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Fewer people want to stand out from others
23 Aug 2024
Fewer people want to stand out from others:
Recent research and polling suggest that people may be more reluctant to express themselves and stand out than in previous years … Across the 20-year period, participants who completed the survey more recently reported a lower need for uniqueness, particularly in terms of not wanting to defend their beliefs in public forums and caring more about what others think about them.
Link to the actual paper is here.
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