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Industrial

Ikigai and Overwork: A Psychological Journey Through Japan’s Work Culture

Ikigai: Unpacking Its Meaning Ikigai, a concept woven into the fabric of Japanese philosophy, invites us to discover our life’s purpose. The term itself gracefully combines “iki,” meaning life, with “gai,” signifying value, together representing the intrinsic worth of existence

News

Remembrance of Professor Anand C. Paranjpe – A Pioneer of Indian Psychology in Today’s Time

We pay tribute to Professor Anand C. Paranjpe with utmost sorrow and utmost respect, a great figure of Indian psychology whose legacy still charts the limits of theoretical and cross-cultural psychology. His life was a miraculous journey, one that reached

Awareness

Anger as a Secondary Emotion 

Anger can seem like the easiest, loudest reaction to a problem; it’s just the surface layer hiding the more sensitive emotions underneath. Understanding anger as a secondary emotion, a response to primary emotions such as hurt, fear, or sadness, can

Awareness

It’s Okay to Rest: Rewriting the Inner Narrative Around Worth and Productivity

The word ‘productivity’ has now grown to mean ‘to do more’ and ‘to do better’ towards the attainment of a goal. And productivity has become such an integral part of goal-directed behaviour that it impacts one’s worth as well. This

Awareness

The Impact of Porn on Adolescents: Exploring the  Psychological and Emotional Effects 

In today’s digital world, young people have more access to the internet than ever before. While this can be empowering and educational, it also brings real challenges, given how easily adolescents come across porn or pornography. This often occurs during

Awareness

Why Do People Hold Deep Grudges?

Grudges are referred to as a deep-rooted feeling of anger and frustration toward a person who is thought to have hurt or wronged the person. They arise from a conflict that is not resolved and in which one thinks another

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

Education

Why We Procrastinate: The Psychology Behind Delayed Decisions and How to Fix It

We’ve all been guilty of it—putting off a task we know needs to be done, promising ourselves we’ll “start tomorrow,” only to find tomorrow rolls into next week. To procrastinate is something most of us have experienced, whether it’s avoiding

Relationship

Why Some People Struggle More in Relationships

In addition to being incredibly tough, relationships may also be enriching. Studies in psychology, sociology, and the actual world show why some people find it more difficult to establish and sustain healthy relationships and what practical solutions can be useful.

Awareness Health

Addiction Psychology and Relapse Prevention: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Use Disorders

Addiction, in psychological terms, is defined as a chronic and relapsing disorder characterised by compulsive substance use and an intense desire to seek drugs, despite the negative consequences. It results in uncontrollable behaviours that can harm health, relationships, and overall