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 · What Is Masking? Masking, sometimes referred to as “camouflaging,” occurs when someone attempts to hide their mental health symptoms in an effort to blend in with people …

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.

Apr 5, 2024 · Masking (sometimes referred to as camouflaging) involves suppressing or hiding one's behaviors or traits to appear a certain way. Emotional masking specifically refers to …

Aug 18, 2025 · An additional strategy to further protect yourself and others Wearing a mask can help lower the risk of respiratory virus transmission. When worn by a person with an infection, …

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 …

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 …

Masking can happen in formal situations such as at school or work and in informal situations such as at home with family or socialising with friends. Masking is sometimes referred to as …

Jul 28, 2025 · Masking, also called camouflaging, refers to consciously or unconsciously hiding natural neurodivergent traits to appear more “neurotypical”. It’s not about faking or lying, it’s …

Autistic masking is an emerging research area, and so far, research has suggested that masking has a negative effect on autistic people. Masking relates to general social practices (such as …