Feelings Of Pleasure Research Articles

Surprise!-Clarifying the link between insight and prediction error.

The AHA experience, a moment of deep understanding during insightful problem-solving involving feelings of certainty, pleasure, and surprise, has captivated psychologists for more than a century. Recently, a new theoretical framework has proposed a link between the AHA experience and prediction error (PE), a popular concept in decision-making and reinforcement learning. This framework suggests that participants maintain a meta-cognitive prediction about the time it takes to solve a problem and the AHA experience arises when the problem is solved earlier than expected, resulting in a meta-cognitive PE. In our preregistered online study, we delved deeper into this idea, investigating whether prediction errors also pertain to participants' predictions regarding the solvability of the problem itself, and which dimension of the AHA experience aligns with the meta-cognitive PE. Utilizing verbal insight problems, we found a positive association between the AHA experience and the meta-cognitive PE, specifically in regards to problem solvability. Specifically, the element of surprise, a critical AHA dimension, emerged as a key indicator of the meta-cognitive PE, while other dimensions-such as pleasure, certainty, and suddenness-showed no signs for similar relationships, with suddenness exhibiting a negative correlation with meta-cognitive PE. This new finding provides further evidence that aspects of the AHA experience, surprise in particular, correspond to a meta-cognitive PE. The finding also underscores the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon, linking insights with learning theories and enhancing our understanding of this intriguing phenomenon.

Penerapan Media Wordwall Kuis Wordsearch untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar dan Keaktifan Siswa pada Materi Sistem Tata Surya Siswa Kelas VI

This study was motivated by the use of learning video-based media which turned out to be insufficient to increase student interest and activeness in learning Solar System material in grade VI. The purpose of this study was to determine how the application of Wordwall quiz wordsearch media in increasing student interest and activeness in Solar System material in grade VI. The research method used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques using observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The results of this study indicate an increase in student interest in learning and activeness as evidenced by the number of students who meet the learning interest indicators more than those who do not show interest in learning, namely many students show interest, a feeling of pleasure by answering that learning is unique and exciting, and their direct involvement with active in the application of Wordwall quiz wordsearch media in Solar System Material. In conclusion, students' learning interest and activeness can emerge and increase by practicing learning with Wordwall quiz wordsearch media that is interesting, exciting, and unique according to the indicators of learning interest and student activeness.

Model Of Adolescent Ethics In Mobile Diffusion On The Use Of Cellphones And Social Media In Semarang City

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) notes that in 2022 as many as 67.88% of Indonesia's population aged over 5th years have a mobile phone. Meanwhile, in the same year, it was recorded that 65.15% of the people of Central Java Province owned cell phones. Some factors play an essential role in shaping adolescents' ethical views regarding mobile phones and social media use. This study aimed to analyze the factors that influence ethics by using mobile phones and social media in adolescents aged 13-15 years in Semarang. This study uses a quantitative method with Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis. The theory used in this study is the theory of Uses and Gratification, Diffusion Innovation of Technology, and Ethical Systems. Primary data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents. The sampling technique used with the method of accidental sampling. The study results show a relationship between adolescents' mobile phone use and social media use by adolescents with the social interaction they receive. Active involvement in online interactions can have an impact on adolescent ethics, this is reflected in aspects of self-satisfaction. Besides that, emotional satisfaction factors such as feelings of pleasure and satisfaction in online interactions affect the formation of adolescent ethics. This study also reveals that the ethical model of adolescents is influenced by two main dimensions, namely fairness and utilitarian ethics. The implications of these findings can be used for the development of better educational approaches in teaching youth about ethics and responsibility in using technology and interacting in a digital environment.

