Articles tagged with Social Relationships
Researchers found that reminding people of close relationships decreases the need to anthropomorphize objects as a means of feeling socially connected. Attachment anxiety was also linked to this tendency, suggesting it may be a driven process to seek out support.
Researchers found that uncertainty about social status may be harmful to top-ranking monkeys but offer opportunities for low-rank monkeys. This study suggests that social hierarchy and rank uncertainty are key risk factors for chronic diseases.
The Center for Behavioral Neuroscience has received a grant from NIMH to develop transgenic and gene-targeted Syrian hamsters for understanding complex social behavior. The technology will enable molecular interrogation of genes regulating social behavior, leading to progress toward better understanding of psychiatric disorders.
A meta-analysis of 58 studies and 19,000 participants found that identifying with the workplace is associated with improved health and lower burnout. The study suggests that a sense of belonging and community in the workplace is key to better psychological and physiological health.
A University of Waterloo study found that thinking about the future helps people shift their focus away from current feelings and mitigate conflicts in romantic relationships. By envisioning their relationship a year into the future, individuals can adopt a more positive perspective and show more forgiveness.
Research reveals a significant association between visual health and social determinants of general health, including education, socio-economic status, and ethnicity. The study found that even mild vision impairment can have a substantial impact on daily life, increasing the risk of unemployment and mental health issues.
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that single individuals rate dissimilar faces as more attractive and sexy than self-resembling faces. In contrast, people in relationships tend to find faces resembling their own more attractive.
A study by American University Economics Professor Boris Gershman found a negative correlation between witchcraft beliefs and trust, eroding social capital and cooperation. In regions with widespread witchcraft beliefs, mistrust and property destruction are common, stifling economic progress.
A study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology found that pre-school children prefer to share with a friend who already has an abundance of stickers than with a stranger. The results suggest that social relationships take precedence over fairness as a motivation for sharing behavior.
A study from the University of Kansas found that people who relocate frequently tend to view their relationships as disposable, leading to superficial connections. The research suggests that this mindset can negatively affect one's mental and physical health, as well as longevity.
A new UNC-Chapel Hill study shows that social relationships reduce health risk across the lifespan. The research found that strong social connections are vital for overall well-being, particularly in adolescence and old age, while quality of relationships matters in middle adulthood.
Chimpanzees orphaned before age 2 exhibit impaired social behavior as adults, including reduced grooming and partner activity. Decades after maternal deprivation, these individuals show deficits in social relationships within groups.
A study by Aalto University and the University of Oxford reveals that bodily maps of touch are tightly linked to social relationships, with pleasure caused by touching influencing what areas can be touched. The results highlight the importance of non-verbal communication in maintaining social relationships.
Research suggests that adults born very premature are more likely to display autistic features, neuroticism, introversion and decreased risk taking. This can lead to difficulties in social relationships with peers, friends and partners.
A 30-year longitudinal study shows that frequent social interactions at age 20 and quality relationships at age 30 are beneficial for well-being later in life. Meaningful social engagement starts having its greatest impact at age 30, but is also beneficial at any age.
Researchers will examine how emotional processing deficits in MS are associated with social functioning across three levels. People with MS face difficulties recognizing universal emotions, leading to relationship issues and social isolation.
A new study led by Elizabeth Archie found that social interactions directly affect the gut microbiome of wild baboons. Baboons with stronger social bonds have more similar gut bacteria, suggesting physical contact is key to shaping the microbiome.
A study found that laughter triggers the release of endorphins, encouraging people to make intimate disclosures to strangers. The participants who laughed together shared more personal information than those who didn't.
A new study from Brigham Young University finds that loneliness and social isolation are major risk factors for mortality across all ages and income levels. The research analyzed data from over 3 million participants and found that the lack of social connections presents an added risk, while the existence of relationships provides a po...
A new study finds that support from friends generally influences the effects of peer victimization on maladjustment, differing depending on the form of victimization and relationship with peers. Teenagers who suffered relational victimization experienced lower feelings of depression with more supportive friendships.
