Observing the Relationship Between Social Interaction and Life Satisfaction in a University Dining Hall

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Samuel Zucker, Tracy D. Tomlinson, Julianna Desteney Alexandria Panton
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/dut5p
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Abstract

This naturalistic observational study examines whether social interaction is related to smiling behavior among college students. Sixty students in a University of Maryland dining hall were observed for two minutes to compare the number of smiles displayed by students interacting with others versus those sitting alone.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Humor Studies and Applications Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

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Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint