Abstract
People consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle might appreciate an unexpected phone call, text or email just to say hello, and the more surprising the connection, the greater the appreciation, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “People are fundamentally social beings and enjoy connecting with others,” lead author Peggy Liu, Ph.D., of the University of Pittsburgh, said in an APA news release. “There is much research showing that maintaining social connections is good for our mental and physical health. However, despite the importance and enjoyment of social connection, our research suggests that people significantly underestimate how much others will appreciate being reached out to.” Researchers conducted a series of experiments involving more than 5,900 participants that explored how accurate people are at estimating how much others might appreciate an attempt to connect and what factors might play into that level of appreciation. The research, “The Surprise of Reaching Out: Appreciated More than We Think,” was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
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