shortened some repetitive wording while keeping original ideas - Title of chapter- Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #8:50 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2831919&oldid=2830330 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and to maintain sentence flow - Title of chapter - Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? - (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:34 pm, 8 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832227&oldid=2804069 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and added citations to support few claims - Title of chapter - Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use?- (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832228&oldid=2832227 Added citations to support claims in overview section - Title of chapter - Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use ? (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:59 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455064 Commented on UC Learn discussion forum to connect with peers and also shared my Linkedln profile] #9:19 pm, 8 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Warm-glow giving|Provided suggestion about overview section on talk page - Title of chapter - Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour?- (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AMotivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FSubcortical_structures_and_motivational_drive#See_also_and_external_links_section Commented on talk page to improve see also, external links, and conclusion section - Title of chapter - Subcortical structures and motivational drive: How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy?- (Book chapter, 2026)] #3:07 pm , 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FEnvironmental_volunteering_motivation&diff=2832334&oldid=2814930 Corrected few grammatical errors, added citation to few important claims, provided an introductory paragraph in environmental volunteering section, explained few points in detail, added volume number in one of the references - Title of chapter - Environmental volunteering motivation: What motivates environmental volunteering (Book chapter, 2022)] #3:19 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/457190 Commented on UC Learn about a book chapter question related to value congruence and motivation] #9:35 pm, 9 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Alcohol use for emotion regulation|Provided suggestion about book chapter that chapter should include both positive and negative dysregulation - Title of chapter - Alcohol use for emotion regulation : why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:45 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FAlcohol_use_for_emotion_regulation&diff=2832417&oldid=2830147 Fixed title for this chapter - Title of chapter - Alcohol use for emotion regulation: why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)] #10:00 am, 11 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/461216 Contributed in discussion forum and answered question about word count (UC Learn)] #10:40 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FE-cigarette_use_motivation&diff=2832747&oldid=2754142 Used bullet points to organise see also and external link section and included source in parentheses - Title of chapter - E-cigarettes use motivation: What motivates starting and continuing vaping of nicotine e-cigarettes? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:01 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FSleep_and_ego_depletion&diff=2832750&oldid=2741278 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title of chapter - Sleep and ego depletion: How does sleep affect the capacity for self-control and willpower? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:14 pm, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2020%2FChild_killer_motivation&diff=2832817&oldid=2721628 Used bullet points to organise see also section and provided few external sources - Title of chapter - Child killer motivation: What motivates a child to kill? (Book chapter, 2020)] #9:02 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FBurnout&diff=2832924&oldid=2666399 Fixed overcapitalisation in focus questions, moved one reference into references section and fixed see also section - Title of chapter - Burnout: What is burnout and how can be it managed and prevented - (Book chapter, 2022)] #9:37 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FTo-do_lists&diff=2832933&oldid=2655448 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title of chapter -To-do lists: Are to-do lists a good idea? What are their pros and cons? How can they be used effectively? - (Book chapter, 2022)] #8:17 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FAbusive_relationships_and_emotional_dependency&diff=2833144&oldid=2723675 Rewrote sentence to make it more clear to understand - Title of chapter - Abusive relationships and emotional dependency: What psychological mechanisms drive emotional dependency and how does it perpetuate abusive relationships?(Book chapter, 2024)] #8:34 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FDopamine_fasting&diff=2833148&oldid=2716222 Rewrote few sentences to make it grammatically correct- Title of chapter -Dopamine fasting: What is dopamine fasting and how does it affect motivation and emotion?- (Book chapter, 2024)] #8:41 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2018%2FBody_image_and_emotional_well-being&diff=2833150&oldid=2596066 Improved see also section - Title of chapter - Body image and emotional well-being: How does body image influence one's emotional well being?- (Book chapter, 2018)] #8:47 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2021%2FClimate_change_helplessness&diff=2833152&oldid=2596067 Corrected few spellings and external links section - Title of chapter -Climate change helplessness: How does learned helplessness impact motivation to engage in behaviours to limit climate change?(Book chapter, 2021)] ivn0op8etmbrorvzai2lqioo320y27r 2833155 2833153 2026-09-14T11:07:04Z P U3270518 3106535 /* Social contributions */ 2833155 wikitext text/x-wiki == About me == Hello Everyone, I am currently a 3rd year psychology student at [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=University+of+canberra&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 University of Canberra] This semester I am studying [[Motivation and emotion|Motivation and Emotion]] unit. My Linkedln profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palak-kathiriya-6b7048289/ == Hobbies == * Dancing * Hiking * Travelling to different countries * Painting * Cycling * Nature exploration ** Birdwatching ** Gardening == Book Chapter I'm working on == I am working on a really interesting topic for my book chapter. My chapter title is: Positive emotion dysregulation: What is positive emotion dysregulation and how does it affect psychological functioning? Link for my book chapter: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Positive emotion dysregulation|Positive emotion dysregulation]] == Social contributions == All times are in Canberra local time (AEST/AEDT) # 12:58 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FWarm-glow_giving&diff=2826658&oldid=2826657 Added the template and the title for this page - Title of chapter: Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour? '''('''Book Chapter, 2026)] # 11:59 am, 26 August 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FPerfectionism_and_procrastination&diff=2826589&oldid=2826579 Fixed spelling error in one of the focus question - Title of chapter: Perfectionism and procrastination - What is the role of perfectionism in procrastination and what can be done about it? (Book Chapter, 2026)] # 12:28 pm, 26 August 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Motivations for using sex work services#Heading casing|Made a suggestion about overview section - Title of chapter: Motivations for using sex work services: What motivates use of sex work services? (Book Chapter, 2026)]] # 2:03 pm, 26 August 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456558 Provided a couple of sources for the development of breathing exercises and relaxation book chapter (Book Chapter, 2026) (UC Learn)] #8:10 am, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/458145 Commented on discussion forum about how to use GenAI in the unit and what are the expectations if we use GenAI (UC Learn)] # 10:14 am , 2 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FSelf-control_and_ego_depletion_recovery&diff=2830323&oldid=2761410 Fixed spelling error in book chapter - Title of chapter: Self-control and ego depletion recovery: How do people restore self-control resources after depletion and what factors influence recovery? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:22 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2025/Grit_and_academic_achievement&diff=prev&oldid=2830325 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically better - Title of chapter: Grit and academic achievement What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? (Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:48 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830328&oldid=2823381 Rewrote one paragraph in overview section to make it easier to understand - Title of chapter: Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake?(Book Chapter, 2025)] # 10:54 am, 2 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2830330&oldid=2830328 Added reference to support one claim in overview section - Title of chapter: Cancer screening and emotion:How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? (Book Chapter, 2025)] #12:56 pm, 2 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455261 Commented on discussion forum about what interests me more in motivation and emotion unit and what I would like to learn (UC Learn)] #9:17 pm, 3 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2830732&oldid=2830326 Corrected grammar and sentence structure, fixed spelling, removed repetition, and improved wording for clarity and flow - Title of chapter: Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #9:27 pm, 3 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being|Provided suggestion for wikiversity book chapter page and clarified that the user page should be separate than the book chapter - Title of chapter: Outdoor play and children's emotional well-being - How does outdoor play influence children's emotional well-being? Overview - (Book Chapter, 2025)]] #8:28 am, 4 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/456345 Commented on discussion forum about what motivates me and what helps me to keep going if I am not feeling motivated (UC Learn)] #8:30 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FGrit_and_academic_achievement&diff=2831894&oldid=2830732 Changed few spelling errors, fixed sentence structure and punctuation, shortened some repetitive wording while keeping original ideas - Title of chapter- Grit and academic achievement - What role does grit play in academic achievement and can it be fostered in future students? - (Book Chapter, 2025)] #8:50 am, 7 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FCancer_screening_and_emotion&diff=2831919&oldid=2830330 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and to maintain sentence flow - Title of chapter - Cancer screening and emotion: How do emotions such as fear, anxiety, and relief influence cancer screening uptake? - (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:34 pm, 8 September 2026:[https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832227&oldid=2804069 Changed few sentences to make it grammatically correct and added citations to support few claims - Title of chapter - Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use?- (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2025%2FBoredom_and_substance_use&diff=2832228&oldid=2832227 Added citations to support claims in overview section - Title of chapter - Boredom and substance use: What role does boredom play in motivating substance use ? (Book chapter, 2025)] #8:59 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455064 Commented on UC Learn discussion forum to connect with peers and also shared my Linkedln profile] #9:19 pm, 8 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Warm-glow giving|Provided suggestion about overview section on talk page - Title of chapter - Warm-glow giving - Why does giving feel good and how does this influence prosocial behaviour?- (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:43 pm, 8 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AMotivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FSubcortical_structures_and_motivational_drive#See_also_and_external_links_section Commented on talk page to improve see also, external links, and conclusion section - Title of chapter - Subcortical structures and motivational drive: How do subcortical brain regions generate basic motivational impulses and energy?- (Book chapter, 2026)] #3:07 pm , 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FEnvironmental_volunteering_motivation&diff=2832334&oldid=2814930 Corrected few grammatical errors, added citation to few important claims, provided an introductory paragraph in environmental volunteering section, explained few points in detail, added volume number in one of the references - Title of chapter - Environmental volunteering motivation: What motivates environmental volunteering (Book chapter, 2022)] #3:19 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/457190 Commented on UC Learn about a book chapter question related to value congruence and motivation] #9:35 pm, 9 September 2026: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Alcohol use for emotion regulation|Provided suggestion about book chapter that chapter should include both positive and negative dysregulation - Title of chapter - Alcohol use for emotion regulation : why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)]] #9:45 pm, 9 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2026%2FAlcohol_use_for_emotion_regulation&diff=2832417&oldid=2830147 Fixed title for this chapter - Title of chapter - Alcohol use for emotion regulation: why and how people use alcohol to regulate their emotions? - (Book chapter, 2026)] #10:00 am, 11 September 2026: [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/461216 Contributed in discussion forum and answered question about word count (UC Learn)] #10:40 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FE-cigarette_use_motivation&diff=2832747&oldid=2754142 Used bullet points to organise see also and external link section and included source in parentheses - Title of chapter - E-cigarettes use motivation: What motivates starting and continuing vaping of nicotine e-cigarettes? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:01 am, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FSleep_and_ego_depletion&diff=2832750&oldid=2741278 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title of chapter - Sleep and ego depletion: How does sleep affect the capacity for self-control and willpower? - (Book chapter, 2024)] #11:14 pm, 11 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2020%2FChild_killer_motivation&diff=2832817&oldid=2721628 Used bullet points to organise see also section and provided few external sources - Title of chapter - Child killer motivation: What motivates a child to kill? (Book chapter, 2020)] #9:02 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FBurnout&diff=2832924&oldid=2666399 Fixed overcapitalisation in focus questions, moved one reference into references section and fixed see also section - Title of chapter - Burnout: What is burnout and how can be it managed and prevented - (Book chapter, 2022)] #9:37 pm, 12 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2022%2FTo-do_lists&diff=2832933&oldid=2655448 Corrected grammar and spelling errors - Title of chapter -To-do lists: Are to-do lists a good idea? What are their pros and cons? How can they be used effectively? - (Book chapter, 2022)] #8:17 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FAbusive_relationships_and_emotional_dependency&diff=2833144&oldid=2723675 Rewrote sentence to make it more clear to understand - Title of chapter - Abusive relationships and emotional dependency: What psychological mechanisms drive emotional dependency and how does it perpetuate abusive relationships?(Book chapter, 2024)] #8:34 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2024%2FDopamine_fasting&diff=2833148&oldid=2716222 Rewrote few sentences to make it grammatically correct- Title of chapter -Dopamine fasting: What is dopamine fasting and how does it affect motivation and emotion?- (Book chapter, 2024)] #8:41 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2018%2FBody_image_and_emotional_well-being&diff=2833150&oldid=2596066 Improved see also section - Title of chapter - Body image and emotional well-being: How does body image influence one's emotional well being?- (Book chapter, 2018)] #8:47 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2021%2FClimate_change_helplessness&diff=2833152&oldid=2596067 Corrected few spellings and external links section - Title of chapter -Climate change helplessness: How does learned helplessness impact motivation to engage in behaviours to limit climate change?(Book chapter, 2021)] #9:05 pm, 14 September 2026: [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion%2FBook%2F2021%2FDental_fear&diff=2833154&oldid=2649741 Corrected grammatical errors - Title of chapter -Dental fear: What causes dental fear, what are the consequences, and how can it be manage'''d?'''- (Book chapter, 2021)] d1rs7upp5y7oh37o70bxmr76uk6qql2 1 331468 2833132 2829803 2026-09-14T09:00:28Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Feedback */ new section 2833132 wikitext text/x-wiki == Perceived control and value misalignment == Hi I really like your opening scenario with Jane; it makes the topic relatable right away and ties in well with your focus questions. A couple of thoughts on your outline: You've got five theories listed SDT, Self-Concordance, Motivational Congruence, P-O Fit, and Amity Goal Orientation. That's a lot to fit into one chapter might be worth picking one as your main theory and using the others more briefly to support it, so it doesn't end up feeling like five separate mini-sections. I haven't heard of Amity Goal Orientation Theory before, check that there's enough solid research behind it; otherwise, it might work better as a short mention rather than its own section. For the BPD example under individual differences, it might help to note that this is a different, clinical situation, so readers don't assume it works the same way for everyone. The perceived vs actual congruence point looks really promising. I think that's actually the key to your original discussion question maybe it's not misalignment itself that hurts motivation, but feeling misaligned. Great structure overall, keen to see it filled in! [[User:U3239236|U3239236]] ([[User talk:U3239236|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/U3239236|contribs]]) 00:47, 25 August 2026 (UTC) == Heading casing == {| style="float: center; background:transparent;color:inherit;" |- | [[File:Crystal Clear app ktip.svg|48px|left]] | {{#if:U3275775|Hi [[User:U3275775|U3275775]].|}} FYI, the recommended [[Wikiversity]] heading style uses [[w:Letter case#Sentence_case|sentence casing]]. For example:<br> <big><big>Self-determination theory</big></big> rather than <big><big>Self-Determination Theory</big></big> Here's an example chapter with correct heading casing: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Growth mindset development|Growth mindset development]] -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:49, 31 August 2026 (UTC) |} <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- Scenario --> # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # It is unclear how the scenario relates to value congruence <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented <!-- Style --> # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> # Focus questions are aligned with sub-title and top-level headings |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Kkey points are well developed for each section # My key suggestion is strive to integrate key ideas across several sources, rather than summarising each source in a separate paragraph # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is about very good, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research <!-- Citations --> # Very good use of citations # Remove underline (not APA style) <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is underway # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited <!-- Cite --> # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies <!-- Quiz --> # Promising use of quiz question(s) <!-- Tables --> # Promising use of table(s) |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent |9= <!-- User page --> # Used effectively <!-- Description about self --> # Description about self provided <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Well done on uploading images. Thank-you. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:49, 31 August 2026 (UTC) == Feedback == Hi, I love your overview scenario! I was captivated the entire time and I particularly enjoyed the perspective I was placed in and how you ended it with the question of "So why is your routine so different to Jane's". It made me start thinking about your topic, creating assumptions and made me genuinely enthusiastic to read your chapter. The only suggestion I have would be to perhaps edit the first sentence so the times both end with "am" to maintain consistency. Otherwise I'm excited to see what you find as it is a truly fascinating topic, well done! [[User:Reillyu3280706|Reillyu3280706]] ([[User talk:Reillyu3280706|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Reillyu3280706|contribs]]) 09:00, 14 September 2026 (UTC) 3j4gfrr0fkky81l1dh4qf9e7fbv5jor 2833133 2833132 2026-09-14T09:04:15Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Feedback */ Reply 2833133 wikitext text/x-wiki == Perceived control and value misalignment == Hi I really like your opening scenario with Jane; it makes the topic relatable right away and ties in well with your focus questions. A couple of thoughts on your outline: You've got five theories listed SDT, Self-Concordance, Motivational Congruence, P-O Fit, and Amity Goal Orientation. That's a lot to fit into one chapter might be worth picking one as your main theory and using the others more briefly to support it, so it doesn't end up feeling like five separate mini-sections. I haven't heard of Amity Goal Orientation Theory before, check that there's enough solid research behind it; otherwise, it might work better as a short mention rather than its own section. For the BPD example under individual differences, it might help to note that this is a different, clinical situation, so readers don't assume it works the same way for everyone. The perceived vs actual congruence point looks really promising. I think that's actually the key to your original discussion question maybe it's not misalignment itself that hurts motivation, but feeling misaligned. Great structure overall, keen to see it filled in! [[User:U3239236|U3239236]] ([[User talk:U3239236|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/U3239236|contribs]]) 00:47, 25 August 2026 (UTC) == Heading casing == {| style="float: center; background:transparent;color:inherit;" |- | [[File:Crystal Clear app ktip.svg|48px|left]] | {{#if:U3275775|Hi [[User:U3275775|U3275775]].|}} FYI, the recommended [[Wikiversity]] heading style uses [[w:Letter case#Sentence_case|sentence casing]]. For example:<br> <big><big>Self-determination theory</big></big> rather than <big><big>Self-Determination Theory</big></big> Here's an example chapter with correct heading casing: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Growth mindset development|Growth mindset development]] -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:49, 31 August 2026 (UTC) |} <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] # User name removed from the page; for authorship see [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|the page's edit history]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Excellent – Well developed [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]]. Meaningful headings clearly relate directly to the core topic. # Use default heading formatting (i.e., avoid additional formatting such as bold, italics, underline, changing the size etc.) <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? If so, this needs to be acknowledged in the edit summaries, otherwise it violates academic integrity. |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- Scenario --> # A scenario or case study is presented in a feature box with an image at the start of this section # It is unclear how the scenario relates to value congruence <!-- Description --> # A clear description of the problem/topic is planned or presented <!-- Style --> # Use 3rd person point of view for main body text (except 1st/2nd person point of view can work within feature boxes for scenarios) <!-- Focus questions --> # Focus questions are aligned with sub-title and top-level headings |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Kkey points are well developed for each section # My key suggestion is strive to integrate key ideas across several sources, rather than summarising each source in a separate paragraph # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # The scope is about very good, but it may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count; in that case, be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title <!-- Theory and research --> # Good balance of theory and research <!-- Citations --> # Very good use of citations # Remove underline (not APA style) <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is underway # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Relevant figure(s) presented, captioned, and cited <!-- Cite --> # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Add in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]] and/or [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies <!-- Quiz --> # Promising use of quiz question(s) <!-- Tables --> # Promising use of table(s) |7= <!-- References --> <!-- Overall --> # Excellent # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # To be developed <!-- Systematic reviews --> # Well done on identifying relevant systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses <!-- APA style --> # Check and correct [https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdf APA referencing style]: ## [[Help:Wikitext quick reference|italicisation]] |8= <!-- Resources --> <!-- See also --> # See also ## Excellent <!-- External links --> # External links ## Excellent |9= <!-- User page --> # Used effectively <!-- Description about self --> # Description about self provided <!-- Links to profile(s) --> # Consider linking to your [https://portfolio.canberra.edu.au/ eportfolio] page and/or any other professional online profile or resume such as [https://www.linkedin.com/ LinkedIn]. This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Well done on uploading images. Thank-you. