Marlee Bower
AustraliaresearcherFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Marlee Bower is a researcher who specializes in the social and psychological aspects of gossip. Her work highlights the central role gossip plays in human relationships, emphasizing how it helps individuals navigate social dynamics, establish moral codes, and build trust within groups. Bower's research has revealed that gossip can have both positive and negative impacts on social interactions and mental well-being.
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Marlee Bower, a senior research fellow at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney, says community is important for a range of reasons.
Loneliness epidemic in Australia: Why middle-aged people are facing a ‘perfect storm’ of social isolationThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-07-31
Australia· 2026-07-31
Dr Marlee Bower explains that gossip is a central part of human social life.
Turns out, this universal guilty pleasure is actually good for our healthThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-05-29
Australia· 2026-05-29
