Passing Notes: Why Do We Gossip?!

On this week’s Passing Notes episodes, we’re literally passing notes…gossiping about gossip! Do we actually benefit from gossiping? Why do we enjoy it so much? What purpose does it serve in our social relationships— besides entertaining us via reality t.v.? We’re sharing some of our own personal experiences and opinions about gossip, distinguishing between “positive” vs. “negative” gossip, and discussing what gossip truly means for and teaches us, both individually and collectively. The study we brought to you last week and are continuing to talk about today is called, “Gossip drives vicarious learning and facilitates social connection” by Eshin Jolly and Luke J. Chang. You can check out the study here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.03.090 Please subscribe, rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts! Follow the show on Instagram @studybuddiespodcast Follow Taylor Collins @tlc.therapy Follow Paola Sanchez Abreu @mmm_pao Graphic designed by Monica Rae Summers Gonzalez @_monicarae_ Composed by singer/songwriter Caught in Between @caughtinbetweenct Email the show with any suggestions, comments, or feedback at [email protected]