The Loneliness Loop: How to break it and make friends
People go to extreme lengths to counter loneliness. They hug clothes in a closet, talk to themselves and toys, fall in love with an avatar …
Social Capital: Everything you need to know
Social capital is a collection of people networks and relationships connected by shared norms/ideas, values, and behavior that facilitate co-operation & growth. These networks are …
How to counter pseudoscience; it’s not about the evidence
People try to make sense of their experiences. Some of that sense-making is pseudoscientific. The Sense-making fulfills psychological needs. That creates an emotional attachment to …
Collective Narcissism: Proud Groups & Nationalism make us toxic
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 …
Self-construals in social psychology: Finding the self in society
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 …
Procrastinating with your Phone? Here’s why & how to stop it.
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 …
How to use Social Media Mindfully during COVID-19 lockdowns
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 …
Social Detoxing and Solitude: Alone, Lonely, or Aloneliness?
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. …
How Empathy Fails Us: In-group/Out-group Negativity & Emotional Burn-Out
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. …
People Believe In Astrology To Cope With Stress, Uncertainty, & Conflict
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 …
How Social Media affects Mental Health, Behavior, & Wellbeing
The psychology of social media (research summary) Social media allows a way to manipulate how you present yourself. Many choose to show an overly positive, …
The Effect of Reading Fiction on The Brain: Do Books Increase Empathy?
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 …
Pro-Environmental Behavior: Herd Mentality Motivates, Money Does Not
There are several ways to influence and persuade people, and the need of the 21st century is to use that to motivate pro-environmental behaviors. Environmental …
The Beautiful Science of Ugliness Reveals Ugly Truths About How we Judge Others
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 …
The Social Psychology Of Heavy Metal & Rock Music: Research On Metalheads
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; raising …
Am I Weird? Yes, You Are. And That’s As Normal As You Can Be.
If you are like most people, you must’ve wondered if you are weird. What a contradiction, right? Most people? Why would you be weird if …