In psychology and sociology, masking, also known as social camouflaging, is a defensive behavior in which an individual conceals their natural personality or behavior in response to …

Sep 9, 2025 · “Masking” refers to when an individual hides or suppresses symptoms, behaviors, or difficulties they are experiencing. While it can happen intentionally, it often occurs …

4 days ago · Autistic masking may be an evolved survival response to social risk: useful for belonging, but costly when sustained over a lifetime.

May 14, 2025 · Masking is when you change how you act or speak to hide your true personality or natural tendencies. The aim is to cover up traits you think might be judged as “flaws,” so you …

Oct 18, 2024 · Masking is a way of representing yourself to be more like how others expect you to be. It’s a way of hiding yourself (or parts of yourself) that you don’t want to present to the world.

Jan 1, 2025 · Masking is a complex behavior, often stemming from a variety of psychological factors. At its core, masking serves as a defense mechanism, helping individuals navigate …

Apr 28, 2025 · Explore the emotional and psychological effects of masking and find some practical tips on how to reduce your need to mask.

Jul 28, 2025 · Masking, also known as camouflaging, is a coping strategy where neurodivergent individuals consciously or unconsciously hide their natural behaviours to appear neurotypical.

Dec 3, 2025 · Masking, sometimes referred to as camouflaging, is a way of managing how we present ourselves by hiding things that others might find objectionable in order to create a …

WHAT IS MASKING? Masking is hiding or suppressing something about ourselves — emotions, personality traits, behaviours, or symptoms — from others. It’s a coping mechanism used to …