Sexism is a system of prejudices and discrimination based on gender, ingrained in societal norms, culture, language, and even laws. This phenomenon is not limited to direct infringement of rights but also operates through stereotypes that shape people’s perceptions and impose restrictions on their self-realization.
Game Theory: Why We Act This Way and Not That Way
Game Theory is a mathematical discipline that studies strategic interactions between rational players, examining how participants make decisions considering the possible actions of others and striving to maximize their own benefits. Despite its mathematical nature, it is increasingly used to understand how people make decisions in various real-life situations. Its concepts have become essential not […]
Social Engineering as a Tool of Manipulation: Truth and Fiction
Social engineering is a set of methods and techniques aimed at influencing people to obtain specific information, manipulate their behavior, or prompt actions beneficial to the manipulator. The foundation of social engineering lies in exploiting human factors: trust, emotions, ignorance, or weaknesses.
Active Listening: How to Hear, not Just Listen
Active listening is not just the ability to perceive words but also a deep understanding of their meaning, emotions, and the subtext behind them. In today’s world, where communication often boils down to exchanging phrases, this skill becomes a key to genuine understanding, building trust, and resolving conflicts.
Social Intelligence as the Art of Understanding People
Social Intelligence is the ability of an individual to understand others, recognize their emotions, needs, motivations, and behaviors. This skill includes the ability to read non-verbal cues, respond appropriately to social situations, and adapt one’s behavior to the context. Unlike emotional intelligence, which is more focused on internal emotional states, social intelligence is directed towards […]
Modern Identity Theories: Finding Yourself in the Digital Age
Identity is a multifaceted concept encompassing a person’s self-perception, values, beliefs, social roles, and group affiliations. In psychology, this definition is often tied to the awareness of one’s uniqueness, which develops through interactions with others and the surrounding world.
Trolling in Psychology: a Modern Phenomenon or an Eternal Problem?
Trolling is a form of provocative behavior typically manifested online through posts, comments, statements, or actions aimed at eliciting an emotional reaction from others. A key feature of trolling is the deliberate intent to provoke irritation, anger, or other emotional discomfort in others. Trolling is often disguised as humor or sarcasm; however, its main goal […]
Radical Feminism on Social Media: the Virtual Fight for Equality
The modern world is characterized by the rapid development of digital technologies, which have become an integral part of everyday life. Social media has transformed into a key tool for communication, information dissemination, and activism. In this context, feminism, particularly its radical branch, has found new opportunities to achieve its goals.
Harassment in Modern Society: How to Recognize and Counteract It?
Harassment is one of the most pressing issues of modern society, affecting various areas of life: work, education, interpersonal relationships, and even online communication. It manifests in the form of unwanted actions or communications that violate a person’s boundaries, cause psychological discomfort, or harm. The problem of harassment extends beyond isolated incidents, as it touches […]
Bullying at school: psychology of the victim and the aggressor
School years should be a time of learning, development, and forming friendships. However, for many children, this period is overshadowed by a phenomenon known as bullying. Bullying is intentional, repetitive psychological, physical, or verbal violence aimed at humiliating, intimidating, or harming another person, usually in a group setting. It’s not just childish pranks or a […]
From Jock to Dad Bod: Psychological Reasons for Change
In recent years, the world has witnessed a surprising transformation in the perception of male attractiveness. The ideal of a muscular athlete, known as the “jock,” has given way to a new trend — the dad bod. This shift from a defined six-pack to a cozy belly reflects deep social and psychological changes in society.
Deviant behavior: problems and solutions
Deviant behavior represents a significant deviation from the norms and values accepted in society. It can include actions that violate legal or ethical standards, as well as traditions and customs. The problem of deviant behavior is complex and multifaceted, affecting various areas of social life.
Social Maladjustment: Signs, Causes and Consequences
Social maladjustment is a condition in which a person experiences significant difficulties with socialization and integration into society. This phenomenon is characterized by an individual’s impaired ability to effectively interact with others, follow generally accepted norms and rules of behavior, and adapt to changes in the social environment.
How to Cope with Loneliness: Practical Strategies and Advice
Loneliness is a subjective feeling that many people experience at different times in their lives. According to research, 47% of the adult population regularly feels lonely. This experience, often associated with the lack of meaningful social connections and support, can have both physical and emotional causes.
What is Doxing? An Analysis of Motives and Consequences
Doxing is the act of searching for and publishing personal information about individuals on the internet without their consent. Such information may include full names, home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, photos, job details, and other personal data.