The Archive - Global Psych
Mental Health and Digital Technology Among Youth
This essay explores these interactions, examining psychological implications, exploring causative mechanisms, and proposing interventions based on the HDR's findings.
An Analysis of Social Media Curfews for Children
Explore the debate over social media curfews for children in the UK and beyond. This in-depth analysis examines benefits, challenges, expert opinions, and international case studies to assess whether curfews improve youth sleep, mental health, and safety.
Impulse Control, Crime, and Social Media: Could Digital Consumption Be Harming Society?
Discover how impulsivity, fuelled by social media and digital technology, impacts crime rates and erodes self-regulation. Learn how instant gratification, shortened attention spans, and poor impulse control can harm individuals and society—and explore ways to foster healthier digital habits.
Digital Refugees: The Migration of Online Communities in an Era of Disruption
Discover the concept of digital refugees as users migrate from platforms like Twitter (X) to alternatives like Bluesky. Learn about the drivers, challenges, and implications of digital migration in today’s evolving online ecosystems. Explore expert insights and real-world examples of how users seek safer, more aligned digital spaces.
The Internet, Instant Gratification, and the Mental Health Crisis: A Global Cultural Shift
Explore how the internet's culture of instant gratification is impacting mental health, contributing to rising anxiety, depression, and burnout, and eroding our ability to delay rewards and build resilience. Discover solutions to balance online life and well-being.
Critical Thinking in the Digital Fake News Era: A Research-Backed Guide
Delves into the increasing need for critical thinking in the digital age.
Perfectionism and Mental Health in Japan
Explore the interplay between perfectionism and mental health in Japan, analysing the cultural underpinnings, psychological impacts, and societal implications of this relationship.
Divided by Design: Online Echo Chambers and Moral Polarization in LGBTQIA+ Discourse
This article explores how online echo chambers, fueled by in-group favouritism and algorithmic filtering, contribute to moral polarization in LGBTQIA+ discourse. It discusses the consequences of this polarization and the need for media platforms to promote diverse viewpoints.
Eco-Grief and Its Impact on Mental Health
Eco-grief encompasses a range of emotions, including sadness, anxiety, despair, and even anger, as people grapple with the reality of environmental loss and its impacts on their lives and the planet.