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When Laughter Hides Pain: The Psychology Behind Comedians Discussing Trauma

One of the most surprising findings in psychological research is that humour is more than just entertainment; it is a powerful coping mechanism. Research has consistently linked adaptive humour with greater resilience and better overall psychological well-being (Cann & Collette,  2014).  From

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Mounjaro Brides: The Psychology Behind Wedding Weight-Loss Pressure

In the past few months, more than 20% of the questions have been received from brides-to-be about obesity injections, and they are actually open about when they will be getting hitched. This isn’t a fashion magazine quote; it’s a quote

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Selling the Past: The Psychology of Nostalgia in Marketing and Politics

In April 2020, India experienced and adjusted to a sudden, nationwide pandemic lockdown. Rather than watching the modern high-budget streaming shows, over 77 million citizens tuned their television screens to watch a re-run of the 1987 serial: Ramayan. Data collected by the

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The Psychology Behind Relatable Celebrity: PR Strategy or Reality?

Do you have a favourite celebrity or social media influencer? If yes, then what do you think of them, and how do you feel when you scroll through their profiles or watch their interviews? Millions of people feel a deep

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Christine Ladd-Franklin: Pioneer of Colour Vision and Cognitive Psychology

Christine Ladd-Franklin attended Johns Hopkins University in the late 1800s, and as a woman, she frequently did not have a place in classes that contained almost all men. As a result of this, she submitted an application which included her

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When Revenge Feels Like Justice: The Psychology of Emotional Hurt

Ever wondered why some individuals invest their time in seeking revenge? Why do they have to make sure that justice is served immediately? Human emotions are complex. Understanding and managing them is indeed a task. Human emotions lie on a

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The Psychology Behind the Gut-Brain Connection

Have you ever wondered, whenever your stomach is upset, how instantly your mood and emotions change? Or whenever you feel anxious, there is a subtle manifestation of it in your stomach. This happens because the gut and the brain have

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Surrounded by Millions, Still Lonely: The Hidden Psychology of Loneliness and Digital Isolation

A girl is sitting on a crowded metro train surrounded by thousands of people. She is receiving notification after notification on her phone showing that she has new likes on Instagram, has new snap streaks, has new messages on WhatsApp

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The Psychology of Orgasm and Emotional Intimacy

Imagine standing on the edge of a high diving board, or on the way to stepping onto a stage. In those seconds of intense anticipation, the heart races, breath shallows, and the focus narrows until the rest of the room

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I’m Not Lazy, I’m Done Pretending: The Psychology Behind Gen Z’s Work Culture Shift

In many modern workplaces, there exists a certain type of so-called “work” where there are people present… attending meetings; completing tasks; and meeting deadlines… all things which create that appear to be “productive”. However, one could argue that while there may