This research examines how keeping secrets in romantic relationships harms well-being. It introduces “fear of discovery,” the anxiety that secrets will be revealed unintentionally. Findings show this fear increases obsessive thinking and reduces relationship and life satisfaction, offering new insight into why secrecy negatively affects mental health.

This research addresses how social media content can harm employment opportunities. It proposes visualizations that gradually fade old posts, helping users manage privacy and online reputation. Studies show users prefer this approach and employers respond more positively. The goal is automated, user-controlled content decay to balance privacy with social media benefits.