It's part of what the two have put into their latest book, "Global Perspectives on Parental Acceptance and Rejection: Lessons Learned from IPARTheory," published this spring. Rohner and Ali sat with ...

Over time, these negative feelings can become deeply ingrained, giving rise to a critical internal dialogue. Excessive ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Today’s piece is by Begüm Babür, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

June 16, 2025 Your brain learns from rejection − here's how it becomes your compass for connection Experiences of exclusion and acceptance shape future social bonds, research shows.

Rejection can feel physically painful. It also provides a lesson for your brain on whom to connect with and how.

Social lives aren’t defined by isolated moments of rejection. You learn through interactions : You get to know people, read their intentions, revise your assumptions and try to make sense of ...

3. Last-minute cancellations. Ekateryna Zubal | Shutterstock.com. When we don’t feel like our time is respected by close friends and we’re not prioritized, it can inspire feelings of ...

Re “‘We Are the Most Rejected Generation,’” by David Brooks (column, May 18): The shortage of good jobs for young adults is real, and elite colleges are, by definition, highly selective ...

College acceptance videos have heightened the stakes. College consultant Brooke Hanson, who is the CEO and founder of SupertutorTV, says social media has made the college admissions process more ...

As explored in this blog on the impact of rejection and self-esteem, the emotional fallout from rejection can trigger feelings of shame, social anxiety, and even a primal fight-or-flight response.

A 14-year study found that feelings of ostracism predicted increases in narcissistic traits a year later, reinforcing a self-perpetuating cycle of rejection and entitlement.

Has a romantic partner, or someone you had a crush on, ever hurt your feelings? You’re far from alone. Very few people can boast a 100% success rate when it comes to attracting love interests.