Manipulation and narcissism are weighty terms, especially when used in the same sentence. But there's a reason they're often uttered in the same breath (and quote tile on Instagram): The two go hand ...

Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. There’s a fine line between persuasion and manipulation. Manipulation is when someone tries to control you for their own benefit, often without your consent. It’s ...

Women often get a bad rep for manipulation, but let's not forget that men aren't always above it, either. And though it's not always malicious, it is effective. Men sometimes know how to throw out ...

Ever been in a conversation that left you feeling weirdly guilty, confused, or questioning your own reality? Congrats – you might have just experienced the special joy of being manipulated.