Given that the next stage (Intimacy) is often characterized by marriage, many are tempted to cap off the fifth stage at 20 years of age. However, these age ranges are actually quite fluid, especially for the achievement of identity, since it may take many years to become grounded, to iden...
One of the most common types of abuse that go unreported is psychological abuse in marriage; it’s literally a horror story, and sadly many people who experience psychological violence don’t go to the authorities or seek help. Together, let us understand the definition, signs, types, and sy...
Various types of privacy behaviors are engaged in to achieve a desired level of access to one's self or group. Six types of privacy have been identified empirically--Solitude, Isolation, Anonymity, Reserve, Intimacy with Friends, and Intimacy with Family. The psychological needs met by each pri...
A lexical (non-pathological) definition of speechlessness describes it as a person’s reaction caused by a state of shock or extreme emotion (Guralnik,1980). Within this definition, emotional perception and processing is a core element of speechlessness, distinguishing it in this respect from the ...
of well-being, as it remarkably diminishes feelings of loneliness and shyness [11] while providing a sense of intimacy [12], and mobile voice communication with loved ones is a powerful predictor of enhanced PWB [13]. Furthermore, numerous studies have revealed that the utilization of ...
There is no universally accepted psychological definition of what behaviors or experiences constitute an affair; there are value-laden assumptions about marriage and affairs that are not usually questioned as part of the design or discussion of studies; and, there are non-trivial n...
Love can fulfill basic needs, like safety and security. Yet love can also be a psychological motivator, and its functions range from improving one's emotional state to satisfying the need for attachment and intimacy. Here are some reasons that love is a psychological motivator: ...
The general definition of robots that we subsequently developed by linking the themes of each cluster is available in Table2. It is important to emphasize that we did not form the definition by always translating an individual cluster theme into a separate part, because the definition was more ...
“Despite significant attention to wellness in the literature, there is surprisingly little consensus on the definition of the construct” (p. 216). This sentiment is echoed by Oliver et al. (2018), who summarizes the state of the literature as follows: “Wellness is a concept at the forefro...
Openness is based on the ability to expose the true self. Intimacy is the sharing of the true self. Open relationships are sacred relationships wherein love lies. Strive to have your intimate relations with open people. Don’t forget to open up and include yourself. The freedom to be yourse...