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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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Venjuleg dreifing, eftir William Sealy Gosset (námsmaður) r = 0.0315

Ekki venjuleg dreifing, eftir Spearman r = 0.0013

Sýna aðeins niðurstöður > r = 0.0315

Dreifing	Ekki eðlilegt	Ekki eðlilegt	Ekki eðlilegt	Venjulegt	Venjulegt	Venjulegt	Venjulegt	Venjulegt
Allar spurningar Allar spurningar Mesta ótta mín er
Mesta ótta mín er
Answer 1	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0519	Veikt jákvætt 0.0249	Veikt neikvætt -0.0201	Veikt jákvætt 0.0938	Veikt jákvætt 0.0393	Veikt neikvætt -0.0148	Veikt neikvætt -0.1536
Answer 2	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0160	Veikt neikvætt -0.0089	Veikt neikvætt -0.0381	Veikt jákvætt 0.0645	Veikt jákvætt 0.0505	Veikt jákvætt 0.0138	Veikt neikvætt -0.0948
Answer 3	-	Veikt neikvætt -0.0036	Veikt neikvætt -0.0099	Veikt neikvætt -0.0465	Veikt neikvætt -0.0421	Veikt jákvætt 0.0504	Veikt jákvætt 0.0770	Veikt neikvætt -0.0232
Answer 4	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0441	Veikt jákvætt 0.0306	Veikt neikvætt -0.0266	Veikt jákvætt 0.0174	Veikt jákvætt 0.0382	Veikt jákvætt 0.0265	Veikt neikvætt -0.1041
Answer 5	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0220	Veikt jákvætt 0.1235	Veikt jákvætt 0.0108	Veikt jákvætt 0.0747	Veikt jákvætt 0.0006	Veikt neikvætt -0.0155	Veikt neikvætt -0.1747
Answer 6	-	Veikt neikvætt -0.0019	Veikt jákvætt 0.0038	Veikt neikvætt -0.0625	Veikt neikvætt -0.0102	Veikt jákvætt 0.0264	Veikt jákvætt 0.0858	Veikt neikvætt -0.0359
Answer 7	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0103	Veikt jákvætt 0.0310	Veikt neikvætt -0.0672	Veikt neikvætt -0.0302	Veikt jákvætt 0.0540	Veikt jákvætt 0.0709	Veikt neikvætt -0.0528
Answer 8	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0651	Veikt jákvætt 0.0685	Veikt neikvætt -0.0275	Veikt jákvætt 0.0124	Veikt jákvætt 0.0401	Veikt jákvætt 0.0177	Veikt neikvætt -0.1337
Answer 9	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0752	Veikt jákvætt 0.1592	Veikt jákvætt 0.0059	Veikt jákvætt 0.0602	Veikt neikvætt -0.0071	Veikt neikvætt -0.0483	Veikt neikvætt -0.1823
Answer 10	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0747	Veikt jákvætt 0.0607	Veikt neikvætt -0.0134	Veikt jákvætt 0.0271	Veikt jákvætt 0.0335	Veikt neikvætt -0.0111	Veikt neikvætt -0.1346
Answer 11	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0632	Veikt jákvætt 0.0502	Veikt neikvætt -0.0089	Veikt jákvætt 0.0089	Veikt jákvætt 0.0283	Veikt jákvætt 0.0252	Veikt neikvætt -0.1282
Answer 12	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0426	Veikt jákvætt 0.0888	Veikt neikvætt -0.0328	Veikt jákvætt 0.0321	Veikt jákvætt 0.0353	Veikt jákvætt 0.0263	Veikt neikvætt -0.1530
Answer 13	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0700	Veikt jákvætt 0.0916	Veikt neikvætt -0.0386	Veikt jákvætt 0.0291	Veikt jákvætt 0.0440	Veikt jákvætt 0.0155	Veikt neikvætt -0.1638
Answer 14	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0811	Veikt jákvætt 0.0861	Veikt neikvætt -0.0041	Veikt neikvætt -0.0124	Veikt jákvætt 0.0081	Veikt jákvætt 0.0148	Veikt neikvætt -0.1207
Answer 15	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0548	Veikt jákvætt 0.1223	Veikt neikvætt -0.0347	Veikt jákvætt 0.0118	Veikt neikvætt -0.0133	Veikt jákvætt 0.0266	Veikt neikvætt -0.1157
Answer 16	-	Veikt jákvætt 0.0702	Veikt jákvætt 0.0202	Veikt neikvætt -0.0390	Veikt neikvætt -0.0397	Veikt jákvætt 0.0747	Veikt jákvætt 0.0185	Veikt neikvætt -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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Valerii var menntaður félags- og sálfræðingur árið 1993 og hefur síðan beitt þekkingu sinni í verkefnastjórnun.
Valerii fékk meistaragráðu og verkefna- og námsstjóraréttindi árið 2013. Á meistaranáminu kynntist hann Project Roadmap (GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.) og Spiral Dynamics.
Valerii er höfundur þess að kanna óvissu V.U.C.A. hugtak sem notar Spiral Dynamics og stærðfræðilega tölfræði í sálfræði, og 38 alþjóðlegar kannanir.

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