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'I've found my people': Why being a fan can be transformative

'I've found my people': Why being a fan can be transformative

10 May 2023

From Whovians to Swifties, pop culture fandoms can have a dubious reputation, but social psychology shows that being part of a group can be immensely enriching, says Michael Bond


Why fears around children playing video games are counterproductive

Why fears around children playing video games are counterproductive

15 March 2023

Embracing your child's love of video games can be framed as bad parenting, but it is actually the opposite, says clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher


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How to use little rituals to boost your mental performance

12 January 2022

Keen to gain an edge for the day ahead? A secular ritual really can bring greater success even for rational thinkers, writes David Robson


Why psychologists can't decide if moral disgust is even a thing

Why psychologists can't decide if moral disgust is even a thing

13 October 2021

Psychology is split on what exactly disgust is, but the evidence is starting to come in, says Ana Aznar


The science of how lockdown messes with the way we grieve

The science of how lockdown messes with the way we grieve

21 April 2021

Lockdown is affecting how millions of people grieve. We need to be mindful of that when restrictions ease, says Dean Burnett


How to avoid using your devices too much during the pandemic

How to avoid using your devices too much during the pandemic

30 December 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has had us glued to our screens, but there are easy ways to reach a better balance, says Becca Caddy


Covid-19: The science of uncertainty can help us make better choices

Covid-19: The science of uncertainty can help us make better choices

11 March 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, why do some people stockpile and others shrug? The psychology of uncertainty explains what's going on, says Rachel McCloy


We all love Marie Kondo. So why is tidying up so hard?

We all love Marie Kondo. So why is tidying up so hard?

15 January 2019

The Japanese neatness consultant has inspired millions to declutter. So why is getting your home Instagrammably neat so difficult, asks David H. Freedman


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We've stopped trusting social media – and that's a good thing

23 January 2018

I'm one of the growing number of users cynical about social networks such as Facebook. But there are upsides to all this digital doubt, says Lara Williams


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How YouTube Kids can solve its Peppa Pig cannibalism problem

8 November 2017

When a flesh-eating Peppa Pig ends up on a channel for young viewers, it means YouTube must put its house in order, say Charlie Beckett and Sonia Livingstone


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