Tag: altruism

Study suggests children who experienced compassionate parenting were more generous than peers

From the University of California – Davis press release: Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more willing to turn thoughts into action… Read more »

Monkey study throws light on neuronal origins of generosity and selfishness

From the Yale University press release: Why do some people almost always drop $10 in the Salvation Army bucket and others routinely walk by? One answer may be found in… Read more »

Study looks at empathy and bonding in romantic relationships

From the University of California – Santa Barbara press release: Love can make us do crazy things. It often prompts us to behave in counterintuitive ways, like, for example, placing… Read more »

Study looks at how the brain processes conflict between morals and money

From the University of Zurich press release: Our actions are guided by moral values. However, monetary incentives can get in the way of our good intentions. Neuroeconomists at the University… Read more »

Study suggests the warm glow of kindness is real, even when there’s nothing in it for you

From the University of Sussex press release: Psychologists at the University of Sussex have confirmed that the warm glow of kindness is real, even when there’s nothing in it for… Read more »

Study shows how the brain translates altruism into feelings of thankfulness

From the Society for Neuroscience press release: A brain network that gives rise to feelings of gratitude has been uncovered in new research published in JNeurosci. The study could spur future… Read more »

Study suggests journaling inspires altruism through an attitude of gratitude

From the University of Oregon press release: Gratitude does more than help maintain good health. New research at the University of Oregon finds that regularly noting feelings of gratitude in… Read more »