The Psychology of Rituals: An Integrative Review and Process-Based Framework.

Nicholas M Hobson, Juliana Schroeder, Jane L Risen, Dimitris Xygalatas, Michael Inzlicht

August 2018

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The collection reveals a generally positive reception, with posts emphasizing the significance of rituals in managing emotions and promoting social bonds, such as one mentioning that rituals 'offer powerful emotional functions.' The tone varies from curiosity to support, helping to establish the article's importance as a framework that could reshape how we understand rituals across disciplines.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions reflect support or appreciation for the article, highlighting its relevance to understanding rituals' functions.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Many posts express enthusiasm and fascination with the topic, indicating high curiosity about the research findings.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Posts reference specific aspects like emotional management and social bonds, showing moderate to deep engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

Overall, the discussions suggest that the article is considered to have a meaningful influence in the field, though some view it as a stepping stone for further exploration.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

5 Posts

Twitter

9 Posts

Blogs

4 Articles

News

28 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

208,877

Total Likes

4,412

Extended Reach

258,353

Social Features

48

Timeline: Posts about article

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The article explores how recent psychology research is shifting the view of rituals from a broad cultural perspective to understanding the specific mental and emotional processes involved.
  • It presents a framework that identifies three key functions of rituals: managing emotions, achieving performance goals, and strengthening social bonds, explaining how rituals influence these areas through both physical features and psychological meanings.
  • By combining insights from multiple disciplines like social psychology and neuroscience, the framework offers new predictions and a deeper understanding of how rituals shape human behavior.]