Self-assessment of emotional arousal in adolescents and young adults

Introduction. The deep level of integration of cognitive and emotional processes must be taken into account in the modern education system and in the training of teaching staff. Adolescence is characterized by intense changes in the emotional sphere. At the same time, the data on emotional processes changes in adolescents are quite contradictory. In addition, most studies of emotions in this age period were carried out in Western culture and the problem of cross-cultural comparisons of emotional development patterns rarely attract the attention of researchers. To correctly measure a person’s emotional sphere, methods that have passed the validation procedure in the country where the work is planned are needed. One way to study emotional reactions is the IAPS database of emotionally evocative photographs. The aim of the study was to compare emotional performance at different stages of adolescence and early adulthood in as part of testing emotionally charged IAPS stimuli on a Russian adolescent sample. Materials and methods. The study involved 436 adolescents and young adults. Four groups were compared: 10-12 years old (49 boys and 51 girls), 13-14 years old (48 boys, 48 girls), 15-17 years old (45 boys, 75 girls) and 18-25 years old (24 men and 96 women). Participants in the study were required to evaluate the emotions that arose in response to the presentation of IAPS pictures on the screen on the scales of valence (feeling of pleasure - displeasure), arousal (strength of excitation) and dominance (feeling of control over the situation). Results. The valence, arousal and dominance scores were obtained for Russian samples 10-12 years old, 13-14 years old, 15-17 years old, 18-25 years old, with a high level of reliability. In addition, cross-cultural differences from American norms were demonstrated, emphasizing the necessity to use scores developed on representatives of the culture where the study is planned to be carry out. The study also showed that in adolescence there is a change in the affective space formed by the scale of valence and arousal, which indicates a crucial change in the emotional sphere during this period. The comparison showed significant differences on emotional scales for both positive and negative emotions between different age groups, indicating the dynamics of emotional development. The complex pattern of differences in valence, arousal and dominance scales between different age groups suggests non-linear changes. Conclusion. The standards for the valence, arousal and dominance scales of the IAPS database for Russian adolescents and young adults, which can be used to measure the emotional variables are presented in a study.

The Relationships of Historical Loss, Acculturation, and Alcohol Expectancies with Alcohol Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native People.

The primary purpose of this study was to 1) explore the relationship among the following variables: thoughts and feelings associated with historical loss, levels of acculturation, alcohol expectancies, and alcohol use among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people, as well as to 2) explore predictive relationships among historical loss thoughts and feelings, alcohol expectancies, and alcohol use for AI/AN people within this sample. A convenience (community, non-clinical) sample of 188 AI/AN people completed an online survey, including questions related to alcohol use, alcohol expectancies, thoughts and feelings of historical loss, and acculturation experiences. Results indicated that gender and feelings of historical loss were the significant individual predictors of alcohol use and alcohol expectancies in a sample of AI/AN people. In addition, specific types of alcohol expectancies, when considered together, explained 24% of the variance in alcohol use experiences. Gender differences were noted in that AI/AN men were more likely than AI/AN women to engage in hazardous drinking and expected more feelings of social and physical pleasure as well as power and aggression as a result of drinking alcohol. Areas for further research were highlighted, with an emphasis on further research exploring the correlates and predictors of alcohol use and alcohol expectancies for community, non-clinical samples of AI/AN people, to further understand alcohol use motivation among AI/AN people.

The Communicability of Pleasure and the Pleasure of Communication: the ‘Obligation’ of Aesthetic Feeling in the Critique of the Power of Judgment

Kant makes a puzzling claim in the Critique of the Power of Judgment concerning the connection between the feeling of pleasure occasioned by the appreciation of an object as beautiful and the universal communicability of this aesthetic feeling: on the one hand, he claims that this feeling is due to the free play of the faculties of imagination and understanding, and on the other hand, that it has its ground in the very communicability of this pleasure. The central argument of the present study is that it is possible to clarify the relation between the feeling of pleasure occasioned by the reflective judging of an object and the universal communicability Kant attributes to such a judging by grasping the demand for a ‘universality without concept’ claimed by a pure judgment of taste in terms of what appears to be a problematic relationship of grounding between the shareability of pure aesthetic feeling and the reflective activity of the mind. I will claim that this relationship can be rendered clearer by an explication of the ‘share’ of disinterestedness, purposiveness, and subjective universal validity claims in pure judgments of taste and brought together in the notion of a common sense (sensus communis). What thereby comes into view is an original orientation in the world that is presupposed by explicitly theoretical and practical judgments.

