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Fitting in the Box: How Unrealistic Standards Shape Children’s Identity

Children often feel the pressure to adopt a certain personality. They often feel the unnecessary need to act in a certain way that society expects from them. This is the pressure of fitting into the box. These standards are developed by peers,

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Digital Belonging: How Memes Build Communities and Shared Identity

One Late night, Arun (name changed), a college student far from his home, was feeling lonely and disconnected in a new city. He opened Instagram and a meme flashed on his news feed: a funny take on how desi kids survive

Self Help

How Does Repeated Failure Lead to Identity Erosion?

Failing is not simply an occurrence; it is a slow, residual experience that hangs out on the edge of our minds. The initial failure is painful, the second failure hurts, and on the third failure, it begins to alter how

Self Help Travel

The Psychology of Solo Travelling: How Exploring the World Alone Expands Your Identity

Solo travelling is not limited to going on holidays; it is a deeper self-inquiry. Stepping out of a specific role of the situation, new and profound comprehensions of self are often catalysts to significant growth (Yang, 2020). The simple act

Industrial Life Style

How iPhone Became a Symbol of Social Identity and Mental Status

A few years ago, the ultimate status symbol was to have a Rolex watch, a nice car, or simply being able to pronounce the word “quinoa” out loud without shuddering. Owning an iPhone isn’t just about having a phone. It

Industrial

Workplace Belonging: How Jobs Affect Social Identity and Inclusion

Rahul recently joined his dream company. At first, he was excited, albeit a bit nervous. But now, he doesn’t feel the same. Despite being thankful for the opportunity, he feels out of place. He describes his office as an ant’s

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The Psychology of Feeling Behind in Your 20s: Social Comparison, Identity Crisis & Mental Health

Your 20s are the years to do it all, to feel it all and well, just figure your whole life out in just less than 10 years. Although it sounds dauntingly exciting at first, it’s a lot for our minds

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Identity Negotiation Theory 

In the age of rapidly growing technology, social media influences, new-coming perspectives and more, one’s identity becomes a core constant. When we find ourselves in the middle of a conversation that doesn’t exactly fit who we are or our beliefs,

Industrial

Employment as a Pathway to Self-Identity in People with Disabilities

Ravi, a 28-year-old man with mild intellectual disability (ID), walks into his first day of his job at a grocery store. At first, he was nervous, but after wearing the staff badge, he smiled and walked around the place with

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How Patriarchal Norms Shape the Male Identity Crisis

Every generation, young boys are handed an invisible script, a list of expectations, mannerisms, and goals long before they have a chance to question if it suits them. Be tough, don’t cry, be the provider, stay silent, assert control, don’t