Category: Research on Friendship
Why Listening Matters: Friends Who Listen May Protect Our Cognitive Abilities
New research suggests that having someone listening to you is more than a feel-good experience; it may also be protective of brain health.
Facebook: Do you use it to engage or to compare yourself to your friends?
A new study suggests that “Facebook Envy” can lead to feelings of depression.
Friendship and happiness
The folks at Happify developed this nifty infographic summarizing some of the relevant research on friendship and happiness.
Friendship Research: Having a close confidante helps keep us healthy
New friendship research confirms the positive health effects of having a close confidante.
The friendships of humpback whales
Researchers found long-term associations (might we call them friendships?) between mature males and non-lactating females as well as among non-lactating females. However, only the non-lactating females had annual reunions.
Friendships that are truly HEART-FELT
If you need another excuse for getting out of a fractured friendship, here it is: Stressful friendships may be bad for your heart.
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