Noun

popularity

  1. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.

Derived terms

  • popularity contest

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Thu Aug 27 18:16:47 2009

Popularity is the quality of being well-liked or common. Popularity figures are an important part of many people's personal value systems, and forms a vital component of success in people-oriented fields such as Management, politics, Entertainment Industry among others.

Borrowed from the Latin popularis in 1490, originally meant common or "belonging to the people". The use of the word popular to mean the "fact or condition of being beloved by the people" is seen originally 1601.

Many different variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves respect in two directions: a popular person is respected by peers and will reciprocate that respect, thus reinforcing the belief of deserving the popularity. Likewise, amicability is an important component of popularity, as a person who does not like others is unlikely to be liked by others. This reciprocal nature of interpersonal popularity is often overlooked by people (particularly the young) who are attempting to become popular: being loud may be successful in gaining attention, but is unlikely to provide mutual respect.

Humor may also be a viable means of increasing one's popularity, as there are few people in the world who do not warm to somebody who amuses them. However if taken too far this strategy can result in one being seen as a clown or moron.

Neuroimaging identifies the identifies the anterior insula and anterior cingulate as key areas in the brain determining whether people prefer something in regard to its being popular with their peer group. The influence of ones peer group upon is strongest during adolescence.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Thu Mar 4 06:43:33 2010

Any polls/surveys conducted about the popularity of Hamas before and after the war?
Q. Are/were there any polls/surveys conducted about the popularity of Hamas in Palestine and around the world before and after the war ? I know that their popularity has swelled but are there any polls/surveys which can give the statistics? Hamas was democratically elected. The Palestinian people elected them. If you jews and the Bush administration decided not to accept the results thats your problem. Hamas is here to stay, it will outlast israel. I am not Palestinian but I support Hamas. It is very difficult for the Palestinians not to support a movement which actually cares for them. Hamas is the largest social service provider in all of Palestine (although limited to Gaza for now) They run schools, hospitals and many other welfare… [cont.]
Asked by Crystal (PSM) - Sun Jan 25 16:08:46 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They have succeeded my friend in making the world aware of the cancerous state that is maintained following methods that have been condemned 100s of times by the UN. They have succeeded to set the wheels of democracy and freedom in motion, in Palestine. They are the ones that will lead the brave Palestinians to the ultimate victory. I am an avid supporter of them. Greetings
Answered by John E - Sun Jan 25 17:31:08 2009

What is the best way to get a middle schooler focused on her studies & not on popularity?
Q. She just started at a new school and is obsessed with being popular, which she is...but as a result, her grades are suffering and she is not playing a sport. We would like her to receive an academic scholarship, but can settle for an athletic scholarship. What is the best way to get a middle schooler focused on her studies & not on popularity?
Asked by chickadee0099 - Wed Nov 18 00:55:52 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bribery, Good grades = new outfit ( popularity) Good grades = new hair cut/ color ( popularity) Good grades = freedom , out with friends, few $ for movies etc.( popularity) Poor grades = staying at home with a tutor.
Answered by Ryde-On - Wed Nov 18 01:12:12 2009

what is the reason behind falling of popularity of christian religion?
Q. isn't it people like gates and buffet having hand in decline of christianity these days , they are rich successful and they are making statement that don't believe in god and don't go to church. is it the one reason behind falling of popularity of christian religion and popularity of other religion an atheism?
Asked by Look11 - Sat Nov 22 03:11:49 2008 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would guess that more atheists correspond in the religion and spirituality section of these pages than do Christians. They seem to be completely devoted to their search for notoriety, or whatever it is they are seeking. Are they to be numbered amongst those who contribute to the 'popularity' of Christianity? If so, the numbers involved in Christianity are not quite so discouraging.
Answered by Ian E - Sat Nov 22 03:33:24 2008

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