Students in this course learn about the biology and sociology of friendship, but also put their studies to the test by going to eat a meal with a peer, and tracking their experience.
Articles on Friends
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Friendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships.
You want to be a good friend. A psychologist explains when it’s time to suggest therapy and what to say to make a difference.
‘It dawned on me that I felt lonely’: how my research into friendship gave me a new perspective on my social life.
Friendship isn’t a tit-for-tat balance sheet, but that’s how researchers have traditionally defined it. New studies are refining the model to be less about transactions and truer to real life.
Indecision reflects self-interest more than sensitivity – and leaves friends, family and acquaintances feeling disrespected.
Most people have treasured old friends they’ve failed to remain in contact with, but only a small percentage are willing to reach out. Why?
When a family member or friend cuts off all communication, it can feel like grief. Here’s how to cope with this surprisingly common type of ghosting.
It might seem odd to look to someone who lived over 2,000 years ago for answers about AI. But Aristotle has enduring insights about friendships – and which ones are particularly valuable.
A new study aims to understand how adults without friends experience and move through life.
Across a series of studies, researchers dug into what really triggered FOMO – and what worked to fend it off.
Even after the pandemic lockdowns were lifted, out-of-home activities and travel remained substantially depressed, far below 2019 levels.
Switching off phones or laptops when on holidays can help us get more out of our free time and relationships.
Belonging to a group can make you feel safe and supported. But there can be downsides, too.
The show was an ensemble piece in which we gradually got to know the characters and the friends became our friends.
For young people in their 20s, the workplace is an ideal place to connect and make friends. Here’s how to make the most of these relationships.
One study found 86% of young people had gone through a friendship breakup.
Nearly 80% of people have accepted invitations to events they didn’t want to attend.
These moving poems are a reminder that on Valentine’s Day, it’s OK to celebrate a broader definition of love.
Psychology researchers have focused on the idea that people form friendships with those who are similar, familiar and nearby. But how do individual people pick those who will become their friends?
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