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Research

Social Curiosity: The Evolutionary Bond Between Humans and Chimpanzees

We’re all familiar with that experience of being at a cafe, calmly drinking your espresso, only to notice that you cannot stop leaning in to catch a glimpse of the mayhem on the other side. Picture them in action as

Self Help

How Social Media Success Stories Make You Feel Behind

THE SCROLL You’re curled on the couch, phone glow on your face. Coffee steam rising.  Scroll.A college friend just launched a startup.Scroll.Your ex-coworker’s promotion post: “Humbled to lead the team!”Scroll.A villa in Bali. Sun-drenched. Salt-kissed. Hashtag #blessed. Your breath catches. Your shoulders

Awareness

Is “Being an Influencer”a Legitimate Career or a Social Media Mirage? 

While browsing social media accounts, you must have subscribed to many influencer who make content to allure followers or subscribers to earn. Many are full-time creators while others are just showcasing their art as a side hustle. However, whether it

News

How the Cerebellum Shapes Children’s Empathy and Social Understanding

When we think of the brain, most of us picture the large, wrinkly cerebrum—the part responsible for thinking, memory, and actions. But tucked away at the back of the brain, under the cerebrum, is a smaller yet powerful structure called

Social

Trapped in Social Comparison?: The Psychology Behind Luxury Consumption

Social Comparison Theory, developed by Leon Festinger, expresses that people have an inherent drive to evaluate themselves by comparing themselves with others. Social comparison theory has three main types that serve self-evaluation and self-improvement motives. The three types are:  Conventionally,

Education

Social Emotional Learning 

Imagine a classroom where children name their frustration without shouting, navigate peer conflict with empathy, and bounce back from failure with resilience. This isn’t a utopian fantasy — it’s the visible outcome of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), a revolutionary approach

Awareness

Medical v/s Social Model of Disability: Understanding Disability from Two Perspectives 

What if the main thing preventing someone from having a fulfilling life is how society reacts, rather than the person’s disability? “Disability” has many meanings defined by experts and groups (Haegele & Hodge, 2016). According to the International Classification of Functioning,

Awareness

Coping or Escaping? Social Media as a Coping  Mechanism  

Ever caught yourself scrolling listlessly through Instagram after a frustrating day, laughing at TikTok to forget a pending deadline, or ranting on Twitter about a difficult morning? You’re not alone. In a time where our phones are essentially part of

Health

Exploring the Biopsychosocial Model in Modern Mental Health Practice

Picture yourself entering a clinic with chronic anxiety. Rather than simply writing out medication, your clinician inquires about your family history, emotional state, social circumstances, and even your daily habits. This holistic approach reflects the biopsychosocial model—a revolutionary model that

Social

The Social Buffering Hypothesis: How Support Systems Protect Us from Stress 

As individuals chase success and strive to meet high demands, stress has become nearly unavoidable. In every aspect of life, from work pressures to personal challenges, we often find ourselves struggling to meet the needs and demands that society has