The Psychology of Enthusiasm: the Science, Dynamics & Impact
- Tue 22 Sep 10:45 - 11:30   UTC+00 (UTC time)
- Masterclass
- Confidence & Self-Esteem
- 45 min
- English
Enthusiasm is an emotion we all experience, but how does it exactly work? What actually happens within us when we become genuinely enthusiastic?
In this masterclass, Rijn Vogelaar, a social psychologist who earned his PhD studying the emotion of enthusiasm, will take you on a journey into the dynamics of this fascinating phenomenon. Drawing on scientific research, he explains what enthusiasm really is and how we can navigate the power & the potential pitfalls of this emotion.
In this masterclass, you will learn:
- What enthusiasm is and how it evolved
- How enthusiasm inspires people to take action
- How authentic enthusiasm contributes to our well-being