The relationship between employee experience and employee engagement with the moderating role of positive affect in finance sector

Employee experience refers to the entire journey of an employee within an organization, encompassing interactions from pre-employment to post-employment. In order to gain and maintain a sustainable competitive edge, organizations should incorporate human-centered design and prioritize employee experience in their organizational reforms, taking into account employees' emotions, ambitions, and expectations. This study aims to provide a clearer and operationalized understanding of the employee experience concept and empirically examines its relationship with employee engagement, considering the moderating role of positive affect - a state of pleasant feelings and moods that people often experience in business life-. Data was collected from 1347 employees in the finance sector of Türkiye, revealing that employee experience consists of dimensions such as manager support and collaboration, organizational identification and development, and career-focused human resource (HR) practices. These dimensions are positively associated with employee engagement. The study also examines the moderating role of the employees'positive affect on the relationship between these constructs. Policy implications of the findings are discussed.

Influence of the Concept Acceptability on Magic FM 102.9 Radio Station Communication Aba, Through Media Aesthetics

This study was centered on the influence of the concept of acceptability on Magic FM 102.9 radio station, communication through media aesthetics. The study was able to relate aesthetics to media as conjugal twins that cannot be separated from each other no matter what. It also related aesthetics as a form of communication which sees it as something or object that has the capacity of producing an outstanding feeling of pleasure which makes communication attractive and believable to the audience. The study also reviewed aesthetics as a sign of communication that makes use of colour, design and shapes, lighting, films/movies, advertising/marketing, celebrities, parks and events. It was also found that the tools that enhance communication as aesthetics include camera, colour, lighting, music and sound. The interview granted to the 5 selected respondents from Magic Fm on the components which enhance aesthetics revealed that lighting, music, microphone and colour were amongst. It was concluded that it is empirical to say that without media aesthetics, communication cannot be acceptable and believable by the audience. It was also recommended that media practitioners and owners should endeavour to prioritize the use of media aesthetics in order to achieve their aim of attracting and sustaining the interest of their audience as well as packaging and presenting their messages in a way they would be saleable through the use of synchronizing aesthetic tools and qualities.

The Impact of Music Perception on Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST).

Objective: The impact of listening to music on pain perception has been evaluated using questionnaires and numeric/visual analogue scales. In this study, the impact of music perception on sensory pain functions was measured by means of quantitative sensory testing. Methods: We enrolled 10 female and 10 male healthy subjects (10 of them were professional musicians). All subjects underwent, in total, four quantitative sensory testing measures (first: baseline; second: after pleasant music [Johannes Brahms, 3rd symphony, 3rd movement]; third: after unpleasant music [Krzysztof Penderecki, Threnos]; fourth: after a longer break). The pleasantness of music was evaluated using the Ertel differential scale. Results: After the participants listened to pleasant music, an increased sensitivity to cold stimuli (both threshold and pain), to mechanical stimuli (only for threshold), and to repeated stimuli (wind-up reaction) was noted. Listening to unpleasant music was not associated with changes in sensitivity. We did not observe any significant differences between male and female subjects or between musicians and non-musicians. There was no significant correlation between the rating of the music as pleasant/unpleasant and the different quantitative sensory testing measures. Conclusions: Our data show that listening to music inducing a pleasant feeling can increase the sensitivity to stimuli applied during a quantitative sensory testing session. This should be considered when performing or interpreting quantitative sensory testing examinations. Interestingly, this finding is in contrast to the observation that listening to music can decrease pain perception during painful procedures.

PENGUKURAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XI SMA DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA

This study aims to determine how well the level of interest in mathematical learning of students in mathematics subjects in terms of indicators of learning interest. The subjects in this study were one of class XI at SMA Negeri 6 Karawang for the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling 29 students. This research was conducted using a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection was obtained with a non-test instrument in the form of a mathematical learning interest questionnaire consisting of 22 statements and adjusted based on indicators of learning interest. After processing data using the Likert scale, the happy indicator has a percentage of 62% (good), the student interest indicator is at 70% (good), the indicator of student attention to the criteria is quite good at 54%, and the student engagement indicator has good criteria with a percentage of 64%. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the level of interest in learning students in mathematics learning has a good level overall, in terms of indicators of learning interest, namely feelings of pleasure, student interest, student attention, and student involvement.

