Gossip may be viewed negatively, but this ancient social tool can be beneficial when used in a healthy way. Positive gossip, like sharing praise or good news, can strengthen relationships, while ...

Gossip is deeply embedded in human behavior, with evidence suggesting that even ancient societies engaged in it. Anthropologists have studied gossip’s role in hunter-gatherer communities, and research ...

OXFORD, Miss. — Fifteen percent of people would rather be trash-talked behind their backs than not mentioned at all. A new study has found that while most of us claim to hate gossip, many would rather ...

New research from the University of Virginia has found that college students in well-connected friend groups are less likely to be involved with spreading negative gossip or being the target of such ...

I recently opened my phone and was met with the all-too-familiar “Do you know this guy at UNC, I just met him” text from one of my friends. If I were less experienced with the art of gossip, I may ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. As most of us know, Silicon Valley Bank imploded recently. One of the elements that caught ...

New research shows how some workplace gossip could reduce the likelihood of employee turnover and, as a result, potentially boost an organization's effectiveness. New research from Binghamton ...