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Reaction to Phubbing

Reaction to Phubbing Having grown up in a digital age where everyone around me has a smartphone and access to the internet all the time, it is no surprise that I have regularly experienced phubbing....

Social Exchange Theory

Social Exchange Theory Social exchange theory is a theory that posits that relationships have costs and rewards. People prefer relationships with more rewards than costs (Adler et al., 2020)....

Reasons for Forming or not Forming a Relationship

Reasons for Forming or not Forming a Relationship Forming a relationship with someone is influenced by various factors. Among the top three reasons for establishing a connection with another...

Micro-Aggression due to Racial Discrimination

Micro-aggression due to Racial Discrimination As a black woman living in America, micro-aggressions are nothing new to me. I have had numerous encounters with microaggression over the years, from...

Social Media Comparisons

Social Media Comparisons Having pride in, or the lack thereof, who a person is illustrates their self-concept. Self-concept entails an individual’s physical traits and role in society, and it...

Observation Activity – Social Interactions

Observation Activity – Social Interactions Observation Activity 1 The first observation activity took place in a park. I chose this location because there are all kinds of individuals in...