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Health

The Terror of Success in Women

“Researchers have found that women tend to associate success with more significant negative consequences” (Kosakowska-Berezecka, Jurek, Besta, Badowska, 2017). How often do we come across women who are satisfied with achievements below their true potential? Quite frequently, I guess! But

Education

Common Mistakes in Psychological Report Writing

Psychological reports are not merely kept in filing cabinets – they impact real decisions that have consequences on people’s lives. They take psychological data and condense it into precise, actionable recommendations, whether they’re helping a student with learning disabilities, helping

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6 Signs Your Relationship Is Ready for a Major Commitment

So, you’ve survived a weekend IKEA trip together without breaking up – congrats! If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re starting to wonder if your relationship is ready for the next big step, whether that’s moving in together

Education

The Role of Constructivism in Modern Education

Have you ever felt outdated because everything is changing around you? Globe Scan’s global public opinion research 2023 shows that 78% of people across 31 countries feel that they cannot keep up with a fast-changing world. Things are changing fast

Industrial

The Psychological Underpinnings and Mental Health Impact of Productivity Fetishisation 

Modern professional settings often valorise busyness and constant output as markers of success, a trend sometimes called “hustle culture” or productivity fetishisation. In such cultures, hard work and efficiency are idolised, and taking breaks is stigmatised. Workaholism, defined as an

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War Anxiety: When Geopolitical Tensions Take a Personal Toll

At a time when war did not feel so distant anymore, when front lines are streamed live into our pockets and traumatic happenings unfold between memes and texts (Langdon, 2020), the affective power of conflict has seeped into our daily

Health

Placebo vs. Nocebo: Can Your Brain Heal or Harm You Just by Believing

Human mental ability is amazing. It shapes perception, influences conduct, and regulates emotion. Could it, however, also have the ability to either help or hurt the body? The intriguing and sometimes misunderstood placebo and nocebo effects, which reveal the real

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क्या पुरुष रो नहीं सकते?

जब समाज पुरुष होने के आदर्श गुणों को निर्धारित करता है, तो हम दशकों से लगातार एक ही रूढ़िवादिता देखते आ रहे हैं। लंबा, एथलेटिक और मेहनती। घर का मुखिया और परिवार के लिए धन का प्राथमिक स्रोत। पुरुषों से

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

Industrial

The 4-Day Workweek: Psychological Benefits vs. Corporate Resistance

The concept of a 4-day workweek has, over the years, progressed from being on the fringe to being discussed by the mainstream among professions and academia. What the world is trying to adapt to today is changing expectations concerning labour,