The High-Fidelity Crowd: Social Identity, Collective Effervescence, and the Cultural Divide in Mega-Fandoms
In Brief: A concert is more than a musical performance; it is a high-stakes psychological ritual. By examining the contrasting […]
Culture & Everyday Life
Identity under Threat: The Neurobiology and Social Psychology of Defensive ‘Karen’ Reactions
In Brief: The “Karen” phenomenon reflects the intersection of cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and social identity threat. When central beliefs