Surprise! Talking with others in person boosts mood more than texting, scrolling or being alone, study says

A new study from the University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences found that talking to others boosts people's mood more than engaging in screen time or sitting alone quietly.

Doctoral student and lead author Christina Leckfor said, "When people are out in the real world, they have these options," according to UGA Today, a news site at the University of Georgia. "Conversations with others increased positive emotions by about five points." "This could mean that people don’t always recognize the potential benefits of a conversation, or they’re not prioritizing that information." Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital.

"We were interested in getting a sense of how people compare their options — both in terms of how they expect to feel and then how they actually feel after doing these things," she also said, according to the site.