A STUDY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ON BAJAJ BIKES IN KARUR

satisfaction is a person’s feelings of pleasure or disappointment resulting from comparing a product’s perceived performance in relation to his or her expectations. If the performance doesn't meet their expectation, the customer is dissatisfied, if the performance meets their expectations, the customer is satisfied. If the performance meets more than his or her expectation, the customer is delighted.

Use of Learning Media to Increase Student Motivation in Junior High School

The development of the times greatly affects life, one of which is in the field of education, many innovations related to education, one example is the use of learning media in the teaching and learning process and motivation. Lots of learning innovations that produce technology that makes it easier for an educator to provide learning material so that students get motivation to learn. Learning media is very useful in every lesson at the Junior High School level. This study aims to determine the application of the use of any media that can influence and encourage students' learning motivation at the Junior High School level. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. Data obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the use of learning media on students' learning motivation greatly supported motivation in learning activities. Students are very motivated when the learning uses projector media and speakers. In addition, the use of learning media at the junior high school level has an important role in the interest and motivation of students to learn, including feelings of pleasure and interest in the material increases. The implication of this research is that educators in delivering learning materials in the classroom must be good at choosing and using the right media, educators must also have creative and innovative ideas so that the learning atmosphere of students is more enthusiastic and motivated. The limitation of this study is that researchers only observed one school, therefore researchers hope that future researchers can observe more schools and better ways.

Is music a drug? How music listening may trigger neurochemical responses in the brain

In this article, we explore the idea that music listening can achieve neurological and psychological effects that are somewhat similar to those facilitated by psychoactive substances. To motivate this claim, we delve into the mechanisms behind music perception, psychoactive substance use, and their mutual relationship, relying on recent developments in psychedelic therapy and neuropsychopharmacology. Using a comparative approach, we discuss some underlying mechanisms of peak experiences and their neurochemical properties and suggest that music may be regarded as an alternative psychoactive trigger, prompting neurochemical responses in the brain, with resulting feelings of coping, (aesthetic) pleasure, and reward.

Temporal Asymmetry of Pleasant and Unpleasant Feelings Among Chinese Adolescents

Previous studies have shown that anticipation induces more emotions than retrospection, known as temporal emotion asymmetry. However, the majority of previous studies have been confined to Western contexts. Eastern populations tend to emphasize the past more than their Western counterparts and may exhibit distinct forms of temporal emotion asymmetry. Therefore, we conducted an investigation involving Chinese adolescents. Our research encompassed two experiments, investigating Chinese adolescents’ temporal emotion asymmetry from a self-perspective (Experiment 1; N = 124) and an other-perspective (Experiment 2; N = 162). Participants were prompted to retrospect and anticipate events that elicited pleasant or unpleasant feelings. The results revealed that, whether from a self-perspective or an other-perspective, retrospection of past positive events elicited greater pleasure than the anticipation of future positive events. However, concerning adverse events, under a self-perspective, anticipation induced more displeasure than retrospection (Experiment 1); under an other-perspective, retrospection induced more displeasure than anticipation (Experiment 2). Our findings provide some support for the construal level theory, fading affect bias, and mobilization-minimization hypothesis of event cognition. Based on these results, retrospection seems to be a potential means for regulating the emotions of Chinese adolescents.

