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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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ChartsCo-dhàimh

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Critical luach na co-dhàimh coefficient

Sgaoileadh àbhaisteach, le Uilleam Sealy Howet (Oileanach) r = 0.0315

Sgaoileadh neo-àbhaisteach, le spearman r = 0.0013

Seall a-mhàin toraidhean a-mhàin > r = 0.0315

Sgaoileadh	Neo-àbhaisteach	Neo-àbhaisteach	Neo-àbhaisteach	Àbhaisteach	Àbhaisteach	Àbhaisteach	Àbhaisteach	Àbhaisteach
A h-uile ceist A h-uile ceist Tha an t-eagal as motha agam
Tha an t-eagal as motha agam
Answer 1	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0519	Lag deimhinneach 0.0249	Lag àicheil -0.0201	Lag deimhinneach 0.0938	Lag deimhinneach 0.0393	Lag àicheil -0.0148	Lag àicheil -0.1536
Answer 2	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0160	Lag àicheil -0.0089	Lag àicheil -0.0381	Lag deimhinneach 0.0645	Lag deimhinneach 0.0505	Lag deimhinneach 0.0138	Lag àicheil -0.0948
Answer 3	-	Lag àicheil -0.0036	Lag àicheil -0.0099	Lag àicheil -0.0465	Lag àicheil -0.0421	Lag deimhinneach 0.0504	Lag deimhinneach 0.0770	Lag àicheil -0.0232
Answer 4	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0441	Lag deimhinneach 0.0306	Lag àicheil -0.0266	Lag deimhinneach 0.0174	Lag deimhinneach 0.0382	Lag deimhinneach 0.0265	Lag àicheil -0.1041
Answer 5	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0220	Lag deimhinneach 0.1235	Lag deimhinneach 0.0108	Lag deimhinneach 0.0747	Lag deimhinneach 0.0006	Lag àicheil -0.0155	Lag àicheil -0.1747
Answer 6	-	Lag àicheil -0.0019	Lag deimhinneach 0.0038	Lag àicheil -0.0625	Lag àicheil -0.0102	Lag deimhinneach 0.0264	Lag deimhinneach 0.0858	Lag àicheil -0.0359
Answer 7	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0103	Lag deimhinneach 0.0310	Lag àicheil -0.0672	Lag àicheil -0.0302	Lag deimhinneach 0.0540	Lag deimhinneach 0.0709	Lag àicheil -0.0528
Answer 8	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0651	Lag deimhinneach 0.0685	Lag àicheil -0.0275	Lag deimhinneach 0.0124	Lag deimhinneach 0.0401	Lag deimhinneach 0.0177	Lag àicheil -0.1337
Answer 9	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0752	Lag deimhinneach 0.1592	Lag deimhinneach 0.0059	Lag deimhinneach 0.0602	Lag àicheil -0.0071	Lag àicheil -0.0483	Lag àicheil -0.1823
Answer 10	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0747	Lag deimhinneach 0.0607	Lag àicheil -0.0134	Lag deimhinneach 0.0271	Lag deimhinneach 0.0335	Lag àicheil -0.0111	Lag àicheil -0.1346
Answer 11	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0632	Lag deimhinneach 0.0502	Lag àicheil -0.0089	Lag deimhinneach 0.0089	Lag deimhinneach 0.0283	Lag deimhinneach 0.0252	Lag àicheil -0.1282
Answer 12	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0426	Lag deimhinneach 0.0888	Lag àicheil -0.0328	Lag deimhinneach 0.0321	Lag deimhinneach 0.0353	Lag deimhinneach 0.0263	Lag àicheil -0.1530
Answer 13	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0700	Lag deimhinneach 0.0916	Lag àicheil -0.0386	Lag deimhinneach 0.0291	Lag deimhinneach 0.0440	Lag deimhinneach 0.0155	Lag àicheil -0.1638
Answer 14	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0811	Lag deimhinneach 0.0861	Lag àicheil -0.0041	Lag àicheil -0.0124	Lag deimhinneach 0.0081	Lag deimhinneach 0.0148	Lag àicheil -0.1207
Answer 15	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0548	Lag deimhinneach 0.1223	Lag àicheil -0.0347	Lag deimhinneach 0.0118	Lag àicheil -0.0133	Lag deimhinneach 0.0266	Lag àicheil -0.1157
Answer 16	-	Lag deimhinneach 0.0702	Lag deimhinneach 0.0202	Lag àicheil -0.0390	Lag àicheil -0.0397	Lag deimhinneach 0.0747	Lag deimhinneach 0.0185	Lag àicheil -0.0767

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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

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Valerii Kosenko

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Fhuair Valerii teisteanas mar pedagogue-psychologist sòisealta ann an 1993 agus bhon uair sin tha e air a chuid eòlais a chleachdadh ann an stiùireadh pròiseict.
Fhuair Valerii ceum Maighstireachd agus an teisteanas manaidsear pròiseict agus prògram ann an 2013. Rè a phrògram Maighstireachd, dh'fhàs e eòlach air Project Roadmap (GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.) agus Spiral Dynamics.
Tha Valerii na ùghdar air sgrùdadh a dhèanamh air mì-chinnt an V.U.C.A. bun-bheachd a’ cleachdadh Spiral Dynamics agus staitistig matamataigeach ann an eòlas-inntinn, agus 38 cunntasan-bheachd eadar-nàiseanta.

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