From Psychologies · Andréa Lepage · · 40s
Why Quick Replies Hide Anxiety
Quick replies mask anxiety, not politeness, according to psychologists.
In brief
Quick replies mask anxiety, not politeness, according to psychologists. People who reply instantly to messages often have anxiety, not politeness, says research. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Quick replies hide anxiety
Psychologists say people who reply instantly to messages often have anxiety, not politeness.
“Les travaux des chercheurs portent sur les fameuses "sonneries fantômes"”
Anxiety triggers phone checks
People who fear emotional distance check phones more, hallucinating notifications to avoid silence.
“Plus une personne redoute l'éloignement affectif, plus elle guette son téléphone”
Long waits increase stress
Waiting longer for replies raises physical stress, even with fake messages in lab tests.
“L'activité électrodermale grimpe nettement plus lorsque l'attente se prolonge”
Instant replies ease self
Quick replies reduce personal anxiety by cutting tension before it becomes unbearable.
“Le geste, en apparence tourné vers l'interlocuteur, fonctionnerait d'abord comme une méthode d'auto-apaisement”
The headline
People who reply instantly to messages often have anxiety, not politeness, says research.
