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Jessica D. Ayers

Jessica D. Ayers

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A lot of casual friends, or only a few you’re really close with? New research questions that trade‑off

Friendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what...

07.08.2026 10

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Jessica D. Ayers

Friendships aren’t just about keeping score – new psychology research looks at why we help our friends when they need it

Friendship isn’t a tit-for-tat balance sheet, but that’s how researchers have traditionally defined it. New studies are refining the model to be...

10.10.2025 9

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Jessica D. Ayers