Causal Uncertainty
Casual Uncertainty
Experimental Psychology
Abstract
The purpose in this study was to see how casual uncertain people define their initial interactions. This study included 53 undergraduate students enrolled in experimental psychology at UTPB. Included in the study were 43 women and 9 men, age ranging from 19 – 56. They were rated by two scales, casual uncertainty scale (Weary and Edwards, 1994), and the definition of initial interaction scale (Douglas, 1991). The results did not conclude that casual uncertainty correlates into negative descriptions.
Casual uncertainty is the differences in people’s ability to understand casual relationships in the social world (Weary and Edwards, 2010). There has been very little research done on casual uncertainty and initial interactions. According to previous research, Edwards, Wichman, & Weary, (2009), everyone experiences causal uncertainty at some point in their life, however, some experience these feelings more than others. People determine causes of social events differently. This could be described as worrying in social situations. Many have questioned whether self-esteem affects the level of self- regulation. There have been studies done to investigate levels of confidence in individuals following social interactions, and the role of self-esteem. This is pertaining to the fact that those who are high in causal uncertainty may come up with explanations as to the cause of something that occurred. Research has shown this is related to depression, neuroticism, social anxiety, shyness, and loneliness. Those that are low in causal uncertainty are able to go on about their day without focusing on what the cause was, and possibly may not even analyze the social interaction at all. Causal uncertainty affects interpersonal relationships (Weary, Tobin, Edwards, 2010).Those high in casual uncertainty will have difficulties in relationships. Everyone interacts with others, but I wonder how many accurately conclude
Experimental Psychology
Abstract
The purpose in this study was to see how casual uncertain people define their initial interactions. This study included 53 undergraduate students enrolled in experimental psychology at UTPB. Included in the study were 43 women and 9 men, age ranging from 19 – 56. They were rated by two scales, casual uncertainty scale (Weary and Edwards, 1994), and the definition of initial interaction scale (Douglas, 1991). The results did not conclude that casual uncertainty correlates into negative descriptions.
Casual uncertainty is the differences in people’s ability to understand casual relationships in the social world (Weary and Edwards, 2010). There has been very little research done on casual uncertainty and initial interactions. According to previous research, Edwards, Wichman, & Weary, (2009), everyone experiences causal uncertainty at some point in their life, however, some experience these feelings more than others. People determine causes of social events differently. This could be described as worrying in social situations. Many have questioned whether self-esteem affects the level of self- regulation. There have been studies done to investigate levels of confidence in individuals following social interactions, and the role of self-esteem. This is pertaining to the fact that those who are high in causal uncertainty may come up with explanations as to the cause of something that occurred. Research has shown this is related to depression, neuroticism, social anxiety, shyness, and loneliness. Those that are low in causal uncertainty are able to go on about their day without focusing on what the cause was, and possibly may not even analyze the social interaction at all. Causal uncertainty affects interpersonal relationships (Weary, Tobin, Edwards, 2010).Those high in casual uncertainty will have difficulties in relationships. Everyone interacts with others, but I wonder how many accurately conclude
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