Instagram and the paradox of illusory truth

Instagram serves as a modern diary, revealing curated identities that blend authenticity with performance, exposing deeper ...
The Conversation

Self determination theory: how to use it to boost wellbeing

Mark Fabian does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Peacock’ Is a Cinematic Social Media Age Metaphor That Dissects Self-Presentation With Subtle Humor

Austrian writer-director Bernhard Wenger researched rent-a-friend agencies in Japan for his directorial debut feature with Albrecht Schuch: "It is a satirical story about our society and our society's ...
People

What Is the 'Let Them' Theory? Here’s Why the Self-Help Motto Is Taking Over the Internet

There are over 11,000 videos on TikTok using the hashtag "let them theory" Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work ...
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Why You’re Pretending to Be Someone Else and What It Means for Your Life

Have you ever felt like the person you’re presenting to the world isn’t quite the person you truly are? Or perhaps you’ve met someone who seems to act differently depending on who they’re around? It’s ...
Medical News Today

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: Uses and criticism

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a model for understanding the motivations for human behavior. These include physiological needs, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. The ...