Researchers have found that negative emotions tend to spread more quickly than positive emotions, which can affect morale, productivity, and motivation in a work environment.

Studies in social psychology and organizational behavior have consistently shown that negative emotions and behaviors (like stress, anger, and frustration) can spread more easily and quickly among individuals in groups or teams, impacting overall morale, productivity, and motivation negatively. This phenomenon is often related to the concept of emotional contagion, where one person's emotions and related behaviors directly trigger similar emotions and behaviors in other people.