There are different perspectives on how many areas of self-care contribute to a happy, healthy life. But in some way, shape, ...

Many of us feel lonelier than ever. But research suggests the small real-world interactions we take for granted have more ...

When people reach for the same object, walk through a narrow doorway, forage for food, or work together on a shared task, ...

Social media has reshaped social interactions among adolescents. Spending more time with friends virtually might lead to fewer in-person social interactions, which are thought to be critical for ...

Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university ...

According to various communication studies published in recent years, more than 70 percent of internet users send text messages daily, and almost half prefer chat-based communication to phone calls.

For many people, the lack of face-to-face social interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic caused regular social skills to get rusty. Dr. Eric Storch, professor and vice chair in the Menninger ...

Children demonstrate early in life social skills and a strong desire to interact with their peers. They engage in social interactions more often than our closest relatives, the great apes, a new study ...

This is a story of how a last-minute idea (and the surprising result that emerged from the new codings) transformed a paper. It’s never too late to stop thinking! Seeking to understand social ...

At the University of Massachusetts, the student population of 30,000 can be seen as a way to broaden your horizons, meet new people and hold enlightening conversations. Although this may be someone’s ...

Mods like Sociable Sims offer new interactions, phone calls, and texts for deeper social experiences in The Sims 4. Curious ...