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The psychology of digital disconnection: Why we want to use digital media less and if we should even try to

... from digital communication like smartphones and social media is not always easy or beneficial. We discuss what digital disconnection ... / more

Call for articles on topical issues

... How does the widespread sharing of ADHD-related memes on social media impact the perception and diagnosis of ADHD in adults? What are ... / more

Bedtime procrastination: I know I should go to bed but …

... activity that many people engage in before going to bed is media consumption, and today’s screen media is particularly engaging due to ... underlying hedonic consumption,” European Journal of Social Psychology, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 490–496, 2012, doi: 10.1002/ejsp.861. ... / more

Trauma(tic) Media - What does it even look like? 

... Sameeksha Shukla Understanding how trauma appears in media and impacts vulnerable communities is important for researchers from ... among professionals (e.g., therapists, first responders, social workers) who, though not directly exposed to a traumatic event, work ... / more

“White and Educated?” Toward a (More) Diverse Climate Movement

... of White people. In this article, we explore potential (social) psychological explanations for the lack of (perceived) diversity in ... at the World Economic Forum in Davos circulated in the media, from which Vanessa Nakate, a Ugandan activist and the only BIPoC ... / more

From moderate to radical - will failure change the climate movement? Psychological studies on the impact of success and failure on social movements

... studies on the effects of perceived success and failure by social movements. Collective ... cycle paths. These demands can trigger societal and media debates, while also raising awareness and mobilizing people. ... / more

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. ... / more

Small screens, big effects: How screen media shapes early childhood

... reveals how content type, family background, and parental media habits can either support or hinder a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth. It also provides practical strategies for fostering healthier ... / more

Join the In-Mind Team: Help us make psychology accessible to everyone!

... Either holding or currently pursuing a PhD 2. Social  Media Team (3 positions)  Are you passionate about sharing science and ... / more

The Dark Side of Social Media - Unpacking Its Psychological Impact 

Social media has revolutionized the way we connect, communicate, and consume ... to explore the negative psychological consequences of social media , such as their impact on interpersonal communication, the ... / more