Core Series • 13 pieces
Social Performance
Status anxiety, performance pressure, and authenticity in social life.
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Social Performance: Orientation
An orientation to status anxiety, performance pressure, and authenticity in social life.
The Popularity Hierarchy: Where You Fit and Why It Hurts
Where You Fit and Why It Hurts
The Social Anxiety Mask: Faking Confidence You Don't Feel
Faking Confidence You Don't Feel
The FOMO Trap: Why You Can't Say No Even When You're Exhausted
Why You Can't Say No Even When You're Exhausted
The Fake Laugh: Performing Happiness You Don't Feel
Performing Happiness You Don't Feel
The Rejection Wound: When You're Not Invited
When You're Not Invited
The Cool Person Act: Who You Pretend to Be vs. Who You Are
Who You Pretend to Be vs. Who You Are
The Rumination Loop: Replaying Every Social Interaction
Replaying Every Social Interaction
The Group Project Nightmare: Social Dynamics and Academic Stress Combined
Social Dynamics and Academic Stress Combined
The Party Pressure: Not Wanting What Everyone Else Wants
Not Wanting What Everyone Else Wants
The Authenticity Rebellion: Showing Up As Yourself
Showing Up As Yourself
The Social Media Performance: Curating a Life vs. Living One
Curating a Life vs. Living One
Building Real Connections: Beyond the Performance
Beyond the Performance