Piyush Kumar
Biographic Data
| ID | 6540643 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Piyush Kumar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Piyush |
| FAMILY NAME | Kumar |
| SIGNATURE | KUMAR P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Marketing University of Georgia Athens GA USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9689-033X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Heroes, Villains, and the Divine
Action films have received immense popularity, both critically and commercially. They have reshaped the portrayal of heroes in contemporary times. This epic narrative often elevates the classic action hero to a mythological figure. Such transformations reflect not only creative innovation but also deeper archetypal patterns that shape the mythic foundations of these stories. This study argues that the heroes evolve from traditional mythic ideals …
Double-Edged Sword
The representation of women in contemporary Bollywood films has offered valuable insights into the discourse surrounding the feminine sphere. Within the patriarchal framework, critiques of femininity have emerged, advocating for positive depictions of ‘strong females.’ This study delves into movies featuring empowered female characters, mainly focusing on the analysis of Khiladiyon ka Khiladi (1996), Fukrey (2013), Gulaab Gang (2014), and Begum J…
Posthuman Voice
The portrayal of nonhuman characters in science fiction narratives underscores the intersection of fiction and posthuman subjectivity, expanding meaning-making beyond the human experience. These narratives challenge established humanist concepts and redefine our understanding of nonhuman modes of existence. Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Klara and the Sun (2021) vividly exemplifies this posthuman theme by presenting a nonhuman character from a first-pers…
Assessing the household economic burden of non-communicable diseases in India
Substantial proportion of households face CHE and subsequent impoverishment due to NCD related expenses. Concerted efforts are required to augment the financial risk protection to the households, especially in regions with higher burden of NCDs
The Effects of Personal Agency on Regret
In this paper, we examine the role of personal agency as a key antecedent of regret that individuals experience when the outcome of their decision is unfavorable. In contrast to previous research that documents its exacerbating role, we find that personal agency mitigates regret under certain circumstances. A series of experimental studies show that personal responsibility for the decision may attenuate subjective perceptions of the extent of fai…
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The Effects of Personal Agency on Regret
In this paper, we examine the role of personal agency as a key antecedent of regret that individuals experience when the outcome of their decision is unfavorable. In contrast to previous research that documents its exacerbating role, we find that personal agency mitigates regret under certain circumstances. A series of experimental studies show that personal responsibility for the decision may attenuate subjective perceptions of the extent of fai…
Assessing the household economic burden of non-communicable diseases in India
Substantial proportion of households face CHE and subsequent impoverishment due to NCD related expenses. Concerted efforts are required to augment the financial risk protection to the households, especially in regions with higher burden of NCDs
Posthuman Voice
The portrayal of nonhuman characters in science fiction narratives underscores the intersection of fiction and posthuman subjectivity, expanding meaning-making beyond the human experience. These narratives challenge established humanist concepts and redefine our understanding of nonhuman modes of existence. Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Klara and the Sun (2021) vividly exemplifies this posthuman theme by presenting a nonhuman character from a first-pers…
Heroes, Villains, and the Divine
Action films have received immense popularity, both critically and commercially. They have reshaped the portrayal of heroes in contemporary times. This epic narrative often elevates the classic action hero to a mythological figure. Such transformations reflect not only creative innovation but also deeper archetypal patterns that shape the mythic foundations of these stories. This study argues that the heroes evolve from traditional mythic ideals …
Double-Edged Sword
The representation of women in contemporary Bollywood films has offered valuable insights into the discourse surrounding the feminine sphere. Within the patriarchal framework, critiques of femininity have emerged, advocating for positive depictions of ‘strong females.’ This study delves into movies featuring empowered female characters, mainly focusing on the analysis of Khiladiyon ka Khiladi (1996), Fukrey (2013), Gulaab Gang (2014), and Begum J…
Economics (2 works) · South Asian Cinema and Culture (2 works) · Actuarial science (1 work) · Agency (philosophy (1 work) · Antecedent (behavioral psychology (1 work) · Art (1 work) · Catastrophic illness (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Contemporary Literature and Criticism (1 work) · Cross-sectional study (1 work)