How That One Text Message Controls Your Mind : The Anxiety of Waiting
Have you ever stared at your phone, waiting for that one person’s text all day? You open WhatsApp. No message. You close it. A minute later, you’re back on the screen, as if your brain…
Keep reading“Left on Seen” — A 21-Year-Old’s Experience of Digital Jealousy in Romantic Relationships
What happens when a “seen” message hurts more than silence? This cyberpsychology case study explores the emotional rollercoaster of Rhea, a 21-year-old student navigating a long-distance relationship in the age of Instagram. From checking story…
Keep readingAnalyzing the Effects of Urban Green Spaces on Mental Health: A Comparative Study Across Five Cities
AbstractUrban green spaces have long been associated with various psychological benefits. This study investigates the relationship between access to green spaces and mental health outcomes across five metropolitan cities: New York, London, Tokyo, São Paulo,…
Keep readingScrolling into Sadness — A Teenager’s Experience of Instagram-Induced Anxiety
In a world curated by filters and likes, 17-year-old Aanya found herself spiraling into self-doubt each time she opened Instagram. What started as harmless scrolling soon turned into a daily ritual of comparison, self-criticism, and…
Keep readingAI vs. Human Empathy : Can Technology Truly Understand Us?
It’s 3 AM. You’re overwhelmed, scrolling through your contacts before finally opening a mental health chatbot. Within seconds, it responds: “I’m here for you. That sounds very difficult.” The words are comforting, but something feels……
Keep readingHave you ever felt a dip in your mood after scrolling through social media for hours? Or noticed that, despite the constant pings and notifications connecting you to the world, you’re left feeling isolated and…
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The urge to get to see one more reel, and the inner voice saying, “no this reel is irrelevant, i just want one more of a relevant one.
Keep readingParental control Software: Just the beginning of digital parenting
Interview Excerpt: In interviews with digital parents their concerns about their children’s technology usage were candidly revealed. A senior teacher and a parent, Mr. Amit, expressed his constant anxiety about his daughter’s constant online interactions.…
Keep readingDark Side of Algorithm: How Your Clicks Control You
Ever searched for a product online and then suddenly saw ads for the same item on various websites and social media platforms? This isn’t a coincidence data fuels the personalization of content and advertisements. Our clicks…
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