The Psychology of Role Models: How They Shape Identity and Human Development In psychology, the concept of a role model refers to an individual whose behavior, values, or accomplishments are admired and emulated by others. Role models play a critical role in personal development, shaping one’s identity, ethical standards, and social behavior. The psychological mechanisms … Read more
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“I Want to Smell Edible”: Why Gen Z Girls Are Obsessed With Dessert Fragrances And Why Boys Like It Too? In 2025, Gen Z isn’t just smelling good—they’re smelling delicious. Vanilla, caramel, pistachio, and even kettle corn perfumes are dominating TikTok under hashtags like #PerfumeTok and #SmellLikeDessert. This isn’t just about fragrance—it’s about identity, femininity, … Read more
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Throughout history, music and dance have played roles far beyond entertainment. They have served as vessels of enchantment, seduction, spiritual invocation, and even destruction. From ancient legends to biblical texts, the theme of music as a powerful, hypnotic force appears over and over again. In this article, we explore the compelling connections between music, trance, … Read more
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Brain Rot and the Collapse of Public Decorum: A Cultural Study of Gen Z Behavior During “The Minecraft Movie” Theatrical Debuts “So I walked into the Minecraft Movie premiere with full Sigma Skibidi Ohio grindset energy, respawn point freshly set, punching trees IRL for resources. Some kid drops a ‘Creeper? Aww man’ and the whole … Read more
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The Connection Between Pain and Depression: How the Fear of Pain Can Paralyze Us One of the most insidious effects of both physical and emotional pain is the way it intertwines with depression, creating a vicious cycle that can be difficult to escape. The relationship between pain and depression is complex, but at its core, … Read more
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Why Socially Excluded Individuals Are Drawn to Hazardous and Risky Gambling Gambling has long been a double-edged sword—offering the tantalizing promise of instant wealth while carrying the potential for devastating loss. Yet, not everyone perceives the stakes in the same way. For socially excluded individuals—those disconnected from mainstream society, often living on the margins with … Read more
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The Viral Trends of 2025 and THE GREAT DISSOLVING Trend: A Psychological and Mythological Perspective February 2025 saw an explosion of viral trends across social media, reflecting the collective psyche of the digital age. From beauty transformations to political confrontations and nostalgic resurgences, these trends offer a fascinating glimpse into contemporary society. Beyond their surface-level … Read more
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Borecore – a trend that celebrates the joy found in mundane, everyday activities Once, housewives were the sanctified keepers of the hearth; then, they became symbols of idleness in a world that spun faster and faster. But now, like a jazz riff bending time, the pendulum swings back, and Borecore emerges—a celebration of the simple, … Read more
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In the Crowd or in the Arena? UFC 313: The Modern Arena and the Psychology of Spectatorship In the Crowd or in the Arena? The allure of combat sports has been a constant throughout human history, evolving from the ancient gladiatorial battles of Rome to today’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events. UFC 313, featuring the … Read more
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Trypanophobia: The Fear of Needles and Its Psychological Depths The Needle and the Mind: Four Stories of Fear She was young, barely past eighteen, a university student with bright eyes and an inquisitive mind. But when it came to needles, something snapped. Not the pain—no, not that. It was the thought that the needle wouldn’t … Read more
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