Gossiping can be good for your social life
Claire Webb

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Your mom may have told you that gossiping is a bad habit, but a recent study suggests it may have some benefits.

Robb Willer, assistant professor of sociology and psychology at UC Berkeley, said a series of studies showed that receiving and relaying gossip has positive social effects.

KFWB’s Maggie McKay asked Willer, is there such a thing as good gossip?

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