Prosocial behavior involves voluntary actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, or comforting. This study explores how belief in a just world—the perception that the world is fundamentally fair—relates to... Read more »
with Izzy Goncalves Supporting a loved one with serious mental illness (SMI) can be filled with challenges, misunderstandings, and emotional strain. Stigma and stereotype toward SMI can increase conflict between caregivers and... Read more »
When you’re in a relationship, it’s easy to get caught up in the highs and lows, making it challenging to assess compatibility and relationship viability objectively. While every relationship has its ups... Read more »
A casual relationship is a type of interpersonal connection that falls outside the bounds of traditional, committed partnerships and is characterised by ambiguity and varying expectations. It’s an arrangement where the individuals... Read more »
Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors focused on doubts about one’s romantic relationship or partner. Symptoms include constant questioning of love, relationship “rightness,” or partner’s flaws, often leading... Read more »
Academic procrastination is the tendency to delay or postpone academic tasks despite intending to complete them. This behavior can lead to reduced academic performance, increased stress, and lower self-esteem. Internet addiction may... Read more »
In the U.S., approximately two million marriages occur annually. Some quick calculus reveals that these marriages create, on average, 8 million in-law relationships, not accounting for step-in-law relationships or other “in-law-esque” bonds... Read more »
Life regrets are profound feelings of remorse or disappointment about past decisions or missed opportunities that significantly impacted one’s life trajectory. These regrets often involve major life domains such as education, career,... Read more »
My wife Carol and I were driving from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Hartford, Connecticut, in a rented U-Haul. Our 14-month-old daughter, Sophie, sat between us in her car seat. I had just finished... Read more »
Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by setting extremely high standards and being overly critical of oneself. Perfectionists may exhibit behaviors like obsessive attention to detail, difficulty delegating tasks, and procrastination due... Read more »