Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar isn’t just a novel—it’s a psychological x-ray of a society in flux and a woman on the edge. Esther Greenwood, its protagonist, doesn’t just suffer from depression; she wages a quiet war against the 1950s American ideals that dictate how a woman should look, act, dream, and live. This makes […]
The Weight of Emptiness: Boredom and the Crisis of Meaning in the Human Experience
1. Introduction Despite living in an age of constant entertainment, instant gratification, and limitless novelty, boredom persists. It lingers at the edges of even the most stimulating environments, showing up during meetings, while scrolling endlessly through social media, or in the quiet moments between major life events. Far from being a trivial inconvenience, boredom has […]
The Living Dead: A Psychology of Quiet Despair
Passive suicide, often overshadowed by its more explicit counterpart, represents a profound existential crisis masked by quiet resignation rather than overt action. Unlike active suicidality, passive suicidal ideation involves thoughts such as “I wish I wouldn’t wake up tomorrow” or a chronic indifference to one’s own survival. This essay explores the psychological roots of passive […]
Loving and Leaving: The psychology of the Saboteur Within
“It is not you, it is me.” How many times have we heard this statement from a partner, or caught ourselves whispering it, voice low, eyes averted, trying to make sense of the guilt we can’t name? (The author herself guilty!). Often dismissed as a clichéd breakup line, this sentence hides a complex psychological truth: […]
Devdas: Repression, Emotional Collapse, and the Psychology of Tragic Masculinity
Introduction This article explores the psychological underpinnings of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Devdas, a canonical work of Indian literature that transcends its romantic narrative to function as a psychological case study in repression, self-destruction, and cultural fatalism. Through psychoanalytic, attachment-based, cognitive, and socio-cultural frameworks, this article dissects Devdas’s trajectory as an archetype of fragile masculinity, emotional […]
Psychology of Crime & Punishment: A Multidimensional Analysis
This academic article offers a comprehensive investigation into the psychological foundations of crime, punishment, and justice by drawing from theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and literary exemplars. Particular emphasis is placed on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, which serves as a profound psychological case study in the exploration of guilt, moral conflict, and the struggle between […]
Goldfish Attention Span? The Truth About Human Focus and Digital Distraction
The assertion that modern humans possess an attention span shorter than that of a goldfish has permeated popular discourse, often cited to underscore the perceived detrimental effects of digital media on cognitive functions. This article critically examines this claim through an extensive review of literature, encompassing classical and contemporary theories of attention, factors influencing attentional […]
“Why people laugh when the world burns?”: Humour as a coping mechanism
In times of conflict, humor often emerges as a vital coping mechanism, allowing individuals to process trauma, assert agency, and foster resilience. This phenomenon is evident in the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, where citizens have turned to humor to navigate the complexities of geopolitical strife. Following events like the Pahalgam terror attack and […]
How Consumerism Profits from Manipulating the Psychology of People
Consumerism, driven by the principles of marketing and psychology, has evolved into a sophisticated system that leverages human emotions, cognitive biases, and cultural influences to influence purchasing decisions. This section explores how consumerism profits by manipulating the psychology of people, drawing insights from various research studies. Emotional Manipulation and Consumer Psychology Consumer psychology is a […]
Silent Struggles: Aging Unheard
Introduction Elder abuse and abandonment constitute critical socio-medical concerns within the Indian context, exacerbated by the nation’s rapidly aging demographic, projected to reach 177 million by 2040 (Kumari et al., 2024). The multifaceted mistreatment of older adults manifests through neglect, psychological maltreatment, financial exploitation, and physical violence. Addressing this crisis necessitates an in-depth analysis of […]