Research
The surprising power of connecting with strangers
Phys.org ·
The Brief
- A study reported in Science News is headlined as finding that connecting with strangers boosts well-being.
- The source excerpt is only an opening anecdote about a tired shopper at a farmers market, so study details are not available here.
- The source does not report sample size, methods or effect size.
Why it matters
If confirmed, the finding suggests brief everyday contact with strangers may contribute to well-being, which is relevant to researchers in social psychology and public health.
Who’s affected
- readers interested in social psychology and well-being
- #well-being
- #social connection
- #psychology
- #strangers
- #everyday interactions
You're walking through the farmers market with a screaming toddler tucked under your arm football style. You're tired, you're leaving without the produce you came for and you're embarrassed.