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PNAS study
Coverage of PNAS study in the Nexus archive.
- The Difficult People We Cannot Escape
Research highlights the negative impact of 'hasslers'—draining, critical, or difficult individuals in social networks. A PNAS study found 8% of people in affected groups are hasslers, with family members being common sources of stress. Women are more likely to encounter hasslers, and relationships with such individuals can compromise mental and physical health.