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 00:49, 31 August 2026 (UTC) == Feedback == Hi, I love your overview scenario! I was captivated the entire time and I particularly enjoyed the perspective I was placed in and how you ended it with the question of "So why is your routine so different to Jane's". It made me start thinking about your topic, creating assumptions and made me genuinely enthusiastic to read your chapter. The only suggestion I have would be to perhaps edit the first sentence so the times both end with "am" to maintain consistency. Otherwise I'm excited to see what you find as it is a truly fascinating topic, well done! [[User:Reillyu3280706|Reillyu3280706]] ([[User talk:Reillyu3280706|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Reillyu3280706|contribs]]) 09:00, 14 September 2026 (UTC) :I believe your noted theories to explore: Self-Determinism Theory (SDT), Self Concordance Theory, Motivational Congruence Theory, Person Organisation (P-O) Fit, and Amity Goal Orientation Theory are highly applicable [[User:Reillyu3280706|Reillyu3280706]] ([[User talk:Reillyu3280706|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Reillyu3280706|contribs]]) 09:04, 14 September 2026 (UTC) 5x6dzcvjuf34qntpxns8v8q0gko6ruz 1 331509 2833131 2832582 2026-09-14T08:52:03Z Reillyu3280706 3106308 /* Feedback */ new section 2833131 wikitext text/x-wiki == Overview scenario == Hey there! Super interesting topic you have chosen, as well as an awesome start to hook your readers in. The only additional suggestion I would make is to place your scenario into a feature box, to make it really stand out. Other than that, great start. [[User:LMM26|LMM26]] ([[User talk:LMM26|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/LMM26|contribs]]) 13:59, 25 August 2026 (UTC) == User page == Hi there, Interesting topic. I have a small suggestion regarding your page. It might be better to create a separate user page for your personal information and social contributions, rather than including it on the same page as your book chapter. This would help keep the book chapter page focused and organised. Thanks and all the best.--[[User:P U3270518|P U3270518]] ([[User talk:P U3270518|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/P U3270518|contribs]]) 11:26, 3 September 2026 (UTC) <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] # Remove bold from headings (use default heading styles) <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 1-level --> # Basic [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – would benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) # The stand-alone research section isn't needed; instead, integrate research into the other sections # The emphasis appears to be on social aspects, but also consider other theoretical (e.g., physiological, emotional, cognitive) <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Excellent alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure |3= <!-- Overview--> # Good <!-- Scenario --> # A basic scenario is presented. The planned scenario is somewhat abstract and lacking in viscerality. Consider providng a more user-friendly scenario. # I moved an image into the feature box to help attract reader interest <!-- Description --> # A promising description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # Simplify/abbreviate the description of the problem/topic. Move detail into subsequent sections. <!-- Style --> # Use present, rather than future, tense <!-- Focus questions --> # Develop closer alignment between the sub-title and the focus questions |4= <!-- Key points--> <!-- Overall --> # Promising development # Highlight the most relevant theories and synthesise the best research on the topic # Focus on providing an integrative review of the most relevant theories and research on the topic, rather than describing individual study after individual study # The proposed chapter overly emphasises research and insufficiently emphasises theory # Provide more detailed edit summaries <!-- Scope --> # It may be that all planned aspects cannot be reasonably covered within the book chapter word count, so be selective and concentrate on key aspects that address the question in the sub-title <!-- Writing style --> # The writing style is generally clear but could be simplified or made more concise <!-- Citations --> # Tip: Rather than starting with an author name and citation, start with the more interesting part (i.e., the substance) and put the citation at the end or mid-way through the sentence <!-- Conclusion --> # Conclusion is underway # Overly focused on research; insufficiently focused on thoery # At risk of being overly detailed # What are the practical, take-home messages? (address the focus questions) |5= <!-- Figure --> # Relevant figure(s) are presented and captioned <!-- Cite --> # Cite each figure at least once in the main text using APA style (e.g., see Figure 1) |6= <!-- Learning feature --> <!-- Interwiki links ---> # Excellent in-text [[m:Help:Interwiki linking|interwiki links]] for first mention of key terms to [[w:|Wikipedia]]. Also link to [[Motivation and emotion/Book|book chapters]] <!-- Scenarios/examples/case studies --> # Excellent use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Promising use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Keep scenarios brief # Basic use of scenario/example/case study # Placeholder use of scenarios/examples/case studies # Make the relevance of the scenario to the topic more clear # Consider incorporating additional scenarios, examples, or case studies to illustrate key concepts. 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This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 08:17, 10 September 2026 (UTC) == Feedback == Hey, I think you chose a really interesting topic and could have taken it in a lot of directions such as it being from the motivation of the children themselves, their parents, educators, etc. I thought the opening scenario was a great way of introducing outdoor play and showing that it can involve autonomy, social interaction, emotional challenges and problem solving rather than simply physical activity. I also liked that you acknowledge early on that emotional well being is not a single outcome and can include emotional dysregulation, social, emotional competence and positive/negative affect. One suggestion I would make for the Overview is to condense some of the research detail and move it into the later Research section. For example, the Overview currently includes specific sample sizes, study methods and mediation analysis. Replacing some of this detail with a shorter explanation of why outdoor play may influence emotional well being could make the Overview more accessible to a general reader. [[User:Reillyu3280706|Reillyu3280706]] ([[User talk:Reillyu3280706|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Reillyu3280706|contribs]]) 08:52, 14 September 2026 (UTC) fglac8qqf1i40g44as8iofxnz6ui54f 1 331563 2833085 2826926 2026-09-13T22:58:24Z Jtneill 10242 Topic development feedback 2833085 wikitext text/x-wiki == Comment on the scenario == Hi! I read your scenario.It seems to me that it focuses more on avoidance motivation - when AI helps people escape from having to overcome challenges and the fear of missing a deadline.This can undermine intrinsic motivation. I think that’s would be good to show how AI can be used to boost motivation: for example, if students receive personalized feedback that supports their learning process while working through certain concepts, this can encourage further learning.Good luck! 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The other type of contribution is making: #* comments on the [[Help:Talk page|talk page]]s of other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 22:58, 13 September 2026 (UTC) 7no1zt3x5o2j0461xhr4ytzl6wcoyqm 0 331569 2833052 2832977 2026-09-13T20:24:17Z Amirrorslens 3106278 adding notes and cleaning up headings, cleaning up reference list 2833052 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Awe and the diminished self:<br>How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File:NASA-HS201427a-HubbleUltraDeepField2014-20140603.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. NASA Hubble Ultra Deep Field]] ; Scenario Leo walks into the desert late at night and is taken aback at the night sky above him. Being alone in the vast and flat plane lets him really perceive the vastness of the stars and leaves him feeling very present and aware of his smallness in comparison. This overwhelming feeling leaves Leo seeking connection with others, and a new found sense of purpose. * Author Note: REPLACE WITH A REAL CASE STUDY - such as near death experience (The Good Place coded) (Might modify scenario to incude this aspect similar to the purple feature box on [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025/Motivation for using AI companions|this page]]) {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== '''''Author Note: KEY PSYCH SCIENCE''''' ==== * ''Maslow'' * ''KEY PIECE OF LITERATURE: Keltner and Haidt:'' ** ''link references here'' *''Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development'' === Overview === * Awe is considered a [[wikipedia:Peak_experience|peak experience]] according to Maslow (REFERENCE NEEDED ACTION NOW), (see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Awe and well-being|Awe and well-being]]) ** Experiencing awe = indicator of reaching highest level of self-actualisation and self-transcendence) * Awe can have positive individual and community effects (pro-social behaviour) {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What is awe as an emotion and experience? * How does the experience of awe diminish the self? * What is the effect of a diminished sense of self? * How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe? * How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?{{RoundBoxBottom}}{{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} '''QUESTIONS AND NOTES FOR SELF''' * Where do I fit discussions of the Self in here? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Awe == [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] is an emotion that [... (general definition, innate). General overview of the experience. Quick introduction for process and criteria of awe (vastness (stimulus whether conceptual or physical) -> experience of awe as an emotion -> need for accommodation).] - KEY REFERENCE: Keltner and Haidt, 2003: * two appraisals are central in clear cases of awe: perceived vastness and a need for accommodation * Additional appraisals account for variation in the hedoic (pleasure) tone of awe experiences ** threat, beauty, exceptional ability, virtue, and the supernatural Edwards et al. (2026) define awe to be an emotion elicited from experiencing great vastness that dramaticallt expands a person's frame of reference. === Elicitors of awe === Might be wise to include a figure here of elicitors as they are hard to categorise and often overlap. ''[Authors Note: Perhaps splitting into physical vastness and conceptual vastness is the wrong step here? Feels hard to slot the above appraisals and elicitors into the below binary, please advise!]'' ==== Vastness ==== * "Although the term “vastness” implies great physical size, in this usage “vast” describes any stimulus that challenges one's accustomed frame of reference in some dimension ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ===== Physical vastness ===== Nature, Space, might be wise to mention depth perception studies here. Why particuarly these things. Work in thesis on space video here. * The overview effect = witnessing Earth from the atmosphere = life-altering degree of awe -> transcendent -> complete breakdown of perception of borders and countries = feeling of connectedness (Yaden et al., 2016) * Eclipses * Witnessing natural disasters may induce a state of negatively valenced awe (Chaudhury et al., 2022; Piff et al., 2015) ** Link to heading section 'Effect of awe on the self' -> threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt, 2003). ===== Conceptual vastness ===== Witnessing other people or learning things, coming of age moments, witnessing things for the first time theories here. Music and virtues act of skills. ====== Psychedelics ====== I feel psychedelics needs its own subsection here as it is particuarly relevant to my applications, and provides a good segue to need for accommodations. ====== Religion ====== xxx === Need for accommodation === * Awe is defined by Keltner and Haidt as an inability to assimilate an experience into current mental structures. (Keltner and Haidt, 2003) * Accommodation is one of the two ongoing processes (assimilation being the other) in [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]], where existing [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|schemas]] are modified, or even created to deal with a new event or experience (Jean Piaget, {find specific reference}). ** See also: [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] * ''[Authors Note: Insert table of epistimec emotions such as wonder, elevation, sublime, admiration (Keltner and Haidt), not sure of relevance or format]'' ''- [Authors Note: unsure whether I should spend a sub section on schemas or not, or how much explanation should be done for these sorts of fundamental but still unfamiliar to reader concepts'' - Discussion of what it means to require the need for knowledge structures to be updated. == Self == * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] in philosophy = individual's own being, knowledge and values (and relationship between these attributes ** self is distingushable from others *** ''[Authors Note: have a section later in connectedness how when the self is diminished, the concept of otherness is also diminished -> oneness]'' === Self-perception === ==== Ego ==== === Ego-death === === Oneness / Seperation === See Buddhism, see psychedelics, see == Effect of awe on the self == Authors Note: This is where we will have a short section on the self (what it means, collection of experiences and stories we tell ourselves, superceding that, buddhist definitions of the self and awareness and appreciating life as tenets, lojong etc.) === Key feelings and effects === * Awe diminishes the sense of self and shifts attention away from individual interests and concerns (Bai et al., 2017) ==== Smallness ==== ==== Profoundness ==== ==== Connectedness ==== * seeking connection after feelings of smallness * higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ===== Perception of the self ===== ====== ''(previously Humility)'' ====== * presenting more balanced view of personal strengths and weaknesses * increased acknowledgment of outside forces in one's accomplishments (Stellar et al., 2018) * epistemic humility = measures of wisdom and moral character * positive self-transcendent experiences can be utilised as driving force for better understanding one's decision and perspectives impact others (Kim et al., 2023) === Behavioural changes === * Link back to need for accommodation and changes === Pro-social behaviour === [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] refers to social behaviours that benefit everyone. * How does this relate back to the need for accommodation? READ ABSTRACTS OF ALL REFERENCES AND CITE SOMEWHERE ACTION NOW === Failures to accommodate === * Awe is more specifically defined in (Shiota et al. 2007) as an emotional response to perceptually vast stimuli that overwhelm current mental structures, yet facilitate ''attempts'' at accommodation. ** Segue intro into failures to accommodate, threat-based awe, etc ==== Fear ==== * Keltner and Haidt (2003) argued that awe is situated on the boundary of fear * Threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt) - flavour of the stimulus * See Nihilism ==== Trauma ==== == Current applications == === Therapies === ==== Nature / Awe therapy ? ==== ==== Psychedelic therapies ==== ==== EMDR ? ==== == Conclusion == * Awe diminishes the self via the small self affect etc. * Diminishing the self results in pro-social behaviour * Awe and its resulting experience of self-transcendent emotions can be utilised for therapies and healing * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x (Based on psych theory and research)] * ''[Authors Note: summarise topic, significance, how psych science contributes to understanding and addressing topic, practical take home messages, 150-330 words, mirror in [[#Overview|Overview]]]'' ==See also== Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Arvidson, P. S. (2022). Reverent Awe and the Field of Consciousness. Human Studies, 45(3), 397-416. Bai, Y., Maruskin, L. A., Chen, S., Gordon, A. M., Stellar, J. E., McNeil, G. D., Peng, K., & Keltner, D. (2017). Awe, the diminished self, and collective engagement: Universals and cultural variations in the small self. Journal of personality and social psychology, 113(2), 185. Cavallaro, R. M., Church, M. H., Giddens, B. J., & Rivera, G. N. (2025). Complex effects of awe on meaning in life and true self-knowledge. Self and Identity, 24(3), 189-216. Chen, S. K., & Mongrain, M. (2021). Awe and the interconnected self. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 16(6), 770-778. Edwards, M. E., Mendenhall, K., Sanders, C., & King, L. A. (2026). Small but still significant: Awe and the self. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 52(9), 3032-3045. Gao, R. (2026). From awe to pro-environmental behavior-a meta-analysis of the relationship between awe and pro-environmental behavior. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 21(5), 958-970. Jiang, T., Hicks, J. A., Yuan, W., Yin, Y., Needy, L., & Vess, M. (2024). The unique nature and psychosocial implications of awe. Nature Reviews Psychology, 3(7), 475-488. Jiang, T., & Sedikides, C. (2022). Awe motivates authentic-self pursuit via self-transcendence: Implications for prosociality. 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Journal of personality and social psychology, 114(2), 258. Sturm, V. E., Datta, S., Roy, A. R., Sible, I. J., Kosik, E. L., Veziris, C. R., Chow, T. E., Morris, N. A., Neuhaus, J., & Kramer, J. H. (2022). Big smile, small self: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults. Emotion, 22(5), 1044. Tanhan, F., DENİZ, M., & Akgün, G. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, Formulation and Usage Area Awe Terapi: Temelleri, Formülasyonu ve Kullanım Alanları. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65). Tanhan, F., Deniz, M. E., & Akgün, G. E. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, formulation and usage area. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65), 300-319. Yaden, D. B., Iwry, J., Slack, K. J., Eichstaedt, J. C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G. E., & Newberg, A. B. (2016). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 3(1), 1. }} ''[Authors Note: what about italicisation for the references / article titles (APA?]'' ==External links== * [https://self-transcendence.org/theory Self-transendence] (Self-transcendence.org) * [https://fitmind.org/ Ancient wisdom + modern science] (Fitmind.org) * [https://therapyintampa.com/the-neuroscience-of-awe-how-shared-wonder-supports-mental-health/ The Neuroscience of Awe: How Shared Wonder Supports Mental Health] (North Star Therapy) * Ted Talk Neuroscience video [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] toqztwodm4uoc3coaqcovc0xvdfuav2 2833053 2833052 2026-09-13T20:31:56Z Amirrorslens 3106278 adding image for wheel of emotions 2833053 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Awe and the diminished self:<br>How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File:NASA-HS201427a-HubbleUltraDeepField2014-20140603.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. NASA Hubble Ultra Deep Field]] ; Scenario Leo walks into the desert late at night and is taken aback at the night sky above him. Being alone in the vast and flat plane lets him really perceive the vastness of the stars and leaves him feeling very present and aware of his smallness in comparison. This overwhelming feeling leaves Leo seeking connection with others, and a new found sense of purpose. * Author Note: REPLACE WITH A REAL CASE STUDY - such as near death experience (The Good Place coded) (Might modify scenario to incude this aspect similar to the purple feature box on [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025/Motivation for using AI companions|this page]]) {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== '''''Author Note: KEY PSYCH SCIENCE''''' ==== * ''Maslow'' * ''KEY PIECE OF LITERATURE: Keltner and Haidt:'' ** ''link references here'' *''Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development'' === Overview === * Awe is considered a [[wikipedia:Peak_experience|peak experience]] according to Maslow (REFERENCE NEEDED ACTION NOW), (see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Awe and well-being|Awe and well-being]]) ** Experiencing awe = indicator of reaching highest level of self-actualisation and self-transcendence) * Awe can have positive individual and community effects (pro-social behaviour) {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What is awe as an emotion and experience? * How does the experience of awe diminish the self? * What is the effect of a diminished sense of self? * How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe? * How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?{{RoundBoxBottom}}{{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} '''QUESTIONS AND NOTES FOR SELF''' * Where do I fit discussions of the Self in here? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Awe == [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] is an emotion that [... (general definition, innate). General overview of the experience. Quick introduction for process and criteria of awe (vastness (stimulus whether conceptual or physical) -> experience of awe as an emotion -> need for accommodation).] [[File:Plutchik-wheel.svg|thumb|Figure 2: Plutchik's wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear.]] - KEY REFERENCE: Keltner and Haidt, 2003: * two appraisals are central in clear cases of awe: perceived vastness and a need for accommodation * Additional appraisals account for variation in the hedoic (pleasure) tone of awe experiences ** threat, beauty, exceptional ability, virtue, and the supernatural * Edwards et al. (2026) define awe to be an emotion elicited from experiencing great vastness that dramaticallt expands a person's frame of reference. * Robert Plutchik -> wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear, see Figure 2. === Elicitors of awe === Might be wise to include a figure here of elicitors as they are hard to categorise and often overlap. ''[Authors Note: Perhaps splitting into physical vastness and conceptual vastness is the wrong step here? Feels hard to slot the above appraisals and elicitors into the below binary, please advise!]'' ==== Vastness ==== * "Although the term “vastness” implies great physical size, in this usage “vast” describes any stimulus that challenges one's accustomed frame of reference in some dimension ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ===== Physical vastness ===== Nature, Space, might be wise to mention depth perception studies here. Why particuarly these things. Work in thesis on space video here. * The overview effect = witnessing Earth from the atmosphere = life-altering degree of awe -> transcendent -> complete breakdown of perception of borders and countries = feeling of connectedness (Yaden et al., 2016) * Eclipses * Witnessing natural disasters may induce a state of negatively valenced awe (Chaudhury et al., 2022; Piff et al., 2015) ** Link to heading section 'Effect of awe on the self' -> threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt, 2003). ===== Conceptual vastness ===== Witnessing other people or learning things, coming of age moments, witnessing things for the first time theories here. Music and virtues act of skills. ====== Psychedelics ====== I feel psychedelics needs its own subsection here as it is particuarly relevant to my applications, and provides a good segue to need for accommodations. ====== Religion ====== xxx === Need for accommodation === * Awe is defined by Keltner and Haidt as an inability to assimilate an experience into current mental structures. (Keltner and Haidt, 2003) * Accommodation is one of the two ongoing processes (assimilation being the other) in [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]], where existing [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|schemas]] are modified, or even created to deal with a new event or experience (Jean Piaget, {find specific reference}). ** See also: [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] * ''[Authors Note: Insert table of epistimec emotions such as wonder, elevation, sublime, admiration (Keltner and Haidt), not sure of relevance or format]'' ''- [Authors Note: unsure whether I should spend a sub section on schemas or not, or how much explanation should be done for these sorts of fundamental but still unfamiliar to reader concepts'' - Discussion of what it means to require the need for knowledge structures to be updated. == Self == * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] in philosophy = individual's own being, knowledge and values (and relationship between these attributes ** self is distingushable from others *** ''[Authors Note: have a section later in connectedness how when the self is diminished, the concept of otherness is also diminished -> oneness]'' === Self-perception === ==== Ego ==== === Ego-death === === Oneness / Seperation === See Buddhism, see psychedelics, see == Effect of awe on the self == Authors Note: This is where we will have a short section on the self (what it means, collection of experiences and stories we tell ourselves, superceding that, buddhist definitions of the self and awareness and appreciating life as tenets, lojong etc.) === Key feelings and effects === * Awe diminishes the sense of self and shifts attention away from individual interests and concerns (Bai et al., 2017) ==== Smallness ==== ==== Profoundness ==== ==== Connectedness ==== * seeking connection after feelings of smallness * higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ===== Perception of the self ===== ====== ''(previously Humility)'' ====== * presenting more balanced view of personal strengths and weaknesses * increased acknowledgment of outside forces in one's accomplishments (Stellar et al., 2018) * epistemic humility = measures of wisdom and moral character * positive self-transcendent experiences can be utilised as driving force for better understanding one's decision and perspectives impact others (Kim et al., 2023) === Behavioural changes === * Link back to need for accommodation and changes === Pro-social behaviour === [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] refers to social behaviours that benefit everyone. * How does this relate back to the need for accommodation? READ ABSTRACTS OF ALL REFERENCES AND CITE SOMEWHERE ACTION NOW === Failures to accommodate === * Awe is more specifically defined in (Shiota et al. 2007) as an emotional response to perceptually vast stimuli that overwhelm current mental structures, yet facilitate ''attempts'' at accommodation. ** Segue intro into failures to accommodate, threat-based awe, etc ==== Fear ==== * Keltner and Haidt (2003) argued that awe is situated on the boundary of fear * Threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt) - flavour of the stimulus * See Nihilism ==== Trauma ==== == Current applications == === Therapies === ==== Nature / Awe therapy ? ==== ==== Psychedelic therapies ==== ==== EMDR ? ==== == Conclusion == * Awe diminishes the self via the small self affect etc. * Diminishing the self results in pro-social behaviour * Awe and its resulting experience of self-transcendent emotions can be utilised for therapies and healing * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x (Based on psych theory and research)] * ''[Authors Note: summarise topic, significance, how psych science contributes to understanding and addressing topic, practical take home messages, 150-330 words, mirror in [[#Overview|Overview]]]'' ==See also== Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Arvidson, P. S. (2022). Reverent Awe and the Field of Consciousness. Human Studies, 45(3), 397-416. Bai, Y., Maruskin, L. A., Chen, S., Gordon, A. M., Stellar, J. E., McNeil, G. D., Peng, K., & Keltner, D. (2017). Awe, the diminished self, and collective engagement: Universals and cultural variations in the small self. Journal of personality and social psychology, 113(2), 185. Cavallaro, R. M., Church, M. H., Giddens, B. J., & Rivera, G. N. (2025). Complex effects of awe on meaning in life and true self-knowledge. Self and Identity, 24(3), 189-216. Chen, S. K., & Mongrain, M. (2021). Awe and the interconnected self. