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Psychologs eMagazine November 2025

This edition of Psychologs is a heartfelt exploration of what it truly means to be human in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. Moving beyond diagnoses and therapy rooms, it delves into the everyday realities of mental health, how we speak to

Social

How Pop Culture Normalises the Adult Gaze on Children: A Psychological Perspective

When the major girl group sensation Katseye performs on stage and the internet falls into another debate on whether the concept is “too mature” for the group members, the issue isn’t the performance itself, but rather how said performance is

Awareness

The Compassion–Capitalism Conflict: Navigating Humanity in a Monetised Helping Profession

There exists an unassuming tug-of-war between compassion and capitalism. Helping others is viewed as innate to humanity, but in various professions: therapy, medicine, education, and social work, it is also regarded as a business. Every act of care has a

Relationship

How Personality Traits Shape Marital Compatibility and Long-Term Happiness

Since marriage is one of the closest interpersonal relationships, it offers a special framework for studying the interplay between relational dynamics and individual differences. Personality and compatibility have emerged as particularly important drivers of relational happiness,  stability, and long-term adjustment

Self Help

How Does Repeated Failure Lead to Identity Erosion?

Failing is not simply an occurrence; it is a slow, residual experience that hangs out on the edge of our minds. The initial failure is painful, the second failure hurts, and on the third failure, it begins to alter how

Self Help

Why Ageing Makes Us Angry: The Emotional Responses Behind Body Betrayal

We don’t frequently address the subtle rage that accompanies ageing; the moment your knees crack more loudly than your confidence, or when you see a stranger in the mirror who you didn’t agree to sign up to be. Underneath the

Relationship

The Psychology Behind Mood Swings in Romantic Relationships

Riya is confused about her partner. One moment they are affectionate and happy, the other moment they are completely distant. Was it because something happened? Did she say something she wasn’t supposed to? Or is she just thinking too much

Awareness Self Help

Psychology Explains Hypervigilance vs Presence: Are You Alert but Mentally Absent?

Riya, a young nurse, stays awake in her bed at 3:00 am, while everyone sleeps. She’s off duty to work, but her brain is not taking a rest. Every beep she hears from her phone makes her heart jump. She

Industrial

How Early Work Experience Shapes Long-Term Career Satisfaction

Early work experience impacts long-term career satisfaction. These early jobs, which often began in high school or college, build fundamental, employability skills, such as communication skills, problem-solving, and adaptability to workplace environments—referred to as an “invisible curriculum” (Brown & Ellis,

Awareness

Mood Swings vs. Mood Disorders: Know the Difference

Everyone experiences emotional ups and downs, feeling happy one moment and irritated the next. These shifts are often referred to as  Mood Swings, and they are a natural part of being human. However, when emotional changes become intense, persistent and