A new study on monk parakeets reveals a sophisticated social structure with layers of relationships and complex interactions. The research found that parrots form strong pair bonds and have a dominance hierarchy, requiring significant cognitive skills to manage the process.
A long-term study of over 200 wild female baboons found that females who socialized with both males and females lived the longest. Socializing with males gave females a bigger longevity boost than socializing with other females.
New research reveals that people with lower social connections have a higher threshold for determining animacy in faces. This suggests that individuals with high social connection desires prioritize recognizing human-like features less to form connections. The study sheds light on the role of social motivation in face perception and ma...
Researchers Brooke Feeney and Nancy L. Collins identify two support functions that help individuals thrive through close relationships: source of strength (SOS) support and relational catalyst (RC) support. SOS support enables individuals to cope with stress, while RC support fosters opportunities for growth and positive well-being.
A recent study co-authored by a University of Georgia researcher found that the U.S. government is making effective use of social mediators to bridge communication with people around the world. Social media engagement was found to be medium-high for both formal and informal social mediators, but low for news media.
Research highlights two types of support in meaningful relationships: source of strength (SOS) support, which helps individuals thrive through adversity, and relational catalyst (RC) support, which fosters full participation in life opportunities. Effective support requires responsiveness and sensitivity.
Researchers found that horses rely on facial expressions, particularly eye and ear positions, to gauge attention and locate food. The study's results suggest individual facial features may be important in horse communication, contradicting earlier notions about animals with eyes to the sides of their heads.
Researchers studied Vietnam War veterans' brain injuries to understand how the brain works. They found that brain regions contributing to social functioning also support general intelligence and emotional intelligence.
A new study from UC San Diego suggests dogs may have a more basic form of jealousy that evolved to protect social bonds from interlopers. Dogs exhibited aggressive behaviors like snapping and pushing when owner showed affection to a stuffed dog, indicating they were motivated to break up the connection.
A study of almost 10,000 men and women found that frequent arguments with partners, relatives, or neighbors were associated with a doubling in the risk of death from any cause. Men, especially those not in work, were particularly vulnerable to this increased risk.
Researchers found that ravens can deduce the rank relations of individuals in their own group as well as neighboring groups. They exhibited stress-related behaviors when encountering unexpected dominance reversals. This cognitive ability is similar to that of primates and suggests a complex social intelligence.
A recent study found that online and offline reasons contribute to unfriending on Facebook. Businesses can avoid being unfriended by avoiding frequent posts, committing to individual-level relationships, and refraining from controversial topics.
Nine-month-old infants can infer whether people are friends or not based on their reactions to shared evaluations, such as eating the same food. This suggests that infants track social relationships from an early age and make inferences about others' behavior.
Researchers found that hyperlink films follow conventional social patterns, with an average of 31.4 characters important for plot development, similar to the size of an affinity group in contemporary society. This challenges the idea that these films can create a more complex and interconnected world.
Researchers at Austria's Wolf Science Center found that wolves howl more when a wolf with a better relationship leaves the group and when that individual is high in social rank. The study suggests that howling is not solely a stress response but rather a flexible way to maintain contact and reunite with allies.
A study on postpartum sexuality found that partners of new mothers experience changes in sexual desire due to factors like fatigue and stress related to caring for a new baby. The research highlights the importance of considering the co-parent's perspective, as their sexual health can be related to each other regardless of the cause.
A new study published in Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that during high mutual cooperation, men tend to match their partner's emotions, while women experience an 'antiphase' pattern. Women may serve as emotional regulators during cooperation, potentially impacting relationship outcomes.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that women view sexually permissive peers more negatively than chaste women, even if they personally have liberal attitudes about casual sex. In contrast, men's perceptions are more dependent on their own promiscuity, with less promiscuous men favoring less experienced men as friends.
Research reveals that strained relationships with spouses and low-quality social interactions significantly increase the risk of major depression. In contrast, individuals without a spouse are at no increased risk, highlighting the importance of relationship quality in mental health.
A new study from the University of Arizona found that making daily sacrifices for a partner on days when an individual is feeling especially stressed may not improve relationship quality. Instead, researchers suggest that couples should work together to cope with daily stressors and support each other in managing their own stress levels.
