August 2018 PMID 30024240

Beautiful mess effect: Self-other differences in evaluation of showing vulnerability.

Anna Bruk, Sabine G Scholl, Herbert Bless

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This collection of discussions shows a strong interest in how showing vulnerability influences perception, exemplified by remarks on politicians’ honesty and the importance of balance in vulnerability. The tone varies from analytical to personal, with comments such as 'it's okay to be vulnerable, but there has to be a balance,' emphasizing the relevance of the research in real-world social dynamics, which supports the overall moderate agreement and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the relevance of the 'Beautiful Mess Effect' to political figures and social vulnerability, indicating general agreement with the article's ideas.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of interest, especially when discussing the balance of vulnerability and authenticity in social interactions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several contributions delve into personal reflections and social implications, demonstrating moderate engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

While not universally transformative, some discussions highlight the influence of understanding self-other evaluations on politics and personal identity, suggesting a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The "Beautiful Mess Effect" describes how people tend to evaluate showing vulnerability more negatively when they are the ones being vulnerable, due to concrete mental representations focusing on the negatives, while they evaluate others more positively, focusing on the potential positives.
  • Seven studies support this idea, demonstrating differences in how individuals assess situations like confessing feelings, asking for help, or revealing flaws, with findings applicable in real-life scenarios.
  • The research highlights that the level of mental construal (concrete versus abstract thinking) plays a key role in these selfother evaluation differences related to vulnerability.

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Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other differences in evaluation of showing vulnerability https://t.co/nNJtUasZPK

Aug 15, 2022 · 33 likes · 12 shares · 9,277 followers View post →
こばとーん@kobatone
@KOBATONE_PHOTO · X

■リンクURL ・動画 ナヒーダと博士の会話を心理学分析!ダークトライアドの交渉術【原神・げんしん】 https://t.co/xJ6Sm6zLSb ・論文 Beautiful mess effect: Self–other differences in evaluation of showing vulnerability. https://t.co/AYQBW2nrgp The search for predictable moral

Mar 13, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 5,961 followers View post →
KOJI@プライマルコーチ
@kojija · X

【ビューティフル・メス(美しい乱雑)効果】 弱みを伝えると、弱い、不適切だと受けとられると思う しかし相手の弱さを知るとより親近感を抱く 自分の弱さは現実で具体的 他人の弱さは遠く抽象的 相手の生の感情は好意的に受け取るが、自分の内側を見せるのは怖い https://t.co/QmrHvMUq2t

Apr 27, 2021 · 1 like · 2,311 followers View post →
Jennifer Stirrup #MBA Topics: #AI #Data #Strategy
@jenstirrup · X

Beautiful mess effect. Trump and other politicians are not deepfakes when they attempt to get votes. They may be human beings, but we still don’t believe them. It is okay to be vulnerable, but there has to be a balance https://t.co/BNufyxTtlk https://t.co/YBfFHL0uCS

Jun 2, 2024 · 22,340 followers View post →
まつど
@matsudotsuyoshi · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 15, 2022 · 12 shares · 2,992 followers View post →
斉天大聖 原基晶(ダンテ『神曲』全三巻(講談社)と『ダンテ論: 『神曲』と「個人」の出現』)
@motoakihara · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 16, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,950 followers View post →

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Jennifer Stirrup #MBA Topics: #AI #Data #Strategy
@jenstirrup · X

Beautiful mess effect. Trump and other politicians are not deepfakes when they attempt to get votes. They may be human beings, but we still don’t believe them. It is okay to be vulnerable, but there has to be a balance https://t.co/BNufyxTtlk https://t.co/YBfFHL0uCS

Jun 2, 2024 · 22,340 followers View post →
森山ひなた
@nmindnahnw · X

RT @KOBATONE_PHOTO: ■リンクURL ・動画 ナヒーダと博士の会話を心理学分析!ダークトライアドの交渉術【原神・げんしん】 https://t.co/xJ6Sm6zLSb ・論文 Beautiful mess effect: Self–other…

Mar 14, 2024 · 1 share · 30 followers View post →
こばとーん@kobatone
@KOBATONE_PHOTO · X

■リンクURL ・動画 ナヒーダと博士の会話を心理学分析!ダークトライアドの交渉術【原神・げんしん】 https://t.co/xJ6Sm6zLSb ・論文 Beautiful mess effect: Self–other differences in evaluation of showing vulnerability. https://t.co/AYQBW2nrgp The search for predictable moral

Mar 13, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 5,961 followers View post →
Kelly M Champion
@KellyMChampion1 · X

Bruk, Anna Scholl, Sabine G. Bless, Herbert Citation Bruk, A., Scholl, S. G., & Bless, H. (2018). Beautiful mess effect: Self–other differences in evaluation of showing vulnerability. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 115(2), 192–205. https://t.co/VYF2Wyrz8f.

Sep 15, 2022 · 197 followers View post →
斉天大聖 原基晶(ダンテ『神曲』全三巻(講談社)と『ダンテ論: 『神曲』と「個人」の出現』)
@motoakihara · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 16, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,950 followers View post →
hikonyan_19
@hikonyan_18 · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 16, 2022 · 12 shares · 73 followers View post →
きすけちゃんさん
@suzu_and_bell · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 16, 2022 · 12 shares · 246 followers View post →
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@Ryo_Sugai · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 15, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,938 followers View post →
dabitur
@dabitur · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 15, 2022 · 12 shares · 982 followers View post →
レンタル博士
@ToM_Psy_s · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 15, 2022 · 12 shares · 711 followers View post →
mammy999
@dddvdgaarunara · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 15, 2022 · 12 shares · 291 followers View post →
まつど
@matsudotsuyoshi · X

RT @myuuko: 人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other diffe…

Aug 15, 2022 · 12 shares · 2,992 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

人は自分の弱さを示す行為(愛の告白,失敗の責任を取る,援助希求)について他者から否定的評価を受けると思っているけど,実際は肯定的だよという2018年の研究。解釈レベル理論。/ Beautiful mess effect: Self-other differences in evaluation of showing vulnerability https://t.co/nNJtUasZPK

Aug 15, 2022 · 33 likes · 12 shares · 9,277 followers View post →
あつ
@RASISA10 · X

美しい混乱効果:脆弱性を示すことの評価における自己他の違い https://t.co/K0pr52hd4S

May 27, 2021 · 86 followers View post →
KOJI@プライマルコーチ
@kojija · X

【ビューティフル・メス(美しい乱雑)効果】 弱みを伝えると、弱い、不適切だと受けとられると思う しかし相手の弱さを知るとより親近感を抱く 自分の弱さは現実で具体的 他人の弱さは遠く抽象的 相手の生の感情は好意的に受け取るが、自分の内側を見せるのは怖い https://t.co/QmrHvMUq2t

Apr 27, 2021 · 1 like · 2,311 followers View post →
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