Togetherness in musical interaction

Playing music as part of a group is challenging, but also rewarding. What factors come together to maximize rewarding group playing experiences? How do feelings of enjoyment, frustration, and social (dis)connection shape group performance as it unfolds? This paper addresses these questions with a discussion of the conditions and processes that underlie rewarding experiences in musical interaction. The concept of musical togetherness is introduced, and defined as the feelings of social connection and pleasure that result from being and acting as part of a group during musical interaction. It is argued that three conditions must be fulfilled for togetherness experiences to occur. First, participants in an interactive setting must be aware of one another as intentional co-performers capable of exchanging expressive ideas. Second, interaction must unfold reliably in real-time, allowing for a mutual perception of liveness. Third, participants must adapt and build off of one another in a way that allows for mutual perception of responsivity. Whether these conditions are met is codetermined by the constraints of the environment in which the interaction takes place and the skills and communication techniques that interaction participants are able to deploy. Togetherness experiences are further supported by alignment between group members in body rhythms and a sense of we-agency, or the feeling of shared contribution to the collective musical output. The social and emotional rewards that are associated with musical togetherness are strengthened through a shared positive emotional response to successful interaction. Musical togetherness is hypothesized to contribute to shaping group performance in real-time by motivating group members to interact in ways that lead them to feel more together. This framework provides structure for a construct that has been used casually in the music psychology literature, has implications for how the performance behaviour of ensemble musicians is understood.

(151) Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nursing and Midwifery Students Regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections

Abstract Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global health problem. Nursing and obstetrics students are the future workers whose role in health education and promotion is undeniable. Hence we became interested in evaluating their knowledge of STIs. Objective The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nursing and midwifery students regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Methods This was a prospective, cross-sectional, quantitative, and descriptive study, conducted in the Higher Institute of Nursing Sciences of Tunis (ISSIT) and the Higher Institute of Health Sciences and Techniques of Tunis (ESSTST) over the period of to months (March 1st, 2022 to April 30, 2022). The target population of our study included 568 students. The information was collected via a self-administered questionnaire. Results Our study population sample was mainly composed of women (72%) versus 28% men. The average age of our sample was 21 years old. The majority of students (95%) have already heard of STIs. The main source of information was the academic background of these students (79%), followed by the media (15%) and only 1% comes from the family circle. Students rated their knowledge as fairly good and good in 37% and 34% of cases, respectively. Only 5% admitted having very good knowledge and 2% with zero knowledge. For their knowledge of the modes of transmission of STIs: 98.4% retained vaginal penetration, 69.1% for anal penetration against 40.7% for oral sex. The best-known germ was the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (87.8%) followed closely by syphilis (82.9%). The least known agent was Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (Gonococcus), identified only in 28.4% of cases. 65% of the students recognized syphilis as a bacterial infection. However, 34.1% of students in the sample did not know that it can be associated with HIV infection. Most students (52.8%) had no information regarding HPV infection and only a minority of 18.7% knew that there is an HPV vaccine. 7% already had sex and the medium age of their first sexual intercourse was 18, With an average of 1.33 partners during the last 12 months. Only 2% of them had used a condom during their first sexual intercourse with a new partner. 43%had justified the nonuse of condoms with decreased feelings of pleasure, 29% get embarrassed to purchase it, 14%had some difficulties using it, and 14% did not use a condom because they simply wanted to get pregnant. 75%had the intention to use a condom during their first sexual intercourse while 25% did not. Conclusions The knowledge of health students regarding sexually transmitted infections needs a boost in order to improve the involvement of awareness of the whole population. Besides, they are not taking the necessary measures to avoid sexually transmitted infections for multiple reasons and the lack of knowledge might be the main cause. Disclosure No.

Positive emotions influencing consumer shopping behavior on e-commerce platforms

Abstract E-commerce has become an integral part of people's daily lives due to the extensive use of the Internet. Moreover, customers' positive emotions are the good feelings that a person has because of their mood or good circumstances. These can include happiness, love, liking, pleasure, or joy. This study proposes to provide an analytical framework that includes factors (sales promotion, hedonic shopping motivation, and personalization) that affect positive emotions, which in turn affects the customers' intentions to make purchases and their actual behavior within the context of e-commerce platforms. This study used the cognitive emotion theory and emotion-action tendency connection as a theoretical framework. Convenience sampling was used in an online survey to collect data from 294 clients. The findings discovered that consumers' positive emotions in e-commerce platforms in Vietnam were affected favorably by key factors such as sales promotion (β = 0.502), hedonic shopping motivation (β = 0.217), and personalization (β = 0.207). Out of these factors, sales promotion (β = 0.502) was found to have the most favorable impact on customers' pleasant feelings. In the same way, customers' pleasant emotions (β = 0.758) had a strong positive influence on their inclination to shop. Furthermore, their shopping intention (β = 0.822) also had a considerable positive influence on their behavior. The study's results may help online retailers fully understand the determinants that affect customers' pleasant feelings, shopping intentions, and behavior. With this knowledge, online stores will be able to improve how they sell products.

