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Mariana Bockarova, Ph.D., is a researcher at the University of Toronto.

Recent Posts

Why Do We Make Friends?

What motivates us to make friends? Research reveals 41 reasons.

The 3 Main Reasons People Stay Single

Research reveals three main reasons for staying single: For some, it includes enjoying the single life, but for others, it's much deeper than that.

55 Reasons Why People End Friendships

Selfishness, romantic conflict, the perception of others, and more.

Numbers Guy: An Analysis of Family Dynamics

An analysis of a documentary of a savant.

Can COVID-19 Fuel These Aspects of Burnout?

Experiencing burnout during COVID-19 but not sure why? Analyzing your situation through two motivational lenses may help.

Experiencing burnout during COVID-19 but not sure why? Analyzing your situation through two motivational lenses may help.

Did More Couples Really Split Up Last Year?

COVID-19 and the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon.

COVID-19 and the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon.

The Wrong Question to Ask Abuse Victims and What to Say Instead

Here's what to say to someone who discloses their abusive relationship.

Here's what to say to someone who discloses their abusive relationship.

The Wrong Question to Ask Abuse Victims: Why Didn't You Leave?

How did the popular lexicon get it so wrong?

How did the popular lexicon get it so wrong?

Making Adult Friends Is Hard: Here Are 40 Reasons Why

Explore 40 reasons organized into six broad categories. Do they affect you, too?

Explore 40 reasons organized into six broad categories. Do they affect you, too?

Is There a Doctor in the White House? Yes

Jill Biden’s doctorate is well-earned. Why should she drop her honorific?

Jill Biden’s doctorate is well-earned. Why should she drop her honorific?