Psychology
This page includes blog posts about psychology: the study of mind & behaviour. Themes include contemporary issues in social psychology.
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Is Digital Communication Easier Than Speaking Face-To-Face?
The increasing reliance on digital communication is to continue as technology advances and shapes the way we interact with each other and the world around us. Communication via a screen can be less demanding but more impersonal than face-to-face, which provides a more immediate exchange of personal feelings. Thus, talking f2f is better for building […]
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Why People Take Selfies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The rise of social media and smartphones has significantly contributed to the popularity and prevalence of selfie-taking in today’s society. People take selfies for many reasons—and did so long before digital technology and the Internet! Alongside making people feel good about themselves, smartphones can distract others from enjoying non-screen behaviours that once brought happiness. This […]
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Life Before Smartphones: How Technology Made Teens Unhappy
Life before smartphones was simpler. Right? In the past, teens spent their free time engaging in various activities, some of which are still popular today (e.g., watching TV, listening to music and playing games). While others have become less common (e.g., socialising with friends, reading books and playing sports). But we now spend up to […]
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Rural Decay: a Reminder of People’s Separation From Nature?
Rural decay refers to the decline or deterioration of rural areas, often characterized by the abandonment of farms, the closure of small businesses, and a decrease in population. Rural decay can be a reminder of the complex relationship between people and nature. The pictures below of an abandoned farm in Rochford can be a visual […]
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Is Adolescence the End of Innocence?
Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. It is a simpler time when adolescents explore their identity, form relationships, and develop their sense of independence. The photos below are a visual reminder of adolescence as the end of innocence when teens had fewer worries and experienced greater happiness—simpler times! Adolescents: The End of […]
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