In the office, you can always see the figure of the coffee machine, which is actually reasonable.
On April 5, 2018, researchers at the University of California published a research paper titled "Coffee with co-workers: role of caffeine onevaluations of the self and others in group settings" online Chinese in the international journal Journal of Psychopharmacology. Drinking Coffee with Colleagues: The Role of Caffeine in Assessing Self and Others in a Group Setting.
Studies have shown that the aroma of coffee can make people more united and even increase mutual affection.
Coffee: Strength and enthusiasm
The word "coffee" originated in the Greek word "Kaweh", which means "strength and enthusiasm".
The coffee we drink every day is made from coffee beans, which are the fruit of the coffee tree.
In addition, coffee is rich in caffeine, a xanthine alkaloid compound that temporarily drives away drowsiness and restores energy.
Drinking coffee is good for teamwork
Whereas previous studies have only discussed how caffeine affects individual performance, this study has focused on the effects of coffee on teamwork.
In the first study, the researchers recruited 72 undergraduates, all of whom were coffee drinkers.
The students were divided into two groups, the first group having a coffee tasting before the experiment, and the second group having a coffee tasting at the end of the experiment.
Each group then needs to read and discuss a controversial topic.
After a 15-minute discussion, the panelists assessed themselves and others.
The results showed that coffee drinkers rated team members more positively than people who didn't drink coffee.
Drinking coffee increases the conversation topic
In the second study, the students were divided into two groups, with one group drinking coffee and the others drinking beer.
The results showed that coffee drinkers rated team members more positively than people who drank caffeinated beer.
In addition, under the influence of coffee, people will prefer group discussions.
And coffee-drinking groups have more conversational topics than coffee-drinking groups.
Lead author Amit Singh said, "Coffee seems to play a magical role in teamwork. ”
Caffeine increases mutual affection
Previous research has shown that increased alertness is the reason for the success of teamwork.
The scientists then scored the alertness of all participants.
Not surprisingly, coffee drinkers tend to be more mental and alert.
The researchers note that when people are more alert, they feel friendly with other group members, which increases their liking for each other.
Caffeine brings the group together
However, caffeine doesn't just increase favorability.
According to the researchers, people tend to talk more after drinking coffee and also tend to discuss more topics.
All in all, in a working group, if everyone drinks coffee, they will be more united and will perform better.
Ps. Drink coffee with colleagues
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https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881118760665