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Social Comparison Theory

Social comparison theory is one of the important concepts and ideas advanced by psychologist Leon Festinger way back in 1954, explaining how human beings determine their sense of self-esteem, identity, and behaviour. According to social comparison theory, people compare themselves with

Self Help

Feeling Nervous in Crowds? Here’s How to Beat Social Anxiety

People often feel nervous or self-conscious in social situations like when they give a speech or appear in an interview for a new job. Many individuals can assume that this means they have social anxiety. However social anxiety goes beyond

Life Style Relationship

Psychology Behind Parasocial Relationships

Parasocial relationships can fill a void, providing a connection where real life may fall short. In the world of screens, we tend to feel closer to those favourite characters more than to those next door. What’s comforting about a parasocial

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Workplace Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: Prerequisites for Sustainable Organisational Success

The global economy has never been as volatile and dynamic as it is today. The concept of workplace ethics is attracting increasing attention, and companies are placing greater importance on Corporate Social Responsibility than before. In times when the concept

Awareness

Social Activists and Mental Health

Social activists are individuals who promote systematic and effective changes in society. They often focus on issues like environmental justice, human rights, and social equality. One of the other important concerns is mental health and social activists play a significant

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The Importance of Socialization In Influencing Human Behaviour

Human behavior has been known to continuously be influenced by genetic and external factors, our behavior is shaped by our values, attitudes and beliefs, norms, and culture of our environment Our behavior heavily relies on the everlasting process of Socialisation,

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Psychological First Aid (PFA): An Immediate Assistance to Deal Trauma

1) Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a scientific way of lessening symptoms associated with stress due to unavoidable circumstances in life. PFA is based on the notion of resilience which aids in the successful recovery from a traumatic event, natural

Awareness

What is the ‘Social Drift’ Hypothesis?

The social drift hypothesis highlights the link between mental illness and social class. This means that individuals with mental health issues or disabilities often face financial challenges due to various factors. These include difficulties in finding employment, workplace discrimination due

Therapy

Polyvagal Theory: A Breakdown of the Autonomic Nervous System and Social Behavior

The Polyvagal Theory, created by Dr. Stephen Porges, distinguishes 3 stages of evolution within the development of the mammalian autonomic nervous system. The theory gives a framework for understanding how our autonomic nervous system, impacts our psychological and behavioral experiences,

Social Technology

Media Psychology: Influence of Media on Behavior and Perception

Media psychology is a growing field of psychology, which studies the impact of media and technology on human behavior. We are in an age where every age group is dependent on some type of media and is consuming media in