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Is gossiping actually good for you?

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BBC News affirms that, yes, gossiping is a good social practice. While controversial, Elena Martinescu, a research associate at Vrije Universitetit Amsterdam featured in the article, says the practice helps "warn people about dangerous others, and it also helps build social bonds between people who gossip.

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210818-why-gossiping-at-work-is-good-for-you

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This claim is true, according to a study conducted in the UK, gossiping can help people connect, solve problems, and reduce stress and anxiety.

https://www.hartsfield.co.uk/3-intriguing-reasons-why-gossiping-is-good-for-you/
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While it does have negative effects gossiping also has positive impacts. Scientific America states that “ it brings the two of you closer creating a social bond.” The act of gossiping can also create trust between two people. They also state “targets of positive gossip experienced positive emotions such as pride…” showing us that gossip does have its positive effects.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-surprising-benefits-of-gossip/

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