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Study Links Emoji Use to Emotional SensitivityA December 2024 study published in PLOS ONE by Simon Dubé and colleagues at the Kinsey Institute found that frequent emoji use correlates with higher emotional intelligence and a sensitivity to the fragile nature of written warmth. The research, involving 320 adults, also linked avoidant attachment styles to fewer emojis. Separate experiments show emojis can increase perceived warmth but decrease perceived competence in professional emails.
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