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 16(6), 770-778. Edwards, M. E., Mendenhall, K., Sanders, C., & King, L. A. (2026). Small but still significant: Awe and the self. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 52(9), 3032-3045. Gao, R. (2026). From awe to pro-environmental behavior-a meta-analysis of the relationship between awe and pro-environmental behavior. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 21(5), 958-970. Jiang, T., Hicks, J. A., Yuan, W., Yin, Y., Needy, L., & Vess, M. (2024). The unique nature and psychosocial implications of awe. Nature Reviews Psychology, 3(7), 475-488. Jiang, T., & Sedikides, C. (2022). Awe motivates authentic-self pursuit via self-transcendence: Implications for prosociality. Journal of personality and social psychology, 123(3), 576. Keltner, D., & Haidt, J. (2003). Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion. Cognition and emotion, 17(2), 297-314. Kim, Y., Nusbaum, H. C., & Yang, F. (2023). Going beyond ourselves: The role of self-transcendent experiences in wisdom. Cognition and Emotion, 37(1), 98-116. Li, R., Hou, Z., Zhang, C., Xu, Q., & Nie, A. (2024). A meta-analysis examining the relationship between awe and prosocial behavior. Current Psychology, 43(29), 24702-24711. Lucht, A., & van Schie, H. T. (2024). The evolutionary function of awe: A review and integrated model of seven theoretical perspectives. Emotion Review, 16(1), 46-63. Maslow, A. H. (1964). Religions, values, and peak-experiences. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press. McMann, G. B. (2025). Role of Vastness and Accommodation of Awe in Personal Change and Growth Grand Canyon University]. Perez, K. A., Lench, H. C., Thompson, C. G., & North, S. (2023). Experimental elicitations of awe: A meta-analysis. Cognition and Emotion, 37(1), 18-33. Piff, P. K., Dietze, P., Feinberg, M., Stancato, D. M., & Keltner, D. (2015). Awe, the small self, and prosocial behavior. Journal of personality and social psychology, 108(6), 883. Piff, P. K., Singhal, I., & Bai, Y. (2025). Bridging me to we: Awe is a conduit to cohesive collectives. Current Opinion in Psychology, 62, 101979. Rivera, G. N., Vess, M., Hicks, J. A., & Routledge, C. (2020). Awe and meaning: Elucidating complex effects of awe experiences on meaning in life. European Journal of Social Psychology, 50(2), 392-405. Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., & Mossman, A. (2007). The nature of awe: Elicitors, appraisals, and effects on self-concept. Cognition and Emotion, 21(5), 944-963. Shukla, S. (2021). Indian classical music, awe, and healing. The Humanistic Psychologist, 49(3), 355. Stellar, J. E., Gordon, A., Anderson, C. L., Piff, P. K., McNeil, G. D., & Keltner, D. (2018). Awe and humility. Journal of personality and social psychology, 114(2), 258. Sturm, V. E., Datta, S., Roy, A. R., Sible, I. J., Kosik, E. L., Veziris, C. R., Chow, T. E., Morris, N. A., Neuhaus, J., & Kramer, J. H. (2022). Big smile, small self: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults. Emotion, 22(5), 1044. Tanhan, F., DENİZ, M., & Akgün, G. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, Formulation and Usage Area Awe Terapi: Temelleri, Formülasyonu ve Kullanım Alanları. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65). Tanhan, F., Deniz, M. E., & Akgün, G. E. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, formulation and usage area. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65), 300-319. Yaden, D. B., Iwry, J., Slack, K. J., Eichstaedt, J. C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G. E., & Newberg, A. B. (2016). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 3(1), 1. }} ''[Authors Note: what about italicisation for the references / article titles (APA?]'' ==External links== * [https://self-transcendence.org/theory Self-transendence] (Self-transcendence.org) * [https://fitmind.org/ Ancient wisdom + modern science] (Fitmind.org) * [https://therapyintampa.com/the-neuroscience-of-awe-how-shared-wonder-supports-mental-health/ The Neuroscience of Awe: How Shared Wonder Supports Mental Health] (North Star Therapy) * Ted Talk Neuroscience video [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] e21pz7rilisa143q1490v145mq5yad0 2833054 2833053 2026-09-13T21:19:33Z Amirrorslens 3106278 adding more notes for self and ego 2833054 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Awe and the diminished self:<br>How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File:NASA-HS201427a-HubbleUltraDeepField2014-20140603.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. NASA Hubble Ultra Deep Field]] ; Scenario Leo walks into the desert late at night and is taken aback at the night sky above him. Being alone in the vast and flat plane lets him really perceive the vastness of the stars and leaves him feeling very present and aware of his smallness in comparison. This overwhelming feeling leaves Leo seeking connection with others, and a new found sense of purpose. * Author Note: REPLACE WITH A REAL CASE STUDY - such as near death experience (The Good Place coded) (Might modify scenario to incude this aspect similar to the purple feature box on [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025/Motivation for using AI companions|this page]]) {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== '''''Author Note: KEY PSYCH SCIENCE''''' ==== * ''Maslow and Carl Rogers -> self-concept and peak experiences'' * ''KEY PIECE OF LITERATURE: Keltner and Haidt: Awe 2003'' *''Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development'' === Overview === * Awe is considered a [[wikipedia:Peak_experience|peak experience]] according to Maslow [x], (see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Awe and well-being|Awe and well-being]]) ** Experiencing awe = indicator of reaching highest level of self-actualisation and self-transcendence) * Awe can have positive individual and community effects (pro-social behaviour) {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What is awe as an emotion and experience? * How does the experience of awe diminish the self? * What is the effect of a diminished sense of self? * How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe? * How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?{{RoundBoxBottom}}{{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} '''QUESTIONS AND NOTES FOR SELF''' * Where do I fit discussions of the Self in here? * Should I get rid of the physical and conceptual distinction for the headings? Rework to the five appraisals from that one article - [Author's Notes]{{RoundBoxBottom}} == Awe == [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] is an emotion that [... (general definition, innate). General overview of the experience. Quick introduction for process and criteria of awe (vastness (stimulus whether conceptual or physical) -> experience of awe as an emotion -> need for accommodation).] [[File:Plutchik-wheel.svg|thumb|Figure 2: Plutchik's wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear.]] - KEY REFERENCE: Keltner and Haidt, 2003: * two appraisals are central in clear cases of awe: perceived vastness and a need for accommodation * Additional appraisals account for variation in the hedoic (pleasure) tone of awe experiences ** threat, beauty, exceptional ability, virtue, and the supernatural * Edwards et al. (2026) define awe to be an emotion elicited from experiencing great vastness that dramaticallt expands a person's frame of reference. * Robert Plutchik -> wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear, see Figure 2. ** see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] === Elicitors of awe === Might be wise to include a figure here of elicitors as they are hard to categorise and often overlap. ''[Authors Note: Perhaps splitting into physical vastness and conceptual vastness is the wrong step here? Feels hard to slot the above appraisals and elicitors into the below binary, please advise!]'' ==== Vastness ==== * "Although the term “vastness” implies great physical size, in this usage “vast” describes any stimulus that challenges one's accustomed frame of reference in some dimension ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ===== Physical vastness ===== Nature, Space, might be wise to mention depth perception studies here. Why particuarly these things. Work in thesis on space video here. * The overview effect = witnessing Earth from the atmosphere = life-altering degree of awe -> transcendent -> complete breakdown of perception of borders and countries = feeling of connectedness (Yaden et al., 2016) * Eclipses * Witnessing natural disasters may induce a state of negatively valenced awe (Chaudhury et al., 2022; Piff et al., 2015) ** Link to heading section 'Effect of awe on the self' -> threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt, 2003). ===== Conceptual vastness ===== Witnessing other people or learning things, coming of age moments, witnessing things for the first time theories here. Music and virtues act of skills. * Acts of Virtue * Acts of skills * Learning things ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ====== Psychedelics ====== ''[Author's Note: I feel psychedelics needs its own subsection here as it is particuarly relevant to my applications, and provides a good segue to need for accommodations.]'' * psychedielic-occassioned mystical experience is characterised by profound awe ** small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) * psychedelics have been shown to produce enduring positive change across a range of psychological and behavioural outcomes (Hendricks, 2018) via ''(Griffiths et al., Citation2018; Griffiths, Richards, Johnson, McCann, & Jesse, Citation2008, Griffiths et al., Citation2011; Griffiths, Richards, McCann, & Jesse, Citation2006; Lebedev et al., Citation2016; MacLean, Johnson, & Griffiths, Citation2011)'' as well as treatment of depression * ====== Religion ====== xxx === Need for accommodation === * Awe is defined by Keltner and Haidt as an inability to assimilate an experience into current mental structures. (Keltner and Haidt, 2003) * Accommodation is one of the two ongoing processes (assimilation being the other) in [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]], where existing [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|schemas]] are modified, or even created to deal with a new event or experience (Jean Piaget, {find specific reference}). ** See also: [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] * ''[Authors Note: Insert table of epistimec emotions such as wonder, elevation, sublime, admiration (Keltner and Haidt), not sure of relevance or format]'' ''- [Authors Note: unsure whether I should spend a sub section on schemas or not, or how much explanation should be done for these sorts of fundamental but still unfamiliar to reader concepts'' - Discussion of what it means to require the need for knowledge structures to be updated. == Self == * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] in philosophy = individual's own being, knowledge and values (and relationship between these attributes ** self is distingushable from others *** ''[Authors Note: have a section later in connectedness how when the self is diminished, the concept of otherness is also diminished -> oneness]'' *[[wikipedia:Self-concept|Self-concept]] = made up of one's self-schemas **possible selves === Self-perception === ==== Ego ==== * === Ego-death === * small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) === Oneness / Seperation === See Buddhism, see psychedelics, see == Effect of awe on the self == ''[Authors Note: This is where we will have a short section on the self (what it means, collection of experiences and stories we tell ourselves, superceding that, buddhist definitions of the self and awareness and appreciating life as tenets, lojong etc.)]'' === Key feelings and effects === * Awe diminishes the sense of self and shifts attention away from individual interests and concerns (Bai et al., 2017) * Differences among individuas for experiencing awe: ** higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ** study found that individuals from higher classes reported less frequently experiencing awe compared to individuals from lower social classes (Piff & Moskowitz, 2017). [''Author's Note: I really like this fact and want to include it somewhere but not sure where to include].'' ** not only religious but also non-religious individuals report experiencing awe; *** however, religious onementions explicitly religious or life-or-death events while non-religious one talks about the wonder of nature (Preston & Shin, 2017). **** simulation of viewing Earth from the space, individuals who experienced awe were non-religious (Reinerman-Jones, Sollins, Gallagher, & Janz, 2013). ==== Smallness ==== * [x] ==== Profoundness ==== * [x] ==== Connectedness ==== * seeking connection after feelings of smallness * higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ===== Perception of the self ===== [x] ====== ''(previously Humility)'' ====== * presenting more balanced view of personal strengths and weaknesses * increased acknowledgment of outside forces in one's accomplishments (Stellar et al., 2018) * epistemic humility = measures of wisdom and moral character * positive self-transcendent experiences can be utilised as driving force for better understanding one's decision and perspectives impact others (Kim et al., 2023) === Behavioural changes === * Link back to need for accommodation and changes [x] === Pro-social behaviour === [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] refers to social behaviours that benefit everyone. * How does this relate back to the need for accommodation? * [x] READ ABSTRACTS OF ALL REFERENCES AND CITE SOMEWHERE ACTION NOW === Failures to accommodate === * Awe is more specifically defined in (Shiota et al. 2007) as an emotional response to perceptually vast stimuli that overwhelm current mental structures, yet facilitate ''attempts'' at accommodation. ** Segue intro into failures to accommodate, threat-based awe, etc ==== Fear ==== * Keltner and Haidt (2003) argued that awe is situated on the boundary of fear * Threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt) - flavour of the stimulus * See Nihilism ==== Trauma ==== [x] == Current applications == * experiencing awe can be regulatory, used for finding balance, and coping with stress (Chen & Mongrain, 2020) * (Rudd et al. 2012) found evidence that experience awe may alletive time scarcity feeling in modern life ''[Authors Note:'' (''link back to appraisal from K&H of time distortion)]'' === Therapies === * ==== Existensial Therapy ==== * death is a main consideration in existential thought (Yalom, 2008) * death awareness reults in anxiety which can be experienced in two different ways: ** a) an overwhelming anxiety (dread or depression) resulting in various dysfunctional behaviors and moodstates associated with the choice of escape from it ** b) an energizing source that leads to live life fully as much as possible. (Furman, 2003) ** awe can be considered as a possible way of dealing with death anxiety (Schenider, 2021) ===== Gestalt ===== * here and now ==== Psychedelic therapies ==== === Wellbeing === ''[Author's Note: find additional references for five processes and explain in paragraph]'' * experiences in nature, moved by mysic, psychedelics, spiritual contemplation promote mental health? via awe (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) ** awe engages five processes *** shifts in neurophysiology *** diminished focus on self *** increased prosocail realtionality *** greater social integration *** heightened sense of meaning (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) == Conclusion == * Awe diminishes the self via the small self affect etc. * Awe requires perceived vastness (stimulus from nature, or learning or challenge to mental schema), and a need for accommodation * Diminishing the self results in pro-social behaviour * Awe and its resulting experience of self-transcendent emotions can be utilised for therapies and healing * Awe promotes wellbeing and underscores other positive stimuli such as psychedelics or spiritual contemplation and learning * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x (Based on psych theory and research)] * ''[Authors Note: summarise topic, significance, how psych science contributes to understanding and addressing topic, practical take home messages, 150-330 words, mirror in [[#Overview|Overview]]]'' ==See also== Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] (Book chapter, 2016) * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Arvidson, P. S. (2022). Reverent Awe and the Field of Consciousness. Human Studies, 45(3), 397-416. Bai, Y., Maruskin, L. A., Chen, S., Gordon, A. M., Stellar, J. E., McNeil, G. D., Peng, K., & Keltner, D. (2017). 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T. (2024). The evolutionary function of awe: A review and integrated model of seven theoretical perspectives. Emotion Review, 16(1), 46-63. Maslow, A. H. (1964). Religions, values, and peak-experiences. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press. McMann, G. B. (2025). Role of Vastness and Accommodation of Awe in Personal Change and Growth Grand Canyon University]. Perez, K. A., Lench, H. C., Thompson, C. G., & North, S. (2023). Experimental elicitations of awe: A meta-analysis. Cognition and Emotion, 37(1), 18-33. Piff, P. K., Dietze, P., Feinberg, M., Stancato, D. M., & Keltner, D. (2015). Awe, the small self, and prosocial behavior. Journal of personality and social psychology, 108(6), 883. Piff, P. K., Singhal, I., & Bai, Y. (2025). Bridging me to we: Awe is a conduit to cohesive collectives. Current Opinion in Psychology, 62, 101979. Rivera, G. N., Vess, M., Hicks, J. A., & Routledge, C. (2020). Awe and meaning: Elucidating complex effects of awe experiences on meaning in life. European Journal of Social Psychology, 50(2), 392-405. Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., & Mossman, A. (2007). The nature of awe: Elicitors, appraisals, and effects on self-concept. Cognition and Emotion, 21(5), 944-963. Shukla, S. (2021). Indian classical music, awe, and healing. The Humanistic Psychologist, 49(3), 355. Stellar, J. E., Gordon, A., Anderson, C. L., Piff, P. K., McNeil, G. D., & Keltner, D. (2018). Awe and humility. Journal of personality and social psychology, 114(2), 258. Sturm, V. E., Datta, S., Roy, A. R., Sible, I. J., Kosik, E. L., Veziris, C. R., Chow, T. E., Morris, N. A., Neuhaus, J., & Kramer, J. H. (2022). Big smile, small self: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults. Emotion, 22(5), 1044. Tanhan, F., DENİZ, M., & Akgün, G. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, Formulation and Usage Area Awe Terapi: Temelleri, Formülasyonu ve Kullanım Alanları. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65). Tanhan, F., Deniz, M. E., & Akgün, G. E. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, formulation and usage area. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65), 300-319. Yaden, D. B., Iwry, J., Slack, K. J., Eichstaedt, J. C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G. E., & Newberg, A. B. (2016). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 3(1), 1. Yalom, I. D. (2008). Staring at the sun: Overcoming the terror of death. The Humanistic Psychologist, 36(3-4), 283. }} ''[Authors Note: what about italicisation for the references / article titles (APA?]'' ==External links== * [https://self-transcendence.org/theory Self-transendence] (Self-transcendence.org) * [https://fitmind.org/ Ancient wisdom + modern science] (Fitmind.org) * [https://therapyintampa.com/the-neuroscience-of-awe-how-shared-wonder-supports-mental-health/ The Neuroscience of Awe: How Shared Wonder Supports Mental Health] (North Star Therapy) * Ted Talk Neuroscience video [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] p1g01uze5nefigfgjln9u9k1hzft9bd 2833059 2833054 2026-09-13T21:40:46Z Amirrorslens 3106278 adding notes to eclipse section 2833059 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Awe and the diminished self:<br>How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File:NASA-HS201427a-HubbleUltraDeepField2014-20140603.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. NASA Hubble Ultra Deep Field]] ; Scenario Leo walks into the desert late at night and is taken aback at the night sky above him. Being alone in the vast and flat plane lets him really perceive the vastness of the stars and leaves him feeling very present and aware of his smallness in comparison. This overwhelming feeling leaves Leo seeking connection with others, and a new found sense of purpose. * Author Note: REPLACE WITH A REAL CASE STUDY - such as near death experience (The Good Place coded) (Might modify scenario to incude this aspect similar to the purple feature box on [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025/Motivation for using AI companions|this page]]) {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== '''''Author Note: KEY PSYCH SCIENCE''''' ==== * ''Maslow and Carl Rogers -> self-concept and peak experiences'' * ''KEY PIECE OF LITERATURE: Keltner and Haidt: Awe 2003'' *''Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development'' === Overview === * Awe is considered a [[wikipedia:Peak_experience|peak experience]] according to Maslow [x], (see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Awe and well-being|Awe and well-being]]) ** Experiencing awe = indicator of reaching highest level of self-actualisation and self-transcendence) * Awe can have positive individual and community effects (pro-social behaviour) {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What is awe as an emotion and experience? * How does the experience of awe diminish the self? * What is the effect of a diminished sense of self? * How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe? * How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?{{RoundBoxBottom}}{{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} '''QUESTIONS AND NOTES FOR SELF''' * Where do I fit discussions of the Self in here? * Should I get rid of the physical and conceptual distinction for the headings? Rework to the five appraisals from that one article - [Author's Notes]{{RoundBoxBottom}} == Awe == [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] is an emotion that [... (general definition, innate). General overview of the experience. Quick introduction for process and criteria of awe (vastness (stimulus whether conceptual or physical) -> experience of awe as an emotion -> need for accommodation).] [[File:Plutchik-wheel.svg|thumb|Figure 2: Plutchik's wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear.]] - KEY REFERENCE: Keltner and Haidt, 2003: * two appraisals are central in clear cases of awe: perceived vastness and a need for accommodation * Additional appraisals account for variation in the hedoic (pleasure) tone of awe experiences ** threat, beauty, exceptional ability, virtue, and the supernatural * Edwards et al. (2026) define awe to be an emotion elicited from experiencing great vastness that dramaticallt expands a person's frame of reference. * Robert Plutchik -> wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear, see Figure 2. ** see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] === Elicitors of awe === Might be wise to include a figure here of elicitors as they are hard to categorise and often overlap. ''[Authors Note: Perhaps splitting into physical vastness and conceptual vastness is the wrong step here? Feels hard to slot the above appraisals and elicitors into the below binary, please advise!]'' ==== Vastness ==== * "Although the term “vastness” implies great physical size, in this usage “vast” describes any stimulus that challenges one's accustomed frame of reference in some dimension ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ===== Physical vastness ===== ''[Author's Note: Nature, Space, might be wise to mention depth perception studies here. Why particuarly these things. Work in thesis on space video here.]'' * The overview effect = witnessing Earth from the atmosphere = life-altering degree of awe -> transcendent -> complete breakdown of perception of borders and countries = feeling of connectedness (Yaden et al., 2016) * Eclipses [x] * Witnessing natural disasters may induce a state of negatively valenced awe (Chaudhury et al., 2022; Piff et al., 2015) ** Link to heading section 'Effect of awe on the self' -> threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt, 2003). ===== Conceptual vastness ===== Witnessing other people or learning things, coming of age moments, witnessing things for the first time theories here. Music and virtues act of skills. * Acts of Virtue * Acts of skills * Learning things ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ====== Psychedelics ====== ''[Author's Note: I feel psychedelics needs its own subsection here as it is particuarly relevant to my applications, and provides a good segue to need for accommodations.]'' * psychedielic-occassioned mystical experience is characterised by profound awe ** small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) * psychedelics have been shown to produce enduring positive change across a range of psychological and behavioural outcomes (Hendricks, 2018) via ''(Griffiths et al., 2018; Griffiths, Richards, Johnson, McCann, & Jesse, 2008, Griffiths et al., 2011; Griffiths, Richards, McCann, & Jesse, 2006; Lebedev et al., 2016; MacLean, Johnson, & Griffiths, 2011)'' as well as treatment of depression. * ====== Religion ====== xxx === Need for accommodation === * Awe is defined by Keltner and Haidt as an inability to assimilate an experience into current mental structures. (Keltner and Haidt, 2003) * Accommodation is one of the two ongoing processes (assimilation being the other) in [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]], where existing [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|schemas]] are modified, or even created to deal with a new event or experience (Jean Piaget, {find specific reference}). ** See also: [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] * ''[Authors Note: Insert table of epistimec emotions such as wonder, elevation, sublime, admiration (Keltner and Haidt), not sure of relevance or format]'' ''- [Authors Note: unsure whether I should spend a sub section on schemas or not, or how much explanation should be done for these sorts of fundamental but still unfamiliar to reader concepts'' - Discussion of what it means to require the need for knowledge structures to be updated. == Self == * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] in philosophy = individual's own being, knowledge and values (and relationship between these attributes ** self is distingushable from others *** ''[Authors Note: have a section later in connectedness how when the self is diminished, the concept of otherness is also diminished -> oneness]'' *[[wikipedia:Self-concept|Self-concept]] = made up of one's self-schemas **possible selves === Self-perception === ==== Ego ==== *''[Author's Note: Probably doesn't need it's own heading. Can