St. Xavier's University Kolkata

The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Children's Well-being:A Study of Physical, Psychological and Social Consequences

Smartphones have become an integral part of children’s and adolescents’ daily lives, supporting communication, education, entertainment and social interaction. However, excessive or problematic smartphone use may negatively influence several dimensions of well-being. This paper e...

Does experience of emotional invalidation in childhood lead to growth – a qualitative enquiry using Interpretative phenomenological analysis

Abstract Background Severe abuse is not the only variant of unpleasant experiences in childhood. Childhood maltreatment in the form of emotional invalidation is potent in shaping future behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive. Traumatic experiences in childhood are such occurren...