A new study explains why gossip is in the ear of the beholder – the perceived motivations of the gossiper make all the difference.
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The new TV series, Feud: Capote vs the Swans tells the story behind Answered Prayers, the never-finished gossip novel that made its author a social pariah. But what was in the book – and was it any good?
Our study found that parasocial relationships can turn sour, with love and adoration replaced by feelings of hostility and even hatred.
Like the rest of Australia, we have been following the world cup with growing emotional intensity. From the group chat to TikTok, the online alt-commentary on the game has been a joy.
The explosive viral spread of the grainy but dramatic footage shows the limits of mainstream media ethics.
Gossip has a long history in forming social bonds, and can be an important part of the workplace.
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