Psychology
This page includes blog posts about psychology: the study of mind & behaviour. Themes include contemporary issues in social psychology.
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Why Do People Take Selfies? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
As a documentary photographer and research psychologist, I’ve observed firsthand how rising social media and smartphone usage has increased the popularity and widespread practice of taking selfies in contemporary society. However, people have been capturing pictures of themselves long before the Internet and smartphones became prevalent. While taking selfies can make people happy, doing so […]
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Say ‘Cheese’: The Psychology Behind ‘Playing Up’ to the Camera
In the age of smartphones and social media, taking photos has become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether it’s a casual selfie, a group shot with friends, or a formal portrait at a wedding, people often strike playful poses or flash a goofy grin when a photographer prompts us with the timeless phrase, […]
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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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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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Pareidolia in The Roaches: Faces and Figures in the Peak District
Nestled in the Peak District, The Roaches is a rugged landscape that captures the imagination of all who visit. Beyond its natural beauty and dramatic views, this area holds a fascination for those who experience the phenomenon of pareidolia. Pareidolia, the tendency to perceive familiar patterns such as faces or figures in random objects, is […]
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