The Paradox of Pleasurable Fear

The Paradox of Pleasurable Fear

Why do some people enjoy being afraid? A recent study by Andersen et al. found an inverted U-shaped relationship between fear and enjoyment, consistent with the theory that the pursuit of pleasurable fear is a form of play.

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Veröffentlicht in:Trends in cognitive sciences 2021-02, Vol.25 (2), p.93-94
1. Verfasser: Bloom, Paul
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Emotions
Fear
Humans
paradox of horror
Pleasure
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Zusammenfassung:Why do some people enjoy being afraid? A recent study by Andersen et al. found an inverted U-shaped relationship between fear and enjoyment, consistent with the theory that the pursuit of pleasurable fear is a form of play.
ISSN:1364-6613
1879-307X
DOI:10.1016/j.tics.2020.12.001