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Psychology TodayThe Mute Generation: Why Don't Young People Answer Their Cell Phones?

Have you ever wondered why many young people don't answer their cell phones? They'll say "I didn't have it with…

Psychology TodayHow Will the Metaverse Affect Our Mental Health?

Recently, the president of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the changing of the corporate name of his company (including Facebook, Instagram,&h...

Psychology TodayThe Turing Test: Differentiating Between a Human and a Machine

Can machines think? Two hundred years ago this question wouldn't have made much sense. However, with the advance of artificial…

Psychology TodayThe Relationship Between Artificial Night Light and Depression

It's known that light pollution in cities often causes insomnia, not to mention the obvious environmental impact. Likewise, in recent…

Psychology TodayCybersickness: When Technology Overwhelms You

Have you ever felt a headache or eyestrain after spending a lot of time in front of a screen? If…

Psychology TodayThree Kinds of Gender Identity

We live in a world of a heterogeneous nature. Diversity is a part of our life. In fact, we can…

Psychology TodayWhat Would the World Be Like Without Social Media?

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without social media? In reality, you already know because you've…

Psychology TodayThree Tips to Help You Increase Your Charisma

It's always possible to increase your charisma. That's because it's not an ability you're born with. In fact, without realizing…

Psychology TodayTikTok Tics: The Strange Worldwide Childhood Syndrome

Blinks, repetitive or jerky movements, unwanted sounds, and strange gestures. These are the symptoms of TikTok tics. They're unusual behaviors&hell...

Psychology TodayThe Collingridge Dilemma: A Controversy Involving New Technologies

The Collingridge dilemma is more relevant today than ever. However, it was first proposed as early as 1980 by David…

Psychology TodayEight Ways Social Media Can Make You Hate Yourself

There are many ways that social media can make you hate yourself. However, you tend not to realize it. That's…

Psychology TodayCryptocurrency Gambling: What Is It?

Gambling disorder can be understood as a type of psychological disorder characterized by addiction to gambling. It can affect different…

Psychology TodayLaurent Simons: The Child Prodigy Who Wants to Discover Immortality

Laurent Simons is 11 years old and has just obtained his degree in physics from the University of Antwerp (Belgium).…

Psychology TodayMultitasking with Digital Media May Disrupt Memory

A recent study has once again put its "finger on the pulse" with regard to multitasking with digital media. While…

Psychology TodayFriends Who Ghost You, Why Do They Do It?

Ghosting is an extremely destructive form of aggression, particularly if you find yourself on the receiving end of it. It…

Psychology TodaySeven Tips to Give Your Teens About Social Media

There are certain facts that teens, as potential users, should know about social media. Indeed, children are starting to use…

Psychology TodayThe Online Disinhibition Effect: Being Braver Online Than in Real Life

Would you dare to express yourself in your work in the same way that you do on social media? Probably…

Psychology TodayAnxiety in the Millennial Generation

Millennials are a controversial generation. It's usually said that they're addicted to social media and have more problems in their…

Psychology TodayPrivacy Fatigue: A Damaging Effect of Social Media

Identity and privacy have become increasingly difficult concepts to manage today. That's because there exists a completely separate world on&hellip...

Psychology TodayTeen Influencers and their Psychological Impact on Children Today

Few children dream of being astronauts anymore. In fact, now they're more likely to want to be teenage influencers, which…

Psychology TodayThe Connection Between Cognitive Laziness and Social Media

Everyone possesses the fabulous ability to reason. However, although you think, in reality, you don't do it particularly well, and…