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921: Mitch Prinstein | The Perks and Perils of Popularity

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The Distinction Between Likeability and Status in Popularity

Popularity in high school is often associated with status, which is about power, influence, and visibility, rather than likeability. Likeability is about who likes you the most or the least and is prevalent until puberty, after which status gains more importance. It used to be that status was a high school phenomenon, but with the internet, individuals can pursue status chasing and cloud chasing throughout their lives.

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