Parenting styles can shape how teens cope with stress. Harsh or over-controlling parenting may lower a teen’s social skills and increase aggression, making them more likely to escape into video games. Without... Read more »
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) can drive people to constantly check social media to stay updated on others’ lives. This urge to stay connected can become compulsive, leading to problematic social media... Read more »
Social cues – those subtle, unspoken signals in conversation and body language – can feel like a mysterious language. They include things like facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and implied meanings... Read more »
Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) is the anxiety that others are having rewarding experiences without you, often triggered by social media. Studying FoMO across cultures is important because its effects—on well-being, behavior,... Read more »
Social media enables psychologists to raise awareness of systemic inequalities, share accessible psychoeducation, and challenge stigma. By highlighting social factors affecting mental health, they foster critical consciousness, empower marginalized communities, and promote... Read more »
Distributive justice refers to the perceived fairness of how resources, wealth, and opportunities are shared within a society. People evaluate whether outcomes are equitable based on need, effort, or merit. Social harmony... Read more »
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 »
Do you find yourself scrolling through social media long after you meant to stop? If you have ADHD, you’re not alone—and there’s a scientific reason behind it. People with ADHD are more... Read more »
People with social anxiety often worry about everyday interactions because of a fear of being scrutinized or judged negatively by others. We usually hear about anxiety around strangers or public speaking, but... Read more »
Making friends as an adult is hard enough, and adding social anxiety can make it feel almost impossible. If you struggle with social anxiety, you might worry what others think, fear saying... Read more »