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They’re bored. When people can't generate exciting discussions based on knowledge or ideas, gossip can arouse people's interest.

They’re bored. When people can't generate exciting discussions based on knowledge or ideas, gossip can arouse people's interest.

Anxiety. Anxious people are more likely to spread rumors and partake in gossip, according to research. And since uncertainty or feeling out of control is significant in anxiety, gossiping can make someone get that sense of control back.<ref>[Why People Gossip and How You Can Cope], Insight Therapy]</ref>

Anxiety. Anxious people are more likely to spread rumors and partake in gossip, according to research. And since uncertainty or feeling out of control is significant in anxiety, gossiping can make someone get that sense of control back.<ref>[https://www.insighttherapyllc.com/mental-health-articles/137-why-people-gossip-and-how-you-can-cope#:~:text=Anxious%20people%20are%20more%20likely,like%20part%20of%20the%20group. Why People Gossip and How You Can Cope], Insight Therapy]</ref>}}

== Problems with gossip ==

== Problems with gossip ==