About the school
Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
Why we enjoy fear: the science of a good scare
Mathias Clasen, Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen, Coltan Scrivner & Uffe Schjødt
23/10/2022
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New study on the psychology of horror fans finds they have more mental resilience than average
Coltan Scrivner, Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen & Mathias Clasen
02/10/2022
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The surprising benefits of 'scary play'
Mathias Clasen, Marc Andersen, Uffe Schjødt & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
12/04/2022
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Dansk forskning afslører: Det siger det om dig, når du holder med skurken i film, spil og romaner
Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen, Mathias Clasen, Anne Fiskaali, Henrik Høgh-Olesen, John A. Johnson & Murray Smith
21/10/2021
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Hepper du på Thanos i Avengers eller Jokeren i Batman? Så har du måske en mørk personlighed
Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen, Mathias Clasen, Anne Fiskaali, Henrik Høgh-Olesen, John A. Johnson & Murray Smith
07/10/2021
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Horror Games Help Turn Our Fear Into Freedom, And This Is How
Mathias Clasen & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
24/03/2021
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Is empathizing with fictional villains linked to dark personality traits?
Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen, Anne Fiskaali, Henrik Høgh-Olesen, John A. Johnson, Murray Smith & Mathias Clasen
12/01/2021
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Research Lead: Horror Films, Science Selfies, Taste Buds and Politics, Surviving Winter, and More
Mathias Clasen & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
30/11/2020
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Skräckfilmsfans är bättre på att hantera coronapandemin
Mathias Clasen & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
23/09/2020
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Horror Movie Fans Are Having an Easier Time Dealing With the Pandemic, Study Says
Mathias Clasen & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
22/09/2020
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Pandemi-film hitter som aldrig før: derfor opsøger vi dem
29/04/2020
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Forsker: Disneys skurke er gået fra ’dem’ til ’os’
24/04/2020
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Why we’re destined to sympathise with anti-heroes like the Joker
05/10/2019
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Er voldelige computerspil skyld i masseskyderier?
16/08/2019
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Cognitive film studies: The Hamburg Variations
Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen, Anne Fiskaali, John A. Johnson, Henrik Høgh-Olesen, Mathias Clasen & Murray Smith
18/06/2019
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The function of evil laughter in popular culture (new study)
07/03/2019
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Danish haunted-house studies seek to reveal the seductive appeal of horror
Mathias Clasen, Marc Malmdorf Andersen, Uffe Schjødt & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
13/02/2019
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Forskere: Åbne og nysgerrige mennesker er gladest for gyserfilm
Mathias Clasen & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
10/02/2019
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Scientists studied a 'haunted house' to understand why we love horror
Mathias Clasen, Marc Malmdorf Andersen, Uffe Schjødt & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
05/02/2019
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Derfor har Darth Vader fanklubber, mens Luke Skywalker ikke har en eneste
29/01/2019
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Fra Kain til Cohen-brødrenes lejemorder: En skurk viser os, hvad der er godt i verden (Kristeligt Dagblad)
14/01/2019
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How Humans Evolved to Love Horror Movies
Mathias Clasen & Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen
11/01/2019
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Why your favourite film baddies all have a truly evil laugh
18/12/2018
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Halloween, Dark Matter Day, Rekord: Das böse Lachen zu Halloween
31/10/2018
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Revealed: Why Hollywood villains such as Freddie Kruger, The Joker and the Wicked Witch of the West have such evil laughs
12/10/2018
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There's a fascinating psychological story behind why your favourite film baddies all have a truly evil laugh
11/10/2018
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Fright Fest: The Science Behind Why We Love to Be Scared
26/10/2017
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Scholars who believe nurture trumps nature also tend to doubt the scientific method
01/08/2017
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The Hysterical Laugh of the Cartoon Villain (Documentary)
11/04/2017
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I bøger slår man kvinder ihjel (interview i Berlingske)
31/03/2017
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Why we love to hate evil villains, according to science
02/12/2016
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Horror games can be more frightening than movies
07/11/2016
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Danske forskere: Computerspil skræmmer mere end gyserfilm
02/11/2016
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Danske forskere: Computerspil skræmmer mere end gyserfilm
02/11/2016
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Super-villains are a force for good: Baddies in movies help to set our moral compass and help us spot evil in real life
19/01/2016
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Super villains help prevent evil in the world
17/01/2016
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Er superskurke med til at hindre ondskab i verden?
20/12/2015
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Почему просмотр «Звёздных войн» и «Молчания ягнят» делает нас хорошими людьми
17/12/2015
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Frydefulde mord og dårlig kropslugt: 5 uundgåelige skurketræk i popkulturen
13/12/2015
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Here's The Scientific Reason We Love To Hate Villains
04/12/2015
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Can evolutionary psychology explain why we love to hate evil villains?
03/12/2015
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