June 2014 PMID 24970431

The negativity bias: conceptualization, quantification, and individual differences.

John T Cacioppo, Stephanie Cacioppo, Jackie K Gollan

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33
Peak: 2 in Mar 2023
across 4 sources since Nov 2021

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What people are saying

The discussions reveal an overall acceptance of the research's main idea that negative information captures more attention, with posts emphasizing its relevance to real-world applications like persuasion and marketing, using words like 'study' and 'says,' which denote an informative tone and curiosity about practical impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the research's findings that humans tend to focus more on negative information, indicating general agreement with the article's core concepts.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with mentions of how the study influences areas like psychology, persuasion, and marketing.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussion shows moderate engagement, with users referencing the potential implications of the research and asking questions about its effects.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a recognition that such research can impact fields like marketing and political attitudes, though it's viewed as significant but not revolutionary.

Abstract in brief

  • The negativity bias refers to the tendency to pay more attention to negative information, and there is extensive research on how it is understood, measured, and varies between individuals.
  • Study of the negativity bias includes examining its stability over time, as well as its neural and genetic roots, indicating it's influenced by biology.
  • Hibbing and colleagues suggest that differences in negativity bias among people can help explain variations in political beliefs and attitudes, and current measures can test this idea.]

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Fiona Kelly
@ArtOfSexyBrand · X

4/4 Here's the Cambridge University Research about "Negativity Bias" How does this study affect your message? #psychology #persuasion #marketing https://t.co/rQYwnfOR2k

Mar 18, 2023 · 10 followers View post →
Fiona Kelly
@ArtOfSexyBrand · X

@DKThomp There was a study published by Cambridge University Press which says that people pay more attention to negative events that positive ones. https://t.co/3OYf00qIU6

Mar 17, 2023 · 10 followers View post →

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Fiona Kelly
@ArtOfSexyBrand · X

4/4 Here's the Cambridge University Research about "Negativity Bias" How does this study affect your message? #psychology #persuasion #marketing https://t.co/rQYwnfOR2k

Mar 18, 2023 · 10 followers View post →
Fiona Kelly
@ArtOfSexyBrand · X

@DKThomp There was a study published by Cambridge University Press which says that people pay more attention to negative events that positive ones. https://t.co/3OYf00qIU6

Mar 17, 2023 · 10 followers View post →