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Teasing interactions are influenced by a number of factors, like the relationship between teaser and target, the content of the tease and the local and broader context. (Pexels/Cottonbro)

Is teasing playful or harmful? It depends on a number of factors

Naomi Andrews, Brock University and Molly Dawes, University of South Carolina

Teasing is a common but complex behaviour that can signal relational closeness, but it can also have antisocial functions.

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