A new article in Current Opinion in Psychology: Willful ignorance is the deliberate avoidance of information that is relevant but uncomfortable or threatening. We argue that when attitudes are strong, people are more likely to engage in this behavior. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A new listening paper: A 4-year study shows that a listening-focused MBA course increased students’ humility and listening skills. We offer a practical pedagogy and a hopeful path. Another evidence of the importance of listening training. @michalehmann.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Excited to share our new paper in Emotion! High-quality listening evokes Kama Muta, a social emotion of being “moved by love.” Across 3 studies (N=1,126), both speakers & listeners felt more moved when listening was of high-quality. @kgdemarree.bsky.social psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

Education goes beyond teaching knowledge; it fosters listening and intercultural dialogue. In a new paper, we explain how rooted cosmopolitan education: Balancing local identity and global ethics, can help reduce polarization, with case studies from Canada, Israel, and India. doi.org/10.1080/1476...

What happens when we bring high-quality listening to a bipartisan conversation? In 3 experiments (N=1,390), we found that: Speakers felt more open and more willing to engage again, but there was no change. @nettaweinstein.bsky.social @kgdemarree.bsky.social www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcomm...

What does good listening look like? In a new paper, we found that how you listen shapes how others mentally picture and evaluate you. Across 3 studies (N = 1,509), good listeners were linked to warmth, competence, humility, and strong values. royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

Can AI listen like a human? Across 3 experiments, we found that when prompted, AI was rated as better than participants’ average human interaction and boosted relatedness and autonomy. But unlike humans, it didn’t reduce loneliness. @nettaweinstein.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Honored to be featured in the David Suzuki Institute report on disinformation and public discourse. From the interview: “...When people feel heard, they become more open and acknowledge complexity. This is key to reducing polarization.” The full report: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/silencing-sc...

Do you avoid or approach political conversations with those you disagree with? Explore how deep #listening can help: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/oidcS... Emily Kasriel @nettaweinstein.bsky.social @guyitzchakov.bsky.social @uniofreading.bsky.social @templetonworld.bsky.social British Council BBC

What fuels thriving relationships? Responsiveness: Listening, understanding, and supporting each other’s needs. In our new chapter, Harry Reis and I introduce a model of responsiveness, exploring its enactment, experience, and impact on well-being and connection. www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b...

#Disagreements are inevitable, but how we approach them can make a difference. In this article for Psyche, I explore how high-quality #listening can ease tensions. When we truly listen, even in disagreements, we create a space for understanding, reduce #polarization, and foster social connections.

How does listening shape our #relationships and reflect spiritual values? My latest blog dives into the #psychology and #theology of listening with purpose, revealing its power to connect, heal, and inspire.

Can empathic listening transform solitude? Our study shows it boosts #autonomy & #relatedness, enhancing connection right after conversations. Yet, it didn’t improve the solitude experiences measured afterward. #Psychology www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.... A new paper from my lab. In a registered report, we found that high-quality listening increases positivity resonance.

Since 2020, I'm exploring how listening fosters companionate love within teams. Days before this paper was accepted, my beloved daughter Noa, 12, was taken from us. This work is about love and a tribute to Noa, whose love will always guide me. iaap-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/RIIQRZ...

My interview with HiddenBrain on the topic of listening is now available. The link is below. I found the storytelling approach captivating, and I hope you find the episode as enjoyable as I did. There is a second episode about "How to Talk so People Will Listen" hiddenbrain.org/podcast/are-...

I was shocked to watch the recent Congress hearing. This letter from 7 Nobel laureates mentions 4 listening papers by @nettaweinstein.bsky.social , myself, and our collaborators. I hope universities adopt the suggested workshops and lectures to combat antisemitism and extremism through listening.

Disagreements often divide us, but what if we truly listened to each other? Our experiments suggest that high-quality listening can increase speakers' sense of social connection and reduce their attitude polarization. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

The special issue, "Listening & Responsiveness (2024)," edited by Harry Reis and myself, is (finally) complete! Explore recent research on high-quality listening and responsiveness, offering insights into communication's impact on social connections. sciencedirect.com/journal/curr...