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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Aastha Raj

Psychology says people who never change their WhatsApp or iMessage profile photo aren't necessarily unsocial, they may focus on consistency over constant updates

In an age where social media profiles change almost as often as the seasons, some people never update their messaging app photo. Years may pass, yet the same picture remains on their WhatsApp or iMessage profile. Friends may wonder whether they forgot about it, don't care, or simply dislike taking photos.

Psychology suggests there isn't one simple explanation. A profile picture is part of a person's digital identity, but how often someone changes it depends on personal habits, privacy preferences, technology use, and communication style. There is no scientific evidence that keeping the same profile photo reflects one specific personality type.

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