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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

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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

Positive Self Help

Living Well, Not Just Feeling Good: The Psychology of Eudaimonia

Let’s consider two people. The first one sits on the couch in the evening with the TV on, eating comfort food, and avoiding things that are challenging or uncomfortable. The second goes to a community centre in the evenings, learns

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From Domestic Abuse Survivor to Champion: Sharmila Dhankar Creates History at CWG 2026

The Indian contingent witnessed an incredible feat at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow in 2026, with para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar winning the first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal for India in the field of para-athletics in the Women’s Shot Put F57 category. Although the

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

Parenting

Sensory Play and Brain Development: How Messy Play Builds Healthy Minds

Amidst the digital era, where the screen time of children is increasing rapidly, sensory play offers active exploration. Sensory play involves splashing water, squishing clay, digging through sand, finger painting and similar activities that allow the child to have a

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

Awareness

The Emergence of Student-Led Digital Protests in India

More than 24 lakh Indian students, who appeared for the NEET-UG medical entrance exam in June 2024, have woken up to the possibility that their future is in jeopardy due to a massive paper leak across the country. Protest videos

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