Psychological Science & Research Insights
The world is in political upheaval, and people are rebelling against excessively proud groups of people that dominate or exude elitism. Many people have become …
Read moreCollective Narcissism: Proud Groups & Nationalism make us toxic
An interesting theory in psychology called the self-construal theory describes how we place ourselves in society. The self as a concept is quite vague, and …
Read moreSelf-construals in social psychology: Finding the self in society
Most of us procrastinate, and more often than not, we choose our phones over important pending work. Why do we do that? Why do we …
Read moreProcrastinating with your Phone? Here’s why & how to stop it.
Lockdowns and social distancing have virtually eliminated our opportunities to socialize, and that’s a change we have to deal with for the greater good of …
Read moreHow to use Social Media Mindfully during COVID-19 lockdowns
Many people disconnect from social activities and seek solitude to improve their well-being. This “Social detox” is a common lifestyle choice when things get overwhelming. …
Read moreSocial Detoxing and Solitude: Alone, Lonely, or Aloneliness?
Empathy is generally regarded as a valuable skill in managing and nurturing social and professional relationships. It’s central to helping others and improving social dynamics. …
Read moreHow Empathy Fails Us: In-group/Out-group Negativity & Emotional Burn-Out
It’s fascinating to understand why people believe in astrology. The answer is not so obvious, but it is quite simple. There are many ways to …
Read morePeople Believe In Astrology To Cope With Stress, Uncertainty, & Conflict
The mobile phone scrolling posture – Head down, finger on the mobile screen, and micro-expressions on the face – is an iconic human posture. That’s …
Read moreThe Effect Of Social Media On Mental Health And Well-being
There is some debate on whether reading literary fiction has any effect on the brain. Can reading improve empathy, mentalizing (being aware of one’s and …
Read moreThe Effect of Reading Fiction on The Brain: Do Books Increase Empathy?
There are several ways to influence and persuade people, but this post will only focus on persuasion and motivation for adopting pro-environmental behaviors. Environmental awareness …
Read morePro-Environmental Behavior: Herd Mentality Motivates, Money Does Not
This is a long article with tonnes of research and explanations for factors related to the concept of ugly. I have detailed research insights on …
Read moreThe Beautiful Science of Ugliness Reveals Ugly Truths About How we Judge Others
Picture this: A bunch of unique looking headbanging people listening to heavy music; entering a whirlpool of human collision in front of their favorite artist; …
Read moreThe Social Psychology Of Heavy Metal & Rock Music: Research On Metalheads