Ever wonder just what makes someone likable?
That is the question Dr. Mitch Prinstein has spent his career studying. He’s a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For over 20 years, he’s conducted research on popularity, peer relations, and bullying at his Peer Relations Lab.
Below, listen to the conversation or read the transcript, and hear Dr. Mitch Prinstein’s thoughts on:
- What is popularity and the two types of popularity (2:05)
- Characteristics of a popular person (3:20)
- What makes someone popular or unpopular (4:36)
- How to become popular (6:25)
- If popularity is important in life after high school (8:29)
- The impact of social media on popularity (9:56)
- How the pursuit of fame or status impacts happiness (11:31)
- Why bullying has been increasing and what to do about it (13:14)
- What to do if you see someone being bullied (17:00)
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