Do you know who are ‘white knucklers’ and ‘dark copers’?
Not much to do with knuckles or anything racist so do not worry!
Have you watched series like the walking dead or some movie like the Conjuring series!
If you have and want to watch more then either you are crazy or well, very crazy!
Or not!
Apparently that is a thing!
Why do some people (like me!) like to watch horror movies and get scared only to do it again!
According to research It is a combination of an adrenaline rush and an opportunity to learn about dealing with scary situations in a safe environment!
The first types are called “adrenaline junkies,” while the other two are the “white knucklers” and “dark copers. For white knucklers and dark copers, feeling fear for fun is more about self-learning and self-efficacy.
White knucklers try to “lean out” of the experience by trying to find the situation funny or lessening their exposure to the scary stimuli. While Dark copers seem to use scary media to help them deal with anxieties about the world or their own lives by focusing on a more concrete threat!
These fans are drawn to the experience of fear itself, using it as a way to confront and understand their own reactions and develop resilience. They often report learning and personal growth from engaging with horror!
This group uses horror as a coping mechanism for managing negative emotions, particularly anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed. They find a sense of control and comfort in the controlled environment of horror experiences, allowing them to process difficult emotions related to real-life situations.
Essentially, while both types of fans find enjoyment in horror, they do so for different reasons and with different outcomes. Research from Psychology Today suggests that these differing motivations and experiences highlight the diverse ways people engage with and benefit from horror as a recreational activity!
Now we may not know many white knucklers or Dark Copers but I am sure Krishnan Madhavan Nair used to do stunts who can raise your adrenaline! You may know him as Jayan!
now stop watching Squid game and sleep peacefully!
Shubh Ratri!
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