Feeling distant or disconnected from loved ones, certain environments, or even yourself can be a symptom of alienation. Understanding its causes may help you cope. Alienation occurs when a person ...

Parental alienation occurs when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent due to manipulation by the other parent, such as the conveying of exaggerated or false information. The situation ...

Our identities influence the social groups to which we belong; for instance, an individual who self-identifies as Latino may be inclined to join others who share the same identity or life experiences.