Analysis of Interests Students in Learning Geography in Class XI IIS in MAN 1 Sintang

The objective of this research is to know how the interest of the students to study the subject of geography class XI IIS in MAN 1 Sintang, so that the teacher can find a solution to solve the problems felt by the students in their learning activities, so the students will gain success from their learning. The form of research used in this research is qualitative research with descriptive research methods. Data collection techniques in this study use observation, interview, and documentation methods. The data collection tools used are observation sheets, documentation and interview guidelines. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman model that consists of data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing. The results of the research showed that students of class XI IIS were interested in geography subjects. Students' interest in learning can be seen through 4 indicators, namely, the feeling of pleasure, the attention of the students, the involvement of students, and the willingness to learn the students. So students are said to be interested in geography subjects because they meet the four indicators of interest in learning.

Empirical Study on the Impact of Different Types of Forest Environments in Wuyishan National Park on Public Physiological and Psychological Health

Amidst the challenges of global environmental change and urbanization, the salutary effects of natural environments on public health are increasingly being recognized. This study investigates the specific effects of varied forest environments in China’s Wuyishan National Park on physiological and psychological health. Eight distinct forest environments were carefully selected, and a repeated-measures ANOVA approach was used to evaluate 41 participants over three days. Physiological assessments included Heart Rate Variability, Skin Conductance Level, and surface Electromyography, complemented by psychological evaluations using the Profile of Mood States. The key findings include the following: (1) Notable variations in physiological indicators were observed among different forest types. In valley tea gardens and broadleaf forest streamside, significant changes in heart rate indicators highlighted the influence of these settings on autonomic nervous activities. Skin Conductance Level and surface Electromyography also indicated varying emotional arousal and pleasure across the forests. The mixed broadleaf and coniferous forest valley, along with the rock-bedded streamscape, elicited emotions of low arousal but high pleasure, inducing feelings of calmness and pleasure. The valley’s tea gardens were associated with low arousal and pleasure, suggesting tranquility without positive emotional induction, while the broadleaf ridge forest induced high arousal and pleasure, reflecting an exciting and joyful environment. (2) The study found that different forest environments had a notable impact on participants’ mood states, indicating reductions in tension, anger, fatigue, and depression, along with an increase in vigor levels. In summary, forest environments offer unique psychological and physiological health benefits compared to urban settings. These findings underscore the importance of integrating forest environments into urban development and public health frameworks, and the need to further explore their impact on the health of diverse populations.

A critique of authenticity: how psychology can help

Purpose Authenticity has been studied from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, leading to a rich but confused literature. This study, a review, aims to compare the psychology and sociology/tourism definitions of authenticity to clarify the concept. From a psychological perspective, authenticity is a mental appraisal of an object or experience as valued leading to feelings and summative judgements (such as satisfaction or perceived value). In objective authenticity, a person values the object due to belief in an expert’s opinion, constructive authenticity relies on socially constructed values, while existential authenticity is based on one’s self-identity. The resultant achievement of a valued goal, such as seeing a valued object, leads to feelings of pleasure. Sociological definitions are similar but based on different theoretical antecedent causes of constructed and existential authenticity. The paper further discusses the use of theory in tourism and the project to develop tourism as a discipline. This project is considered unlikely to be successful and in turn, as argued, it is more useful to apply theory from other disciplines in a multidisciplinary manner. The results emphasise that it is necessary for tourism researchers to understand the origins and development of the concepts they use and their various definitions.