In this retrospective, Bowlby, the researcher behind the 1980 book Attachment and Loss, reflects on the evolution of attachment theory, tracing its foundations in empirical observations of maternal separation and its implications for personality development and psychopathology.
Attachment and Loss: Retrospect and Prospect Read More »
Horton and Wohl introduced the concept of parasocial interaction, describing the one‑sided relationships audiences form with media figures that feel like real interpersonal bonds despite a lack of reciprocal communication. They argue that mass media—especially radio and television—creates an illusion of intimacy that encourages audiences to respond emotionally and socially as if the mediated persona were personally known.
Mass Communication and Parasocial Interaction: Observations on Intimacy at a Distance Read More »
In Brief: While the holidays are often framed as a time for togetherness, for many, they represent a peak period
Going No Contact: The Psychology of Family Estrangement and Self-Preservation Read More »
In Brief: We live in an era of epistemic crisis, where the foundational trust required for scientific progress and social
Engineered Doubt: The Psychology of Epistemic Sabotage and the Erosion of Trust Read More »
In Brief: Limerence is not a synonym for love; it is a state of cognitive and emotional capture. Characterized by
Limerence: The Neurobiology of Obsession and the Illusion of Intimacy Read More »
In Brief: Gaslighting is more than just lying; it is a systematic attempt to erode an individual’s sense of self
Shadows and Lies: The Psychological Architecture of Gaslighting and DARVO Read More »
In Brief: The “For You Page” is more than a content feed; it is an intimacy engine. By leveraging high-frequency
Digital Intimacy: TikTok, Parasocial Relationships, and the Illusion of Connection Read More »
