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

Published Online: 2026-01-17

Authors

Patel, Janaki

K. Castaneto, Kristina

B. Aknin, Lara
Funding

Funding for this research was provided by:

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (435-2020-0169)

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (435-2020-0169)

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (435-2020-0169)
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Article History

Received: 15 September 2025

Accepted: 5 January 2026

First Online: 17 January 2026

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

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