social bonds
A new experiment: Keeping secrets – why we actually do it
A new study suggests that people often keep negative information about themselves hidden due to fears of harsh judgment, both in and out of the workplace. However, when participants in the study mustered the courage to reveal a secret, the recipients' reactions were much more charitable than expected.
Kate Yakimchuk research secrets social skills communication Psychology 31 January 2024
Nature is amazing: Social nature of cows
While lots of people understand that pets can have social bonds and friendships, they don't fully understand that other animals might experience it too. For example, cows are extremely social creatures who can have social bonds and friendships!
Kate Yakimchuk cows animal facts relationship behavior Animals 30 January 2024
A new discovery: Personality traits matter – researching the sense of belonging
A team of scientists discovered that people who are more social, friendly, or less anxious are more likely to feel like they belong at school. Earlier research also suggested that your personality traits are linked to how much you feel like you belong.
Kate Yakimchuk research college relationship communication Psychology 28 January 2024
A new discovery: Zoom fatigue – how video conferences exhaust people
Have you ever noticed how tiring video calls can be? If you have, then you're not alone – lots of people experience it too, and that's why scientists have decided to find out the reasons.
Kate Yakimchuk research video call exhaustion communication Psychology 25 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: How being an introvert affects your social bonds
Introverted people prefer being on their own – it's one of the most commonly known facts about introverts that most people know. Meanwhile, seeking loneliness and privacy aren't the only key features that make introverts who they are.
Kate Yakimchuk introverts social skills personality thoughts Psychology 7 January 2024