Glistophilia is defined as the scientific multidisciplinary study of things, items, objects and/or phenomena that are sparkling and/or glittery whether they are naturally-occurring or they have been actively created or manufactured by humans by using natural or manufactured materials.
Glistophilia is the scientific multidisciplinary study of the psychological, physiological, cultural, and environmental impacts and influences of things, items, objects and/or phenomena that exhibit sparkling, glittering, or shimmering qualities.
Synonyms that are often associated with the descriptors “sparkling” and/or “glittery” used in the definition of Glistophilia include, but is not limited to, the following terms: shimmering, glistening, gleaming radiant, lustrous, twinkling, scintillating, bejeweled, bedazzled, glossy, dazzling, bright, glittering, flashing, brilliant, starry, crystalline, prismatic, iridescent, and flickering.
Glistophilia examines why humans and non-humans are drawn to glittery stimuli; how these stimuli affect emotions, attention, and behavior, as well as the significance of these stimuli across various contexts, from survival instincts to consumer behavior and artistic expression.
Glistophiles are defined as the individuals who are interested in, fascinated by, or attracted to the study of things, items, objects and/or phenomena that sparkle and/or glitter.
Glistorazzi or Glistoratzi are defined as the individuals who actively pursue and/or are dedicated to the acquisition of things, items, objects and/or phenomena that sparkle and/or glitter.
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