If you're visiting with loved ones this holiday season, a new study suggests you make that a habit on a regular basis, if you haven't already. Those who don't socialize with friends or family may see ...

To be honest, I’m not much of a joiner. I have a lot of great friends, but I don’t belong to many other social groups. I’m not on a sports team, nor do I attend a specific church or work for a ...

Most communities, online or offline, come with some hard boundaries: no hate speech, no threats, no harassment. But a good community recognizes some more borderline behavior—stuff that isn’t as ...

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. This year, former U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy wrote that “loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar ...

Everyone has their own way of connecting - some people thrive in big groups, others prefer quiet one-on-one moments. But according to social scientist Kasley Killam, there are four distinct "friend ...

People use social media to share pictures and videos, post updates, and connect with family, friends, and brands. Likewise, brands use these social media networks to grow their audiences, conduct ...

Humans regularly cooperate and share resources with other, unrelated humans in different social groups, often without any immediate, reciprocated benefits. The phenomenon has been considered unique to ...

In 2021, religious groups faced harassment from governments or social groups and individuals in 190 out of the 198 countries and territories in our study. This was an increase from 2020 but the same ...

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