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Exploring the Nature of Fear: What Do People Fear the Most and Possible Correlation with the Spiral Dynamics

All of us, in one way or another, have fears in our lives. Of course, everyone has fears, but this does not change the essence because their nature is always the same. But still, what do people fear most of all? What is the spirit of fear, and can we fight it?

To answer these questions thoroughly and exhaustively, we would have to write more than one three-volume book because this topic is deep and vast. But we will make a small attempt to clarify these things, in small. And we should start with the definition of fear as such.

What is fear?

Fear is an internal human state caused by a perceived or actual threatened calamity. Psychology views fear as an emotional process with a negative connotation.

According to the American psychologist Carroll Ellis Izard's theory of differential emotions, fear belongs to the basic emotions; in other words, it is innate - its physiological component, facial expressions, and specific subjective experiences have a genetic basis.

Fear drives a person to avoid danger, adjust his behavior in a certain way, and perform various actions that he believes can protect him.

Everyone has their fears: from the banal fear of insects or mice to the fear of poverty and death. There are even phobias - persistent, irrational fears of something. In short, as many people as there are fears. But some fears are common to many people; people fear the same things. Below we have listed the most "popular" fears that concern people all over the world:

trypophobia - fear or disgust of closely packed holes,
acrophobia - fear of heights,
agoraphobia - fear of open spaces,
apeirophobia - fear of eternity,
arachnophobia - fear of spiders,
claustrophobia - fear of enclosed spaces,
emetophobia - fear of vomiting or seeing others being sick,
megalophobia - fear of large objects or things,
thalassophobia - fear of large and deep bodies of water (sea, oceans, pools, or lakes),

see the full list of fears below after the charts.

According to the Spiral Dynamics theory, a person goes through different stages in his development (spiral turns, colors). As the external conditions of life change, so do fears. Is there a connection between a person's fears and their stages of development (spiral turns, colors)? How random or stable is this connection? Mathematics in psychology answers these questions used by Dr. Clare W. Graves, who developed Spiral Dynamics.

As Ben Yoskovitz, co-author of Lean Analytics, wrote:

“Finding a correlation between two metrics is a good thing. Correlations can help you predict what will happen. But finding the cause of something means you can change it. Usually, causations aren’t simple one-to-one relationships–there are lots of factors at play, but even a degree of causality is valuable.

You prove causality by finding a correlation, then running experiments where you control the other variables and measure the difference. It’s hard to do, but causality is really an analytics superpower–it gives you the power to hack the future.”

Below you can read an abridged version of the results of our VUCA poll “Fears“. The full results of our VUCA poll “Fears“ are available for free in the FAQ section after login or registration.

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Distribusi normal, dening William Sefery Gosset (siswa) r = 0.0326