A new study suggests that company social events can have a negative impact on building relationships between workers of different racial backgrounds. Researchers found that social interaction was less likely to help workers feel closer to their colleagues when they were dissimilar from the majority.
Research reveals that social relationships and pair bonds play a crucial role in shaping the traits of male birds, with extra-pair mating having limited effects on sexual selection. The findings suggest that infidelity may even slow the evolution of sexual dimorphism.
A new study found that women who legitimize their compensation requests and communicate concern for organizational relationships are viewed more favorably by colleagues. This approach, rather than a direct negotiation style, is key to avoiding social backlash and successfully negotiating higher salaries. The study calls for further res...
A new study by Dr. Lisa Rosenthal found that social dominance orientation can lead to increased sexual risk-taking and decreased confidence among both men and women, particularly when it comes to using female condoms.
Research reveals that bariatric surgery leads to significant improvements in chronic health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease, while also enhancing mobility and relationships. Participants reported a decrease in depression and an overall increase in satisfaction with their lives after the surgery.
Dr. Toni Antonucci is recognized for her groundbreaking work on the convoy model of social relations, a widely cited concept in social and behavioral gerontology. Her research has informed the study of personal relationships and aging, with practical implications for improving quality of life among older adults.
A University of Toronto study found that the type of relationship consumers form with brands influences their assessment of fairness. In exchange relationships, respectful treatment is more crucial in fair outcomes, while in communal relationships, it has less effect. Marketers must understand these dynamics to correct unfair outcomes.
A study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B found that mother goats can recognize their kids' voices even after they've been separated by weaning. The researchers recorded kid calls at five weeks old and played them back to mothers 12-18 months later, revealing that the memory remains.
A new study from Case Western Reserve University found that people-pleasers often eat more in social situations to avoid upsetting others. This behavior can lead to regret and emotional distress, as individuals feel intense pressure to match the eating habits of those around them.
A Cornell University study reveals that attending college lowers marriage chances for those from low-income backgrounds, but increases chances for those in higher social strata. Social and cultural factors, not just income, play a central role in marriage decisions, according to the research.
Researchers found that social relationships, both formal and informal, significantly influenced the effectiveness of conservation easements. The Malpai Borderlands project demonstrated the importance of tight personal relationships in achieving conservation goals.
A new study suggests that politeness strategies can cause confusion about the meaning of statements, especially in sensitive or high-stakes situations. This confusion can have negative consequences for safety and security, as well as decision-making in corporate culture.
A Finnish study published in PLoS Medicine found that people living alone are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of increased alcohol availability, leading to a substantially increased risk of alcohol-related mortality. The study analyzed data from over 80% of Finland's population between 2000 and 2007 and discovered a greater incr...
A new study published in Child Development found that second and third graders who prioritize developing social skills and relationships are more likely to respond constructively to bullying. In contrast, children who focus on gaining popularity or avoiding negative judgments tend to disengage or retaliate.
Couples who plan for changes in lifestyle and health experience better retirement outcomes. Research by Angela Curl found that wives' ratings of their health improved over time, while husbands' ratings worsened with age. Staying engaged through part-time work can also promote better health.
A review of medical studies confirms that social and emotional context of the doctor-patient relationship are crucial for healthcare outcomes. Effective communication, like in aviation, is critical to safety and success in medicine.
A Wayne State University study found that couples who socialized with other couples experienced improved romantic relationships and increased happiness. The research suggests that spending quality time with others can put a spark in one's own relationship.
Research finds that unrelated male macaques in the wild form close relationships with select males, resembling human friendship. These bonds are linked to future social dominance and successful mating, suggesting a role of politics in shaping male social dynamics.
A study published in Current Directions in Psychological Science found that people with mastery goals are more open to hearing different perspectives and less deceitful, while those with performance goals are more competitive and less willing to share information. Balancing different levels of goals can help establish constructive work...
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that social relationships have a significant impact on mortality risk, comparable to established risk factors like smoking. This highlights the need for healthcare policies to prioritize social connections in promoting public health.