Implicit theories of a desire for fame

The aim of the present studies was to generate implicit theories of a desire for fame among the general population. In Study 1, we were able to develop a nine-factor analytic model of conceptions of the desire to be famous that initially comprised nine separate factors; ambition, meaning derived through comparison with others, psychologically vulnerable, attention seeking, conceitedness, social access, altruistic, positive affect, and glamour. Analysis that sought to examine replicability among these factors suggested that three factors (altruistic, positive affect, and glamour) neither display factor congruence nor display adequate internal reliability. A second study examined the validity of these factors in predicting profiles of individuals who may desire fame. The findings from this study suggested that two of the nine factors (positive affect and altruism) could not be considered strong factors within the model. Overall, the findings suggest that implicit theories of a desire for fame comprise six factors. The discussion focuses on how an implicit model of a desire for fame might progress into formal theories of a desire for fame

Dementia and Dementia Care: The Contributions of a Psychosocial Perspective

The social sciences have and continue to play a unique role in the study of dementia and dementia care. For central to the social sciences, particularly the discipline of sociology is a history of critical inquiry that challenges long held societal assumptions, a concern for issues of social justice, social exclusion and the treatment of marginalized populations. All significant areas to consider when caring for a person with dementia. This chapter will trace the development of the study of dementia and dementia care starting with its biomedical roots, examine the contributions of the social sciences in furthering the conceptual development of the field, and suggest future areas where sociologists can play a critical role in the provision of quality dementia care

How Social Media is Reshaping the Art Market: Catalyzing the Rise of the Art Agency Model in the United States

The art world is undergoing a fundamental transformation, marked by a shift from the traditional gallery-centric model to a talent agency model akin to those in the entertainment and music industries. This evolution is driven by the increasing influence of social media platforms, which empower artists to directly engage with audiences, bypassing the traditional gatekeepers of galleries and auction houses. Drawing on insights from industry reports, social media analytics, and case studies, this thesis explores how social media has catalyzed this shift and examines its implications for artists, collectors, and the broader art market. It argues that the rise of the agency model will democratize art access and redefine artist representation, while also introducing challenges such as over-commercialization and equity concerns. Ultimately, this study provides a forward-looking framework for navigating the art world\u27s changing landscape, offering strategies for artists, agents, and institutions to survive and thrive in this emerging paradigm

Bienestar y pobreza. El impacto del sistema de herencia castellano en Cádiz, el «Emporio del Orbe» (1700-1810)

La continuidad de las grandes casas mercantiles establecidas en la Andalucía occidental durante el siglo XVIII se vio obstaculizada no sólo por la crisis política y económica finisecular, sino también por un factor estructural hasta ahora poco analizado en la historia económica: el sistema hereditario castellano. La legislación y las prácticas hereditarias castellanas protegieron la transmisión intergeneracional de los patrimonios familiares y por ello fomentaron el bienestar de las familias. El reparto igualitario castellano, sin embargo, tuvo también el resultado de propiciar la disgregación de importantes patrimonios, difícultando la pervivencia de numerosas empresas mercantiles de carácter familiar. El presente trabajo representa una aproximación a este tema, estudiando algunos de los principales efectos que tuvo el sistema hereditario castellano en Cádiz, y algunos de los frecuentes mecanismos utilizados por la élite mercantil gaditana para transmitir patrimonios más concentrados en el siglo XVIII, época en la que la ciudad andaluza tuvo el monopolio del comercio legal entre España y sus posesiones en América.The continuity of big mercantile houses established in Western Andalusia during the eighteenth century was jeopardized not only due to the political and economic crisis oí the end of the century, but also due to anodier source of instability that has received litde attention in economic hístory: the equalitarian principies of the Castilian hereditary systetn, whose aim was to safeguard the transmission of family wealth between generations. Castilian hereditary law and customs promoted family well-being, but the equalitarian división of patritnonies also had the result of forcing the dispersión of fortunes, therefore hindering the continuity of numerous tnercantile family firms. This article studies the effects of the Castilian hereditary system in Cádiz during the eighteen century, when the Andalusian city held the legal monopoly of trade between Spain and its American possessions. The study also analyzes some of the mechanisms that the Cádiz mercantile elites used in order to bequeath more concentrated patrimonies.Publicad

'Against the World': Michael Field, female marriage and the aura of amateurism'

This article considers the case of Katherine Bradley and Edith Cooper, an aunt and niece who lived and wrote together as ‘Michael Field’ in the fin-de-siècle Aesthetic movement. Bradley’s bold statement that she and Cooper were ‘closer married’ than the Brownings forms the basis for a discussion of their partnership in terms of a ‘female marriage’, a union that is reflected, as I will argue, in the pages of their writings. However, Michael Field’s exclusively collaborative output, though extensive, was no guarantee for success. On the contrary, their case illustrates the notion, valid for most products of co-authorship, that the jointly written work is always surrounded by an aura of amateurism. Since collaboration defied the ingrained notion of the author as the solitary producer of his or her work, critics and readers have time and again attempted to ‘parse’ the collaboration by dissecting the co-authored work into its constituent halves, a treatment that the Fields too failed to escape

Selfhood in younger onset dementia: Transitions and testimonies.

Younger people with dementia and their carers are an overlooked population for research, policy and practice attention. In this study, data were collected from both the United States and the UK in order to explore the meaning and construction of selfhood and identity. The US data collection included in-depth interviews with 23 people diagnosed with younger-onset dementia, while the UK data collection comprised 15 face-to-face interviews with younger carers of younger people with dementia; all carers were/had been caring for a younger person with dementia diagnosed through the DSM-IV-R criteria. A grounded theory analysis of the data resulted in the emergence of five themes to explain the interview data, these were: (1) identity as a worker; (2) identity of abandoned individual; (3) sexual identity; (4) family identity; and (5) identity as an individual engaged in living. Additional research is necessary to further develop the attributes and application of these identity profiles