Distribusi Non Non, dening Spearman r = 0.0013

Tampilake asil mung > r = 0.0326

Distribusi	Ora normal	Ora normal	Ora normal	Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal	Normal
Kabeh pitakon Kabeh pitakon Wedi paling gedhe yaiku
Wedi paling gedhe yaiku
Answer 1	-	Positif ringkih 0.0539	Positif ringkih 0.0311	Negatif lemah -0.0163	Positif ringkih 0.0950	Positif ringkih 0.0354	Negatif lemah -0.0174	Negatif lemah -0.1570
Answer 2	-	Positif ringkih 0.0218	Negatif lemah -0.0002	Negatif lemah -0.0438	Positif ringkih 0.0646	Positif ringkih 0.0468	Positif ringkih 0.0123	Negatif lemah -0.0960
Answer 3	-	Negatif lemah -0.0027	Negatif lemah -0.0100	Negatif lemah -0.0469	Negatif lemah -0.0459	Positif ringkih 0.0512	Positif ringkih 0.0778	Negatif lemah -0.0205
Answer 4	-	Positif ringkih 0.0419	Positif ringkih 0.0282	Negatif lemah -0.0204	Positif ringkih 0.0172	Positif ringkih 0.0329	Positif ringkih 0.0216	Negatif lemah -0.0965
Answer 5	-	Positif ringkih 0.0263	Positif ringkih 0.1326	Positif ringkih 0.0090	Positif ringkih 0.0783	Positif ringkih 0.0031	Negatif lemah -0.0230	Negatif lemah -0.1789
Answer 6	-	Negatif lemah -0.0042	Positif ringkih 0.0112	Negatif lemah -0.0677	Negatif lemah -0.0065	Positif ringkih 0.0211	Positif ringkih 0.0844	Negatif lemah -0.0311
Answer 7	-	Positif ringkih 0.0128	Positif ringkih 0.0421	Negatif lemah -0.0744	Negatif lemah -0.0268	Positif ringkih 0.0499	Positif ringkih 0.0657	Negatif lemah -0.0511
Answer 8	-	Positif ringkih 0.0684	Positif ringkih 0.0853	Negatif lemah -0.0362	Positif ringkih 0.0178	Positif ringkih 0.0361	Positif ringkih 0.0132	Negatif lemah -0.1369
Answer 9	-	Positif ringkih 0.0701	Positif ringkih 0.1697	Positif ringkih 0.0057	Positif ringkih 0.0665	Negatif lemah -0.0111	Negatif lemah -0.0539	Negatif lemah -0.1804
Answer 10	-	Positif ringkih 0.0808	Positif ringkih 0.0762	Negatif lemah -0.0232	Positif ringkih 0.0284	Positif ringkih 0.0349	Negatif lemah -0.0152	Negatif lemah -0.1327
Answer 11	-	Positif ringkih 0.0630	Positif ringkih 0.0583	Negatif lemah -0.0080	Positif ringkih 0.0102	Positif ringkih 0.0210	Positif ringkih 0.0219	Negatif lemah -0.1233
Answer 12	-	Positif ringkih 0.0390	Positif ringkih 0.1030	Negatif lemah -0.0403	Positif ringkih 0.0369	Positif ringkih 0.0310	Positif ringkih 0.0267	Negatif lemah -0.1515
Answer 13	-	Positif ringkih 0.0668	Positif ringkih 0.1026	Negatif lemah -0.0443	Positif ringkih 0.0291	Positif ringkih 0.0450	Positif ringkih 0.0146	Negatif lemah -0.1631
Answer 14	-	Positif ringkih 0.0704	Positif ringkih 0.0997	Negatif lemah -0.0019	Negatif lemah -0.0068	Positif ringkih 0.0039	Positif ringkih 0.0084	Negatif lemah -0.1201
Answer 15	-	Positif ringkih 0.0518	Positif ringkih 0.1360	Negatif lemah -0.0385	Positif ringkih 0.0207	Negatif lemah -0.0178	Positif ringkih 0.0178	Negatif lemah -0.1161
Answer 16	-	Positif ringkih 0.0644	Positif ringkih 0.0338	Negatif lemah -0.0369	Negatif lemah -0.0399	Positif ringkih 0.0664	Positif ringkih 0.0217	Negatif lemah -0.0755

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The correlation analysis revealed intriguing patterns that can be utilized in practice across various domains. Here's how you can leverage this valuable information.

Understanding Cultural Variations: By examining the correlation between fears and Spiral Dynamics colors across different countries and languages, we gain deeper insights into cultural variations in how fears manifest and are influenced by different value systems. This understanding can be invaluable for individuals and organizations operating in multicultural settings, helping them navigate diverse perspectives and tailor strategies accordingly.

Personal and Professional Development: Recognizing the correlation between fears and Spiral Dynamics colors can give individuals powerful self-awareness and personal growth opportunities. By understanding how their fears align with specific color values, individuals can gain insights into their own value systems and areas for personal development. This awareness can also enhance interpersonal dynamics and collaboration within teams.

Leadership and Team Management: The correlation between fears and Spiral Dynamics colors can have practical implications for leadership and team management. Leaders can leverage this knowledge to identify potential sources of fear within their teams and implement targeted strategies to address them. Leaders can enhance trust, teamwork, and overall team performance by fostering an environment that acknowledges and supports individuals' fears based on their value systems.

Cross-Cultural Collaboration: The correlation findings provide a unique opportunity for cross-cultural collaboration. Professionals from different countries and languages can use this knowledge to bridge cultural gaps, empathize with others' fears, and build meaningful connections based on a deeper understanding of diverse value systems. It can catalyze more inclusive and effective collaboration.

