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Women as the Point of Rupture
Psychoanalytic Reflections on Female Resistance in the Middle East Sara Shadabi Psychoanalyst & Independent ResearcherUniversity of Gothenburg, Sweden Abstract This article theorizes women as the point of rupture within the patriarchal symbolic order in the Middle...
Cultural and Social Sensitivity: A Psychological Perspective in Public Relations
From a psychological communication perspective, cultural and social sensitivity is vital to building authentic, inclusive, and emotionally resonant public relations campaigns. Audiences interpret messages through cognitive biases like confirmation bias and the framing...
Emotions vs. Moods: The Hidden Key to Organizational Success
In today’s fast-paced business environment, success isn’t driven by strategy and innovation alone—it’s equally shaped by the emotions and moods that flow through an organization. Understanding the difference between the two can transform leadership, team dynamics, and...
Nationalism and Political Identity: Layers of Loyalty in Modern Nation-States
In political science, nationalism and political identity are central to understanding how people form attachments to nations, ethnic groups, and political communities. These attachments influence loyalty, political behavior, and, at times, conflict. The analyzed...
Trump, Identity Politics, and the Other: A Psycho-Political Analysis of an American Phenomenon
Introduction The rise of Donald Trump is more than a political event—it reflects a deep psycho-political transformation in American society.In today’s world, politics is driven less by policy or ideology and more by emotion, identity, fear, and the construction of the...
Finding Your Ideal Career: Balancing Passion, Skills, and Income for Long-Term Success
Choosing a career path is a significant decision that shapes an individual’s personal and professional life. The career decision-making framework, often depicted as a Venn diagram, combines three key factors: what you love (passion), what you are good at (skills), and...
Fear, Anxiety, and Stress: Understanding the Key Differences and Their Impact on Mental Health
The scientific distinction between fear, anxiety, and stress is crucial for both psychological research and everyday well-being. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct characteristics in terms of their causes, physiological responses, and...
The Dark Side of Leadership: How Narcissism and Psychopathy Create Toxic Work Environments
Toxic leadership, characterized by narcissism and psychopathy, often results in leaders who mistake confidence and decisiveness for competence. Despite their charm and strategic influence, these leaders lack empathy and often...