Public expressions of gratitude are generally viewed as positive social glue that strengthens relationships and signals ...

Have you ever wondered how some naturally charming people seem to be liked by everyone? It’s not just about their appearance, their smile, or the words they use — likable people often display some ...

Social interactions, by their nature, are rife with humorous possibilities. Most people have a social network, maintain social status, and attempt to make social advances. Whenever one’s status is ...

In other words, this discovery shows that in mice, whether being alone is healing or stressful depends on their environment, individual social standing and genetic grouping." Implications for human ...

When animals rise in social status, their testosterone levels increase as well. This change produces the increased confidence that accrues to social status as well as increased aggression. Some ...

As humans, we are constantly navigating social status, using subconscious strategies to assert either our dominance or prestige. We often use voice or body language to communicate this. Imagine a ...

Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely than other people to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by researchers ...