How filters distort self-perception, fuel comparison, and make digitally altered faces feel more “real” than reality.

The phenomenon of vection, defined as the illusory perception of self-motion induced by sensory stimuli, occupies a pivotal position in the study of virtual environments. It is increasingly evident ...

I recently read the manuscript of a soon-to-be-published scholarly book looking at one of Kansas’ major cities. It was filled with sharp observations and smart ideas; when it’s published, I’ll buy ...

Adolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider committing self-harm compared to those who do not, regardless of whether the person is objectively overweight, ...

Self-doubt doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It whispers criticisms in quiet moments, questions accomplishments during celebrations, and plants seeds of uncertainty when confidence is most needed.

George Clooney was born on May 6, 1961, and while the actor has now entered his mid-60s, he insists he does not quite see himself as “old.” The Oscar winner, who recently turned 64, reflected on the ...

"The image I pinned to my vision board of Morrison offered me a window into a new vision for my womanhood," says writer Sage Howard, pictured here. Photo: Naima Noguera Onemorningthis past September, ...