be discussed with regards to self-perception and ego-death]'' ===== Ego-death ===== * small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) * See also [[wikipedia:Ego_death|Ego death]] = complete loss of subjective self concept === Oneness / Seperation === See Buddhism, see psychedelics, see == Effect of awe on the self == ''[Authors Note: This is where we will have a short section on the self (what it means, collection of experiences and stories we tell ourselves, superceding that, buddhist definitions of the self and awareness and appreciating life as tenets, lojong etc.)]'' === Key feelings and effects === * Awe diminishes the sense of self and shifts attention away from individual interests and concerns (Bai et al., 2017) * Differences among individuas for experiencing awe: ** higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ** study found that individuals from higher classes reported less frequently experiencing awe compared to individuals from lower social classes (Piff & Moskowitz, 2017). [''Author's Note: I really like this fact and want to include it somewhere but not sure where to include].'' ** not only religious but also non-religious individuals report experiencing awe; *** however, religious onementions explicitly religious or life-or-death events while non-religious one talks about the wonder of nature (Preston & Shin, 2017). **** simulation of viewing Earth from the space, individuals who experienced awe were non-religious (Reinerman-Jones, Sollins, Gallagher, & Janz, 2013). ==== Smallness ==== * study found that smallness was experienced but not insignificance (Edwards, et al. 2025) ** awe shrinks the self without making the individual feel insignificant ==== Profoundness ==== * [x] ==== Connectedness ==== * seeking connection after feelings of smallness * higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ===== Perception of the self ===== [x] ====== ''(previously Humility)'' ====== * presenting more balanced view of personal strengths and weaknesses * increased acknowledgment of outside forces in one's accomplishments (Stellar et al., 2018) * epistemic humility = measures of wisdom and moral character * positive self-transcendent experiences can be utilised as driving force for better understanding one's decision and perspectives impact others (Kim et al., 2023) === Behavioural changes === * Link back to need for accommodation and changes [x] === Pro-social behaviour === [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] refers to social behaviours that benefit everyone. * How does this relate back to the need for accommodation? * [x] READ ABSTRACTS OF ALL REFERENCES AND CITE SOMEWHERE ACTION NOW === Failures to accommodate === * Awe is more specifically defined in (Shiota et al. 2007) as an emotional response to perceptually vast stimuli that overwhelm current mental structures, yet facilitate ''attempts'' at accommodation. ** Segue intro into failures to accommodate, threat-based awe, etc ==== Fear ==== * Keltner and Haidt (2003) argued that awe is situated on the boundary of fear * Threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt) - flavour of the stimulus * See Nihilism ==== Trauma ==== [x] == Current applications == * experiencing awe can be regulatory, used for finding balance, and coping with stress (Chen & Mongrain, 2020) * (Rudd et al. 2012) found evidence that experience awe may alletive time scarcity feeling in modern life ''[Authors Note:'' (''link back to appraisal from K&H of time distortion)]'' === Therapies === * ==== Existensial Therapy ==== * death is a main consideration in existential thought (Yalom, 2008) * death awareness reults in anxiety which can be experienced in two different ways: ** a) an overwhelming anxiety (dread or depression) resulting in various dysfunctional behaviors and moodstates associated with the choice of escape from it ** b) an energizing source that leads to live life fully as much as possible. (Furman, 2003) ** awe can be considered as a possible way of dealing with death anxiety (Schenider, 2021) ===== Gestalt ===== * here and now ==== Psychedelic therapies ==== === Wellbeing === ''[Author's Note: find additional references for five processes and explain in paragraph]'' * experiences in nature, moved by mysic, psychedelics, spiritual contemplation promote mental health? via awe (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) ** awe engages five processes *** shifts in neurophysiology *** diminished focus on self *** increased prosocail realtionality *** greater social integration *** heightened sense of meaning (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) == Conclusion == * Awe diminishes the self via the small self affect etc. * Awe requires perceived vastness (stimulus from nature, or learning or challenge to mental schema), and a need for accommodation * Diminishing the self results in pro-social behaviour * Awe and its resulting experience of self-transcendent emotions can be utilised for therapies and healing * Awe promotes wellbeing and underscores other positive stimuli such as psychedelics or spiritual contemplation and learning * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [x] ... Prelimary answer: [x (Based on psych theory and research)] * ''[Authors Note: summarise topic, significance, how psych science contributes to understanding and addressing topic, practical take home messages, 150-330 words, mirror in [[#Overview|Overview]]]'' ==See also== Use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] and alphabetical order. For example: * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] (Book chapter, 2016) * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2021/Light triad|Light triad]] (Book chapter, 2021) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Arvidson, P. S. (2022). Reverent Awe and the Field of Consciousness. Human Studies, 45(3), 397-416. Bai, Y., Maruskin, L. A., Chen, S., Gordon, A. M., Stellar, J. E., McNeil, G. D., Peng, K., & Keltner, D. (2017). Awe, the diminished self, and collective engagement: Universals and cultural variations in the small self. Journal of personality and social psychology, 113(2), 185. Cavallaro, R. M., Church, M. H., Giddens, B. J., & Rivera, G. N. (2025). Complex effects of awe on meaning in life and true self-knowledge. Self and Identity, 24(3), 189-216. Chen, S. K., & Mongrain, M. (2021). Awe and the interconnected self. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 16(6), 770-778. Edwards, M. E., Mendenhall, K., Sanders, C., & King, L. A. (2026). Small but still significant: Awe and the self. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 52(9), 3032-3045. Furman, R. (2003). Poetry therapy and existential practice. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 30(4), 195-200. Gao, R. (2026). From awe to pro-environmental behavior-a meta-analysis of the relationship between awe and pro-environmental behavior. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 21(5), 958-970. Hendricks, P. S. (2018). 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E. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, formulation and usage area. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65), 300-319. Yaden, D. B., Iwry, J., Slack, K. J., Eichstaedt, J. C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G. E., & Newberg, A. B. (2016). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 3(1), 1. Yalom, I. D. (2008). Staring at the sun: Overcoming the terror of death. The Humanistic Psychologist, 36(3-4), 283. }} ''[Authors Note: what about italicisation for the references / article titles (APA?]'' ==External links== * [https://self-transcendence.org/theory Self-transendence] (Self-transcendence.org) * [https://fitmind.org/ Ancient wisdom + modern science] (Fitmind.org) * [https://therapyintampa.com/the-neuroscience-of-awe-how-shared-wonder-supports-mental-health/ The Neuroscience of Awe: How Shared Wonder Supports Mental Health] (North Star Therapy) * Ted Talk Neuroscience video [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] 6r10l8iuu5tsmx7ezvjvbkwlefbtgns 2833061 2833059 2026-09-13T21:58:08Z Amirrorslens 3106278 adding to see also page 2833061 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Awe and the diminished self:<br>How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File:NASA-HS201427a-HubbleUltraDeepField2014-20140603.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. NASA Hubble Ultra Deep Field]] ; Scenario Leo walks into the desert late at night and is taken aback at the night sky above him. Being alone in the vast and flat plane lets him really perceive the vastness of the stars and leaves him feeling very present and aware of his smallness in comparison. This overwhelming feeling leaves Leo seeking connection with others, and a new found sense of purpose. * Author Note: REPLACE WITH A REAL CASE STUDY - such as near death experience (The Good Place coded) (Might modify scenario to incude this aspect similar to the purple feature box on [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025/Motivation for using AI companions|this page]]) {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== '''''Author Note: KEY PSYCH SCIENCE''''' ==== * ''Maslow and Carl Rogers -> self-concept and peak experiences'' * ''KEY PIECE OF LITERATURE: Keltner and Haidt: Awe 2003'' *''Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development'' === Overview === * Awe is considered a [[wikipedia:Peak_experience|peak experience]] according to Maslow [x], (see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Awe and well-being|Awe and well-being]]) ** Experiencing awe = indicator of reaching highest level of self-actualisation and self-transcendence) * Awe can have positive individual and community effects (pro-social behaviour) {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What is awe as an emotion and experience? * How does the experience of awe diminish the self? * What is the effect of a diminished sense of self? * How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe? * How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?{{RoundBoxBottom}}{{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} '''QUESTIONS AND NOTES FOR SELF''' * Where do I fit discussions of the Self in here? * Should I get rid of the physical and conceptual distinction for the headings? Rework to the five appraisals from that one article - [Author's Notes]{{RoundBoxBottom}} == Awe == [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] is an emotion that [... (general definition, innate). General overview of the experience. Quick introduction for process and criteria of awe (vastness (stimulus whether conceptual or physical) -> experience of awe as an emotion -> need for accommodation).] [[File:Plutchik-wheel.svg|thumb|Figure 2: Plutchik's wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear.]] - KEY REFERENCE: Keltner and Haidt, 2003: * two appraisals are central in clear cases of awe: perceived vastness and a need for accommodation * Additional appraisals account for variation in the hedoic (pleasure) tone of awe experiences ** threat, beauty, exceptional ability, virtue, and the supernatural * Edwards et al. (2026) define awe to be an emotion elicited from experiencing great vastness that dramaticallt expands a person's frame of reference. * Robert Plutchik -> wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear, see Figure 2. ** see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] === Elicitors of awe === Might be wise to include a figure here of elicitors as they are hard to categorise and often overlap. ''[Authors Note: Perhaps splitting into physical vastness and conceptual vastness is the wrong step here? Feels hard to slot the above appraisals and elicitors into the below binary, please advise!]'' ==== Vastness ==== * "Although the term “vastness” implies great physical size, in this usage “vast” describes any stimulus that challenges one's accustomed frame of reference in some dimension ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ===== Physical vastness ===== ''[Author's Note: Nature, Space, might be wise to mention depth perception studies here. Why particuarly these things. Work in thesis on space video here.]'' * The overview effect = witnessing Earth from the atmosphere = life-altering degree of awe -> transcendent -> complete breakdown of perception of borders and countries = feeling of connectedness (Yaden et al., 2016) * Eclipses: study that used twitter data (over 2 million users) -> individuals exhibited more awe and expressed less self focused and more pro social, affiliative, humble and collective language * Witnessing natural disasters may induce a state of negatively valenced awe (Chaudhury et al., 2022; Piff et al., 2015) ** Link to heading section 'Effect of awe on the self' -> threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt, 2003). ===== Conceptual vastness ===== Witnessing other people or learning things, coming of age moments, witnessing things for the first time theories here. Music and virtues act of skills. * Acts of Virtue * Acts of skills * Learning things ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ====== Psychedelics ====== ''[Author's Note: I feel psychedelics needs its own subsection here as it is particuarly relevant to my applications, and provides a good segue to need for accommodations.]'' * psychedielic-occassioned mystical experience is characterised by profound awe ** small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) * psychedelics have been shown to produce enduring positive change across a range of psychological and behavioural outcomes (Hendricks, 2018) via ''(Griffiths et al., 2018; Griffiths, Richards, Johnson, McCann, & Jesse, 2008, Griffiths et al., 2011; Griffiths, Richards, McCann, & Jesse, 2006; Lebedev et al., 2016; MacLean, Johnson, & Griffiths, 2011)'' as well as treatment of depression. * ====== Religion ====== [x] ''[Author's Note: Unsure if I should keep this section / subheading in or discuss elsewhere].'' ==== Need for accommodation ==== * Awe is defined by Keltner and Haidt as an inability to assimilate an experience into current mental structures. (Keltner and Haidt, 2003) * Accommodation is one of the two ongoing processes (assimilation being the other) in [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]], where existing [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|schemas]] are modified, or even created to deal with a new event or experience (Jean Piaget, {find specific reference}). ** See also: [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] * ''[Authors Note: Insert table of epistimec emotions such as wonder, elevation, sublime, admiration (Keltner and Haidt), not sure of relevance or format]'' ''- [Authors Note: unsure whether I should spend a sub section on schemas or not, or how much explanation should be done for these sorts of fundamental but still unfamiliar to reader concepts'' - Discussion of what it means to require the need for knowledge structures to be updated. == Self == * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] in philosophy = individual's own being, knowledge and values (and relationship between these attributes ** self is distingushable from others *** ''[Authors Note: have a section later in connectedness how when the self is diminished, the concept of otherness is also diminished -> oneness]'' === Self-perception === [[wikipedia:Self-concept|Self-concept]] = made up of one's self-schemas *possible selves ==== Ego ==== *''[Author's Note: Probably doesn't need it's own heading. Can be discussed with regards to self-perception and ego-death]'' ===== Ego-death ===== * small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) * See also [[wikipedia:Ego_death|Ego death]] = complete loss of subjective self concept === Oneness / Seperation === See Buddhism, see psychedelics, see Connectedness. [''Author's Note: unsure if this should be it's own section, it feels like it should be in the affect of awe on the self section, after speaking on the feeling of connectedness].'' == Effect of awe on the self == ''[Authors Note: This is where we will have a short section on the self (what it means, collection of experiences and stories we tell ourselves, superceding that, buddhist definitions of the self and awareness and appreciating life as tenets, lojong etc.)]'' === Key feelings and effects === * Awe diminishes the sense of self and shifts attention away from individual interests and concerns (Bai et al., 2017) * Differences among individuas for experiencing awe: ** higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ** study found that individuals from higher classes reported less frequently experiencing awe compared to individuals from lower social classes (Piff & Moskowitz, 2017). [''Author's Note: I really like this fact and want to include it somewhere but not sure where to include].'' ** not only religious but also non-religious individuals report experiencing awe; *** however, religious onementions explicitly religious or life-or-death events while non-religious one talks about the wonder of nature (Preston & Shin, 2017). **** simulation of viewing Earth from the space, individuals who experienced awe were non-religious (Reinerman-Jones, Sollins, Gallagher, & Janz, 2013). ==== Smallness ==== * study found that smallness was experienced but not insignificance (Edwards, et al. 2025) ** awe shrinks the self without making the individual feel insignificant ==== Profoundness ==== * [x] discuss significance of emotion * the present moment ** forced presence *time dilation (what article was that??) ==== Connectedness ==== * seeking connection after feelings of smallness * higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ===== Perception of the self ===== * presenting more balanced view of personal strengths and weaknesses * increased acknowledgment of outside forces in one's accomplishments (Stellar et al., 2018) * epistemic humility = measures of wisdom and moral character * positive self-transcendent experiences can be utilised as driving force for better understanding one's decision and perspectives impact others (Kim et al., 2023) === Behavioural changes === * Link back to need for accommodation and changes [x]. Link back to motivation content [x] ==== Pro-social behaviour ==== [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] refers to social behaviours that benefit everyone. * How does this relate back to the need for accommodation? [x] === Failures to accommodate === * Awe is more specifically defined in (Shiota et al. 2007) as an emotional response to perceptually vast stimuli that overwhelm current mental structures, yet facilitate ''attempts'' at accommodation. ** Segue intro into failures to accommodate, threat-based awe, etc ==== Fear ==== * Keltner and Haidt (2003) argued that awe is situated on the boundary of fear * Threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt) - flavour of the stimulus * See Nihilism ==== Trauma ==== [x] * failure to accommodate threat-based awe experienes can result in trauma == Current applications == * experiencing awe can be regulatory, used for finding balance, and coping with stress (Chen & Mongrain, 2020) * (Rudd et al. 2012) found evidence that experience awe may alletive time scarcity feeling in modern life ''[Authors Note:'' (''link back to appraisal from K&H of time distortion)]'' === Wellbeing === ''[Author's Note: find additional references for five processes and explain in paragraph]'' * experiences in nature, moved by mysic, psychedelics, spiritual contemplation promote mental health? via awe (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) ** awe engages five processes *** shifts in neurophysiology *** diminished focus on self *** increased prosocail realtionality *** greater social integration *** heightened sense of meaning (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) === Therapies === *intro [x] ==== Existensial Therapy ==== * death is a main consideration in existential thought (Yalom, 2008) * death awareness reults in anxiety which can be experienced in two different ways: ** a) an overwhelming anxiety (dread or depression) resulting in various dysfunctional behaviors and moodstates associated with the choice of escape from it ** b) an energizing source that leads to live life fully as much as possible. (Furman, 2003) ** awe can be considered as a possible way of dealing with death anxiety (Schenider, 2021) ===== Gestalt ===== * here and now * reliving past experiences in the present moment to reexperience and attempt to accommodate * (Corey, 2009) ==== Psychedelic therapies ==== * evidence [x] * how related to awe [x] == Conclusion == * Awe diminishes the self via the small self affect etc. * Awe requires perceived vastness (stimulus from nature, or learning or challenge to mental schema), and a need for accommodation * Diminishing the self results in pro-social behaviour * Awe and its resulting experience of self-transcendent emotions can be utilised for therapies and healing * Awe promotes wellbeing and underscores other positive stimuli such as psychedelics or spiritual contemplation and learning * Focus Question: [What is awe as an emotion and experience?] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [How does the experience of awe diminish the self?] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [What is the effect of a diminished sense of self?] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * Focus Question: [How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe?] ** Prelimary answer: [experiencing awe can be regulatory, used for finding balance, and coping with stress (Chen & Mongrain, 2020) ** (Rudd et al. 2012) found evidence that experience awe may alletive time scarcity feeling in modern life ''[Authors Note:'' (''link back to appraisal from K&H of time distortion)]]'' * Focus Question: [How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?] ... Prelimary answer: [x] * ''[Authors Note: summarise topic, significance, how psych science contributes to understanding and addressing topic, practical take home messages, 150-330 words, mirror in [[#Overview|Overview]]]'' ==See also== * [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] (Book chapter, 2016) * [[wikipedia:Ego_death|Ego death]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Self|Self-concept]] (Wikipedia) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Arvidson, P. S. (2022). Reverent Awe and the Field of Consciousness. Human Studies, 45(3), 397-416. Bai, Y., Maruskin, L. A., Chen, S., Gordon, A. M., Stellar, J. E., McNeil, G. D., Peng, K., & Keltner, D. (2017). Awe, the diminished self, and collective engagement: Universals and cultural variations in the small self. Journal of personality and social psychology, 113(2), 185. Cavallaro, R. M., Church, M. H., Giddens, B. J., & Rivera, G. N. (2025). Complex effects of awe on meaning in life and true self-knowledge. Self and Identity, 24(3), 189-216. Chen, S. K., & Mongrain, M. (2021). Awe and the interconnected self. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 16(6), 770-778. Edwards, M. E., Mendenhall, K., Sanders, C., & King, L. A. (2026). Small but still significant: Awe and the self. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 52(9), 3032-3045. Furman, R. (2003). Poetry therapy and existential practice. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 30(4), 195-200. Gao, R. (2026). From awe to pro-environmental behavior-a meta-analysis of the relationship between awe and pro-environmental behavior. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 21(5), 958-970. Goldy, S. P., Jones, N. M., & Piff, P. K. (2022). The social effects of an awesome solar eclipse. Psychological Science, 33(9), 1452-1462. Hendricks, P. S. (2018). Awe: a putative mechanism underlying the effects of classic psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. International Review of Psychiatry, 30(4), 331-342. Jiang, T., Hicks, J. A., Yuan, W., Yin, Y., Needy, L., & Vess, M. (2024). The unique nature and psychosocial implications of awe. Nature Reviews Psychology, 3(7), 475-488. Jiang, T., & Sedikides, C. (2022). Awe motivates authentic-self pursuit via self-transcendence: Implications for prosociality. Journal of personality and social psychology, 123(3), 576. Keltner, D., & Haidt, J. (2003). Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion. Cognition and emotion, 17(2), 297-314. Kim, Y., Nusbaum, H. C., & Yang, F. (2023). Going beyond ourselves: The role of self-transcendent experiences in wisdom. Cognition and Emotion, 37(1), 98-116. Li, R., Hou, Z., Zhang, C., Xu, Q., & Nie, A. (2024). A meta-analysis examining the relationship between awe and prosocial behavior. Current Psychology, 43(29), 24702-24711. Lucht, A., & van Schie, H. T. (2024). The evolutionary function of awe: A review and integrated model of seven theoretical perspectives. Emotion Review, 16(1), 46-63. Maslow, A. H. (1964). Religions, values, and peak-experiences. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press. McMann, G. B. (2025). Role of Vastness and Accommodation of Awe in Personal Change and Growth Grand Canyon University]. Perez, K. A., Lench, H. C., Thompson, C. G., & North, S. (2023). Experimental elicitations of awe: A meta-analysis. Cognition and Emotion, 37(1), 18-33. Piff, P. K., Dietze, P., Feinberg, M., Stancato, D. M., & Keltner, D. (2015). Awe, the small self, and prosocial behavior. Journal of personality and social psychology, 108(6), 883. Piff, P. K., Singhal, I., & Bai, Y. (2025). Bridging me to we: Awe is a conduit to cohesive collectives. Current Opinion in Psychology, 62, 101979. Rivera, G. N., Vess, M., Hicks, J. A., & Routledge, C. (2020). Awe and meaning: Elucidating complex effects of awe experiences on meaning in life. European Journal of Social Psychology, 50(2), 392-405. Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., & Mossman, A. (2007). The nature of awe: Elicitors, appraisals, and effects on self-concept. Cognition and Emotion, 21(5), 944-963. Shukla, S. (2021). Indian classical music, awe, and healing. The Humanistic Psychologist, 49(3), 355. Stellar, J. E., Gordon, A., Anderson, C. L., Piff, P. K., McNeil, G. D., & Keltner, D. (2018). Awe and humility. Journal of personality and social psychology, 114(2), 258. Sturm, V. E., Datta, S., Roy, A. R., Sible, I. J., Kosik, E. L., Veziris, C. R., Chow, T. E., Morris, N. A., Neuhaus, J., & Kramer, J. H. (2022). Big smile, small self: Awe walks promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults. Emotion, 22(5), 1044. Tanhan, F., DENİZ, M., & Akgün, G. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, Formulation and Usage Area Awe Terapi: Temelleri, Formülasyonu ve Kullanım Alanları. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65). Tanhan, F., Deniz, M. E., & Akgün, G. E. (2022). Awe Therapy: Fundamentals, formulation and usage area. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65), 300-319. Yaden, D. B., Iwry, J., Slack, K. J., Eichstaedt, J. C., Zhao, Y., Vaillant, G. E., & Newberg, A. B. (2016). The overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 3(1), 1. Yalom, I. D. (2008). Staring at the sun: Overcoming the terror of death. The Humanistic Psychologist, 36(3-4), 283. }} ''[Authors Note: what about italicisation for the references / article titles (APA?]'' ==External links== * [https://self-transcendence.org/theory Self-transendence] (Self-transcendence.org) * [https://fitmind.org/ Ancient wisdom + modern science] (Fitmind.org) * [https://therapyintampa.com/the-neuroscience-of-awe-how-shared-wonder-supports-mental-health/ The Neuroscience of Awe: How Shared Wonder Supports Mental Health] (North Star Therapy) * Ted Talk Neuroscience video [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] 018dtmoxwpchd3su71mwt0cq4wn75bd 2833062 2833061 2026-09-13T22:01:23Z Amirrorslens 3106278 buffing up conclusion 2833062 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Awe and the diminished self:<br>How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=2}} [[File:NASA-HS201427a-HubbleUltraDeepField2014-20140603.