For decades, researchers have debated how social class affects a person’s likelihood of helping others. There are two main schools of thought on the topic. One hypothesizes that because lower-income individuals rely... Read more »
Today’s digital world surrounds us with smartphones, streaming services, and social media that promise to simplify life. As the writer behind the Psychology Today blog “Power and Influence,” my usual focus is... Read more »
The impostor phenomenon is the persistent feeling of being a fraud despite clear evidence of success. Individuals doubt their abilities, attributing achievements to luck rather than competence. This self-doubt can lower career... Read more »
Social media can influence drinking behaviors by promoting alcohol consumption as a socially accepted coping mechanism, increasing perceived norms around drinking, and shaping individuals’ attitudes through repeated exposure to alcohol-related content and... Read more »