In today’s always-connected world, learning to manage your social battery can improve well-being and help you perform better ...

Introverts know that it's possible to spend too much time connecting with others. While social interaction can be fun and ...

Social media has reshaped social interactions among adolescents. Spending more time with friends virtually might lead to fewer in-person social interactions, which are thought to be critical for ...

Did you know that social isolation and loneliness can be more harmful to your health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day? As we ...

For many people, the lack of face-to-face social interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic caused regular social skills to get rusty. Dr. Eric Storch, professor and vice chair in the Menninger ...

At the University of Massachusetts, the student population of 30,000 can be seen as a way to broaden your horizons, meet new people and hold enlightening conversations. Although this may be someone’s ...

Children demonstrate early in life social skills and a strong desire to interact with their peers. They engage in social interactions more often than our closest relatives, the great apes, a new study ...

Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university ...

Stereotypes are generalizations about groups of people that allow us to quickly judge individuals without having to spend a lot of time getting to know them. This ability for rapid categorization ...

This is a story of how a last-minute idea (and the surprising result that emerged from the new codings) transformed a paper. It’s never too late to stop thinking! Seeking to understand social ...

Childhood social interactions can combat stereotypes Study shows time spent in day care has long-lasting impact in judging others Date: October 7, 2024 Source: Dartmouth College Summary: Prior ...