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Let’s talk about the science behind people-pleasing. While it’s often dismissed as a personality trait, people-pleasing is actually a learned behavior shaped by social structures, power dynamics, and our fundamental need for belonging.
From Goffman’s dramaturgy to Asch’s conformity experiments, we’ll unpack the sociology behind people-pleasing—and explore how to break free from these patterns.
Press play and let’s learn together!
IG: @specimenthesociologist
By Jessamyn ReichmannLet’s talk about the science behind people-pleasing. While it’s often dismissed as a personality trait, people-pleasing is actually a learned behavior shaped by social structures, power dynamics, and our fundamental need for belonging.
From Goffman’s dramaturgy to Asch’s conformity experiments, we’ll unpack the sociology behind people-pleasing—and explore how to break free from these patterns.
Press play and let’s learn together!
IG: @specimenthesociologist