Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Social Psychology”
As a HR recruiter with experience in hiring psychology interns, I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles of semi-employed workers. Interns, freelancers, project-hoppers, and short-term contract workers face unique challenges that can take a toll on their mental health and well-being (Tompa et al., 2007). This article explores the concept of psychological precarity in semi-employed workers, its causes, and its consequences. What …
In an achievement-oriented world like that of today, people tend to fall frequently into the trap of perfectionism—a pattern of unrealistic expectations accompanied by an intense fear of failure. High standards and attention to detail could encourage success, but when perfection becomes an obligatory requirement, it may generate a more subliminal challenge: high-functioning anxiety (HFA). High-functioning anxiety is a condition …
Graduation is often painted as a grand finale – an end to years of hard work. But for many, it feels less like a finish line and more like the first page of a very unfamiliar chapter. There’s excitement, sure, but also a bit of fear, a lot of questions, and the strange feeling of being both ready and completely …
Career indecision is a common yet deeply distressing experience, particularly among adolescents and young adults facing pivotal life transitions. Rooted in both psychological and environmental factors, the fear of making the wrong career choice can lead to prolonged anxiety, decreased self-esteem, and even clinical levels of distress. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of this fear is essential for developing effective interventions. …
Psychological safety—the collective belief that a team environment allows for open, risk-free interpersonal interactions—is a cornerstone of team excellence (Edmondson, 1999). While much attention is given to practices like empathetic communication and active listening, humor often flies under the radar as a powerful ally. Used wisely, it can ease tension, strengthen bonds, and help shape a workplace where innovation and …
If you’re someone with a good sense of humor and a knack for making puns, you’re not alone – and you might be onto something psychologically fascinating. I pun constantly. It’s not planned. It’s not always pretty. Sometimes it’s terrible. But when it hits, it feels great. There’s this weird spark – like my brain just did a cartwheel. And …
Jokes are never just jokes. They are social cues, signals of belonging, subtle reinforcements of what is acceptable and what isn’t. Humor is the quiet architect of perception—whether bonding people together, exposing hypocrisy, or entrenching biases so deeply they go unnoticed. It is not merely entertainment; it is a lens through which we make sense of the world. Shared laughter …
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou The Power of Representation: Observational Learning & Social Learning Theory What we see shapes what we believe is possible. The “Scully Effect” is a prime example of how representation influences aspirations. Women who watched The X-Files …
Social identity, the lens through which we see ourselves as members of cultural, religious, ethnic, or economic groups, profoundly shapes the contours of romantic relationships. It is both a bridge and a boundary—a source of connection and, at times, conflict. To understand the depth of a relationship, one must explore how shared identities lay the foundation for harmony, and how …
Women play an integral role in agriculture across India and South Asia. In South Asia, women represent about 70% of the agricultural workforce, taking on essential tasks such as sowing, weeding, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Despite their significant contributions, systemic barriers and entrenched social norms often render their labor invisible or undervalued. In India, for instance, women are primarily engaged …
