Article written in collaboration with @meriodoc General Introduction to Love Languages The concept of “love languages” was introduced by Gary Chapman in the early 1990s as a descriptive tool to understand the ways in which people tend to express and perceive affection within intimate relationships (Chapman, 1992). According to this model, love is not merely an emotion but a communicative process that requires a shared channel for the message to be received accurately. Many re

Abstract Parental language represents one of the most influential factors in children's psychological, emotional, and cognitive development. This article reviews the scientific evidence on the impact of parental verbal communication on children's and adolescents' identity formation, self-esteem, and cognitive abilities. Through an analysis of recent literature in developmental psychology, neuroscience, and attachment theory, it emerges that parental words do not constitute si

Article written in collaboration with  @psyalessia_pasquali Definition and Theoretical Models of Giftedness Giftedness has historically been associated almost exclusively with intelligence quotient, but contemporary literature has largely moved beyond this reductionist view. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Lewis Terman initiated one of the first systematic studies on children with high cognitive potential, emphasizing that elevated intelligence was a relatively sta

Article written in collaboration with @martinaorlando_psicologa Introduction: Why do we react like this? Understanding your emotional reactions is one of the most complex challenges in everyday life. Many people experience moments of hyperactivation or hyposatisfaction without being able to explain what "triggered” that response. In psychology, two theoretical and practical tools prove particularly useful for giving order to what happens inside us: the ABC model , initially p

Article written in collaboration with @ psicologa_giuliamoretti Parents and Adolescents in Contemporary Society Raising an adolescent child in contemporary society represents a complex challenge that involves psychological, relational, cultural, and social dimensions. Parents are required to perform their role within a context characterized by rapid change, where values, educational models, and normative references are less stable than in the past. The family is no longer the

Article written in collaboration with @MERIODOC Introduction to Attachment Styles Attachment theory originated within developmental psychology to explain the human need to form meaningful emotional bonds. John Bowlby conceptualized attachment as an innate motivational system aimed at seeking safety from significant others (Bowlby, 1969). These early bonds influence emotional regulation and relational patterns across the lifespan. Repeated experiences with caregivers contribut

Introduction In recent years, the consumption of audiovisual content has undergone a profound transformation following the widespread diffusion of digital streaming platforms. The possibility of instant access to entire seasons of television series has substantially modified viewing habits, promoting increasingly prolonged and continuous patterns of consumption. Within this context, the phenomenon of binge-watching has emerged, defined as the consecutive viewing of multiple e

Article written in collaboration with  @VIVI.INSIGHT Introduction The question “Who am I?” has traversed the history of philosophy and psychology, assuming different meanings depending on the theoretical frameworks employed. Within psychodynamic approaches, and particularly in Carl Gustav Jung’s analytical psychology, identity is not conceived as a simple and immediately accessible unity. Instead, the psyche is understood as a complex, stratified, and dynamic structure in whi

Post written in collaboration with @pedagogista_erminiasolito Introduction The rapid economic and cultural transformations of recent decades, amplified by globalization and technological acceleration, have profoundly changed the structure of work and the identity dynamics of workers. In the “liquid society” (Bauman, 2011), characterized by uncertainty and precariousness, professionals live in an unstable balance between flexibility and vulnerability. The neoliberal model of p

Post created in collaboration with @parolesvelate Introduction Throughout history, mental health has been the subject of deep-rooted misunderstandings, fears, and stereotypes. The collective imagination, fueled by films, media and social narratives, has often portrayed the figure of the psychologist as that of a professional “for madmen” or a “reader of the mind”. These representations, in addition to being inaccurate, have contributed to an aura of mystery and distrust aroun