Tag: friendship

Study suggests respect trumps money in correlation to overall happiness in life

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: New research suggests that overall happiness in life is more related to how much you are respected and admired by those around… Read more »

Study suggests alcohol abuse may be cause, rather than effect, of social isolation and poor grades among teens

From the American Sociological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Rather than gaining “liquid courage” to let loose with friends, teenage drinkers are more likely to feel like social outcasts, according… Read more »

Study suggests many new mothers spend more time on Facebook after giving birth

From the Ohio State University press release: A small, exploratory study suggests that many first-time parents – particularly mothers – actually increase the amount of time they spend on Facebook… Read more »

Study suggests boys who mature rapidly may have more problems with friendships, depression

From the Cornell University press release by Karene Booker via MedicalXpress: Boys who reach sexual maturity more rapidly than their peers have more problems getting along with others their age… Read more »

Study suggests Facebook can have its drawbacks for those with low self-esteem

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: In theory, the social networking website Facebook could be great for people with low self-esteem. Sharing is important for improving friendships. But… Read more »

Study suggests the presence of friends can mitigate effects of negative experiences

From the Concordia University press release: ‘Stand by me’ is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond… Read more »

Long-term Facebook study examines friendship formation and peer influence

From the National Science Foundation press release: New research funded by the National Science Foundation and published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by three… Read more »