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. NASA Hubble Ultra Deep Field]] ; Scenario Leo walks into the desert late at night and is taken aback at the night sky above him. Being alone in the vast and flat plane lets him really perceive the vastness of the stars and leaves him feeling very present and aware of his smallness in comparison. This overwhelming feeling leaves Leo seeking connection with others, and a new found sense of purpose. * [Author Note: REPLACE WITH A REAL CASE STUDY - such as near death experience (The Good Place coded) (Might modify scenario to incude this aspect similar to the purple feature box on [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2025/Motivation for using AI companions|this page]])] {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==== '''''Author Note: KEY PSYCH SCIENCE''''' ==== * ''Maslow and Carl Rogers -> self-concept and peak experiences'' * ''KEY PIECE OF LITERATURE: Keltner and Haidt: Awe 2003'' *''Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development'' === Overview === * Awe is considered a [[wikipedia:Peak_experience|peak experience]] according to Maslow [x], (see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2017/Awe and well-being|Awe and well-being]]) ** Experiencing awe = indicator of reaching highest level of self-actualisation and self-transcendence) * Awe can have positive individual and community effects (pro-social behaviour) {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What is awe as an emotion and experience? * How does the experience of awe diminish the self? * What is the effect of a diminished sense of self? * How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe? * How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?{{RoundBoxBottom}}{{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} '''QUESTIONS AND NOTES FOR SELF''' * Where do I fit discussions of the Self in here? * Should I get rid of the physical and conceptual distinction for the headings? Rework to the five appraisals from that one article - [Author's Notes]{{RoundBoxBottom}} == Awe == [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] is an emotion that [... (general definition, innate). General overview of the experience. Quick introduction for process and criteria of awe (vastness (stimulus whether conceptual or physical) -> experience of awe as an emotion -> need for accommodation).] [[File:Plutchik-wheel.svg|thumb|Figure 2: Plutchik's wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear.]] - KEY REFERENCE: Keltner and Haidt, 2003: * two appraisals are central in clear cases of awe: perceived vastness and a need for accommodation * Additional appraisals account for variation in the hedoic (pleasure) tone of awe experiences ** threat, beauty, exceptional ability, virtue, and the supernatural * Edwards et al. (2026) define awe to be an emotion elicited from experiencing great vastness that dramaticallt expands a person's frame of reference. * Robert Plutchik -> wheel of emotions, where awe is modelled as a combination of suprise and fear, see Figure 2. ** see [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] === Elicitors of awe === Might be wise to include a figure here of elicitors as they are hard to categorise and often overlap. ''[Authors Note: Perhaps splitting into physical vastness and conceptual vastness is the wrong step here? Feels hard to slot the above appraisals and elicitors into the below binary, please advise!]'' ==== Vastness ==== * "Although the term “vastness” implies great physical size, in this usage “vast” describes any stimulus that challenges one's accustomed frame of reference in some dimension ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ===== Physical vastness ===== ''[Author's Note: Nature, Space, might be wise to mention depth perception studies here. Why particuarly these things. Work in thesis on space video here.]'' * The overview effect = witnessing Earth from the atmosphere = life-altering degree of awe -> transcendent -> complete breakdown of perception of borders and countries = feeling of connectedness (Yaden et al., 2016) * Eclipses: study that used twitter data (over 2 million users) -> individuals exhibited more awe and expressed less self focused and more pro social, affiliative, humble and collective language * Witnessing natural disasters may induce a state of negatively valenced awe (Chaudhury et al., 2022; Piff et al., 2015) ** Link to heading section 'Effect of awe on the self' -> threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt, 2003). ===== Conceptual vastness ===== Witnessing other people or learning things, coming of age moments, witnessing things for the first time theories here. Music and virtues act of skills. * Acts of Virtue * Acts of skills * Learning things ** A stimulus may convey vastness in physical space, in time, in number, in complexity of detail, in ability, even in volume of human experience. *** For example, one may experience a sense of vastness in a mathematical equation, not because the equation is literally long, but because of the vast number of observed physical processes it is able to explain and predict. ** What is critical is that the stimulus dramatically expands the observer's usual frame of reference in some dimension or domain." (Shiota et al., 2007) ====== Psychedelics ====== ''[Author's Note: I feel psychedelics needs its own subsection here as it is particuarly relevant to my applications, and provides a good segue to need for accommodations.]'' * psychedielic-occassioned mystical experience is characterised by profound awe ** small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) * psychedelics have been shown to produce enduring positive change across a range of psychological and behavioural outcomes (Hendricks, 2018) via ''(Griffiths et al., 2018; Griffiths, Richards, Johnson, McCann, & Jesse, 2008, Griffiths et al., 2011; Griffiths, Richards, McCann, & Jesse, 2006; Lebedev et al., 2016; MacLean, Johnson, & Griffiths, 2011)'' as well as treatment of depression. ====== Religion ====== [x] ''[Author's Note: Unsure if I should keep this section / subheading in or discuss elsewhere].'' ==== Need for accommodation ==== * Awe is defined by Keltner and Haidt as an inability to assimilate an experience into current mental structures. (Keltner and Haidt, 2003) * Accommodation is one of the two ongoing processes (assimilation being the other) in [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]], where existing [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|schemas]] are modified, or even created to deal with a new event or experience (Jean Piaget, {find specific reference}). ** See also: [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] * ''[Authors Note: Insert table of epistimec emotions such as wonder, elevation, sublime, admiration (Keltner and Haidt), not sure of relevance or format]'' ''- [Authors Note: unsure whether I should spend a sub section on schemas or not, or how much explanation should be done for these sorts of fundamental but still unfamiliar to reader concepts'' - Discussion of what it means to require the need for knowledge structures to be updated. == Self == * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] in philosophy = individual's own being, knowledge and values (and relationship between these attributes ** self is distingushable from others *** ''[Authors Note: have a section later in connectedness how when the self is diminished, the concept of otherness is also diminished -> oneness]'' === Self-perception === [[wikipedia:Self-concept|Self-concept]] = made up of one's self-schemas *possible selves ==== Ego ==== *''[Author's Note: Probably doesn't need it's own heading. Can be discussed with regards to self-perception and ego-death]'' ===== Ego-death ===== * small self -> construct that in the extreme is analogous to those of unitive experience and ego dissolution (diminishing of self) (Hendricks, 2018) * See also [[wikipedia:Ego_death|Ego death]] = complete loss of subjective self concept === Oneness / Seperation === See Buddhism, see psychedelics, see Connectedness. [''Author's Note: unsure if this should be it's own section, it feels like it should be in the affect of awe on the self section, after speaking on the feeling of connectedness].'' == Effect of awe on the self == ''[Authors Note: This is where we will have a short section on the self (what it means, collection of experiences and stories we tell ourselves, superceding that, buddhist definitions of the self and awareness and appreciating life as tenets, lojong etc.)]'' === Key feelings and effects === * Awe diminishes the sense of self and shifts attention away from individual interests and concerns (Bai et al., 2017) * Differences among individuas for experiencing awe: ** higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ** study found that individuals from higher classes reported less frequently experiencing awe compared to individuals from lower social classes (Piff & Moskowitz, 2017). [''Author's Note: I really like this fact and want to include it somewhere but not sure where to include].'' ** not only religious but also non-religious individuals report experiencing awe; *** however, religious onementions explicitly religious or life-or-death events while non-religious one talks about the wonder of nature (Preston & Shin, 2017). **** simulation of viewing Earth from the space, individuals who experienced awe were non-religious (Reinerman-Jones, Sollins, Gallagher, & Janz, 2013). ==== Smallness ==== * study found that smallness was experienced but not insignificance (Edwards, et al. 2025) ** awe shrinks the self without making the individual feel insignificant ==== Profoundness ==== * [x] discuss significance of emotion * the present moment ** forced presence *time dilation (what article was that??) ==== Connectedness ==== * seeking connection after feelings of smallness * higher in openness tend to experience greater levels of awe (SK Chen, 2021) -> Shiota et al., 2006; Silvia et al., 2015 ===== Perception of the self ===== * presenting more balanced view of personal strengths and weaknesses * increased acknowledgment of outside forces in one's accomplishments (Stellar et al., 2018) * epistemic humility = measures of wisdom and moral character * positive self-transcendent experiences can be utilised as driving force for better understanding one's decision and perspectives impact others (Kim et al., 2023) === Behavioural changes === * Link back to need for accommodation and changes [x]. Link back to motivation content [x] ==== Pro-social behaviour ==== [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] refers to social behaviours that benefit everyone. * How does this relate back to the need for accommodation? [x] === Failures to accommodate === * Awe is more specifically defined in (Shiota et al. 2007) as an emotional response to perceptually vast stimuli that overwhelm current mental structures, yet facilitate ''attempts'' at accommodation. ** Segue intro into failures to accommodate, threat-based awe, etc ==== Fear ==== * Keltner and Haidt (2003) argued that awe is situated on the boundary of fear * Threat-based awe (Keltner and Haidt) - flavour of the stimulus * See Nihilism ==== Trauma ==== [x] * failure to accommodate threat-based awe experienes can result in trauma == Current applications == * experiencing awe can be regulatory, used for finding balance, and coping with stress (Chen & Mongrain, 2020) * (Rudd et al. 2012) found evidence that experience awe may alletive time scarcity feeling in modern life ''[Authors Note:'' (''link back to appraisal from K&H of time distortion)]'' === Wellbeing === ''[Author's Note: find additional references for five processes and explain in paragraph]'' * experiences in nature, moved by mysic, psychedelics, spiritual contemplation promote mental health? via awe (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) ** awe engages five processes *** shifts in neurophysiology *** diminished focus on self *** increased prosocail realtionality *** greater social integration *** heightened sense of meaning (Monroy and Keltner, 2023) === Therapies === *intro [x] ==== Existensial Therapy ==== * death is a main consideration in existential thought (Yalom, 2008) * death awareness reults in anxiety which can be experienced in two different ways: ** a) an overwhelming anxiety (dread or depression) resulting in various dysfunctional behaviors and moodstates associated with the choice of escape from it ** b) an energizing source that leads to live life fully as much as possible. (Furman, 2003) ** awe can be considered as a possible way of dealing with death anxiety (Schenider, 2021) ===== Gestalt ===== * here and now * reliving past experiences in the present moment to reexperience and attempt to accommodate * (Corey, 2009) ==== Psychedelic therapies ==== * evidence [x] * how related to awe [x] == Conclusion == * Awe diminishes the self via the small self affect etc. * Awe requires perceived vastness (stimulus from nature, or learning or challenge to mental schema), and a need for accommodation * Diminishing the self results in pro-social behaviour * Awe and its resulting experience of self-transcendent emotions can be utilised for therapies and healing * Awe promotes wellbeing and underscores other positive stimuli such as psychedelics or spiritual contemplation and learning * Focus Question: [What is awe as an emotion and experience?] ... Prelimary answer: [awe is made up of perceived vastness and a need for an accommodation that often leaves individuals with a smaller sense of self, connectedness and purpose/increased meaning] * Focus Question: [How does the experience of awe diminish the self?] ... Prelimary answer: [awe diminishes the self mostly through the small-self construct, as well as diminishing the ego and seperatedness feeling] * Focus Question: [What is the effect of a diminished sense of self?] ... Prelimary answer: [diminished sense of self results in prosocial behaviour (broad) need to specify what behaviours] * Focus Question: [How can awe be integrated into modern life? i.e. How can we trigger or experience everyday moments of awe?] ** Prelimary answer: [experiencing awe can be regulatory, used for finding balance, and coping with stress (Chen & Mongrain, 2020) ** (Rudd et al. 2012) found evidence that experience awe may alletive time scarcity feeling in modern life ''[Authors Note:'' (''link back to appraisal from K&H of time distortion)]]'' * Focus Question: [How can the experience of awe be applied for social and individual good?] ... Prelimary answer: [therapy, wellbeing, psycotherapy, deliberating triggering awe experiences for healing] * ''[Authors Note: summarise topic, significance, how psych science contributes to understanding and addressing topic, practical take home messages, 150-330 words, mirror in [[#Overview|Overview]]]'' ==See also== * [[wikipedia:Awe|Awe]] (Wikipedia) * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2016/Awe as an emotion|Awe as an emotion]] (Book chapter, 2016) * [[wikipedia:Ego_death|Ego death]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Piaget's_theory_of_cognitive_development|Piaget's theory of cognitive development]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Prosocial_behavior|Prosocial behaviour]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Schema_(psychology)|Schemas]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Self|Self]] (Wikipedia) * [[wikipedia:Self|Self-concept]] (Wikipedia) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Arvidson, P. S. (2022). Reverent Awe and the Field of Consciousness. Human Studies, 45(3), 397-416. Bai, Y., Maruskin, L. A., Chen, S., Gordon, A. 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The Humanistic Psychologist, 36(3-4), 283. }} ''[Authors Note: what about italicisation for the references / article titles (APA?]'' ==External links== * [https://self-transcendence.org/theory Self-transendence] (Self-transcendence.org) * [https://fitmind.org/ Ancient wisdom + modern science] (Fitmind.org) * [https://therapyintampa.com/the-neuroscience-of-awe-how-shared-wonder-supports-mental-health/ The Neuroscience of Awe: How Shared Wonder Supports Mental Health] (North Star Therapy) * Ted Talk Neuroscience video [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] adv1b3lfl9w3ygzqrqmtf537gagrddn 0 331599 2833094 2830708 2026-09-14T01:21:13Z Jtneill 10242 Copyediting 2833094 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Sun exposure and protection motivation:<br>What motivates sun exposure and protection behaviours?}} <div align=center>Edit the wording (and [[w:Stylistic or specialised usage|casing]]) above so that it matches the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/Current|topic list]].<br>[[Motivation and emotion/About/Staff|Seek approval]] for any changes.<br>Do not add your name; authorship is shown in the [[Special:History/{{PAGENAME}}|page history]].</div> __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:Sunscreen spray.jpg|thumb|right|150px|'''Figure 1.''' Applying sunscreen is a sun-protective behaviour used to reduce harmful UV exposure.]] ;Scenario Mia is a 22-year-old spending a summer afternoon at the beach with friends. She knows that excessive ultraviolet (UV) exposure increases the risk of skin damage and skin cancer, so she brings SPF 50+ sunscreen. However, Mia also likes how she looks with a tan and notices that her friends are intentionally tanning. Although she planned to reapply sunscreen and spend time in the shade, she stays in the sun longer than intended. Mia's behaviour illustrates a common conflict: why might someone who understands the risks of sun exposure still feel motivated to tan, while also wanting to protect their skin? {{RoundBoxBottom}} * Sun-related behaviour involves competing motivations: people may be motivated to seek sun exposure while simultaneously wanting to protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. * Intentional sun exposure can be motivated by factors such as appearance enhancement, tanning preferences, relaxation, wellbeing and social influences, whereas sun protection is strongly associated with health-preservation motives (Ingledew et al., 2010). * Knowledge about the risks of UV exposure does not necessarily result in protective behaviour because decisions are also influenced by perceived risk, self-efficacy, social norms and the perceived benefits of tanning. * Psychological theories, particularly '''protection motivation theory''', can help explain why people adopt or avoid sun-protective behaviours by examining perceptions of threat and people's beliefs about their ability to respond effectively (Rogers, 1975). {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What psychological and social factors motivate intentional sun exposure? * What motivates people to engage in sun-protection behaviours? * How does protection motivation theory explain sun-protective behaviour? * How can psychological research be used to encourage safer sun exposure and protection behaviours? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == What motivates intentional sun exposure? == * Intentional sun exposure is influenced by multiple psychological motives and cannot be explained solely by a lack of knowledge about the health risks associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation. * '''Appearance enhancement''' is an important motivation for sun exposure, as some individuals perceive tanned skin as more attractive and desirable (Leary, 1993). * Sun exposure may also be motivated by '''wellbeing and relaxation'''. Ingledew et al. (2010) found that appearance-enhancement and wellbeing motives were positively associated with sun-exposure behaviour. * '''Social influences''' can reinforce tanning behaviour, as attitudes and norms among friends, family and broader culture may shape perceptions of tanning and sun exposure (Hillhouse et al., 2000). == What motivates sun-protection behaviour? == * Sun-protection behaviours include actions such as using sunscreen, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing and limiting exposure to harmful UV radiation. * '''Health preservation''' is an important motivation for sun protection. Ingledew et al. (2010) found that health-preservation motives positively influenced sun-protection behaviour. * Motivation to protect the skin is influenced not only by knowledge of UV risks, but also by whether individuals perceive themselves as vulnerable to harm and believe protective behaviours will be effective (Jackson & Aiken, 2000). * '''Self-efficacy''' is particularly important because people are more likely to engage in protective behaviours when they feel confident in their ability to perform them successfully (Floyd et al., 2000). == How does protection motivation theory explain sun-protective behaviour? == * '''Protection motivation theory (PMT)''' proposes that protective behaviour is influenced by two appraisal processes: '''threat appraisal''' and '''coping appraisal''' (Rogers, 1975). * '''Threat appraisal''' involves evaluating the perceived severity of a threat, such as skin cancer or UV damage, and one's perceived vulnerability to experiencing that threat. * '''Coping appraisal''' involves evaluating response efficacy, or whether a protective behaviour will work, and self-efficacy, or whether the individual believes they can successfully perform the behaviour. * Research supports these mechanisms, with greater perceived severity, vulnerability, response efficacy and self-efficacy associated with stronger protective intentions and behaviours (Floyd et al., 2000). == How can safer sun behaviour be encouraged? == * Effective sun-safety interventions should address both the '''health risks of UV exposure''' and the psychological rewards that can motivate tanning, such as appearance and social approval. * Protection motivation theory suggests that interventions can encourage protective behaviour by increasing perceived vulnerability and severity while also strengthening '''response efficacy and self-efficacy''' (Floyd et al., 2000). * Appearance-focused approaches may be useful for young adults. Jones and Leary (1994) found that an appearance-based intervention increased intentions to engage in safer sun behaviour, suggesting that immediate appearance consequences may sometimes be more motivating than distant health risks. * Sun-safety strategies should therefore combine clear risk information with practical and achievable protective actions, while also challenging social norms that portray tanning as desirable. ==Key points== * Intentional sun exposure is motivated by factors including appearance enhancement, wellbeing and social influences (Ingledew et al., 2010). * Sun-protection behaviour is influenced by health-preservation motives, perceived vulnerability and self-efficacy (Ingledew et al., 2010; Jackson & Aiken, 2000). * Protection motivation theory explains sun-protective behaviour through threat appraisal and coping appraisal, including perceived severity, vulnerability, response efficacy and self-efficacy (Rogers, 1975; Floyd et al., 2000). * Sun-safety interventions may be more effective when they address both health risks and the appearance and social rewards associated with tanning (Jones & Leary, 1994). ==Figures== ==Learning features== '''Case study reflection''' * Revisit Mia's scenario from the Overview. What competing motivations may explain why she continues sun exposure despite knowing the potential health risks? * Using '''protection motivation theory''', identify how perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, response efficacy, and self-efficacy could influence Mia's sun-protection behaviour. * What psychological strategy could encourage Mia to use sun protection while also addressing the appearance and social motivations associated with tanning? ==Conclusion== * Sun exposure and protection behaviours are influenced by competing '''health, appearance, wellbeing and social motivations'''. * Appearance enhancement and wellbeing can motivate intentional sun exposure, whereas health-preservation motives can encourage protective behaviour. * '''Protection motivation theory''' helps explain sun-protective behaviour through threat appraisal and coping appraisal, including perceived severity, vulnerability, response efficacy and self-efficacy. * Effective sun-safety interventions should therefore address both perceptions of health risk and the psychological and social rewards associated with tanning, while strengthening people's confidence in their ability to protect themselves. == See also == * [[w:Health belief model|Health belief model]] (Wikipedia) * [[w:Protection motivation theory|Protection motivation theory]] (Wikipedia) * [[w:Sun tanning|Sun tanning]] (Wikipedia) * [[w:Sunscreen|Sunscreen]] (Wikipedia) * [[w:Ultraviolet|Ultraviolet radiation]] (Wikipedia) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Floyd, D. L., Prentice-Dunn, S., & Rogers, R. W. (2000). A meta-analysis of research on protection motivation theory. ''Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 30''(2), 407–429. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2000.tb02323.x Hillhouse, J. J., Turrisi, R., & Kastner, M. (2000). Modeling tanning salon behavioral tendencies using appearance motivation, self-monitoring and the theory of planned behavior. ''Health Education Research, 15''(4), 405–414. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/15.4.405 Ingledew, D. K., Ferguson, E., & Markland, D. (2010). Motives and sun-related behaviour. ''Journal of Health Psychology, 15''(1), 8–20. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105309342292 Jackson, K. M., & Aiken, L. S. (2000). A psychosocial model of sun protection and sunbathing in young women: The impact of health beliefs, attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy for sun protection. ''Health Psychology, 19''(5), 469–478. https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.19.5.469 Jones, J. L., & Leary, M. R. (1994). Effects of appearance-based admonitions against sun exposure on tanning intentions in young adults. ''Health Psychology, 13''(1), 86–90. https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.13.1.86 Leary, M. R., & Jones, J. L. (1993). The social psychology of tanning and sunscreen use: Self-presentational motives as a predictor of health risk. ''Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 23''(17), 1390–1406. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.1993.tb01039.x Rogers, R. W. (1975). A protection motivation theory of fear appeals and attitude change. ''The Journal of Psychology, 91''(1), 93–114. