All posts tagged: Insecurity

New psychology study links relationship insecurity to the pursuit of wealth and status

New psychology study links relationship insecurity to the pursuit of wealth and status

Published by José Betancourt

A series of six studies spanning 5 countries found that inducing attachment anxiety increases the desire for high-status cars and houses in both men and women. Increasing or decreasing intrasexual competition enhanced or reduced this effect. The paper was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Status anxiety is the fear or stress people feel about their social standing compared with others. It involves worrying that one is not successful, respected, wealthy, or admired enough. This kind of anxiety is closely tied to how much value a person places on rank, prestige, and recognition. People with status anxiety tend to constantly compare their jobs, income, lifestyle, education, or achievements to those of others. Social media, competitive work environments, and unequal societies can make these feelings stronger. Status anxiety can lead to shame, envy, insecurity, and pressure to appear successful even when a person is struggling. It motivates people to strive for status and in the course of this striving may also push them to overwork, overspend, or seek symbols of success mainly to …

IMF Warns Iran War Will Slow Global Growth, Raise Inflation, And Worsen Food Insecurity

IMF Warns Iran War Will Slow Global Growth, Raise Inflation, And Worsen Food Insecurity

Published by Jenni Sidey

Submitted by OilPrice.com Severe fuel shortages, hunger, and spiralling inflation will be some of the consequences of the Iran war as the head of the International Monetary Fund said that it would leave “scarring effects” on the global economy.   In a speech by Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF’s managing director, global policymakers were warned that trade disruption across the Middle East over the last month would lead to lower growth and higher inflation. IMF Başkanı Kristalina Georgieva, İran savaşının küresel ekonomik büyümeyi yavaşlatacağı konusunda uyarıda bulundu. pic.twitter.com/KJjRWlQvYl — Voice Of Middle East (@VOME_TR) April 10, 2026 The impact of the war was also predicted to be uneven between different countries depending on levels of energy imports and their proximity to the war, according to the world’s foremost economic organisation. Georgieva’s address on Thursday morning underlined the consequences of what one month of the US and Israel’s war with Iran, and the subsequent hold-up in trading flows across the Strait of Hormuz, would mean for the world economy.  She warned that the most severe fuel disruptions will …

People Who Truly Love Themselves In Midlife Tend To Let Go Of These 5 Insecurities | Nadine Macaluso

People Who Truly Love Themselves In Midlife Tend To Let Go Of These 5 Insecurities | Nadine Macaluso

Published by Jenni Sidey

Loving yourself in midlife doesn’t happen all at once; it’s something you grow into, often after years of second-guessing yourself, people-pleasing, or carrying around insecurities you didn’t even realize were shaping your life.  Research suggests that learning to truly love yourself is one of the hardest things to do, but people who truly love themselves in midlife have learned to stop letting certain insecurities control how they think and feel. Instead of chasing approval or avoiding discomfort, they start to trust themselves, speak honestly, and let go of the habits that once held them back. Here are the insecurities people who truly love themselves in midlife tend to leave behind. People who truly love themselves in midlife tend to let go of these 5 insecurities: 1. The need to suppress or avoid their emotions Miljan Zivkovic via Shutterstock Recall a time when you felt anger, sadness, or anxiety. You probably felt it in your throat, chest, heart, or stomach — this is the core of your body. A study helped show how you can self-reference by …

Experts call for new legislation as food insecurity rises in the UK

Experts call for new legislation as food insecurity rises in the UK

Published by skeptic

The Food Foundation has published new data which shows that food insecurity has increased in the UK since 2022. Food insecurity levels have remained stubbornly high throughout, though they had been slowly decreasing. New data gathered in January, however, shows that food insecurity rates are creeping up once again. With fears growing about what a drawn-out war in Iran could mean for food prices, driven by rising oil prices and limited fertiliser supply, it is more important than ever that the government take action to ensure food security in the UK. Anna Taylor, Executive Director of The Food Foundation, explained: “From energy markets in the Middle East to global fertiliser and shipping routes, our food supply is now tightly bound to geopolitical events we cannot control. “The cost-of-living crisis has already exposed how fragile this system is. Families felt it at the checkout, farmers felt it on their balance sheets, and food banks felt it in record demand.” What factors are causing food insecurity in the UK? Healthier foods remain inaccessible for poorer households Previous …

