The British researcher defends the validity of his most famous theory, 30 years after formulating it. Despite social media, he explains that humans can only have a maximum of 150 friends
In the same way Spotify tapped into the art of sarcasm, the world’s most downloaded educational app has turned guilt-inducing reminders into its greatest asset — but why does treating users badly work so well?
A new study finds that it’s not the use of the internet, screens, or platforms that harms mental health, but rather the type of content consumed
Individuals who overemphasize the negative side of things can wind up limiting themselves and complicating the lives of those around them. Providing them with validation and assisting in the hunt for alternative viewpoints are two tactics you can take when you find yourself caught in their storm
From ‘red flags’ and ‘love bombing,’ to being ‘dissociated’ and having ‘anxious attachment,’ Gen Zs are turning to Instagram and TikTok to identify disorders and patterns of behavior. But rather than solving their problems, this trend only excuses destructive habits
Dozens of accounts are impersonating the royal to take advantage of vulnerable individuals. Over the past few weeks, EL PAÍS has tracked these swindlers and interviewed victims to understand their modus operandi
Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential elections has shone a spotlight on the initiative which encourages women to refuse to date, marry or have sex with men
The Mexican-Cuban comedian gets laughs out of trauma, fragile masculinity and the importance of going to therapy in the series ‘Lopez vs Lopez,’ now into its third season
Societal hyper-connection has brought betrayal into a new era, filling therapists’ offices with people who haven’t slept with anyone else, but have committed so-called ‘emotional infidelity’
The expert points out that algorithms play an ever-growing role in shaping our perception of reality. The difficulty in deciphering them places society at a significant disadvantage relative to major corporations
A teenager lost an arm and a leg last week while trying to get on a moving train in the city, a phenomenon that has led to six deaths so far this year
On social media, many Americans disappointed by Kamala Harris’ defeat are turning to this South Korean-born trend that calls on women to refuse to date, marry or have sex with men
The workplace social network is shifting its focus to content creators, who are pouring in, thanks to the presence of large companies and the opportunities the platform offers to gain industry influence
Social media is full of small brands making sweatshirts and t-shirts that mix urban aesthetics with biblical messages. EL PAÍS analyzes a phenomenon that has been plugged for years by some global celebrities and has now caught on among Gen Z
Studies from the University of Arkansas reveal that muscular men tend to be perceived as conservative and less in favor of social equality
In just over a year, the US-Costa Rican has gained over a million followers on Instagram alone: her secret is not so much in her recipes as in her way of executing them
Jools Sweeney, 14, took his own life in 2022. Since then, his family has been trying to find out what influence his online activity may have had on his decision
In the fight to raise awareness about this disorder, it has become normal to talk about it, but experts warn that, in practice, the problem can end up being trivialized
He is a sociologist and a magician, and spends his life warning about the risks of a screen addiction that ‘makes us unhappy.’ At home, he leads by example: his mobile phone is an old Nokia without internet access
The abuse of beauty products in girls and adolescents can damage their skin, while also causing anxiety or eating disorders. When parents are unable to handle the situation, it’s best to reach out to an expert, who can help their daughters learn to like themselves as they are and cultivate their social relationships
Moderate nudity is in vogue on the social media platform. Some users seek to show off a sculpted physique, others to revindicate a non-normative silhouette. All are reaping passionate response and many, many likes
Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen has gone viral at the Paris Games, not for winning a medal, but rather for his love of a chocolate treat
Two years on from ‘Motomami,’ the singer has shared a few seconds of what appears to be one of the tracks that will be part of her next album
Content creators go to camps where the country’s displaced individuals live and ask them — particularly minors — to spend hours appearing in their videos in the hopes of gaining followers and money
On social media, dozens of young people are showing off imitation luxury bags they bought via different digital platforms — and they have no problem admitting they’re not the real deal
‘Finance bro’ has become a fashionable term on TikTok to describe a certain type of gentleman with a healthy bank account and stand-out closet, proving that, even as some trends come and go, deep pockets and a tie will always be attractive
Socks are becoming an indicator of age and fashion savvy, but millennials and zoomers can’t agree on an acceptable length