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.1975.9915803 }} ==External links== * [https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/sun-safety Be SunSmart and sun safety] (Cancer Council Australia) * [https://www.sunsmart.com.au/ SunSmart] (Cancer Council Victoria) * [https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/sun-safety/uv-index UV Index] (Cancer Council Australia) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Environment]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Health]] e21013jqy091hemro83w72hzm74h4fn 2 331625 2833092 2828646 2026-09-14T01:19:33Z Jtneill 10242 /* Social contributions */ {{ic|Use a numbered list as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} 2833092 wikitext text/x-wiki ==About me== Hi, I'm a psychology student contributing to the Motivation and emotion book project. My chapter explores the psychological motivations underlying sun exposure and sun-protection behaviours, with a particular focus on protection motivation theory. ==Book chapter== * [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Sun exposure and protection motivation|Sun exposure and protection motivation]] ==Social contributions== {{ic|Use a numbered list as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} ===Direct edit=== I contributed to the [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Possible selves and goal pursuit|Possible selves and goal pursuit]] chapter by adding a relevant internal link about possible selves to the See also section. [https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?title=Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2026/Possible_selves_and_goal_pursuit&diff=prev&oldid=2828623 View direct edit evidence] ===Talk page contribution=== I provided feedback on the talk page for [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Possible selves and goal pursuit|Possible selves and goal pursuit]], suggesting that the chapter could further consider how self-efficacy may influence whether possible selves translate into motivated goal-pursuit behaviour. [https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Talk:Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2026/Possible_selves_and_goal_pursuit#c-U3188047-20260827203800-Feedback_on_possible_selves_and_goal_pursuit View talk page contribution] ===UCLearn discussion=== I contributed to the UCLearn Topic Development discussion by asking for feedback about the scope of my chapter, specifically whether it is better to focus primarily on protection motivation theory or incorporate several related motivational factors. [https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455468 View UCLearn discussion contribution] peruckngu9kzex73qknschf4uge7263 0 331639 2833107 2829567 2026-09-14T04:08:43Z Jtneill 10242 Copyediting 2833107 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Effort regulation and cost-benefit decision-making:<br>How is effort dynamically adjusted based on changing cost-benefit analysis during goal pursuit?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} ;Scenario Consider a college student preparing for an important exam. At the start of the evening the student believes that an additional two hours of study will make a big difference to their result, so they put their phone on silent, select difficult practice questions and maintain an attentive focus. But after an hour the questions are taking longer than anticipated, the student is growing tired, and a friend invites them to an event. The exam still matters, but the expected value of one more hour has shifted relative to its costs. The student can then reduce effort, use a more efficient study strategy, take a short break, or continue if new information leads to the goal appearing more valuable. The important point is that the level of effort can change while the goal itself remains the same. {{RoundBoxBottom}} Psychological research {{fact}} views effort as a finite and possibly costly resource to be allocated. Models of effort-based decision-making propose that individuals assess the expected benefits against the costs of exerting effort. Cognitive effort can thus be seen as part of a decision problem: how much control to exert and on what activity given the current circumstances? (Shenhav et al., 2017; Westbrook & Braver, 2015). This perspective helps account for the apparent paradox of the same person working intensely on one task but disengaging from another, the increase in willingness to work with an increase in reward, and the eventual reduction or redirection of effort with increases in task difficulty. Research on effort discounting has also shown that increasing effort requirements can decrease the subjective value of an outcome, but the methods and the definition of effort differ substantially across studies (Gómez Escobar & Mitchell, 2025). '''Key Points:''' • Effort is best understood as an allocation problem rather than a fixed amount of motivation. • Expected benefits include reward magnitude, probability of success, goal importance and progress toward a valued outcome. • Expected costs include cognitive or physical demand, time, fatigue, uncertainty and the opportunity cost of doing something else. • Dynamic regulation occurs because these variables change during goal pursuit, producing new estimates of the value of continued effort. {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What makes effort costly and beneficial during goal pursuit? * How are changing rewards, task demands and opportunity costs translated into effort allocation? * How does feedback during goal pursuit cause effort to increase, decrease or change form? * What psychological and neural mechanisms support dynamic effort regulation? {{RoundBoxBottom}} == Effort as a cost-benefit decision == [[File:Four dimensions of motivation.png|center|thumb|500x500px|'''Figure 1'''. Flowchart breaking down the multifaceted influences on motivation]] '''Key Points:''' • Effort is treated as a response cost that influences action selection. • The value of an outcome depends partly on how much effort is required to obtain it. • Effort allocation can be rational in the broad sense that control is preferentially deployed where its expected benefits justify its costs. ;Quiz <quiz display="simple"> {Effort is considered a cost when deciding whether an outcome is worth pursuing: |type="()"} + True - False {Does increasing the amount of effort required always make an outcome more valuable?: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==What changes the cost-benefit calculation?== '''Key points:''' • Reward value is subjective: importance, immediacy and personal relevance can change the benefit of effort. • People are more likely to persist when effort is expected to improve the chance of success. • Task demand, fatigue and competing goals can raise the effective cost of continued effort. ;Quiz Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display="simple"> {A person's belief about their chance of success influences their willingness to continue?: |type="()"} + True - False {Fatigue does not increase the cost of continuing to exert effort.: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==What changes the cost-benefit calculation?== '''Key points:''' • Reward value is subjective: importance, immediacy and personal relevance can change the benefit of effort. • People are more likely to persist when effort is expected to improve the chance of success. • Task demand, fatigue and competing goals can raise the effective cost of continued effort. ;Quiz Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display="simple"> {Is changing strategies consider to be a form of effort regulation?: |type="()"} + True - False {Does reducing effort always mean that a person has abandoned their goal? |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Dynamic effort regulation during goal pursuit== '''Key points:''' • Goal pursuit contains repeated opportunities to update effort rather than one irreversible decision. • Feedback can increase or decrease effort depending on how it changes expected benefit and cost. • Strategy switching, breaks and stopping can be forms of adaptive effort regulation rather than simple disengagement. ; ;Quiz Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display="simple"> {Dopamine can influence effort-related motivation and action selection: |type="()"} + True - False {A single brain region is solely responsible for regulating effort: |type="()"} - True + False </quiz> ==Conclusion== '''Key points''' • Effort regulation is an ongoing process of updating the expected value of control. • The best level of effort can change even when the goal remains unchanged. • Adaptive goal pursuit involves both persistence and strategic reallocation of effort. ==See also== * [[Motivation and emotion/Book|Motivation and emotion book chapters]] (Wikiversity) * [[w:Self determination theory|Self determination theory]] (Wikipedia) ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Bailey, M. R., Simpson, E. H., & Balsam, P. D. (2016). Neural substrates underlying effort, time, and risk-based decision making in motivated behavior. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, 133,191–201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nlm.2016.07.015 Edgar, N., da Silva Castanheira, K., Turner, G. R., Spreng, R. N., Vassena, E., & Otto, A. R. (2026). The neural basis of cost-benefit trade-offs in effort investment: A quantitative activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-026-01468-4 Gómez Escobar, G., & Mitchell, S. H. (2025). A systematic review of effort discounting research in humans: Current knowledge, recommendations, and future directions. Judgment and Decision Making, 20, 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1017/jdm.2025.10009 Salamone, J. D., & Correa, M. (2024). The neurobiology of activational aspects of motivation: Exertion of effort, effort-based decision making, and the role of dopamine. Annual Review of Psychology, 75, 1–32. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-020223-012208 Shenhav, A., Musslick, S., Lieder, F., Kool, W., Griffiths, T. L., Cohen, J. D., & Botvinick, M. M. (2017). Toward a rational and mechanistic account of mental effort. Annual Review of Neuroscience, 40, 99–124. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-neuro-072116-031526 Westbrook, A., & Braver, T. S. (2015). Cognitive effort: A neuroeconomic approach. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience, 15(2), 395–415. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25673005/ }} ==External links== {{expand}} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Decision making]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Effort]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Goal pursuit]] tqxkzp0lljn7iwule42wfdqpr2y4sr1 0 331659 2833080 2833025 2026-09-13T22:29:01Z Jtneill 10242 {{METE}} 2833080 wikitext text/x-wiki {{METE}} {{title|Nitrous oxide:<br>How does nitrous oxide influence emotional experience and mood?}} __TOC__ == Overview == {{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} [[File:A picture is worth a thousand words.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. Use a captioned image to illustrate the scenario]] Imagine inhaling nitrous oxide ("laughing gas" - yes, the stuff that makes people tell funny stories, or get sad, or spill all their secrets) during a medical procedure. It comes at a time that has been one of the worst weeks of your life yet. Yet, within minutes you are feeling elated, unusually relaxed, and light-headed, without a care in the world. The burdens you have felt for the week have been lifted. You feel a sense of relief and euphoria never felt before. However, these feelings disappear soon after the gas is stopped. But, what if the same drug could be used to produce changes in mood that lasts for hours or even days at a time? {{RoundBoxBottom}} Whilst this would be nice in an ideal world, the differences one feels under the influence of nitrous oxide is not the same as experiencing a lasting change in mood. * Emotional and mood are related but are distinguishable psychological concepts * Nitrous oxide has anaesthetic and analgesic effects and uses, but can also possibly be used to elicit temporary psychoactive effects such as euphoria * Its psychological effects are associated with various neurobiological mechanisms * It may be used to produce a rapid antidepressant effect that can persist beyond a immediate subjective effect {{RoundBoxTop|theme=6}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} - What is the difference between emotions and mood? - How does nitrous oxide act on the brain? - What are the effects of nitrous oxide on immediate emotions? - What are the effects of nitrous oxide on mood? - What is the current research, and what needs to be considered further on the effects of nitrous oxide?{{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Emotion versus mood== The terms are often confused or used interchangeably as they can both describe the way a person is feeling. While they both are important and coexist, they are different elements of human experience. Accurate identification and separation of the two terms can improve understanding of the effects of different contexts or remedies. Different markers are used to differentiate temporary emotions from enduring moods. However, duration and cause attribution are likely to be the most reliable markers to differentiate (Lane, 2026). [[File:Plutchik-wheel.svg|thumb|'''Figure 2.''' Plutchik's wheel of emotions. Source: Wikimedia Commons]] === Emotion === * [[Emotion|Emotions]] tend to be fleeting or temporary changes in feeling, that are often reactions to objects or actions or other identifiable events (See Figure 2) (Lane, 2026). === Mood === * Mood tends to define a longer change in feeling eliciting a longer-lasting state that often lacks a clear trigger (Lane, 2026). == How does nitrous oxide influence the brain? == A brief overview into the biological mechanisms of nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide is a colourless, odourless gas that, in combination with oxygen, is mostly used in medical or dental settings to act as an anaesthesia. Recreational use or abuse of nitrous oxide has significant negative impacts on a person’s health. This can include permanent brain or spinal cord damage (Department of Health, 2026). === How does it work? === It has analgesic, anxiolytic, anaesthetic, and psychoactive effects, however, these effects may be produced by different mechanisms (Emmanouil & Quock, 2007). Could its neurochemical changes affect subjective emotional experiences? === Neurotransmitter mechanisms === Each of the different effects of nitrous oxide have been found to be activated by and involve different neurochemical processes. Anaesthetic and proposed antidepressant effects – NMDA/glutamatergic systems (Gill et al., 2025; Jevtović-Todorović et al., 1998). Anxiolytics effects – GABA-related system (Dzoljic & Van Duijn, 1998; Hashimoto et al., 2001) Analgesia – Endogenous opioid systems (Emmanouil et al., 2008; Gillman, 1986) Psychological and mood effects – are likely to be caused by ‘flow-on’ effects or changes (Nagele et al., 2018; Scott, 2025) == How does nitrous oxide change emotional experience? == Its common name, “laughing gas” reflects the capacity it has to produce temporarily elated effects, although this title may not be reflective of all of its effects. === Acute effects === Nitrous oxide provides temporary relief effects such as * euphoria * altered perception * reduced anxiety * changes in consciousness * laughter * relaxation === Anxiety and emotional responses === <del>As mentioned earlier, </del>nitrous oxide has been found to have anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects, hence its frequent use in clinical and dental contexts (Sanders et al., 2008). Reducing anxiety can produce an altered subjective emotional experience (Sanders et al., 2008). === Altered emotional experiences are not necessarily improvements in mood === A positive emotional response when nitrous oxide is administered provides evidence of an acute yet subjective effect, however, it does not demonstrate that it produces a sustained improvement in mood. To establish correlation or causation, experiments need to assess the affected symptoms after the immediate administration, and after the immediate effects have weakened (Nagele et al., 2015). Rapid antidepressant trials have reported positive changes in depressive symptoms when measured at follow-up points that have extended beyond the administration itself (Gill et al., 2025; Nagele et al., 2015). == What are the effects of nitrous oxide on mood? == {{ic|Include at least an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-headings}} === Nitrous oxide and depression === Various trials have been conducted to determine whether nitrous oxide could be used to reduce depressive symptoms rapidly (Nagele et al., 2015). Further research has further validated the results, finding that nitrous oxide had significantly improved depressive symptoms in comparison to placebo trials. Adverse effects also declined as the dose declined. Yet, the study held that there was no difference in decline of depressive symptoms between the two strengths of nitrous oxide administered. This means a lower percentage of nitrous oxide produces a comparable efficacy to higher doses, yet with a significantly lower rate of adverse effects (Nagele et al., 2021). Despite this, the reductions in symptoms were observed after immediate administrative periods, suggesting that direct correlation may not be able to be established, and may be reduced to intoxication or euphoria. (Nagele et al., 2015; Nagele et al., 2021). === Why might mood effects outlast intoxication? === Evaluate the effects and mechanisms by which the different receptors or neurobiological processes responsible for the immediate subjective experiences, to determine whether modulation of processes could elicit flow-on effects that elicit larger effects on mood (Gill et al., 2025). <quiz display="simple"> {Nitrous oxide improves mood by making people feel an immediate sense of euphoria. |type="()"} - True + False {25% and 50% nitrous had comparable effects on reducing immediate antidepressant symptoms. |type="()"} + True - False </quiz> == Limitations and further research == {{ic|Include at least an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-headings}} === Limitations === Although there have been positive results of various trials, finding that nitrous oxide may have positive impacts as an antidepressant treatment, longer-term experiments may need to be considered further (Gill et al., 2025). Most studies have focused on adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder or treatment-resistant depression, which limits the scope to which findings can be generalised more broadly (Gill et al., 2025). === Further research areas === Does euphoria explain the antidepressant effects/positive findings of the studies? * Symptom improvement after the acute nitrous oxide exposure effects have faded provides deeper evidence of effects on post-acute mood, rather than the mere positive effects of administration. The long-term adverse health effects may need to be considered further. Can subjective and acute effects be used as a predictor for long-term mood improvement, meaning that the two processes may be related. Further research would be needed to determine the optimal concentrations, and frequency of administration to maintain a positive impact. Further research may also be required into the mechanisms by which nitrous oxide can affect depressive mood neurobiologically. ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * For the topic development, use at least one figure (even if not ideal) to show that you know how to embed, caption, and cite a figure; this can be the figure in the scenario * For the book chapter, use several figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] which hosts free-to-use media such as photos, diagrams, graphs, video, and audio * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Provide descriptive figure captions (use '''Figure #''' and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. Here are some options: {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples that illustrate concepts in action * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]]; can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citation(s) {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing the Relationship Between Known/Unknown and Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * One or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as the take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display="simple"> {Nitrous oxide improves mood by making people feel an immediate sense of euphoria. |type="()"} - True + False {25% and 50% nitrous had comparable effects on reducing immediate antidepressant symptoms. |type="()"} + True - False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * Arguably the most important section * Provide at least three bullet-points for this section even at the topic development stage, based on preliminary thinking * For the book chapter, develop clear take-home message(s) that address the focus questions based on psychological theory and research * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing this problem * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Beedie, C., Terry, P., & Lane, A. (2005). Distinctions between emotion and mood. Cognition & Emotion, 19(6), 847–878. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930541000057 Department of Health. (2026). Nitrous oxide. Government of Western Australia. https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/nitrous-oxide Dzoljic, M., & Van Duijn, B. (1998). Nitrous oxide-induced enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acidA-mediated chloride currents in acutely dissociated hippocampal neurons. Anesthesiology, 88(2), 473–480. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199802000-00026Emmanouil, D. E., Dickens, A. S., Heckert, R. W., Ohgami, Y., Chung, E., Han, S., & Quock, R. M. (2008). Nitrous oxide-antinociception is mediated by opioid receptors and nitric oxide in the periaqueductal gray region of the midbrain. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 18(3), 194–199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroneuro.2007.06.008 Emmanouil, D. E., & Quock, R. M. (2007). Advances in understanding the actions of nitrous oxide. Anesthesia Progress, 54(1), 9–18. https://doi.org/10.2344/0003-3006(2007)54[9:AIUTAO]2.0.CO;2 Gill, K., de Cates, A. N., Wiseman, C., Murphy, S. E., Williams, E., Harmer, C. J., Morales-Muñoz, I., & Marwaha, S. (2025). Nitrous oxide for the treatment of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. eBioMedicine, 122, 106023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2025.106023 Gillman, M. A. (1986). Analgesic (sub anesthetic) nitrous oxide interacts with the endogenous opioid system: A review of the evidence. Life Sciences, 39(14), 1209–1221. https://doi.org/10.1016/0024-3205(86)90181-5 Hashimoto, T., Maze, M., Ohashi, Y., & Fujinaga, M. (2001). Nitrous oxide activates GABAergic neurons in the spinal cord in fischer rats. Anesthesiology, 95(2), 463–469. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200108000-00031 Jevtović-Todorović, V., Todorović, S. M., Mennerick, S., Powell, S., Dikranian, K., Benshoff, N., Zorumski, C. F., & Olney, J. W. (1998). Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is an NMDA antagonist, neuroprotectant and neurotoxin. Nature Medicine, 4(4), 460–463. https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0498-460Lane, A. M. (2026). Distinguishing mood and emotion: Implications for high-performance regulation. Brain Sciences, 16(2), 231. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci16020231 Nagele, P., Duma, A., Kopec, M., Gebara, M. A., Parsoei, A., Walker, M., Janski, A., Panagopoulos, V. N., Cristancho, P., Miller, J. P., Zorumski, C. F., & Conway, C. R. (2015). Nitrous oxide for treatment-resistant major depression: A proof-of-concept trial. Biological Psychiatry, 78(1), 10–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2014.11.016 Nagele, P., Palanca, B. J., Gott, B., Brown, F., Barnes, L., Nguyen, T., Xiong, W., Salloum, N. C., Espejo, G. D, Lessov-Schlaggar, C. N., Jain, N., Cheng, W. W. L., Komen, H., Yee, B., Bolzenius, J. D, Janski, A., Gibbons, R., Zorumski, C. F., & Conway, C. R. (2021). A phase 2 trial of inhaled nitrous oxide for treatment-resistant major depression. Science Translational Medicine, 13(597), eabe1376. https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.abe1376 Nagele, P., Zorumski, C. F., & Conway, C. (2018). Exploring nitrous oxide as treatment of mood disorders: Basic concepts. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 38(2), 144–148. https://doi.org/10.1097/JCP.0000000000000837 Sanders, R. D, Weimann, J., & Maze, M. (2008). Biologic effects of nitrous oxide: A mechanistic and toxicologic review. Anesthesiology, 109(4), 707–722. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181870a17 Scott, C. (2025). Does nitrous oxide affect mental health? Villa Treatment Center. https://thevillatreatmentcenter.com/nitrous-oxide-affect-mental-health/ }} {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) ** Hanging indent: Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: *** Use "Edit source" *** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted Provide the references for all citations in APA style (7th ed.) or wiki style. Alternatively, you can use wiki style (as used on Wikipedia), as long as the information is complete and the formatting is consistent. Provide the references for all citations in APA style (7th ed.) or wiki style. Alternatively, you can use wiki style (as used on Wikipedia), as long as the information is complete and the formatting is consistent. }} == See also == * [[Emotion]] (Wikiversity) * [[Motivation and emotion/Lectures/Nature of emotion|Motivation and emotion]] (Lecture, Motivation and Emotion, 2025) * [[wikipedia:Nitrous_oxide|Nitrous Oxide]] (Wikipedia) {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses List internal (wiki) links to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. motivation and emotion book chapters) and Wikipedia articles. Use sentence casing and alphabetical order.}} == External links == * [https://www.calm.com/blog/emotions-vs-mood Emotions vs mood] (Calm.com) * [https://www.paulekman.com/blog/mood-vs-emotion-difference-between-mood-emotion/ Mood vs emotions: differences & traits] (Paul Ekman) {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link External links to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use sentence casing and alphabetical order. }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Drugs]] n5dn9ywrudwabhj5ojx2k9h38vzeecb 2833081 2833080 2026-09-13T22:31:09Z Jtneill 10242 Jtneill moved page [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Nitrous oxide and emotion]] to [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2027/Nitrous oxide and emotion]] without leaving a redirect 2833080 wikitext text/x-wiki {{METE}} {{title|Nitrous oxide:<br>How does nitrous oxide influence emotional experience and mood?}} __TOC__ == Overview == {{RoundBoxTop|theme=1}} [[File:A picture is worth a thousand words.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Figure 1'''. Use a captioned image to illustrate the scenario]] Imagine inhaling nitrous oxide ("laughing gas" - yes, the stuff that makes people tell funny stories, or get sad, or spill all their secrets) during a medical procedure. It comes at a time that has been one of the worst weeks of your life yet. Yet, within minutes you are feeling elated, unusually relaxed, and light-headed, without a care in the world. The burdens you have felt for the week have been lifted. You feel a sense of relief and euphoria never felt before. However, these feelings disappear soon after the gas is stopped. But, what if the same drug could be used to produce changes in mood that lasts for hours or even days at a time? {{RoundBoxBottom}} Whilst this would be nice in an ideal world, the differences one feels under the influence of nitrous oxide is not the same as experiencing a lasting change in mood. * Emotional and mood are related but are distinguishable psychological concepts * Nitrous oxide has anaesthetic and analgesic effects and uses, but can also possibly be used to elicit temporary psychoactive effects such as euphoria * Its psychological effects are associated with various neurobiological mechanisms * It may be used to produce a rapid antidepressant effect that can persist beyond a immediate subjective effect {{RoundBoxTop|theme=6}} '''Focus questions''' {{ic|Use bullet points as shown in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]}} - What is the difference between emotions and mood? - How does nitrous oxide act on the brain? - What are the effects of nitrous oxide on immediate emotions? - What are the effects of nitrous oxide on mood? - What is the current research, and what needs to be considered further on the effects of nitrous oxide?