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Social Technology

From Pixels to Possibilities: Why do we play games?

Ever wondered what makes people tap their screens repeatedly and glued to their screens, during commute or when they are bored? It is most probably the games they have been playing! Gaming has become an ubiquitous part of our contemporary

Motivation

5 second rule: Can small actions really change your brain?

When your alarm rings, do you get up and snooze it for ten more minutes of sleep? Do you postpone starting a new project, simply because it demands change from yourself? Hey folks! This article will tell you a simple

Research

Perceiving Societal Pressure To Be Happy Is Linked To Poor Well-Being, Especially In Happy Nations

Societies value happiness and want their members to enjoy it. While this commitment from society sounds admirable, placing too much emphasis on positivity (as opposed to negativity) could lead to an unachievable emotional norm that paradoxically jeopardizes personal well-being. The

Technology

‘Tik Toking’ Clock: Short-Form Videos and their Negative Impacts on Executive Functioning

Short-form videos such as TikToks, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts have been spreading across their respective social media platforms and others like wildfire. Short-form videos are usually around 60 seconds or less. These videos are efficient and engaging forms of

Technology

Psychological Impact of Deepfake Technology on Trust and Perception 

How often have you seen celebrities dancing to the trending audio online? How frequently have you laughed at the parody versions with audios that mimic the movie scenes? Wonder, what makes the AI-generated content so refined that it appears like

Psychologs eMagazine March 2025

Psychologs Magazine is a reliable source for psychology learners, mental health professionals, and other learners who interested in human behaviour psychology and emotional growth of human being. Covering topics like the psychological pull of human-like robots, life scripts in transactional

Motivation

The Psychology of ‘Revenge Success’

Have you ever thought about revenge and spite as paths to success? We often hear that success should be driven by passion, ambition, or personal growth. But what about spite? That burning desire to prove someone wrong or rise above

Social

The Unseen Burden of Being the “Therapist Friend” 

We all know that one person in the friend group who always seems to have the right thing to say, who listens without passing judgment, and who is always willing to assist. This individual, who is frequently referred to as

Awareness

How to Recognize and Respond to Manipulation

In social psychology, There are eleven main types of influence: persuasion, self-promotion, suggestion, infection, imitation, affection, request, coercion, criticism, ignoring, and manipulation. Manipulation is a hidden Emotional influence by one person on another. It is closely related and opposite to

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7 Key Aspects of a Tech Detox Rehab Program

One of the significant downsides of excessive technology use is how easily time slips away without you even realizing it. For example, you may endlessly scroll through social media, binge-watch content, or constantly check notifications—only to realize you’ve lost hours.