Lately, we’ve all gotten better at avoiding contagion. Most of us steer clear when someone sneezes or coughs. But as easy as it is to catch the common cold, studies suggest it’s just as easy to catch ...

Madeleine and Paul are sitting on a park bench. As she tells Paul about her financial worries and how she's been struggling for months to make ends meet, Madeleine's eyes well with tears. Paul is ...

Before we discuss how emotional contagion contributes to social and political turmoil, let’s talk about what emotional contagion is. Other people’s emotions can rub off on you; emotions may feel like ...

Emotional contagion refers to the phenomenon in which a person unconsciously mirrors or mimics the emotions of those around them. Emotional contagion can be triggered by nonverbals such as facial ...

“I'm so apprehensive about going back to the office. It feels like I've just recently adapted to working remotely.” Michelle sighed and shook her head. She's the chief operations officer at a growing ...

A new study in young adults has suggested that moods are contagious, and that teenagers are susceptible to “catching” their friends’ emotional states. Researchers suggest that prevalent moods in ...