While the average of 16% still seems relatively low, it’s key to remember that the nature of online bullying is that it's much harder to escape. Unlike bullying on the playground that’s restricted to school hours, social media sites are always on (hence, why they’re so addictive too...
for many people it can have negative repercussions including a fear of missing out (FOMO). This can make some people feel that others are leading more fun and interesting lives, which can trigger feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem that can eventually...
Both men and women who have cheated reported that they experienced low romantic love in their marriage22. They also reported boredom, a lack of emotional support, and low frequency and quality of sex with their spouse4. Other commonly cited reasons for cheating include low self-esteem and a d...
Many experts have shared that Instagram may have a negative impact on users’ mental health. Some studies have linked the platform to depression, body negativity, low self-esteem, and social anxiety. Brands using Instagram for marketing should be mindful of how the platform may affect their targe...
Individuals with low self-esteem, who show a change in their personality, have a fear of conflicts, engage in passive-aggressive behavior, blame themselves, seem isolated, or demonstrate stress-related physical symptoms (for example, headaches, stomach upset, sleep problems, or skin rashes) may ...
Considering that almost half of Americans admit they’re addicted to their smartphones, these numbers could even be on the low end. There are 4.7 billion social media users worldwide (We Are Social, Hootsuite) 59% of the world’s population uses social media. When you look at developed cou...
made during this mania state due to unrealistic expectations about life in general. The person suffering from bipolar disorder then cycles down into a major depression. During this stage, the person is incredibly sad, has low self-esteem, feels hopeless, feels worthless, and may contemplate ...
"Additionally, when we are exercising, we are less focused on negative and troublesome thoughts that can be related to both anxiety and depression," Kogan says. "Exercise can also improve self-esteem and cognitive function and reduce social withdrawal, which can also improve mood." ...
Codependency is the tendency to interact with another person in an excessively passive or caretaking manner that negatively affects the quality of the codependent individual's life. The codependent person has a pattern of putting their own needs below those of others, likely has low self-esteem,...
Kids who are cyberbullied have a hard time getting away from their bullies, because cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In addition, kids that are cyberbullied are more likely to: use alcohol or drugs, skip school, have poor grades, and low self-esteem. In addition...