Like Ability The Truth About Popularity

by Getz, Lori; Prinstein, Mitch

• ISBN13: 9781433833632
• ISBN10: 1433833638
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-06-14
• Publisher: Magination Press

Summary

This is a must-have volume for all teens who want to demystify what popularity really is.

“A reader-friendly guide to breaking down the components of popularity and likability and helping readers achieve their goals…. Concise, accessible chapters unpack the phenomenon of popularity and offer exercises and worksheets that lead readers to a greater understanding of their values... Helpful advice and insightful prompts shape a path to self-improvement.”"--Kirkus Reviews

This book is NOT about knocking down those who are popular, or an attempt to convince teens that popularity is a bad thing. In fact, research points to the exact opposite: likeability is important!. It is not elusive or granted only to a select few. Anyone can become their own kind of popular with a little bit of insight and a whole lot of reflection. The goal: encourage and promote self-awareness and help readers develop their own individual recipe for the right kind of popular.

In four sections, with lively chapters and insightful activities, teens will explore popularity, likeability, status, power, self-esteem, relationships, influencers, and much more. The expert authors reach readers with a voice that rings true, by using science and stories to explain concepts, and connecting teens to real world examples and even celebrities.

Author Biography

Lori Getz, MA, is the founder of Cyber Education Consultants and educates students, parents, and teachers about Internet safety, security, and ethics. She is the author of The Tech Savvy User's Guide to the Digital World and Navigating The Right Kind of Popular. Visit lorigetz.com and @LoriGetz on Twitter.

Mitch Prinstein, PhD, is the Chief Science Officer at the American Psychological Association and the author of The Right Kind of Popular He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time magazine, and elsewhere. Visit mitchprinstein.com, @MitchPrinsteinAuthor on Facebook, and @MitchPrinstein on Twitter.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Section 1: Popularity: What is It?
Who Has It and How Did They Get It?
What is Likeability?
What is Status?
Section 2: Popularity: Why Do We Want It?
The Science Behind Popularity
Cue Encoding and Cue Interpretation
Section 3: Popularity: How Do We Get It? Finding the Right Kind of Popularity
Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Complicated Relationships
The Role of Influencers
How to Be a Likable
How to Avoid Temptation to Become a Status-Seeker
Staying True to Who You Are