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Positive

The Journey of Moving Beyond People Pleasing

Everyone wants to feel noticed and loved by people because, as humans, we constantly crave attention. As it is said, man is a social animal. But this attitude of being noticed and craving for attention often makes you a people

Entertain

Why Horror Movies Can Be Therapeutic: The Psychology of Fear and Release

Do you like horror movies? Which is the last horror movie you watched? How was the experience? Some of you maybe very afraid of horror movies and avoid them. Others may take it as a challenge and watch them. Despite

Crime

The “Criminal Mind” Myth: Are Some People Born Bad, or Is It All Environment? 

“The poor kid cannot depend on his parents”, “her whole family is a bunch of thieves,” or “his bad genes made him like this.” These are some common phrases used for delinquent juveniles coming from unstable families. A person who

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

Parenting

Why Some Parents Fear Their Children: The Psychology of Child-to-Parent Abuse

A violent or abusive child can have a significant influence on the entire family. But what causes child-parent abuse (CPA), and how can you overcome it? Every family goes through rocky patches, and it’s natural to feel challenged by your

Education Parenting

Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura

Social Learning Theory was developed by Albert Bandura (1977), and its doctrine states that people learn by the observation, imitation, and modeling of others. Learning is influenced by attention, motivation, emotions, and attitudes. This theory shows how mental processes such

Parenting

The Psychology Behind Mother-Daughter Relationships

As a daughter, have you ever identified which set of behaviours you might have emulated from your mother and how your actions can be starkly different from your mother’s own? It can reveal a lot about you as a person

Awareness

Mona Lisa and the Male Gaze: A Case Study in Objectification  

Objectification and commodification of women has been a trend throughout human history. For centuries, society has treated women like limited-edition collectibles—prized for their beauty, their caregiving skills, and their ability to keep the family tree growing. But let’s be real:

News

Surprising links found between suicide rates, weapon access and violence exposure 

Suicide continues to be one of the primary causes of death among teenagers and conducive research exploring the factors influencing suicide reveal deeper insights into this morbid topic. A research study done on high school students from the USA unveiled a

Awareness

Psychology behind Self-Esteem

We all have inner feelings of who we are, often called ourselves. How we evaluate ourselves is called self-esteem. It reflects our feelings, our abilities, lovability, and overall value. This entire sensation is referred to as self-esteem, or how much we