{{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Emotion versus mood== The terms are often confused or used interchangeably as they can both describe the way a person is feeling. While they both are important and coexist, they are different elements of human experience. Accurate identification and separation of the two terms can improve understanding of the effects of different contexts or remedies. Different markers are used to differentiate temporary emotions from enduring moods. However, duration and cause attribution are likely to be the most reliable markers to differentiate (Lane, 2026). [[File:Plutchik-wheel.svg|thumb|'''Figure 2.''' Plutchik's wheel of emotions. Source: Wikimedia Commons]] === Emotion === * [[Emotion|Emotions]] tend to be fleeting or temporary changes in feeling, that are often reactions to objects or actions or other identifiable events (See Figure 2) (Lane, 2026). === Mood === * Mood tends to define a longer change in feeling eliciting a longer-lasting state that often lacks a clear trigger (Lane, 2026). == How does nitrous oxide influence the brain? == A brief overview into the biological mechanisms of nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide is a colourless, odourless gas that, in combination with oxygen, is mostly used in medical or dental settings to act as an anaesthesia. Recreational use or abuse of nitrous oxide has significant negative impacts on a person’s health. This can include permanent brain or spinal cord damage (Department of Health, 2026). === How does it work? === It has analgesic, anxiolytic, anaesthetic, and psychoactive effects, however, these effects may be produced by different mechanisms (Emmanouil & Quock, 2007). Could its neurochemical changes affect subjective emotional experiences? === Neurotransmitter mechanisms === Each of the different effects of nitrous oxide have been found to be activated by and involve different neurochemical processes. Anaesthetic and proposed antidepressant effects – NMDA/glutamatergic systems (Gill et al., 2025; Jevtović-Todorović et al., 1998). Anxiolytics effects – GABA-related system (Dzoljic & Van Duijn, 1998; Hashimoto et al., 2001) Analgesia – Endogenous opioid systems (Emmanouil et al., 2008; Gillman, 1986) Psychological and mood effects – are likely to be caused by ‘flow-on’ effects or changes (Nagele et al., 2018; Scott, 2025) == How does nitrous oxide change emotional experience? == Its common name, “laughing gas” reflects the capacity it has to produce temporarily elated effects, although this title may not be reflective of all of its effects. === Acute effects === Nitrous oxide provides temporary relief effects such as * euphoria * altered perception * reduced anxiety * changes in consciousness * laughter * relaxation === Anxiety and emotional responses === <del>As mentioned earlier, </del>nitrous oxide has been found to have anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects, hence its frequent use in clinical and dental contexts (Sanders et al., 2008). Reducing anxiety can produce an altered subjective emotional experience (Sanders et al., 2008). === Altered emotional experiences are not necessarily improvements in mood === A positive emotional response when nitrous oxide is administered provides evidence of an acute yet subjective effect, however, it does not demonstrate that it produces a sustained improvement in mood. To establish correlation or causation, experiments need to assess the affected symptoms after the immediate administration, and after the immediate effects have weakened (Nagele et al., 2015). Rapid antidepressant trials have reported positive changes in depressive symptoms when measured at follow-up points that have extended beyond the administration itself (Gill et al., 2025; Nagele et al., 2015). == What are the effects of nitrous oxide on mood? == {{ic|Include at least an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-headings}} === Nitrous oxide and depression === Various trials have been conducted to determine whether nitrous oxide could be used to reduce depressive symptoms rapidly (Nagele et al., 2015). Further research has further validated the results, finding that nitrous oxide had significantly improved depressive symptoms in comparison to placebo trials. Adverse effects also declined as the dose declined. Yet, the study held that there was no difference in decline of depressive symptoms between the two strengths of nitrous oxide administered. This means a lower percentage of nitrous oxide produces a comparable efficacy to higher doses, yet with a significantly lower rate of adverse effects (Nagele et al., 2021). Despite this, the reductions in symptoms were observed after immediate administrative periods, suggesting that direct correlation may not be able to be established, and may be reduced to intoxication or euphoria. (Nagele et al., 2015; Nagele et al., 2021). === Why might mood effects outlast intoxication? === Evaluate the effects and mechanisms by which the different receptors or neurobiological processes responsible for the immediate subjective experiences, to determine whether modulation of processes could elicit flow-on effects that elicit larger effects on mood (Gill et al., 2025). <quiz display="simple"> {Nitrous oxide improves mood by making people feel an immediate sense of euphoria. |type="()"} - True + False {25% and 50% nitrous had comparable effects on reducing immediate antidepressant symptoms. |type="()"} + True - False </quiz> == Limitations and further research == {{ic|Include at least an introductory paragraph before branching into sub-headings}} === Limitations === Although there have been positive results of various trials, finding that nitrous oxide may have positive impacts as an antidepressant treatment, longer-term experiments may need to be considered further (Gill et al., 2025). Most studies have focused on adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder or treatment-resistant depression, which limits the scope to which findings can be generalised more broadly (Gill et al., 2025). === Further research areas === Does euphoria explain the antidepressant effects/positive findings of the studies? * Symptom improvement after the acute nitrous oxide exposure effects have faded provides deeper evidence of effects on post-acute mood, rather than the mere positive effects of administration. The long-term adverse health effects may need to be considered further. Can subjective and acute effects be used as a predictor for long-term mood improvement, meaning that the two processes may be related. Further research would be needed to determine the optimal concentrations, and frequency of administration to maintain a positive impact. Further research may also be required into the mechanisms by which nitrous oxide can affect depressive mood neurobiologically. ==Figures== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Example of an image with a descriptive caption.]] * For the topic development, use at least one figure (even if not ideal) to show that you know how to embed, caption, and cite a figure; this can be the figure in the scenario * For the book chapter, use several figures to illustrate concepts, add interest, and to serve as examples * Images must be embedded from [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] which hosts free-to-use media such as photos, diagrams, graphs, video, and audio * Images can be uploaded to [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] if they are openly licensed * Embed figures throughout the chapter, starting with the scenario in the Overview section * Provide descriptive figure captions (use '''Figure #''' and explain the relevance of the image to the text) * Cite each figure at least once in the main text (e.g., see Figure 2) ==Learning features== Learning features help to bring book chapters to life and can be embedded throughout the chapter. Here are some options: {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples that illustrate concepts in action * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]]; can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citation(s) {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing the Relationship Between Known/Unknown and Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || Unknown |} ;Quizzes * One or two quiz questions for each main section is better than a long quiz at the end * Quiz ''conceptual'' understanding, rather than trivia. Ask about important information such as the take-home messages * Ask easy rather than hard questions * Different types of quiz questions are possible; see [[Help:Quiz|Quiz]] Example simple quiz questions. Choose your answers and click "Submit": <quiz display="simple"> {Nitrous oxide improves mood by making people feel an immediate sense of euphoria. |type="()"} - True + False {25% and 50% nitrous had comparable effects on reducing immediate antidepressant symptoms. |type="()"} + True - False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * Arguably the most important section * Provide at least three bullet-points for this section even at the topic development stage, based on preliminary thinking * For the book chapter, develop clear take-home message(s) that address the focus questions based on psychological theory and research * Together, the [[#Overview|Overview]] and Conclusion should summarise the problem, its significance, and how psychological science contributes to understanding and addressing this problem * Recommended length: 150 to 330 words {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Beedie, C., Terry, P., & Lane, A. (2005). Distinctions between emotion and mood. Cognition & Emotion, 19(6), 847–878. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930541000057 Department of Health. (2026). Nitrous oxide. Government of Western Australia. https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/nitrous-oxide Dzoljic, M., & Van Duijn, B. (1998). Nitrous oxide-induced enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acidA-mediated chloride currents in acutely dissociated hippocampal neurons. Anesthesiology, 88(2), 473–480. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199802000-00026Emmanouil, D. E., Dickens, A. S., Heckert, R. W., Ohgami, Y., Chung, E., Han, S., & Quock, R. M. (2008). Nitrous oxide-antinociception is mediated by opioid receptors and nitric oxide in the periaqueductal gray region of the midbrain. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 18(3), 194–199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroneuro.2007.06.008 Emmanouil, D. E., & Quock, R. M. (2007). Advances in understanding the actions of nitrous oxide. Anesthesia Progress, 54(1), 9–18. https://doi.org/10.2344/0003-3006(2007)54[9:AIUTAO]2.0.CO;2 Gill, K., de Cates, A. N., Wiseman, C., Murphy, S. E., Williams, E., Harmer, C. J., Morales-Muñoz, I., & Marwaha, S. (2025). Nitrous oxide for the treatment of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. eBioMedicine, 122, 106023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2025.106023 Gillman, M. A. (1986). Analgesic (sub anesthetic) nitrous oxide interacts with the endogenous opioid system: A review of the evidence. Life Sciences, 39(14), 1209–1221. https://doi.org/10.1016/0024-3205(86)90181-5 Hashimoto, T., Maze, M., Ohashi, Y., & Fujinaga, M. (2001). Nitrous oxide activates GABAergic neurons in the spinal cord in fischer rats. Anesthesiology, 95(2), 463–469. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200108000-00031 Jevtović-Todorović, V., Todorović, S. M., Mennerick, S., Powell, S., Dikranian, K., Benshoff, N., Zorumski, C. F., & Olney, J. W. (1998). Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is an NMDA antagonist, neuroprotectant and neurotoxin. Nature Medicine, 4(4), 460–463. https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0498-460Lane, A. M. (2026). Distinguishing mood and emotion: Implications for high-performance regulation. Brain Sciences, 16(2), 231. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci16020231 Nagele, P., Duma, A., Kopec, M., Gebara, M. A., Parsoei, A., Walker, M., Janski, A., Panagopoulos, V. N., Cristancho, P., Miller, J. P., Zorumski, C. F., & Conway, C. R. (2015). Nitrous oxide for treatment-resistant major depression: A proof-of-concept trial. Biological Psychiatry, 78(1), 10–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2014.11.016 Nagele, P., Palanca, B. J., Gott, B., Brown, F., Barnes, L., Nguyen, T., Xiong, W., Salloum, N. C., Espejo, G. D, Lessov-Schlaggar, C. N., Jain, N., Cheng, W. W. L., Komen, H., Yee, B., Bolzenius, J. D, Janski, A., Gibbons, R., Zorumski, C. F., & Conway, C. R. (2021). A phase 2 trial of inhaled nitrous oxide for treatment-resistant major depression. Science Translational Medicine, 13(597), eabe1376. https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.abe1376 Nagele, P., Zorumski, C. F., & Conway, C. (2018). Exploring nitrous oxide as treatment of mood disorders: Basic concepts. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 38(2), 144–148. https://doi.org/10.1097/JCP.0000000000000837 Sanders, R. D, Weimann, J., & Maze, M. (2008). Biologic effects of nitrous oxide: A mechanistic and toxicologic review. Anesthesiology, 109(4), 707–722. https://doi.org/10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181870a17 Scott, C. (2025). Does nitrous oxide affect mental health? Villa Treatment Center. https://thevillatreatmentcenter.com/nitrous-oxide-affect-mental-health/ }} {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) ** Hanging indent: Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: *** Use "Edit source" *** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted Provide the references for all citations in APA style (7th ed.) or wiki style. Alternatively, you can use wiki style (as used on Wikipedia), as long as the information is complete and the formatting is consistent. Provide the references for all citations in APA style (7th ed.) or wiki style. Alternatively, you can use wiki style (as used on Wikipedia), as long as the information is complete and the formatting is consistent. }} == See also == * [[Emotion]] (Wikiversity) * [[Motivation and emotion/Lectures/Nature of emotion|Motivation and emotion]] (Lecture, Motivation and Emotion, 2025) * [[wikipedia:Nitrous_oxide|Nitrous Oxide]] (Wikipedia) {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant internal resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses List internal (wiki) links to the most relevant Wikiversity pages (esp. motivation and emotion book chapters) and Wikipedia articles. Use sentence casing and alphabetical order.}} == External links == * [https://www.calm.com/blog/emotions-vs-mood Emotions vs mood] (Calm.com) * [https://www.paulekman.com/blog/mood-vs-emotion-difference-between-mood-emotion/ Mood vs emotions: differences & traits] (Paul Ekman) {{tip|TO BE DELETED IN CHAPTER Suggestions for this section: * Link to the most relevant external resources about the topic * Include the source in parentheses after the link External links to highly relevant resources such as podcasts and videos, news articles, and professional sites. Use sentence casing and alphabetical order. }} [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Drugs]] n5dn9ywrudwabhj5ojx2k9h38vzeecb 0 331663 2833064 2829219 2026-09-13T22:02:48Z Jtneill 10242 Copyediting 2833064 wikitext text/x-wiki {{title|Relatedness motivation in self-determination theory:<br>How does the need for relatedness function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour?}} __TOC__ ==Overview== {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} [[File:Raise hand gesture occupy.svg|Raise_hand_gesture_occupy|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Raised hand {{expand}}]] ; Imagine this Lauren is a first-year university student who has recently started a demanding course. During the first few weeks, she finds the workload difficult and is unsure whether she is capable of succeeding. She initially chose psychology because she is interested in the subject, however, she feels isolated because most of her classmates already seem to know one another. One of Lauren’s tutors makes an effort to learn about students, encourages them to contribute to discussions, and provides feedback. The tutor also organises small-group activities where students can get to know one another and emphasises that asking for help is a normal part of learning. Over time, Lauren begins to feel that she belongs in the course and that both her tutor and classmates value her participation. As Lauren feels increasingly connected to the people around her, she becomes more willing to attend tutorials, participate in discussions, ask questions, and seek feedback when she does not understand something. She also starts studying with classmates outside class. Lauren is no longer completing the course requirements only because she feels she has to. Her growing sense of belonging helps her internalise the value of the course, so she begins to think, “Psychology is important to me, and I want to do well because I see myself as part of this community.” This shift leads to more persistent, engaged behaviour. {{RoundBoxBottom}} * In self-determination theory, relatedness refers to feeling connected, social accepted, cared for by and important to other people. * Relatedness can facilitate the internalisation of socially motivated goals, which transforms extrinsic motivation to and strengthens motivation. * Investigating how either relatedness satisfaction or frustration shapes motivation can lead to the facilitation of relatedness in learning environments to improve motivation and outcomes. (Bureau et al., 2022; Ryan & Deci, 2000; Slemp et al., 2024) # '''Explanation of the problem, issue, or topic''': Brief explanation of the problem, why it is important, and an outline of how psychological science can help {{RoundBoxTop|theme=3}} '''Focus questions''' * What is the need for relatedness within Self-Determination Theory, and why is it important in shaping motivation? * How does relatedness satisfaction influence the development of autonomous versus controlled motivation? * How does relatedness satisfaction or frustration affect individuals’ behaviour, such as engagement, persistence, and disengagement? * How do social environments and relationships affect relatedness, and what are the implications on motivation and behaviour? {{RoundBoxBottom}} ==Self-Determination Theory== * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination%20theory Self-determination theory] {{ic|Use an internal link as shown in Tutorial 2}} * The relationship between extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation, and human needs. * Autonomy, competence, and relatedness are innate psychological needs thought to foster high-quality motivation. * SDT posits that social and cultural factors either support or damage individuals' motivation, well-being, and the quality of their involvement. (Ryan & Deci, 2000) ==Relatedness satisfaction and autonomous motivation== * Relatedness satisfaction versus relatedness frustration. * When an individual is satisfied with their relatedness, they are more likely to perceive a task as meaningful opposed to an obligation. This futher motivates that individual to engage in the task. * Relatedness frustration, characterised by rejection, loneliness and feeling excluded, was found to mediate amotivation. (Van Tuin et. al, 2020) ==Relatedness, engagement and behaviour== [[File:Thought bubble.svg|right|140px|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Parallel mediation model with both satisfaction and frustration of basic needs (Van Tuin et al., 2020)]] * Relatedness satisfaction of students predicted identified regulation and was found to increase behavioural engagement in mathematics (Hofverberg et. al., 2022). * When relatedness is satisfied, participation has been found to feel more meaningful socially and emotionally, therefore motivating participation behaviours (Kaefer & Chiviacowsky, 2021). * Students' perception of relatedness with teachers was associated with better homework engagement and practices (Collie, 2024). ==Relatedness and well-being== * Interpersonal support of autonomy, competence, and relatedness were associated with satisfaction of those psychological needs. * Environmental support for needs were associated with greater wellbeing and improved performance. * Relatedness supports wellbeing which supports motivation. (Slemp et. al, 2024) {{anchor|Scenarios}} ;Scenarios * Scenarios, case studies, or examples that illustrate concepts in action * Present using [[#Feature boxes|feature boxes]]; can be split into multiple boxes throughout a chapter (e.g., to illustrate different theories or stages) * Can be real or fictional; if real, provide citation(s) {{anchor|Feature box}} ;Feature boxes * Highlight key content using [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Feature box|feature boxes]], but don't overuse, otherwise they lose their effect * Consider using feature boxes for: ** [[#Scenarios|Scenarios]], case studies, or examples ** Focus questions ** Tips ** Quiz questions ** Take-home messages ;Embedded links * When key words are introduced, use [[Help:Links|interwiki links]] to: ** Wikipedia articles (e.g., "An early psychological view [[w:Dreams|dreams]]) of dreams was provided by [[w:Sigmund Freud|Sigmund Freud]]") or ** Related book chapters (e.g., "If you're feeling stuck, check out the chapter about [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2020/Writer's block|writer's block]]") {{anchor|Tables}} ;Tables * Use tables to organise and summarise information * Cite each table at least once in the main text (e.g., see Table 1) * Tables should be captioned * [[Motivation and emotion/Wikiversity/Tables|More example tables]] which can be adapted '''Table 1''' A Descriptive Caption Explains The Table Contents and its Relevance to the Text e.g., The 2 x 2 Johari Window Model Showing the Relationship Between Known/Unknown and Self/Other {| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto; |- ! !! Known to self !! Not known to self |- | '''Known to others''' || Open area || Blind spot |- | '''Not known to others''' || Hidden area || |} * '''Interactive learning Quiz - Choose your answers and click "Submit":''' <quiz display="simple"> {Relatedness satisfaction has been shown to influence welbeing: |type="(true)"} + True - False {Relatedness is an element of self-determination theory: |type="(true)"} + True - False </quiz> ==Conclusion== * Relatedness is a key psychological need within self-determination theory. When this need is satisfied, psychological well-being is more likely to increase and individuals are more likely to develop greater self-determined motivation * Both relatedness satisfaction and relatedness frustration can influence the quality of motivation, not just its strength * Relatedness satisfaction can shape behaviour by facilitating greater engagement, participation, and persistence and sustain their behaviour for longer. {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * What is the answer to the sub-title question based on psychological theory and research? * What are the answers to the focus questions? * What are the practical, take-home messages? }} ==See also== {{ic|Use alphabetical order}} * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination%20theory Self-determination theory] (Wikipedia) {{ic|Use an internal link as shown in Tutorial 2}} * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_relation Relatedness] (Wikipedia) {{ic|Use an internal link as shown in Tutorial 2}} *[https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Motivation_and_emotion/Lectures/Extrinsic_motivation_and_psychological_needs Extrinsic motivation and psychological needs] (Wikiversity) {{ic|Use an internal link as shown in Tutorial 2}} ==References== {{Hanging indent|1= Bureau, J. S., Howard, J. L., Chong, J. X. Y., & Guay, F. (2022). Pathways to Student Motivation: A Meta-Analysis of Antecedents of Autonomous and Controlled Motivations. Review of Educational Research, 92(1), 46-72. https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543211042426 Collie, R. J. (2024). Social-emotional need satisfaction and students’ academic engagement and social-emotional skills. Educational Psychology, 44(2), 117–135. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2024.2324751 Hofverberg, A., Winberg, M., Palmberg, B., Andersson, C., & Palm, T. (2022). Relationships between basic psychological need satisfaction, regulations, and behavioral engagement in mathematics. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.829958 Kaefer, A., & Chiviacowsky, S. (2021). Relatedness support enhances motivation, positive affect, and motor learning in adolescents. Human Movement Science, 79, 102864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2021.102864 Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.55.1.68 Slemp, G. R., Field, J. G., Ryan, R. M., Forner, V. W., Van den Broeck, A., & Lewis, K. J. (2024). Interpersonal supports for basic psychological needs and their relations with motivation, well-being, and performance: A meta-analysis. Journal of personality and social psychology, 127(5), 1012–1037. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000459 Van Tuin, L., Schaufeli, W. B., & van Rhenen, W. (2020). The satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs in engaging leadership. Journal of Leadership Studies, 14(2), 6–23. https://doi.org/10.1002/jls.21695 Weinstein, N. (Ed.). (2014). Human Motivation and Interpersonal Relationships : Theory, Research, and Applications (1st ed. 2014.). Springer Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8542-6 }} {{tip|Suggestions for this section: * Important aspects of APA referencing style ** Author surname, followed by a comma, then the author initials separated by full stops and spaces ** Year of publication in parentheses ** Title of work in lower case (except first letter and proper names), ending in a full-stop ** Journal title in italics, volume number in italics, issue number in parentheses, first and last page numbers separated by an en-dash(–), followed by a full-stop ** doi as a URL which is a working hyperlink (i.e., clickable) ** Hanging indent: Wrap the set of references in the [[Template:Hanging indent|hanging indent template]]: *** Use "Edit source" *** <nowiki>{{Hanging indent|1= the full list of references}}</nowiki> * The most common mistakes include: ** Incorrect capitalisation ** Incorrect italicisation ** dois which aren't clickable as working hyperlinks ** Citing sources that haven't been consulted }} ==External links== {{ic|Use sentence casing}} * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGrcets0E6I Promoting Motivation, Health, and Excellence: Ed Deci TEDX] (Youtube) * [https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/ Self-determination Theory] (Center for Self-determination Theory) [[Category:{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|3}}]] [[Category:Motivation and emotion/Book/Needs/Relatedness]] 25rz1vt9gvaeh7x4ijgc9cziuwqn39p 1 331777 2833128 2832179 2026-09-14T08:31:39Z StretchBeyond 3105744 /* Prediction Error and Extinction */ new section 2833128 wikitext text/x-wiki == Food for thought: Integrating Pavlov's classical conditioning == Hey there, Great job on developing your topic, I enjoyed reading your book chapter so far! I wondered whether you had considered incorporating concepts from Pavlov's [[wikipedia:Classical_conditioning|classical conditioning]], even briefly, to help contextualise fear-conditioning. From my understanding, fear-conditioning is a specific form of classical conditioning, so including Pavlov's theory may be relevant to your chapter. Best regards. [[User:U3285438|U3285438]] ([[User talk:U3285438|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/U3285438|contribs]]) 05:21, 2 September 2026 (UTC) == Heading casing == {| style="float: center; background:transparent;color:inherit;" |- | [[File:Crystal Clear app ktip.svg|48px|left]] | {{#if:ChillPsychGuy0607|Hi [[User:ChillPsychGuy0607|ChillPsychGuy0607]].