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Awareness

Nudge Theory in Everyday Life: How Small Changes Shape Big Decisions

People often love to imagine themselves making rational, well-considered decisions about things based on weighing up all the pros and cons. But research into what’s called behavioural economics suggests otherwise: that actually lots of the time it’s more a matter

Relationship

Body Image and Sexual Confidence: How Self-Perception Shapes Intimacy 

The concept of intimacy is not only about physical closeness but also about psychological comfort. The body image of a person is their perception of their physical appearance, which is subjective in nature and plays a very important role in

Relationship

The Psychology of Situationships: Why People Avoid Commitment

Feeling confused about a person in a relationship is not an odd moment. In the process of getting to know someone, multiple questions about the other arise. But what about someone who is not sure about the relationship itself? For example, consider

Awareness

Why Do Humans Fear Rejection? The Psychology of Belonging

The day before, an email arrived regarding a job interview. Upon seeing it, excitement set in, a prompt reply was sent, and an interview was successfully scheduled for the following week. On the day of the interview, waking up early,

Entertain

The Psychology Behind Musafir Cafe: Why the Story Feels So Personal

Has there been a time when you have experienced watching films or television series that seemed to encapsulate emotions that are beyond your grasp? There are some works which are memorable for reasons that go beyond their plot twists, because

Research

Muscarinic M1 Receptor Deficits in Schizophrenia: A New Path to Better Treatments

Schizophrenia is considered an important illness with altered perception and thought, hallucinations or delusions, and behaviour that interferes with the patient’s work and social relationships. In a majority of cases, it is dealt with via neuroleptics; they primarily have an

Awareness Parenting

When Childhood Is Violated: The Lasting Impact of Child Sexual Abuse

Childhood is a period of learning and immense curiosity. Children are unaware of how the world functions and rely on adults around them for safety, care and guidance. They trust these people without question, but what happens when these very

Positive Self Help

Living Well, Not Just Feeling Good: The Psychology of Eudaimonia

Let’s consider two people. The first one sits on the couch in the evening with the TV on, eating comfort food, and avoiding things that are challenging or uncomfortable. The second goes to a community centre in the evenings, learns

Self Help

The Psychology Behind the Righting Reflex: Why Giving Advice Often Backfires

A friend tells you that they are struggling with a toxic relationship. Before they can finish speaking, you respond, ‘You should just leave’. A student is anxious for their exam, and immediately someone starts suggesting how to plan studying, what

Social

Why Perfectionism Is Increasing Among Generation Z

What if having everything was still not enough? Studies show that rates of perfectionism among young people have increased by nearly 33%  over the past three decades, not because this generation is more ambitious, but because the world they grew up in