Study Highlights Decline in Verbal Communication Over the Past Decade
A recent study indicates a notable decrease in the amount of verbal communication among people from 2005 to 2019, raising concerns about social interactions and mental health.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 14 days ago
Researchers from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Arizona have conducted a study revealing a significant decline in spoken communication over the past decade.
The findings suggest that the number of words exchanged between individuals dropped notably between 2005 and 2019.
This decline in verbal interaction may have implications for social engagement and mental health, which the researchers are currently exploring.