Ann N Y Acad Sci September 2013 PMID 25708079

Their pain, our pleasure: stereotype content and schadenfreude.

Mina Cikara, Susan T Fiske

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The posts, such as '@HanSoolo_ It is normal behaviour. It is called schadenfreude,' reflect an acceptance of the emotion as natural, with simple language that indicates a surface-level engagement. The tone is neutral and dismisses the complexity of socio-psychological implications, leading to a relatively moderate agreement and interest score without strong emotional or intellectual investment.

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Most posts acknowledge and normalize the concept of schadenfreude, indicating a general agreement with the publication's discussion of this emotion.

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Discussions show some curiosity about the topic, but the tone remains casual and straightforward, suggesting moderate interest.

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Posts are brief and lack deep analysis; they engage minimally with the scientific aspects or implications.

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The discussions do not seem to provoke significant reflection or changes in perspective; they mostly accept the ideas without pushing for broader social impact.

Abstract in brief

The research explores how stereotypes influence feelings of envy and schadenfreude, especially towards high-status, competitive targets, showing that people tend to feel pleasure and are more willing to harm such targets when they experience their misfortunes.
Experiments demonstrated that stereotypes can affect emotional responses, with participants showing more positive feelings and increased likelihood of harming high-status rivals, and these reactions can be modulated by manipulating perceived status and competition.
The studies also examined neural and emotional markers of envy and schadenfreude, especially in sports rivalries, highlighting how these feelings are linked to brain activity and intentions of harm, with potential implications for understanding intergroup hostility.]

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The Science Behind Schadenfreude and Envy in Human Emotions

This video explores the biological basis of schadenfreude, the pleasure derived from others' misfortune, especially linked to envy and stereotypes. Research shows these reactions are influenced by perceived status and…

Seeker · Nov 4, 2013 89,820 views

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@HanSoolo_ It is normal behaviour. It is called schadenfreude (lit. damage joy) https://t.co/HiKHFWrW1k

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