Can saying “thanks” hinder social contact? Encouraging people to express gratitude to an old friend undermines reconnection efforts

Motivation and Emotion 2026

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Authors: Janaki Patel, Kristina Kajal Castaneto, Lara B. Aknin

DOI: 10.1007/s11031-026-10199-5

Cited by: 0

References: 38

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Emotions and Moral Behavior

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