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Scrolling through your social media, trying to understand why you feel left out while everyone else seems to be doing great. A friend seems to be getting married in a …
The Friendship Paradox: Why Your Friends Are Likely More Popular Than You Read More
Think of a time when you were with friends and engaged in a fun conversation. Achievements that were laughable only evoke smiles from the group, reminding everyone of the fond …
The Science of Laughter: How Shared Humor Strengthens Friendships Read More
Think about this: you enter a room full of new faces. Right off the bat, you find yourself gravitating towards certain people. Some people, who are making you laugh or …
The “Friendship Filter”: How We Subconsciously Choose Friends Who Reflect Our Values Read More
Addiction is typically thought to be a fight two people have with one another: Antagonist versus protagonist and their obsessive desires. This however is not entirely accurate, because although subutex …
The Role of Friendship in Addiction Recovery: Can Social Bonds Replace Dependency? Read More
Despite the existence of social media platforms, there still exists something called the ‘friendship gap’. This gap, which exists because of class differences, decides everything from whether one receives mentorship …
The “Friendship Gap”: How Socioeconomic Status Shapes Social Networks Read More
A lot of people regard childhood friendships as temporary but emerging research seems to disagree. Rather these friendships help one combat anxiety and build resilience, positively shaping one’s mental state …
The Impact of Childhood Friendships on Adult Mental Health: A Lifelong Psychological Legacy Read More
Consider a scenario in which you visit a family reunion after several years – upon meeting someone you really cherish, you experience a sense of warmth accompanied by feelings of …
The “Friendship Hormone”: How Oxytocin Strengthens Social Connections Read More
As social creatures, friendship is a gift to value as it is experienced in all cultures and it does not change with time. These relationships foster our self-esteem, aid in …
The Evolutionary Roots of Friendship: What Primates Teach Us About Human Social Bonds Read More
The contemporary world is a recipe for disaster. Stress has permeated every aspect of life due to factors ranging from burnout in the workplace to an unending digital world. According …
Friendship and Stress Resilience: How Social Bonds Buffer Against Cortisol Spikes Read More
Adding a “friend” with a single click and having one’s intimacy defined by the numbers of likes one receives gives us a glimpse of how humanity is attempting to maneuver …
The “Digital Friendship” Dilemma: How Online Connections Impact Emotional Depth Read More