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The Illusion of Control: How Horoscopes Reduce Uncertainty and Anxiety

An image of an old man might have appeared inside your head, shuffling the pages of a newspaper in search of something. Specifically, after reading the word ‘’horoscope’’. These little columns are very popular among the readers of our nation. It really

Industrial

The Hidden Mental Health Costs of Masking at Work

Riya scripts every smile until her jaw begins to ache, trying to polish a persona that she knows is bound to break. Her boss asks her to “focus.” he is unaware of the cost. Riya remains silent, too depleted to

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Inaction as Strategy: Passive Behaviour in Shared Public Responsibilities

We often think of social problems as failures of action. Despite widespread concern about climate change, it continues to be the dominant threat to our future life cycles. Many institutions are fast becoming uninhabitable due to neglect, yet there continues to

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Inclusive Mannequins: How Retail Displays are Normalising Disability

Typically, when passing through a retail establishment, one pays little attention to the display mannequins. For the most part, almost all of them share a common set of characteristics; they are generally very slender, stand tall, have a symmetrical appearance and

Research

The Psychological Impact of AI on Grief and Loss

Technology is moving fast, and it has now stepped into one of the most sensitive parts of human life, which is grief. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can now create digital versions of people who are no longer with us. These digital

Research

Self-Centeredness Is Global: What Cross-Cultural Psychology Tells Us

This article reports on research that challenges common assumptions about self-centeredness worldwide. Instead of being concentrated in a few societies, self-focused personality traits, including narcissistic tendencies, appear in many different countries. The study suggests that certain personality traits often labelled as

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How Fear and Shame Shape Indian Parenting and Affect Children’s Mental Health

“Every evening, Riya, a 16-year-old girl, would sit at her study table, books open, eyes heavy with tiredness. Her parents, both first-generation professionals, had poured their lives into creating a secure future and in return, they expected unwavering perfection from

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Colours That Move Us: Understanding the Psychology of Visual Storytelling in Animation

Animation has a unique ability to convey emotion and meaning through the visual design, which in most cases surpasses the restrictions that spoken language can impose. Colour is among its most significant aspects, and it serves as a psychological cue

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The Psychological Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Trust and Attachment in Adult Relationships

Vibhu, 35 years old, is working as a mechanical engineer in a multinational company in Pune. He was raised in a household where emotional support was limited, and loyalty was everything. When his long-term partner cheated on him after eight

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How Paralympic Athletes Build Identity and Self-Concept Beyond Disability

Like every field or profession has certain rules, guidelines or morals, and the people associated with that profession are known by it (Verywell Mind, 2023). A sportsman is recognised for his training, contests, and physical prowess, same as an army commander