It’s not like I am advocating gossip but experts seem to tell us that gossip has its benefits. I know you would be really surprised to read this.
Find out the scientific benefits of gossip below
1. GOSSIP RELIEVES STRESS
According to science, gossip helps relieve stress. According to a Stanford study, witnessing someone behaving badly increases your stress levels while warning others about what you saw would decrease your stress levels.
2. IF SOMETHING IS REALLY BUGGING YOU, GOSSIP COULD HELP YOU OUT
Experts believe gossiping could get you out of what’s really bugging you. According to experts, sometimes the urge to gossip is due to a situation that has become untenable. Experts believe when you gossip, it could help you understand better the underlying reason for that situation.
3. GOSSIP PROVIDES MOTIVATION FOR SELF-DEVELOPMENT
According to a University of Groningen research, hearing good stories about others through gossip helps provide motivation for self-development.
The researchers also claim that when people know others may gossip about them, they are more likely to learn from a bad experience.
4. GOSSIP ENCOURAGES COOPERATION
According to a Stanford University study, groups that gossip encourage cooperation. The researchers claim that people learn about the behaviour of others through gossiping and the information garnered through gossiping helps them align with those they deemed as cooperative.
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