Social contact can lift our mood but later leave us drained. A new study has tracked this full emotional sequence in everyday life. Researchers found that being around others boosts emotional energy at the moment, yet contributes to rising fatigue a few hours later.
Study shows that social interaction boosts emotional vitality—but leads to delayed fatigue
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