Psychology of Popularity

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Psychology of Popularity

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About this course: The level of popularity you experienced in childhood and adolescence is still affecting you today in ways that you may not even realize. Learn about how psychologists study popularity and how these same concepts can be used in adulthood to be more successful at work, become better parents, and have a happier life.

Who is this class for: This class is for anyone who went to high school. By the time you finish this course, you will never think about popularity the same way again. You will think differently about how to help today's generation of popularity-obsessed teens, and you may just feel better about your own adolescence too!

Created by:  The University of…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: The level of popularity you experienced in childhood and adolescence is still affecting you today in ways that you may not even realize. Learn about how psychologists study popularity and how these same concepts can be used in adulthood to be more successful at work, become better parents, and have a happier life.

Who is this class for: This class is for anyone who went to high school. By the time you finish this course, you will never think about popularity the same way again. You will think differently about how to help today's generation of popularity-obsessed teens, and you may just feel better about your own adolescence too!

Created by:  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Taught by:  Dr. Mitch Prinstein , John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and Author of Popular: The Power of Likeability in a Status-Obsessed World

    UNC Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
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Syllabus


WEEK 1


How is Popularity Affecting Your Life as an Adult?
We will review how popularity is changing your social information processing and DNA expression.


5 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Reading: Syllabus
  2. Reading: Grading and Logistics
  3. Video: Introduction to Popularity
  4. Video: Is Popularity in Our DNA?
  5. Video: How Popularity Affects Us Thousands of Times a Day
  6. Video: Do You Have a Hostile Attribution Bias?
  7. Video: Do You Have a Rejection Sensitivity Bias?

Graded: Module 1 Quiz

WEEK 2


How Do We Study Popularity Scientifically?
We will discuss the ways that we have identified different subgroups of kids and adults who have different popularity profiles.


5 videos expand


  1. Video: Who Can Accurately Tell You About a Child’s Popularity?
  2. Video: Asking Peers About Children’s Popularity
  3. Video: What are the 5 Categories of “Sociometric Popularity”?
  4. Video: Does Popularity Change When Moving to a New Context?
  5. Video: A New Form of Popularity in Adolescence?

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

WEEK 3


Why are Some People Popular Than Others? (Part 1)
We will discuss what behaviors popular people engage in, and what types of specific behaviors make people unpopular almost immediately. Implications for adult relationships will be discussed.


4 videos expand


  1. Video: What Social Behaviors Make People Popular so Quickly?
  2. Video: Other Social Behaviors That Make People Popular
  3. Video: What Forms of Aggression are Related to Popularity and Rejection?
  4. Video: What Functions of Aggression are Related to Popularity and Rejection?

Graded: Module 3 Quiz

WEEK 4


Why are Some People Popular Than Others? (Part 2)
We will review why facial and body attractiveness plays a role in popularity and how parents can make their children more popular.


4 videos expand


  1. Video: Why is Facial Attractiveness so Strongly Related to Popularity Among Youth?
  2. Video: Body Attractiveness and Popularity
  3. Video: Can Smart Kids be Popular?
  4. Video: How Did Your Parents Determine How Popular You Were?

Graded: Module 4 Quiz

WEEK 5


How Does Popularity Change Our Mood, Feelings, and Behaviors? (Part 1)
We will discuss recent findings regarding the links between popularity and psychopathology.


6 videos expand


  1. Video: How Do We Study the Effects of Popularity on Later Outcomes?
  2. Video: How Does Popularity Predict Delinquency?
  3. Video: Different Types of Rejected Children
  4. Video: Why Do Rejected-Aggressive Children Have so Many Difficulties?
  5. Video: How Does Popularity Predict Internalizing Symptoms?
  6. Video: How Does Depression Predict Peer Rejection?

Graded: Module 5 Quiz

WEEK 6


How Does Popularity Change Our Mood, Feelings, and Behaviors? (Part 2)
We will review why popular people really do have better skills and life outcomes compared to others.


5 videos expand


  1. Video: How is Popularity Related Health Risk Behaviors?
  2. Video: Let’s Talk About Sex (and Babies)!
  3. Video: Popular Teens are Not as Risky as we Thought?
  4. Video: How Does Popularity Predict Long-Term Adult Outcomes?
  5. Video: Closing Video

Graded: Module 6 Quiz
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