June 2019 PMID 31231249

"Spidey Can": Preliminary Evidence Showing Arachnophobia Symptom Reduction Due to Superhero Movie Exposure.

Yaakov S G Hoffman, Shani Pitcho-Prelorentzos, Lia Ring, Menachem Ben-Ezra

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Peak: 6 in Jun 2019

across 4 sources since May 2019

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The overall tone demonstrates enthusiastic interest, with posts highlighting the innovative idea that watching superhero scenes could help reduce arachnophobia, supported by phrases like 'preliminary evidence' and 'may help.' The engagement is reflected in references to methodology and clinical implications, while some posts include skepticism or caveats, balancing excitement with caution.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments express support or curiosity about the research, with some moderation (e.g., mentioning caveats or skepticism).

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high curiosity, especially about the potential therapeutic benefits and scientific findings related to superhero movies and arachnophobia.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts include references to the methodology, implications, and broader conversations about fear reduction, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight a recognition of the research's potential significance for treatment approaches, though some see it as preliminary.

Abstract in brief

The study investigated whether exposure to superhero movies can reduce arachnophobia symptoms, finding significant symptom reduction in groups that watched superhero clips compared to controls.
Participants watched different clips, including scenes from Marvel movies and natural scenes, with measures taken before and after, showing that brief positive exposures to spiders or insects can lessen fear.
The results suggest that using short superhero movie scenes as part of therapy could be an effective way to help people overcome insect fears, potentially making treatment more engaging and motivating.]

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@qikiciting · X

“Spidey Can”: Preliminary Evidence Showing Arachnophobia Symptom Reduction Due to Superhero Movie Exposure https://t.co/mW25jgfjPm documents a reduction in phobic symptoms from watching scenes from Spiderman and Ant-Man against a control group who watched a neutral Marvel scene. https://t.co/xp7sfEnHOw

Jan 19, 2021 · 337 followers View post →

Kalliope

@KalliopeNYC · X

“Spidey Can”: Preliminary Evidence Showing Arachnophobia Symptom Reduction Due to Superhero Movie Exposure https://t.co/QSEpzF8fdz #nlp #fear #fearless #arachnophobia

Feb 25, 2020 · 714 followers View post →

Dr. Jules Montague

@Jules_Montague · X

Do you have #arachnophobia? Here's research from Israel suggesting that watching Spiderman might help (*lots* of caveats). Chillingly, it claims watching short clips of the film may "enhance cooperation and motivation". Jaysus. https://t.co/I06DOwpBoh #clinicaltrials #scicomm https://t.co/uBtn7ljsT4

Jun 26, 2019 · 1,489 followers View post →

厶子

@siromemukiko · X

RT @cyclosa_sp: スパイダーマンの映像を見ると、クモ恐怖症が和らぐという話。なんか一度話題になった気がするけど、論文は先週公開になってるみたい。 “Spidey Can”: Preliminary Evidence Showing Arachnophobia S…

Jun 15, 2019 · 2 shares · 181 followers View post →

Kensuke Nakata

@cyclosa_sp · X

Jun 15, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 1,257 followers View post →

Farooq Naeem

@farooqnaeem7 · X

“Spidey Can”: Preliminary Evidence Showing Arachnophobia Symptom Reduction Due to Superhero Movie Exposure https://t.co/cjij8Xph6d

Jun 8, 2019 · 1 like · 2,573 followers View post →

kelsey kennedy

@kelseyrkennedy · X

happy friday, please enjoy this delightful paper on Spider-Man and Ant Man reducing arachnophobia https://t.co/uOxIyxALBM

Jun 7, 2019 · 2 likes · 795 followers View post →

Frontiers - Psychiatry

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Jun 7, 2019 · 16,571 followers View post →

Haruo Suzuki

@copypasteusa · X

RT @cyclosa_sp: 探してみたら、ここにあった。https://t.co/fbaCt1FLjq https://t.co/38TJXq4Lpw

May 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,306 followers View post →

windowmoon＠

@windowmoon · X

RT @cyclosa_sp: 探してみたら、ここにあった。https://t.co/fbaCt1FLjq https://t.co/38TJXq4Lpw

May 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,524 followers View post →

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@haltaq · X

RT @cyclosa_sp: 探してみたら、ここにあった。https://t.co/fbaCt1FLjq https://t.co/38TJXq4Lpw

May 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 3,554 followers View post →

Kensuke Nakata

@cyclosa_sp · X

探してみたら、ここにあった。https://t.co/fbaCt1FLjq https://t.co/38TJXq4Lpw

May 4, 2019 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 1,257 followers View post →

"Spidey Can": Preliminary Evidence Showing Arachnophobia Symptom Reduction Due to Superhero Movie Exposure.

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