Shhh! What Are Secrets and How Do They Affect Us?

Have you ever kept something about yourself hidden from others? Throughout our day-to-day interactions, there are times when we might choose to keep certain information to ourselves. This is called secrecy, and the information we keep hidden from others is called a secret. Secret keeping is quite common—most people do it, and you have likely kept your fair share of secrets, too. But have you ever wondered how we learn to keep secrets, what goes on in our minds when we keep them, or how they can impact how we feel? In this article, we will reveal the secrets of secret keeping and share what you need to know about this fascinating topic.

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Frontiers for Young Minds
Published
2024-09-02
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https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2024.1227676
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Mental Health via Writing
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Abstract

Have you ever kept something about yourself hidden from others? Throughout our day-to-day interactions, there are times when we might choose to keep certain information to ourselves. This is called secrecy, and the information we keep hidden from others is called a secret. Secret keeping is quite common—most people do it, and you have likely kept your fair share of secrets, too. But have you ever wondered how we learn to keep secrets, what goes on in our minds when we keep them, or how they can impact how we feel? In this article, we will reveal the secrets of secret keeping and share what you need to know about this fascinating topic.

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