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attention-seeking
Attention-seeking is the pursuit of notice, validation, or engagement from others through behavior, appearance, or statements, often characterized by escalating extremity or provocation.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche examines attention-seeking as a cultural symptom of disconnection and spiritual hunger, particularly how shock content and extreme body modification have become normalized entertainment. She considers whether the compulsion to be seen reflects a deeper crisis in meaning-making and authentic self-expression rather than mere narcissism.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside attention-seeking
online behaviorOnline behavior refers to the conduct, communications, and actions individuals display across digital platforms, livestreams, and social media—including both authentic interaction and performative content designed for engagement.body modificationBody modification encompasses intentional alterations to the human body through procedures like tattooing, piercing, surgical enhancement, or other permanent changes to appearance or sensation.shock cultureShock culture is the production and consumption of deliberately provocative, taboo, or extreme content designed to provoke outrage, disgust, or intense reaction from audiences. It encompasses shock comedy, extreme body modification, transgressive performance art, and the normalization of previously transgressive behavior through media attention.voyeurismVoyeurism is the practice of obtaining sexual gratification or entertainment from observing others without their knowledge or consent, often enabled by technology and social media platforms.
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