|}} FYI, the recommended [[Wikiversity]] heading style uses [[w:Letter case#Sentence_case|sentence casing]]. For example:<br> <big><big>Self-determination theory</big></big> rather than <big><big>Self-Determination Theory</big></big> Here's an example chapter with correct heading casing: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Growth mindset development|Growth mindset development]] -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 06:28, 8 September 2026 (UTC) |} <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and/or subtitle not correctly worded and/or didn't use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] (fixed) |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement # The structure/scope may be overly ambitious within the maximum word count; if so, be selective about what's essential to address the question <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement (e.g., there are 5 focus questions) # There are probably too many focus questions (e.g., #4 isn't needed to address the question; this could be embedded elsewhere where relevant) <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? 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This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # Use an internal link to the book chapter (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Good – two out of three types of contributions made with direct link(s) to evidence. The other type of contribution is making: #* direct improvements to other [[Motivation and emotion/Book|chapters (past or current)]] # To add direct links to evidence of Wikiversity edits or comments: view the page history, select the version of the page before and after your contributions, click "compare selected revisions", and paste the comparison URL on your user page. For more info, see [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Chapter#Making and summarising social contributions|Making and summarising social contributions]]. This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 06:28, 8 September 2026 (UTC) == Prediction Error and Extinction == Hi, Great start to your chapter. I was attracted to the chapter given the title and subject matter. Once I got into it, I was also drawn on how close some of the theory aspects involved with your specific topic and mine were - I'm doing immersive therapy for PTSD treatment ([[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Immersive therapy for PTSD treatment]]) and spend some time looking at some of the psychological mechanisms, including prediction error. If you need additional references, I have an extensive list of relevant ones in my chapter references that may help you narrow the field. Good luck. [[User:StretchBeyond|StretchBeyond]] ([[User talk:StretchBeyond|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/StretchBeyond|contribs]]) 08:31, 14 September 2026 (UTC) o5f19s6xn6wzu2zvth6xsa3hoogni7a 1 331793 2833093 2830677 2026-09-14T01:20:41Z Jtneill 10242 Topic development feedback 2833093 wikitext text/x-wiki == Food for thought: The health belief model == Hey there, Well done on your topic development, I enjoyed reading your book chapter so far! It is fascinating to see how protection motivation theory (PMT) can be applied to sun-related behaviours. I also noticed your inclusion of the [[wikipedia:Health_belief_model|health belief model]] (HBM) in the 'see also' section, and I wondered if you have considered elaborating on this framework within your book chapter. From my understanding, the HBM suggests cues to action are an important trigger for behaviour change, whereas PMT centres on internal threat appraisal. It might be interesting compare these frameworks in your chapter! 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This is not required, but it can be useful to interlink your professional networks. <!-- Link to book chapter --> # A link to the book chapter is provided |10= <!-- Social contribution --> # Excellent – at least three different types of contributions with direct link(s) to evidence # Use a numbered list (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 01:20, 14 September 2026 (UTC) 5kh8am84kj57jaogm2v2w1mgkb5uo76 2 331815 2833069 2831875 2026-09-13T22:06:02Z Amirrorslens 3106278 2833069 wikitext text/x-wiki ==About Me== Hi there! My name is Amira Killeen and I am currently studying a Bachelors of Science in Psychology at University of Canberra. I am in my fourth year, and have one more year of part-time study to go before I intend to undertake either a Masters of Social Work or Masters of Counselling. Prior to commencing Psychology at UC, I was studying a Bachelors of Science (Advanced)(Honours), with a major in Physics and Astrophysics. I am currently employed as a Student Services Officer in the Student Centre at UC, as well as with AspireUC as part of Student Equity and Participation. We deliver community-based outreach programs to schools across the Snowy Monaro region and other rural areasm to increase awareness and aspirations for young people towards Higher Education and other career pathways. I have a special interest in holistic and existential psychology, specifically Gestalt psychology. As well as finding possible links between philosophy, psychology and physics over my studies. In my spare time, I enjoy going to dubstep gigs, bush doofs and rabbit hole-ing on Wikipedia. ==Book Chapter== I am writing my book chapter on: ''[[Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Awe and the diminished self|Awe and the diminished self]] - How does awe diminish the self and how can this be applied?'' as part of the ongoing project to develop a book on the application of psychological science to improve human life as an assessment exercise for [[Motivation and emotion]]. ==Social Contributions== # '''13/08/2026''' '''-''' Created discord server for external study support, posted on UC Learn as open invite to fellow students. See here: https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/455151 # '''04/09/2026''' '''-''' Suggested possible external link resource for ''"Competence motivation in self-determination theory"''. See here: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Competence motivation in self-determination theory#c-Amirrorslens-20260903175000-External Link Suggestion]] # '''04/09/2026 -''' Left a starter article on discussion page for book chapter ''"How does the need for competence function within self-determination theory to shape motivation and behaviour?"'' See here: [[Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2026/Competence motivation in self-determination theory#c-Amirrorslens-20260903201100-Article !]] # '''04/09/2026 -''' Put up a UC Learn discussion post for students to exchange and request specific feedback. See here: https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/20143/discussion_topics/459230 3jlzhbt0kb15vo079ql06dq0legnw9o 1 331818 2833063 2830998 2026-09-13T22:02:18Z Jtneill 10242 Topic development feedback 2833063 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Potential useful sources and tips== Hi U3203283! I've had a read through your chapter, and I think you're developing a really interesting discussion of self-determination theory and the basic psychological needs. I'm also doing a topic on relatedness and self-determination theory and thought you might find some of the sources I've found useful. * Chen, B., Vansteenkiste, M., Beyers, W., Boone, L., Deci, E. L., Van der Kaap-Deeder, J., Duriez, B., Lens, W., Matos, L., Mouratidis, A., Ryan, R. M., Sheldon, K. M., Soenens, B., Van Petegem, S., & Verstuyf, J. (2015). Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures. ''Motivation and Emotion'', 39(2), 216-236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-014-9450-1 ** Chen et al. (2015) examines the satisfaction and frustration of autonomy, competence, and relatedness across four different cultures. It could be useful if you're considering taking a cross-cultural perspective in your chapter. * Vansteenkiste, M., & Ryan, R. (2013). On Psychological Growth and Vulnerability: Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Need Frustration as a Unifying Principle. ''Journal of Psychotherapy Integration'', 23, 263-280. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0032359 ** Another source you might find useful is Vansteenkiste and Ryan (2013). They discuss the distinction between basic psychological need satisfaction and frustration within self-determination theory, including autonomy, competence, and relatedness. It could help with explaining how the satisfaction of relatedness supports more autonomous and adaptive motivation, while need frustration can contribute to less adaptive patterns of functioning. This may be useful for linking relatedness directly to differences in motivation and behaviour. Another tip I've realised is that quite a few of the foundational and earlier sources on self-determination theory are behind paywalls. If you're connected to the university's on-campus Wi-Fi, you may be able to access some of these articles automatically through the university library's subscriptions. I've found this useful for getting access to older SDT papers that were otherwise unavailable. Please feel free to reach out if you have anymore questions. As we're doing similarish questions, I think collaborating would help us both out! --[[User:HawaSA|HawaSA]] ([[User talk:HawaSA|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/HawaSA|contribs]]) 20:12, 3 September 2026 (UTC) == Heading casing == {| style="float: center; background:transparent;color:inherit;" |- | [[File:Crystal Clear app ktip.svg|48px|left]] | {{#if:|Hi [[User:{{{1}}}|{{{1}}}]].|}} FYI, the recommended [[Wikiversity]] heading style uses [[w:Letter case#Sentence_case|sentence casing]]. For example:<br> <big><big>Self-determination theory</big></big> rather than <big><big>Self-Determination Theory</big></big> Here's an example chapter with correct heading casing: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Growth mindset development|Growth mindset development]] -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 22:02, 13 September 2026 (UTC) |} <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 1-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development (e.g., consider using subheadings) <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Good alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement |3= <!-- Overview--> # Good <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? 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Do not add your signature, as it will be automatically added for you. --> Hello, everyone. Although it is not mentioned by the interface administrator policy, I would like to run for permanent interface administrator permissions (since my temporary IA rights are about to expire). My original stated reasoning was because of the ability to adjust interface pages for dark mode support and to adjust the CSS. However, I am familiar with CSS and I would like to be the first permanent interface administrator on English Wikiversity (to perform technical maintenance). See also [[Wikiversity:Colloquium#Wikiversity talk:Interface administrators#My thoughts about this user group|this discussion]] for context. I already have 2FA enabled as I hold IA rights on several other projects. Thank you for your consideration. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 16:53, 7 September 2026 (UTC) : I think we would first need a change to policy which currently only allows for 14 to 120 day IA periods. : Could you summarise recent changes you've made to the en.wv interface? : And what future changes are you planning on making to the en.wv interface? -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 23:54, 7 September 2026 (UTC) :: When I became an interface administrator (prior to being a custodian), I edited several interface messages to adjust for dark mode support. I initially planned to edit the CSS page by removing outdated code and moving the CSS import code (<code>@import url</code>) to common.css itself, but I didn't have time to do that due to commitments in real life and in other projects. Now that I have that time here, I am willing to perform maintenance on CSS. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 13:43, 8 September 2026 (UTC) ::: I forgot to mention this, but since I proposed an amendment to the IA policy, another maximum extension would be fine. [[User:Codename Noreste|<span style="color: blue">Codename Noreste</span>]] /// [[User talk:Codename Noreste|⭐️✨]] 13:44, 8 September 2026 (UTC) :{{support}} [[User:PieWriter|PieWriter]] ([[User talk:PieWriter|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/PieWriter|contribs]]) 00:20, 14 September 2026 (UTC) ==== Comments/questions ==== ==== Votes ==== nfanc5641mfjqt1afjfeekh9a65ypwp 1 331932 2833145 2832235 2026-09-14T10:19:49Z Jtneill 10242 Topic development feedback 2833145 wikitext text/x-wiki == See also and external links section == Hello, Interesting chapter. It is good to include sources in parentheses where relevant. You could also consider adding conclusion and take away messages at the end to make main points easier for readers to understand. Thanks [[User:P U3270518|P U3270518]] ([[User talk:P U3270518|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/P U3270518|contribs]]) 11:42, 8 September 2026 (UTC) <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] |2= # Overly complicated[[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|3-level heading structure]] – consider simplifying <!-- Conceptual --> # Messy heading structure – needs work (see [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing|Tutorial 2]]) # Remove all "Key points" sub-headings # Remove numbers # There is no need for a section about physiological needs because the topic is subcortical brain structures and motivation) # There is no need for a section about research because research should be integrated throughout # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Promising alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and heading structure, but there is room for improvement <!-- GenAI ---> # Are the headings based on [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? 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This 2026 curated guide highlights the top nine budget audio systems engineered to deliver high-tempo workout sound across garage, basement, and dedicated fitness rooms without acoustic distortion. == Why Audio Quality Matters in a Modern Home Gym == An effective gym speaker must produce clean, dynamic sound that cuts through mechanical treadmill noise, high-velocity cooling fans, and dropped weights. Research in exercise physiology confirms that synchronized music with assertive low-end frequencies reduces perceived physical exertion and promotes workout consistency. Standard home entertainment speakers often fail in workout spaces because they lack ingress protection against airborne sweat and particulate chalk. Upgrading to a resilient, high-output wireless sound unit ensures durable operation, tactile controls that work with damp fingers, and acoustic immersion that keeps training energy focused. == Top 9 Home Gym Bluetooth Speaker Recommendations Under $140 == {| class="wikitable" |'''Model''' |'''Audio Power''' |'''Ingress Rating''' |'''Best Use Case''' |- |'''TREBLAB HD77''' |30W DualBass |IPX6 |Heavy HIIT & Power Rack Mounting |- |'''Edifier R1280T''' |42W RMS |Enclosed Wood |Permanent Shelf & Studio Acoustics |- |'''Assistrust 2-in-1''' |60W Peak |Indoor Multi-EQ |Modular Dual-Tower Sound Distribution |- |'''Google Nest Audio''' |75mm Woofer |Sealed Enclosure |Hands-Free Voice Interval Timing |- |'''BolaButty 20W''' |20W Stereo |IPX5 |Extended 24-Hour Battery Routines |- |'''DOSS SoundBox''' |12W Stereo |Water-Resistant |Chalk-Friendly Capacitive Touch Control |- |'''Ortizan 24W''' |24W Stereo |IPX7 Waterproof |High-Humidity & Visual RGB Motivation |- |'''MusiBaby M68''' |15W 360° |Splashproof |Ultra-Compact Travel & Pull-Up Bar Hanging |- |'''Rossetta Star''' |10W Ambient |Indoor Decorative |Yoga, Mobility Work & Sensory Cooldown |} === 1. High-Impact Durability: [https://www.amazon.com/TREBLAB-HD77-Premium-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B07GBDMF12/ TREBLAB HD77 Bluetooth Speaker] === The TREBLAB HD77 outputs 30 watts of omnidirectional 360-degree sound driven by dual subwoofers. Its impact-resistant housing fits securely inside equipment cup holders or suspends from barbell uprights using the included strap, while IPX6 water resistance prevents damage from sweat spray and water spills. === 2. Studio-Grade Acoustic Power: [https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1280T-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016P9HJIA/ Edifier R1280T Bookshelf Speakers] === Engineered with calibrated bass reflex ports and 4-inch woofers, the Edifier R1280T active bookshelf pair delivers balanced, distortion-free sound across large dedicated fitness rooms. Its rigid MDF wood chassis eliminates digital audio artifacts, making it an excellent shelf-mounted hub for permanent lifting spaces. === 3. Modular Sound Dispersion: [https://www.amazon.com/Assistrust-Bluetooth-Equalizer-Detachable-Projectors/dp/B0DNZCJ93D/ Assistrust Detachable Soundbar] === The 60-watt Assistrust soundbar splits into two separate vertical towers or connects into a single horizontal bar. This modular layout enables lifters to position audio sources in opposite corners of a multi-bay gym to eliminate dead zones around squat cages and deadlift platforms. === 4. Hands-Free Voice Control: [https://www.amazon.com/Google-Audio-Bluetooth-Speaker-Built/dp/B0DGYQXZJ9/ Google Nest Audio] === When managing loaded barbells or chalked kettlebells, touchless controls keep training moving. The Google Nest Audio houses sensitive far-field microphones for voice-activated track selection and timer tracking, anchored acoustically by an engineered 75mm woofer and 19mm tweeter. === 5. High-Value Endurance: [https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Waterproof-Playtime-Portable-Electronic/dp/B0BRKPVZB4/ BolaButty 20W Bluetooth Speaker] === Built for athletes who train across multiple sessions without frequent recharges, the BolaButty delivers 24 hours of continuous playback per charge. Dual full-range drivers provide clean vocal reproduction and punchy percussion in an IPX5-rated splashproof chassis. === 6. Tactile Touch Navigation: [https://www.amazon.com/DOSS-Wireless-Bluetooth-Portable-Speaker/dp/B01CQOV3YO/ DOSS SoundBox Wireless Speaker] === The DOSS SoundBox utilizes a top-mounted capacitive touch ring for smooth volume and track adjustments. The sensitive touch plate responds reliably to light taps, avoiding the awkward pressure required by stiff rubber buttons when handling equipment with taped or gloved hands. === 7. Enclosed Visual Energy: [https://www.amazon.com/Ortizan-Portable-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Wireless/dp/B08FDPW8KR/ Ortizan IPX7 Waterproof Speaker] === The Ortizan 24W speaker combines IPX7 waterproof engineering with perimeter RGB LED lighting that pulses to the tempo of incoming music. It can withstand full water immersion and routine disinfectant sprays without compromising driver integrity. === 8. Compact Rack-Mounted Utility: [https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Speakers-MusiBaby-Portable-Waterproof/dp/B07XVFB67J/ MusiBaby M68 Bluetooth Speaker] === Weighing under 12 ounces, the MusiBaby M68 produces surprisingly rich 360-degree sound from a palm-sized cylinder. Its compact build allows athletes to hang the unit directly from pull-up bars or store it easily in training bags for park and track workouts. === 9. Sensory Recovery & Mobility: [https://www.amazon.com/Star-Projector-Rossetta-Bedroom-Bluetooth/dp/B099ZRCGWW/ Rossetta Galaxy Star Projector Speaker] === Designed for low-intensity recovery, yoga, and mobility routines, the Rossetta integrates a full-spectrum galaxy light projector with an internal Bluetooth driver and pre-loaded white noise tracks to convert harsh lifting bays into calming recovery sanctuaries. == Environmental Resilience: Adapting Sound to Regional US Climates == Workout audio gear must be chosen with local climate conditions in mind, as uninsulated garages and basements expose electronics to severe moisture, thermal shifts, and airborne particles. In southern states like '''Texas''', garage gyms face high summer heat and humidity, which makes sealed gaskets and reliable [https://homesdevice.com/ smart tech] choices essential to prevent internal moisture accumulation and driver degradation. In colder regions like '''Ohio''', athletes frequently set up training spaces in unfinished basements where concrete flooring absorbs low-end bass; mounting your [https://homesdevice.com/best-bluetooth-speaker-for-home-gym/ workout audio] at chest level on wooden shelves helps isolate the drivers from ground chill and condensation. == What Should You Look for in a Gym Audio Setup Under $140? == * '''Decibel Output & Driver Wattage''': Ensure continuous power output of at least 20W to 30W RMS so music easily reaches 80–85 dB over noisy machinery without high-end harmonic distortion. * '''Ingress Protection (IP Ratings)''': Prioritize IPX5 or higher for garage and outdoor spaces where sweat, spilled hydration drinks, and airborne chalk dust are common. * '''Stable Wireless Range''': Bluetooth 5.0 or later ensures drop-free streaming up to 33–50 feet away while your mobile device stays safely on a magnetic mount or equipment bench. * '''Versatile Mounting Options''': Carabiner loops, flat bases, or detachable tower configurations allow optimal elevation away from high-traffic lifting zones. == Pro Tips for Optimal Sound Placement == # '''Leverage Corner Boundary Loading''': Position your speaker 6 to 12 inches away from a corner wall junction to gain a natural 3 to 6 dB bass boost through acoustic boundary reinforcement. # '''Elevate to Ear Height''': Concrete slabs and rubber flooring tiles absorb high frequencies; elevate speakers 4 to 5 feet off the ground for clean acoustic transmission directly to your ears. # '''Set Up True Wireless Stereo''': If your chosen model supports TWS pairing, link two matching compact units on opposite walls to produce an immersive sound field across the entire workout space. === What volume level is recommended for home gym training? === An output between 80 dB and 85 dB SPL provides energetic musical drive while staying below the 85 dB threshold where extended noise exposure can induce hearing fatigue. === Can humidity damage an indoor Bluetooth speaker? === Yes. Unsealed speaker enclosures will corrode over time in non-climate-controlled gyms. Select an IPX5 or IPX7 rated model to ensure internal circuit boards remain sealed against moisture. === Are wood-cabinet bookshelf speakers safe for garage gym use? === Wood-cabinet speakers are durable and offer superior resonance, but they should be kept elevated away from floor dampness and protected from direct sunlight or rain exposure. [[User:Tauhidnupur008|Tauhidnupur008]] ([[User talk:Tauhidnupur008|discuss]] • [[Special:Contributions/Tauhidnupur008|contribs]]) 01:40, 14 September 2026 (UTC) l9ieniiwi4y02vwxqll4ln02injdewi 2833096 2833095 2026-09-14T02:58:22Z Jtneill 10242 Replaced content with "==Advertising== Advertising is not permitted on Wikiversity. ~~~~" 2833096 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Advertising== Advertising is not permitted on Wikiversity. -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 02:58, 14 September 2026 (UTC) e4jzdaimryic7pyti44vnnw0kj6uh2b 1 332031 2833099 2026-09-14T03:25:45Z Jtneill 10242 Topic development feedback 2833099 wikitext text/x-wiki == Heading casing == {| style="float: center; background:transparent;color:inherit;" |- | [[File:Crystal Clear app ktip.svg|48px|left]] | {{#if:U3247927|Hi [[User:U3247927|U3247927]].|}} FYI, the recommended [[Wikiversity]] heading style uses [[w:Letter case#Sentence_case|sentence casing]]. For example:<br> <big><big>Self-determination theory</big></big> rather than <big><big>Self-Determination Theory</big></big> Here's an example chapter with correct heading casing: [[Motivation and emotion/Book/2019/Growth mindset development|Growth mindset development]] -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 03:25, 14 September 2026 (UTC) |} <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] |2= <!-- Headings --> # See earlier comment about [[#heading casing|heading casing]] <!-- Heading structure --> <!-- 2-level --> # Promising [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|2-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development and/or refinement <!-- Other ---> # Avoid having sections with only 1 sub-heading – use 0 or 2+ sub-headings # Check grammar (e.g,. missing question mark) <!-- Remove --> # Remove sub-headings in the Overview <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Insufficient alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings |3= <!-- Overview--> # Excellent – Scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions # Very good # Good # Basic # Insufficient # Hasn't been developed – Needs scenario, image, evocative description of the problem/topic, and focus questions <!-- GenAI ---> # Does this section include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? 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This was demonstrated in [[Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Wiki editing#Social contributions|Tutorial 2]]. }} -- [[User:Jtneill|Jtneill]] - <small>[[User talk:Jtneill|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Jtneill|c]]</small> 03:25, 14 September 2026 (UTC) hqjyh3atexki4rlo2kkqt31acmdynre 1 332032 2833106 2026-09-14T04:08:36Z Jtneill 10242 Topic development feedback 2833106 wikitext text/x-wiki <!-- Official topic development feedback --> {{METF/2026 |1= <!-- Title --> # Title and subtitle are correctly worded and use [[w:Letter case#Sentence casing|sentence casing]] |2= <!-- Headings --> <!-- 1-level --> # Basic, [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Major project/Structure|1-level heading structure]] – could benefit from further development, perhaps using a 2-level structure (i.e., use subheadings) # Remove duplicate headings <!-- Alignment with focus questions --> # Develop closer alignment between sub-title, focus questions, and top-level headings |3= <!-- Overview--> # Basic <!-- Scenario --> # Promising scenario; could benefit from further development e.g., the scenario is somewhat abstract; how can it illustrate the core problematic more clearly? # Consider revising the scenario to make it more relatable to a wider international audience; university/college students represent only around 3% of the world's population # Add an image to the scenario to help attract reader interest <!-- Description --> # A basic description of the problem/topic is planned or presented # Introduce topic using plain English; most citations can be moved into subsequent setions # What are the most relevant psychological theories? # Do these key points include [[Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI|genAI content]]? 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