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Technology

Psychological Impact of Deepfake Technology on Trust and Perception 

How often have you seen celebrities dancing to the trending audio online? How frequently have you laughed at the parody versions with audios that mimic the movie scenes? Wonder, what makes the AI-generated content so refined that it appears like reality? Deepfake Technology fabricates the original and authentic content, making it look so real that […]

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Parenting Technology

Predatory Loopholes in Social Media Algorithms and Vulnerable Users

We, as humans, are very paradoxical beings. While we strive to protect the most vulnerable members amongst us, we are also the architects of a world brimming with convenience. We champion social causes fervently yet are often voluntarily disconnected from our communities. We perpetually fear tyrannical encroachments on our liberties yet readily embrace ideologically aligned […]

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Motivation

The Psychology of ‘Revenge Success’

Have you ever thought about revenge and spite as paths to success? We often hear that success should be driven by passion, ambition, or personal growth. But what about spite? That burning desire to prove someone wrong or rise above a past rejection can be an incredibly powerful motivator.   Many prominent people used criticisms and […]

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Self Help

The IKEA Effect: Why We Value What We Create

Have you ever wondered what makes the name “IKEA” so unique? Or have you ever come across the term “IKEA Effect”? Chances are, probably not! But guess what? The very store where you shop for furniture is the reason behind this fascinating psychological phenomenon. The name IKEA itself comes from its founder, Swedish entrepreneur Ingvar […]

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News

NIMHANS to Conduct Walk-In Interview for Field Data Collector Positions

BENGALURU – The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has announced a walk-in interview to fill two vacancies for the post of Field Data Collector. These positions are part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)-funded project titled “National Mental Health Survey Phase 2 (NMHS-2), Karnataka site.” The project is being […]

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News

An International Conference on Building Sustainable Organization, addressing the Psychological Issues and Challenges

An International Conference is being organized by department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India. This conference will be organized in collaboration with Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP) under the theme of “Building Sustainable Organizations: Psychological Issues and Challenges”. The conference is being organized in hybrid mode […]

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Parenting

Helicopter V/S Free Range Parenting:  Psychological Effect On Child Development  

The style of parenting has a huge influence on emotional, social, and psychological development. It plays a role in forming self-confidence, successful decision-making abilities, and coping skills in their lives. Among the many parenting styles, helicopter parenting and free range parenting stand out as two particularly different approaches. Helicopter parents practice close supervision and micromanagement of their child’s […]

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Social

The Unseen Burden of Being the “Therapist Friend” 

We all know that one person in the friend group who always seems to have the right thing to say, who listens without passing judgment, and who is always willing to assist. This individual, who is frequently referred to as the “therapist friend,” is valued for their empathy and emotional intelligence. However, beneath this outer […]

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Parenting

Why Some Parents Fear Their Children: The Psychology of Child-to-Parent Abuse

A violent or abusive child can have a significant influence on the entire family. But what causes child-parent abuse (CPA), and how can you overcome it? Every family goes through rocky patches, and it’s natural to feel challenged by your child’s behaviour at times. But in some cases, these tensions can escalate into a more […]

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Education

Penis envy vs Womb envy 

All of us might agree with the truth that, at least once in a lifetime, we have found ourselves desiring to possess the wings of a bird. (i.e by seeing the birds fly, we might think about having wings) Should we consider it as an envy or as a component of our personality formation?  The answer […]

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