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Social Psychology

Social Psychology helps us to understand how society functions. In this section, you’ll find out about theories and approaches to go deeper in your interactions and find out more about those aspects of people’s personalities which help and hinder living alongside each other.

The Social Contract Theory
Social PsychologyThe Social Contract TheoryLiving in society has innumerable benefits. In fact, it's necessary for our survival and development as a species. In return, we're pressured to comply with a series of rules. This...
The Effects of Nationalist Sentiments on Society
Social PsychologyThe Effects of Nationalist Sentiments on SocietyNationalist sentiments often act like a kind of virus. Once they enter the brain, they shape and distort the individual's...
The Psychological Effects of Migration on Children
Social PsychologyThe Psychological Effects of Migration on ChildrenThe psychological effects of migration on children can last into adulthood. Many arrive in the new country suffering from trauma,...
Does Power Change People?
Social PsychologyDoes Power Change People?It's often said that power changes people. In fact, they say that being in a position of power goes to people's heads and hardens their hearts. It's true that some...
The Cruelty Incentive: Devaluing Others to Appear Intelligent
Social PsychologyThe Cruelty Incentive: Devaluing Others to Appear IntelligentOne inescapable fact in the world today is that many work environments are like jungles. They're complex scenarios inhabited by...
The Psychological Effects of Migration on Adults
Social PsychologyThe Psychological Effects of Migration on AdultsThe psychological effects of migration on adults are diverse. They're often associated with the migrant's motivation to leave their country...
Nationalism and Its Impact on Society
Social PsychologyNationalism and Its Impact on SocietyFigures like Sigmund Freud and Abraham Maslow taught us that one of our strongest motivations is to satisfy the need...
Third Places: Spaces to Escape from Routine
Social PsychologyThird Places: Spaces to Escape from RoutineWhere do you spend most of your time? More than likely, it'll be your home and your workplace. However, if...
How Do Fashions Affect Society?
Social PsychologyHow Do Fashions Affect Society?Fashions affect society in a profound and, at times, disturbing manner. For example, as well as dress codes, music, behaviors,...
Rabbit Hole Syndrome: Falling Prey to Conspiracy Theories
Social PsychologyRabbit Hole Syndrome: Falling Prey to Conspiracy TheoriesSome people live under the shadow of conspiracy. They think that the reality in which they live is characterized by...
The Influence of Culture on Behavior
Social PsychologyThe Influence of Culture on BehaviorRecognizing and analyzing the influence of culture on behavior is key to understanding why we act the way we do....
The Burnout Society: Are We Slaves to Productivity?
Social PsychologyThe Burnout Society: Are We Slaves to Productivity?How many times, by the end of the day, do you find yourself feeling like you haven't had a moment's...
The Köhler Effect
Social PsychologyThe Köhler EffectHave you ever worked in a group? If so, you may be able to recall some situations in which you've felt highly motivated and others in which you've felt exhausted....
To End Loneliness You Must Connect With Others
Social PsychologyTo End Loneliness You Must Connect With OthersLoneliness and social isolation aren't the same. Loneliness can have devastating effects on our health. On the other hand, social...
The Papageno Effect: Responsible Reporting of Suicide
Social PsychologyThe Papageno Effect: Responsible Reporting of SuicideHave you ever wondered how many young people die from committing suicide? As a matter of fact, in the US,...
Group Psychology
Social PsychologyGroup PsychologyIf you were to look back over the last month, you'd probably discover that you took part in a number of groups. Family, friends, colleagues, a sports team, a theater...
Effective Altruism: Giving What We Can
Social PsychologyEffective Altruism: Giving What We CanEffective altruism is both a philosophy and a social movement. As the name suggests, it's a school of thought that...
The Aromantic Spectrum
Social PsychologyThe Aromantic SpectrumIn recent years, we've taken many steps forward in making visible and validating the human diversity that exists in terms of sexual-emotional ties. That said, there are certain concepts that...
Coercive Organizations: Dangerous Groups
Social PsychologyCoercive Organizations: Dangerous GroupsWe usually think of a cult as a religious or spiritual group whose members live apart from society and to...
How to Collaborate With Others
Social PsychologyHow to Collaborate With OthersAs humans, we're social beings. We relate to others, and our success and well-being depend on our ability to do...
Do You Know Why You Discriminate Against Others?
Social PsychologyDo You Know Why You Discriminate Against Others?Discrimination is the attitude that generates the most inequalities in the world. Furthermore, it has a significant impact on the...
The Infantilization of Society: Why Adults Act Like Children
Social PsychologyThe Infantilization of Society: Why Adults Act Like ChildrenInfantilization means treating adults like children. Whoever does it creates a cycle of dependency in which the adult constantly needs...
The Involvement of the Cerebellum in Social Behavior
Social PsychologyThe Involvement of the Cerebellum in Social BehaviorThe regulation of our emotions and our social behavior is mainly mediated by the limbic system. This subcortical region is...
Why Do You Find It Difficult to Open Up to Others?
Social PsychologyWhy Do You Find It Difficult to Open Up to Others?The world of emotions and their management can be difficult. If someone says "It's hard for me to open up...
Social Hangovers: Feeling Tired After Socializing
Social PsychologySocial Hangovers: Feeling Tired After SocializingYou probably know the unpleasant feeling after a night of too much alcohol. You feel exhausted with a foggy brain....
Cognitive Immobility: Being Mentally Trapped in the Past
Social PsychologyCognitive Immobility: Being Mentally Trapped in the PastCognitive immobility is a mental trap. It's a really stressful mechanism that makes people repeatedly recreate moments from their past....
Adolescence in Different Cultures
Social PsychologyAdolescence in Different CulturesAdolescence is probably the most stereotyped stage of life. Indeed, these young people are perceived by many as tormented, rebellious,...
A Study on Extremism and Dogmatism
Social PsychologyA Study on Extremism and DogmatismExtremism and dogmatism are phenomena that have been present since the beginning of history. In fact, these behaviors are at...