FOMO: What are we really afraid of missing out on?
Have you ever had that gnawing feeling, that sense of unease when everyone you know seems to be at an exciting event, but you're not? That sense of dread is known as "fear of missing out," or FOMO, and it's a growing phenomenon in our interconnected digital world. FOMO is the perception that others are living better lives, having more fun and just generally experiencing more than you. It's a feeling that has intensified with the rise of social media platforms. In fact, a survey by OnePoll revealed that as many as 69% of Americans have experienced FOMO at some point in...
Strengthening Friendships: From Group Hangouts to One-on-One
Friendships are a key aspect of love. Friends can share our joy and pain. They can give advice when needed, and more importantly, they can make the feeling of loneliness fade away. Friends are the people we need to be happy and content in our daily lives besides our significant others.
Instant Friendships: The Science Behind Strangers to Soulmates
Do you have friends with whom you could easily say you've known all your life even though you just met them? This process, known as "instant friendship," fascinates many people. Several of the relationships established in these encounters can last a lifetime. However, what drives this instant connection? It is crucial to look into the psychological and physiological factors that lead to such wonderful occurrences, which are the foundational processes of social bonding between two total strangers.