Publications by authors named "Frank J Kachanoff"
Meaning in life is tied to the stories people tell about their lives. We explore whether one timeless story-the Hero's Journey-might make people's lives feel more meaningful. This enduring story appears across history and cultures and provides a template for ancient myths (e.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed psychological research by changing the questions psychologists can investigate and the methods they use.
- The article emphasizes the importance of focusing on socially relevant areas of psychology due to the pandemic's impact on human interactions.
- It addresses shifts in psychological phenomena caused by the pandemic and explores both theoretical and practical considerations for conducting research, ultimately aiming to enhance the strength of psychological science.
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- Groups feel restricted when they believe others are limiting their ability to express their identity, which drives them to seek more power in the social hierarchy.
- Four studies explored this concept, showing that both disadvantaged and advantaged groups respond to feelings of autonomy restriction by supporting collective action, although for different reasons.
- The research demonstrates that experiencing collective autonomy restriction triggers specific emotional and behavioral responses, encouraging marginalized groups to unite and push back against authority.
Four studies assessed the potentially detrimental effects that restrictions to collective autonomy (i.e., a group's freedom to determine and practice its own identity) may have for the personal autonomy and psychological well-being of group members.
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