Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Study Reveals Attributes of Coolness, and What Isn't
A recent study tried to figure out what makes someone 'cool.'
Cool is tricky to define, but the study said that cool people are outgoing, enjoy themselves, have some power, like adventure, are open-minded, and independent.
But, the article also notes that trying too hard to be cool actually makes you uncool.
It's easier to say what isn't cool, like being too needy.
So, it seems like being cool is more about just being yourself, even though it can be hard to figure out what that means!
A new study explored the concept of 'coolness'.
The study identified six attributes of cool people: extroversion, hedonism, power, adventurousness, openness, and autonomy.
The article suggests that actively trying to be cool may be counterproductive.
It's easier to define what isn't cool, such as neediness.
The concept of coolness is hard to define.
- Who
- Researchers.
- What
- A study that identifies attributes of coolness.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Published in The Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.
- Why
- To understand what makes someone 'cool'.
General Study Findings
Dichotomy of Coolness
Coolness Defined
General Study Findings
The study has identified core attributes of cool people.
Dichotomy of Coolness
Actively trying to be cool may be uncool.
- Core Attributes of Cool People (According to Study)
- Extroversion, hedonism, power, adventurousness, openness, autonomy.
- Publication
- The Journal of Experimental Psychology: General