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Using behavioral data gleaned from social media, researchers find that people are more like their friends and partners than previously thought. More
Couples, Friends Show Similarity in Personality Traits After All
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Research suggests that people with low self-control prefer and depend on people with high self-control, possibly as a way to make up for the skills they themselves lack. More
Low on Self-Control? Surrounding Yourself With Strong-Willed Friends May Help
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We love to tell friends and family about experiences we’ve had and they haven’t—from exotic vacations to celebrity sightings—but new research suggests that these stories don’t thrill them quite as much as we imagine. More
To Please Your Friends, Tell Them What They Already Know
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Romantic partners walking down the aisle may dream of long and healthy lives together, but close friends in the wedding party may have a better sense of whether those wishes will come true. More
Friends’ Personality Insights May Predict Your Longevity
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A group of psychological scientists led by Jessica Methot of Rutgers University took a closer look at the benefits — as well as the potential tradeoffs — of friends at work. More
The Mixed Blessing of Workplace Friendships
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Teens are often warned about peer pressure, but research suggests that following the pack in adolescence may have some unexpected benefits for physical health in early adulthood. More
Close Friendships in Adolescence Predict Health in Adulthood
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Researchers examine links between participants’ Big Five personality traits, their personality state when interacting with friends, and the quality and quantity of their interactions with friends. More
How Friends and Personalities Mix
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Some people like to have a few close friends, while others prefer a wider social circle that is perhaps less deep. Research suggests that the optimal approach may depend on socioeconomic conditions. More
Too Big or Just Right? Optimal Circle of Friends Depends on Socioeconomic Conditions
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Some people know their friends' triggers well; others have almost no idea what set their friends off. Research suggests that this difference has a noticeable impact on the relationship. More
How Well Do You Know Your Friends?
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Friends influence one another’s linguistic styles over time, contributing to the relational "echo chambers” common on social media and in society as a whole. More
Linguistic Similarities Build Friendships and Echo Chambers