British households face rising food insecurity amid Middle East crisis

British households face rising food insecurity amid Middle East crisis

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Millions of people across the UK are facing increasing food insecurity, a charity has warned, as fears grow that the ongoing Middle East crisis could drive up supermarket prices even further. The Food Foundation revealed that 12 per cent of UK households, encompassing 6.3 million adults, experienced food insecurity in January. This marks an increase from 11 per cent recorded in June of last year. Alarmingly, 15 per cent of households, including 2.2 million children, were also affected during the same month. The charity defines food insecurity as individuals or household members having smaller or skipped meals, experiencing hunger without eating, or going without food for an entire day over the past month due to inability to afford or access it. Data from YouGov, independently analysed for The Food Foundation, indicated that food insecurity levels had peaked during the height of the cost-of-living crisis in …

How Overcoming Insecurity Builds Durable Human Relationships

How Overcoming Insecurity Builds Durable Human Relationships

Published by Jenni Sidey

George Clooney projects confidence. On screen, he has played the compassionate pediatrician Doug Ross (ER), the suave conman Danny Ocean (Ocean’s Eleven), and the charming hero in many other films. In interviews, Clooney comes across as surprisingly down-to-earth, a good father, and deeply invested in his relationship with his wife, Amal (née Alamuddin), a prominent human rights attorney and activist. However, in one recent interview with The Atlantic, Clooney opened up about feeling inadequate when comparing himself to his wife. Though he may be a charismatic and well-respected actor and director, he began to feel as though she would eventually grow tired of his charm and recognize his shortcomings. The feeling nagged at him and began to eat away at his confidence. He eventually found himself reading international law journals at night and listening to lectures from Oxford University to become more of an active participant in conversations with her associates and friends. He wanted to show her that he could match her intellect and ability to analyze the nuances of international politics. His admission …

If Someone Uses These 11 Phrases When They Talk To You, They’re Usually Ridiculously Insecure

If Someone Uses These 11 Phrases When They Talk To You, They’re Usually Ridiculously Insecure

Published by Jenni Sidey

Insecurity is something we have all felt at some point. Our nagging inner voice tells us we’re not good enough or that we’ll never amount to anything. Sometimes, it can be so overwhelming that it changes the way we interact with the people in our lives. We want to look as cool, calm, and collected as possible, but based on the words we use, people perceive us quite differently than we expect. Whether it’s putting themselves down for not knowing something or over-apologizing, if someone uses these phrases when they talk to you, they’re usually ridiculously insecure. For some, it’s easier to work through those feelings of insecurity; for others, it’s something they constantly struggle to cope with. They feel inadequate and like they’re never smart enough or good enough. When speaking with others, they may try to hide those feelings in ways that can end up being disastrous. Because instead of being upfront about their emotions, they appear as though they know it all as a way to convey a false sense of confidence. …

One specific form of insecurity is significantly lower among singles who have casual sex

One specific form of insecurity is significantly lower among singles who have casual sex

Published by José Betancourt

A new study published in the journal Personal Relationships provides evidence that single adults who engage in casual sex tend to report higher sexual satisfaction and a stronger sense of their own desirability compared to those who are sexually inactive. The findings challenge earlier assumptions that casual sexual encounters are inherently linked to negative psychological outcomes for single people. Psychological research has historically focused on sexual activity within the context of committed romantic relationships. When researchers have examined casual sex, they have often restricted their attention to university students or “hookup culture.” This specific focus has left a gap in scientific understanding regarding the sexual lives of single adults in the broader community. The authors of the new paper sought to address this oversight by examining how often average single people engage in partnered sexual activity. The research team aimed to determine if casual sex contributes to or detracts from the general happiness of single adults. They also sought to identify if specific personality traits, such as attachment style, distinguish singles who have casual sex …

3 Insecurities Most Men Hide From Their Wives Because They’re Afraid To Be Seen | David Schroeder

3 Insecurities Most Men Hide From Their Wives Because They’re Afraid To Be Seen | David Schroeder

Published by Jenni Sidey

Many of us feel some measure of insecurity when dealing with life. But when it comes to relationships, there are unique insecurities that men struggle with, in particular. But being the men they are (and by that I mean, living in a culture that doesn’t support men in sharing their insecurities), they’ll never tell you about them. So, I will. Because the insecure man in your life (if you truly love him) needs you to understand how much he struggles with these things.  You see, insecure men live with a quiet, gnawing fear rather than a confident, positive intention. If your man can’t (or won’t) replace his fearful view with an optimistic outlook, his insecurity will remain, holding him and your relationship back. Self-improvement begins with his willingness to imagine and create different possibilities for his life. And the way out of darkness is to turn on a light. You can help him by showing him compassion, support, and understanding. Here are 3 insecurities most men hide from their wives because they’re afraid of to …