The psychology of gossip and how to know if it will help or harm your relationships

Prudence Wade dives into the psychology of gossip – both the good and the bad.
The psychology of gossip and how to know if it will help or harm your relationships

Knowledge is power, and that’s often what gossip can arm you with.

How much time do you spend gossiping every day?

It varies from person to person, but a 2019 study published in the journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science found we gossip – on average – for 52 minutes per day.

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