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I'm excited to share that our new paper, "What Instagram Means to Me: Links Between Social Anxiety, Instagram Contingent Self-worth, and Automated Textual Analysis of Linguistic Authenticity," has been published in Affective Science. Research on how social media impacts our mental health and well-being is nuanced, with individual differences playing a pivotal role. I'm grateful that our work helps untangle some of these complex relationships. Access the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gXVmrAyt #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #AffectiveScience

How to make SEO and CRO more human with behavioral psychology

How to make SEO and CRO more human with behavioral psychology #howto #make #seo #cro #more #human #behavioral #psychology

🧠 Am I lazy? Or is it just ADHD? Being told "lazy" is something my clients and I have either been told or told ourselves. Our ableist society puts a heavy emphasis on productivity, so when those of us with chronic health issues like ADHD struggle with executive functioning or even just maintaining energy, the immediate reaction is often to label us—or ourselves—as lazy. 🔄 I've worked diligently over the past few years to reprogram my brain and accept that I am NOT lazy. I work very hard to accomplish tasks, but my ADHD means I sometimes struggle to regulate my energy or emotions, which impacts my ability to get things done—something those without ADHD might take for granted. 🤗 To those with ADHD or any other health condition, it’s vital to practice self-compassion, especially when you feel you're not achieving as much as you’d like. Also - no, having ADHD is not an “excuse”. It's a real neurological condition affecting the ability to regulate energy, emotions, and attention. 🌍 Let’s foster compassion in our workplaces and society. Let’s dismantle ableism and rethink what productivity really means and looks like. 🎧 Inspired by BBC World Service's Crowd Science episode "Why am I so Lazy?" Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gWsAMwzg #ADHD #Neurodiversity #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthAwareness #InclusiveWorkplaces #DismantleAbleism

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Unlock the secrets of choosing a great domain name by understanding the psychology behind it 💡 Check out this latest Inc. Magazine article by Darpan Munjal https://lnkd.in/gXNGWgjC #DomainName #Psychology #BusinessTips

I'm in heaven when... I'm studying and writing at 5:30am in my kitchen, in the quiet. Today, I'm reading a brilliant psychology study about self-esteem and where it comes from*. I can hear nothing but the early morning traffic on the road far down in the village. One of my children sneezes. Then they go back to sleep. I can smell my coffee, feel my blanket around me, and I feel emotionally what I have always felt around learning: eager, hungry, illuminated. Is learning your happy place too? How does it make you feel? What are you studying, reading, listening to, that's opening your mind? #learning #psychology #emotionalwellbeing * The study is a meta-analysis called Gender Differences in Domain-Specific Self-Esteem, Gentile et al, 2009, Review of General Psychology. Note the date! PRE-SOCIAL MEDIA! I have seen other studies showing huge changes to body image and in eating disorders among younger age-groups, and also affecting men, since social media really kicked off.

Where Therapy Meets Media: My Journey into Media Psychology Hello LinkedIn community! 🌟 I’m thrilled to start a new adventure that combines all my passions into one path! As a therapist for children and adolescents, I’ve always been fascinated by media in all its forms—from movies and shows to social media. My deep curiosity about how these influences shape young minds has led me to dive into the world of Media Psychology. So, what’s Media Psychology? It’s a unique blend of psychology, communication, and technology that unravels the “why” and “how” behind our interactions with media. Why do certain shows captivate us? Why does social media affect each of us differently? From what grabs our attention to how we connect online, Media Psychology explores all of these intriguing questions. I’m especially excited to focus on kids and teens, looking into topics like digital parenting, the ethics of media use, and how AI is shaping the experiences of young people. There’s so much potential in helping the next generation understand and interact with media in healthy, positive ways. It feels amazing to be in a field that brings together everything I’m passionate about! 🌱✨ #MediaPsychology #KidsAndMedia #DigitalParenting #MediaEthics #AI #Psychology #TechAndPsych

#AI can be a partner for students in writing assignments. In our Digital Mental health course, the applied psychology students worked in pairs to write blog posts on a topic where #psychology and #technology meet. After choosing their topic and learning about prompt writing, they wrote a prompt for #chatGPT and critically evaluated the output using #academic literature. The evaluation and rewriting process resulted in 17 interesting blog posts, of which the best 3 are now published on our website: 👩❤️👨 ‘Swipe to Forever: Nurturing Long-Term Relationship in the Age of Dating Apps’ Finding love through dating apps can be a wonderful way to meet someone special, but it's essential to navigate the unique challenges these platforms present. Open communication, offline nurturing of the connection, and putting a real effort into the relationship are key factors in maintaining a relationship in the long term. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/einipYfR 😽 ‘Go for an online mental vacation with cute animals!’ In this blog post, we're going to explore why these little clips of adorable animals on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Reddit have become our go-to for swift stress reduction and mood improvement. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eE4FPPEA ⏰ ‘Beating Procrastination and Boosting Mental Health’ Procrastination is that irresistible urge to put off assignments, studying for exams or important tasks until the very last minute. We'll dive into what procrastination is, how you notice it in yourself, and how the right mental health apps can help you overcome this persistent problem. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMgPPD46 with Eva Van Assche, Thomas More Onderzoek, Applied Psychology @ Thomas More-hogeschool

As I am discovering more and more about my own neurodivergence, I am struck by how common the experience is for neurotypical people to both complain about and leverage our hyperlexia. The main complaint is "You take everything so literally!" The truth of it is that we/I take information and interprete it in line with our experience. And because the experience of neurodivergence is a vast excess of negative feedback (an estimated 20K more negative comments before age 10! - https://lnkd.in/eSzAzK_M) that experience is different from other people's. The flip side of this, is that when we communicate, we do it with precision. We are experts at loopholes and ambiguity and how to avoid both. For me, this means that when I produce content, regardless of the format, it feels intuitive and straight-forward to my audience. I can walk people through an end-to-end process and anticipate where they might struggle or step off the path. My audiences often report that my writing voice is very strong or that the content I produce is easy to understand and follow. The reason is because I've walked the path myself and cleared away the trip hazards. Everyone takes everything literally -- but that doesn't mean they do it without context. #neurodivergence #content #knowledge #strengths