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Research Topics, What motivates those in positions of authority to gossip…
Research Topics
Gossip
networking
friendship
Moral appraisal
feedback
reinforcing norms
Scandal
Law
Judgement
a means of connecting with others
in-groups and out-groups
Emotional affect
upbringing
Status
Gendered?
attack on reputation - an alternative to the male inclination toward violence
women gossip more ? why don't men?
coates- house talk, bitching , scandal, chatting
emotional release
"Chinese whispers"
distortion of the truth
Labelling
Definitions
negatively connotated
defamation of character
Story telling
life stories
a way of creating social norms down through generations
mythology
release of fustration of certain groups or demographics
development of morality
sensationalism
relatability
appeal of fiction
imagination and world building
real life events
example research questions
who gossips more?
what are the aims of male/female gossip?
What aspect of people are gossiped about most?
What are your experiences of being gossiped about?
What are the affects of being gossiped about?
What psychological needs are fulfilled through gossip and storytelling?
How does storytelling differ from gossip in terms of emotional and cognitive engagement?
How does participation in gossip affect an individual's self-esteem or social identity?
What cognitive biases are reinforced through gossip and informal storytelling?
What constitutes as gossip/story telling?
How do people distinguish between gossip and storytelling in their everyday interactions
What social purposes do gossip and storytelling serve within close-knit groups or communities?
How do gossip and storytelling reproduce or challenge social hierarchies within groups
How do emotional responses (e.g., empathy, envy, amusement) shape the sharing and reception of gossip and stories?
How do people justify or morally evaluate their participation in gossip and storytelling?How do people justify or morally evaluate their participation in gossip and storytelling?
How do cultural norms influence what counts as gossip or legitimate storytelling?
How do digital communication platforms (e.g., group chats, social media) transform gossip and storytelling practices?
Is gossip retaliatory?
why do we gossip and story tell? / what is the purpose of gossip/story telling?
What impact do you think gossip has on society?
how does gossip communicate power/hierarchy/status?
In what ways do individuals use gossip and storytelling to negotiate status or belonging
How does gossip help with evaluation of information - safe, unsafe, positive, negative etc
what do people gossip about ?
appearance
personality
how do we differentiate between gossip and story telling
is there a difference between gossip and storytelling?
relationships
ideologies
political and social views
What motivates those in positions of authority to gossip within university sports clubs/societies ?
What does gossip mean to you
Tell me about your experience of gossip
If within a sports club or committee:
What motivated you to gossip prior to joining the commitee?
What motivated you to gossip post joining the committee?
How have your reasons for gossiping changed since being elected?
What is the purpose of gossip within the sports club/committee
has your experience of hearing gossip changed since since being elected? - AH
do you think gossip was involved in the election process? if so, how? why?- AH
Revision: What was your experience of gossip within the club after joining the committee? - AH
why do you think this changed? - AH
why do you think this stayed the same? - AH
feedback: could be very interesting, especially with the shift in power/prestige
revision: What was your experience of gossip within the club prior to joining the committee? (a move a way from motivation towards process and change?) - AH
do club member typically gossip about other club members, or those from outside the club? - AH
How do you select individuals to gossip with?
How does gossip impact relationships of those involved?
how do you think gossip shapes group dynamics of the club? - AH
If within family/work
blah blah blah
How do you distinguish betweeb regular conversaion and gossip
what do you think makes someone a target of gossip? - AH
feedback: good for getting a working definition of gossip
how do you feel when someone gossips
to you
?