Why do some families break under stress while others become stronger? This question is especially relevant in the current times where divorce rates are rising. We all know that having a successful marital relationship requires effort on the part of both partners. But what about personality traits that are ingrained in us genetically and socially? Personality is composed of a set of stable traits…
Interpersonal conflicts in a romantic relationship can arise from social media use. Some individuals become addicted to social media and ignore their partner’s emotional, physical, and psychological needs. Some partners in a dyadic relationship engage in sexually…
A recent article examined why people connect online with people they dislike. Social media offers features that allows users to solicit and establish a friendship with barely acquainted individuals. This allows users to gain information about their superficial connections…
The Negative Effects of Social Media Use On Our Physical Health
September 9, 2022
In many people, the mere thought of having no access to social media will induce goose bumps. Social media is integrated into our daily lives such that the “fear of missing out” on social media information may have caused us to be hyper-connected. The constant need of staying connected to peers, media content, and online services may have detrimental health consequences. There may be multiple…
Why do some families break under stress while others become stronger? This question is especially relevant in the current times where divorce rates are rising. We all know that having a successful marital relationship requires effort on the part of both partners. But what…
Falling in love is easier than falling out of love. Generally during courtship, partners are more concerned with leaving a positive impression on their future spouse. To achieve this, partners showcase their attractive personality traits and make efforts to live up to the…
Maintaining virtual relationships is time-consuming. Time spent online cannot be reclaimed later to be spent with family. Extant research suggests that social media may be jeopardizing the primary romantic relationship. Individuals, irrespective of gender, consider some of their virtual ‘friends’ as romantic alternatives. Romantic alternatives are perceived as relationship insurance or a…
Could you Develop a Satisfactory Relationship with an Imperfect Partner?
February 24, 2022
Two partners tying a marital knot cannot possibly fathom the complexity of the relationship that lies ahead. Once married, the success or failure of marriage is determined by a myriad of factors. Each partner is a unique agglomeration of stable personal dispositions that…
Neuroticism and Facebook Addiction: How Social Media can Affect Mood?
February 24, 2022
Individuals high in neuroticism experience negative affect and social anxiety, therefore, they may prefer online communications where they are able to portray an idealized image of themselves to attract social support, seek validation, and enhance mood. These motivations…
Social media has stealthily become interwoven in our daily activities. Increased access to smartphones/gadgets and ubiquitous user-friendly applications have made it easy to connect with others with a mere swipe. These applications are designed to encourage maximum ‘dwell time’ (average time spent on the website/application), stretch ‘scroll depth’ (how far down the webpage is viewed)…