Psychological and Societal Insights: The correlation between fears and Spiral Dynamics colors over time and across countries and languages offers valuable insights into psychological and societal dynamics. It can contribute to our understanding of how fears evolve, adapt, and shape individuals and communities. This knowledge can inform research, policy-making, and interventions to address societal challenges and promote well-being.

The intersection of fears and Spiral Dynamics colors opens up many possibilities for personal growth, leadership effectiveness, cross-cultural understanding, and societal impact. Let's leverage these findings to foster a more empathetic, inclusive, and supportive world.

I invite you to dive into the full research report, engage in meaningful discussions, and explore how these insights can be applied in your personal and professional endeavors. Together, we can make a difference!

The list of fears continued:

aerophobia - fear of flying (in an airplane),
aichmophobia - fear of sharp objects,
ailurophobia - fear of cats,
aquaphobia - fear of water,
anatidaephobia - fear that somewhere, a duck or goose is watching you,
androphobia - fear of men,
anthropophobia - fear of people, crowds,
astraphobia - fear of thunder and lightning,
atelophobia - fear of imperfection,
athazagoraphobia - fear of forgetting someone or something, as well as a fear of being forgotten,
atychiphobia - fear of failure,
autophobia or monophobia - fear of being alone,
cherophobia - fear of happiness, a person has an irrational aversion to being happy,
coulrophobia - fear when you see clowns or clown images,
cynophobia - fear of dogs,
dentophobia - fear of dentistry,
dermatophobia - fear of getting a skin disease,
erythrophobia - fear of blushing,
entomophobia - fear of insects,
gamophobia - fear of commitment or marriage,
glenophobia - fear of looking at dolls or special situations,
glossophobia - fear of public speaking,
gynophobia - fear of women,
hemophobia - fear of seeing blood or getting tests or shots where blood may be involved,
haphephobia - fear of being touched,
hypsophobia - fear of heights,
hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia - the fear of long words,
homicidophobia - fear of committing murder,
herpetophobia - fear or aversion to reptiles, commonly lizards and snakes,
maniophobia - fear of madness,
mephobia - fear of becoming so awesome that the human race can't handle it and everybody dies,
misophobia - fear of hatred,
mysophobia - fear of contamination and germs,
nosophobia - fear of injury, incurable disease, infection,
nomophobia (NO MObile PHone PhoBIA) - fear of being without a mobile device, or beyond mobile phone contact,
nyctophobia - fear of the dark,
ophidiophobia - fear of snakes,
ombrophobia - fear of rain, from intense weather to a drizzle,
pediophobia - fear of children, dolls, or inanimate objects that look real,
philophobia - fear of falling in love,
phobophobia - fear of being afraid,
phonophobia - fear of sound,
pantophobia - all-encompassing compulsive fear,
pistanthrophobia - fear of trusting people or getting hurt by someone in a romantic relationship,
sitophobia - fear of eating,
scoptophobia - fear of scrutiny that can interfere with your daily activities in many ways,
scopophobia - fear of being seen in public or stared at by others,
social phobia - fear in social settings, fear of situations in which you may be judged negatively,
somniphobia - fear of sleep,
suicidophobia - fear of committing suicide,
taphophobia - fear of being buried alive,
thanatophobia - fear of sudden death,
tokophobia - fear of pregnancy and can lead to avoidance of childbirth,
trichophobia - fear of seeing or touching hair,
trypanophobia - fear of needles,
venustraphobia - fear of beautiful women,
xenophobia - fear of the unknown; in modern usage, the word has evolved to mean the fear of strangers or foreigners — but its original meaning is much broader.

2023.04.07

Valerii Kosenko

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Valerii nduweni kualifikasi minangka pedagogue-psikolog sosial ing 1993 lan wiwit nggunakake kawruh ing manajemen proyek.
Valerii pikantuk gelar Master lan kualifikasi manajer proyek lan program ing 2013. Sajrone program Master, dheweke kenal karo Project Roadmap (GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.) lan Spiral Dynamics.
Valerii punika penulis njelajah kahanan sing durung mesthi saka V.U.C.A. konsep nggunakake Spiral Dynamics lan statistik matematika ing psikologi, lan 38 polling internasional.

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