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Ambidextrous Anmol, Person behind Digital Psychology

Ambidextrous Anmol, is a Counseling Psychologist and the face of Digital Psychology, he is on a mission to humanize mental health. By stripping away jargon and dissolving misconceptions, he aims transform the perception of Psychology from an academic subject into a practical compass to guide day to day life.—empowering individuals to understand their minds and cultivate a life rooted in emotional intelligence, quality, and profound meaning.

Digital psychology also aims to educate the upcoming, budding psychologists so providing psycho-educational content is a pleasure for us.

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Loneliness Among Adolescents Who are Users of Chatbot Companionship and Non-Users

Loneliness Among Adolescents Who are Users of Chatbot Companionship and Non-Users. Anmol Purbia 1 , Elizabeth Jasmine 2 , Jayashree S 3 1 Student, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, India. 2 Professor of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, India. 3 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, India. Abstract This research explores the intricate relationship between chatbot companionship and adolescent loneliness among students in Secondary Education and Higher Secondary Education. As loneliness remains a widespread concern among adolescents, exacerbated by digital interactions that often fall short of fulfilling emotional needs, this study examines how chatbot companionship, a rising AI-driven technology, affects loneliness and explores potential gender differences. Using a quantitative re...

How does psychology explain astrology?

It doesn’t; both are entirely different things. One is backed by science, relies on studies, and objectively evaluates actions, behaviors, personalities, etc., that’s Psychology. On the other hand, Astrology suggests that the position and movements of celestial bodies, such as stars, the moon, and other planets, impact human beings. At the same time, some psychologists and research scholars look into why people are drawn to astrology. Many see it as a way to find meaning or reflect on themselves, even though it isn’t backed by science. It appeals to the human need for predictability and understanding, which social psychologists might explore from a cultural or cognitive perspective. My thoughts as a Psychologist: Astrology does provide some sense of predictability and security because it gives the impression that you know what’s coming in the future. By that, we think we can be prepared or feel less surprised when it happens. But honestly, tell me—when we know exams are coming, how pre...

Loneliness vs. Being Alone: A Psychologist Explains the Difference

I t’s common to use the words "lonely" and "alone" as if they mean the exact same thing. But do they? Many of us feel a sudden pang of unease when we see someone sitting by themselves in a cafe. Or perhaps you feel a similar sense of anxiety when you have no idea what to do on a weekend if you are all by yourself. There is a particular kind of silence that settles in when the door closes and the world retreats. If you have ever sat in that quietness and felt a sudden pang in your chest—a question of “Is something missing?” —please know that you are not the only one asking. This feeling often creeps back after that Netflix series ends, when you stop playing a game, or when you get bored of doom-scrolling. The distraction fades, and the silence returns. Then what do you do? Aloneness vs. Loneliness: Which is Which? It is helpful to gently untangle the threads of "aloneness" and "loneliness." While they often look the same from the outside, they fee...

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