Women’s love of gossip and whispering seems to be a natural instinct, but there are some health benefits to it. New research has found that gossiping helps women gather valid information about someone’s personality and behavior, helping them avoid “harm” from those people and even enhancing their social cohesion and well-being.
A new survey in the UK shows that 85% of women are particularly interested in “gossip” from people they know, and 10% of women can’t keep a secret at all, according to the Daily Telegraph. Although women have traditionally been branded as gossips, British psychologist Dr. Colin Gill says that whispering among women is a way for them to increase social cohesion and boost their sense of well-being.
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First, says Dr. Gill, women focus on each other and listen with open ears as they pass on gossip. The conversation invariably builds a sense of intimacy between the two parties. Research shows that women have increased production of the hormone serotonin, which helps them combat feelings of stress and anxiety. Secondly, it is easy for women to relate their situation to the unlucky person they are talking about during the conversation. The conversation will pass in a pleasant atmosphere and laughter, releasing the woman’s own stress.
According to a study by Harvard scholars published in the journal Science, passing gossip helps women gather valid information about someone’s personality and behavior, helping them avoid “harm” from those people. “. According to Dr. Gill, gossip is still important for group cohesion in contemporary society. “It gives people an idea of what behavior is acceptable to everyone. If one hears of certain people doing things that are shameful, one can’t help but avoid a little in that regard.” Of course, Dr. Gill also pointed out that there is a degree of gossip to be grasped. If the content of the gossip belongs to the bad words to hurt others and violate social morality, but rather to the gossip is not good for people. A study published by the British Psychological Association pointed out that once the wrong “gossip”, the wrong person will feel stressed, and may have some unforeseen consequences. Source:ChiliWomen.com