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Internet, dating, addiction: A match made in heaven

... online dating. Practitioners may offer treatments for these common language “addictions”. Researchers may use the word addiction as a ... attempted to formalize problematic dating app use in the sense of a behavioral addiction [5].  However, heavy use does not ... / more

Understanding anxiety, encouraging courage: What families should know about social anxiety

... of In-Mind. Social anxiety is among the most common psychological challenges in childhood and adolescence—and it also ... kind but firm boundaries in stressful moments provides a sense of safety . Handle stress together : Practice calm ... / more

The unbearable heaviness of having an appearance: How society teaches us to judge our bodies

... us. This affects women in particular and is especially common in Western cultures. It has been estimated that approximately 50% of ... negative thoughts without necessarily developing this deeper sense of acceptance — and you can also build positive body image even if ... / more

Politics doesn’t define how most people see themselves

... [1]. Social Identity Theory proposes that our sense of self is shaped not only by personal characteristics, such as our ... the group, and a majority agreed that they have a lot in common with other group members and that being part of the group was personally ... / more

When loving hurts: The pervasiveness of stigma towards consensual non-monogamy

... is not limited to historical figures. It is also relatively common in contemporary Western societies. Data from online surveys conducted in ... 21, no. 1, pp. 1–14, 2017. [25] M. L. Crossley, “Making sense of ‘barebacking’: Gay men’s narratives, unsafe sex and the ... / more