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Why the Quality of Friendship Matters More Than the Number of Friends

In a culture where followership is being counted on Instagram and Twitter, where the term friend has been short-circuited to “follower” and “following”, a simple question needs an honest answer: Does it matter if a person has friends? Decades of

Awareness Social

Internet Vigilantism in India: The Rise of Online Justice and Public Shaming

The Internet has revolutionised citizens’ engagement in public affairs. It has empowered the masses to create and share content via platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube. They report, uncover corruption, engage the masses and bring

Research

Muscarinic M1 Receptor Deficits in Schizophrenia: A New Path to Better Treatments

Schizophrenia is considered an important illness with altered perception and thought, hallucinations or delusions, and behaviour that interferes with the patient’s work and social relationships. In a majority of cases, it is dealt with via neuroleptics; they primarily have an

Awareness Parenting

When Childhood Is Violated: The Lasting Impact of Child Sexual Abuse

Childhood is a period of learning and immense curiosity. Children are unaware of how the world functions and rely on adults around them for safety, care and guidance. They trust these people without question, but what happens when these very

Social

Marketing the Mind: The Psychology Behind Consumer Buying Decisions

When a shopper adds something to their cart, it rarely feels like influence. It feels like a personal decision. They compare the price, check reviews and think whether they actually need it or not. It is completely their own. But

Psychologs eMagazine August 2026

This August 2026 issue of Psychologs Magazine explores the psychology behind digital life, mental health, identity, family, and social change. From the impact of FOMO and social media on young adults to understanding panic disorder, Capgras Syndrome, and the importance

Self Help

The Psychology Behind the Righting Reflex: Why Giving Advice Often Backfires

A friend tells you that they are struggling with a toxic relationship. Before they can finish speaking, you respond, ‘You should just leave’. A student is anxious for their exam, and immediately someone starts suggesting how to plan studying, what

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Why Perfectionism Is Increasing Among Generation Z

What if having everything was still not enough? Studies show that rates of perfectionism among young people have increased by nearly 33%  over the past three decades, not because this generation is more ambitious, but because the world they grew up in

Self Help

Can Emotional Intelligence Protect You from Digital Burnout?

The average person today wakes up in the morning and all that they do is spend hours switching between screens, responding to messages across various digital platforms and often end the day scrolling through social media. Although digital technologies have

Awareness Education

Beyond Ability: How Stereotypes Shape Success in the Workplace

Two identical resumes are mailed out. The only difference between the two is their names. One gets chosen for an interview, while the other does not get called back even though they are identical; this is no accident. This is the