Laughter and Social Connection

Useful Science

https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/45

Not all laughter is created equal, and the truth is you probably laugh differently around people you don’t know than you do with friends and family. While subtle, many people can tell the difference. And do social media sites like Facebook provide a replacement for real interactions? A famous study from 2013 says no. Facebook may even make people less happy. Find out more in this episode on Social Connection.

Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.

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Show Notes

• Over a two-week period, young adults' Facebook use predicted decreased self-reported well-being. This was true for individuals with both small and large social networks.
• Detecting affiliation in colaughter across 24 societies