Articles Tagged With #imitation
THE POWER OF PEERS: HOW THEIR INFLUENCE SHAPES ROMANCE AND INTIMACY
Peer Influence has a significant impact on the formation of relational norms and behaviors within a unit. Peers are individuals who share common experiences, interests, goals, backgrounds, and social...
JOINING A GROUP WITH LONGSTANDING SOCIAL NORMS AND HIERARCHIES? HOW TO ADJUST YOUR RELATIONAL BEHAVIOR EFFECTIVELY
Relationships are an integral part of human life, but they can be challenging to navigate, especially when you join a group where people have already established their social dynamics. In this...
SEXUAL BEHAVIORS EXHIBITED BY MEDIA PERSONALITIES: THE INFLUENCE ON ADOLESCENT SEXUAL DECISION MAKING
The media plays an important role in shaping how society views sexuality. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the messages that they receive from the media because their sexual development is...
UNDERSTANDING HOW PEER NORMS AND MEDIA EXPOSURE INFLUENCE ADOLESCENT EROTIC PLAY BEHAVIORS: AN ANALYSIS
Peer Norms and Media Exposure Shape Adolescent Erotic Play Behaviors
The term "adolescence" refers to the period between childhood and adulthood. It is during this time that individuals are...
THE DARK SIDE OF SEXUAL PRETENSION AMONG ADOLESCENTS: HOW IT IMPACTS IDENTITY AND RELATIONSHIPS
The concept of sexual pretence or imitation refers to the phenomenon wherein individuals feign to be something that they are not, typically regarding their age, gender, sexual orientation, or...
DISCOVER HOW PEERS INFLUENCE EACH OTHERS ATTITUDES TOWARDS SEX: EXPLORING NORMS, BEHAVIOR AND DYNAMICS
What are sexual norms? What is behavior? What are peer dynamics? These are all important concepts to understand when discussing how peers can influence each other's attitudes towards sex and...
THE SCIENCE BEHIND TEASING: ITS BENEFITS, COGNITIVE MECHANISMS, AND DEVELOPMENTAL ROOTS.
Teasing is a common behavior among children, adolescents, and adults that involves playfully mocking or provoking someone in a lighthearted way. It can range from gentle pokes to more intense...
HOW DOES IMITATING SOMEONE ELSES SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR INFLUENCE YOUR OWN?
There is a growing interest in understanding how imitation can affect one's sexual behavior, attitudes, and beliefs. This article will examine the concept of imitating sexual behaviors or appearances...
SEXUAL PERFORMATIVITY AMONG TEENS: ITS IMPACTS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
There are many reasons why teenagers might imitate or perform sexual behaviors they see in media or among their peers, including curiosity about sex, a desire to fit in socially, or an attempt to...