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Study links negative political news to more anxiety and less engagement at work

A Texas A&M University study found that consuming negative political media leads to increased employee anxiety and lower engagement in the short term, while positive political content fosters hope and improved workplace performance.

Study links negative political news to more anxiety and less engagement at work

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