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Becoming an adult in today's society

Identity
Us Versus Them: An Intractable Problem in Human Nature?

Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D. on April 26, 2024

Humans have been engaging in tribalistic "us versus them" behavior for millennia. These dynamics are responsible for a great deal of human suffering. How do we move past them?

Humans have been engaging in tribalistic "us versus them" behavior for millennia. These dynamics are responsible for a great deal of human suffering. How do we move past them?

Leadership
The Power of Leadership

Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D. on April 6, 2024

What makes someone a good leader? Why do some bosses seem to get the best out of their people, whereas others do not? The answers can be surprisingly simple.

What makes someone a good leader? Why do some bosses seem to get the best out of their people, whereas others do not? The answers can be surprisingly simple.

Self-Help
Some Potential Rules for Life

Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D. on February 17, 2024

The rules for life are simple. Laugh often, be authentic, respect and inspire others, be grateful, and be intentional with your actions. Live as you want others to see you.

The rules for life are simple. Laugh often, be authentic, respect and inspire others, be grateful, and be intentional with your actions. Live as you want others to see you.

Career
Remembering Where We Came From

Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D. on May 17, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Having a difficult start in life doesn't mean you are doomed to fail. Remember where you came from before judging yourself.

A Personal Perspective: Having a difficult start in life doesn't mean you are doomed to fail. Remember where you came from before judging yourself.

Free Will
Do We Have Free Will?

Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D. on November 19, 2013

Do we really have free will? What can psychology tell us about human volition and control? And, does it really matter whether we have free will — or just whether we think we do?

Do we really have free will? What can psychology tell us about human volition and control? And, does it really matter whether we have free will — or just whether we think we do?

Neuroscience
The Neuroscience Obsession: Good or Bad for Psychology?

Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D. on November 6, 2013

The vast majority of hires within psychology departments over the past several years have gone to neuroscientists. Is this good or bad for psychology? To what extent does this trend reflect the intrinsic values of psychology as a field, and to what extent does it reflect a desire to attract grant funding? Either way, these hiring trends are shaping our field - permanently.

The vast majority of hires within psychology departments over the past several years have gone to neuroscientists. Is this good or bad for psychology? To what extent does this trend reflect the intrinsic values of psychology as a field, and to what extent does it reflect a desire to attract grant funding? Either way, these hiring trends are shaping our field - permanently.

Career
Why Are Young Adults So Darn Confused?

Seth J. Schwartz Ph.D. on August 27, 2013

Why do today's young people seem to be running in place? Why won't they grow up? And why are they engaging in so much reckless and irresponsible behavior? The answer is both simple and complex at the same time.

Why do today's young people seem to be running in place? Why won't they grow up? And why are they engaging in so much reckless and irresponsible behavior? The answer is both simple and complex at the same time.