The Psychology Behind Being a Dad and its Effects on Fathers Themselves
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development / fatherhood / Father Identity / Father Role
The Psychology Behind Being a Dad and its Effects on Fathers Themselves
Becoming a father for one’s own psychological development? While this might sound self-centered, research indicates that pursuing fatherhood offers psychological benefits not only for fathers themselves but, more importantly, for those around them. Much research has explored how father involvement impacts children's development; however, less is known about how fatherhood affects fathers themselves, particularly over the long term. This scoping review will provide an overview of the existing knowledge on the psychological and health outcomes associated with father involvement for fathers themselves. / more
Do we really like what we like? How social influence processes shape our experiences when we are online
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online social influence / social media / user comments / entertainment experience
Do we really like what we like? How social influence processes shape our experiences when we are online
We have all been in that situation where we see a post on social media but spend more time reading the comments section than the actual post. In this scenario, can the comments written by others influence our own opinions about the post? More generally, can the reactions of other people change the way we perceive media messages? / more
The Price is Right: How to Get the Best Possible Outcome in Price Negotiations
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price negotiation / zero-sum situation / psychology of negotiation / concessions
The Price is Right: How to Get the Best Possible Outcome in Price Negotiations
Not every negotiation offers the possibility for win-win agreements. In simple price negotiations, one party’s loss implies an equal gain for the other party. This article outlines tactics and strategies from negotiation psychology that help you achieve the best outcome for yourself in such situations. / more