The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The research found that some elementary school children who appear unsociable actually just prefer…
From the University of Tokyo media release: A systematic review of 301 academic articles on “cultural ecosystem services” has enabled researchers to identify how these nonmaterial contributions from nature are linked to and significantly affect…
From the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) press release: A recent study revealed that as a city becomes more economically developed, its citizens’ happiness becomes more directly related to the area of…
From the Swansea University press release: The ability to connect and feel a sense of belonging are basic human needs but new Swansea University research has examined how these are determined by more than just…
From the University of Illinois at Chicago press release: What should we get for our kids this holiday? As children get older, giving them something they can experience (live through) instead of material things makes…
From the Wiley press release: A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. An online questionnaire survey completed by…
From the PLOS press release: A worldwide comparison of two tests that measure people’s happiness highlights the importance of a country’s cultural context and suggests that a test developed in Japan may currently be a…
From the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus press release: New research from UBC Okanagan indicates what’s most important for overall happiness is how a person uses social media. Derrick Wirtz, an associate professor of…
From the University of Houston press release: Most people closing in on a high school or college degree, and even those casting their career fates without a diploma, at some point take an interest assessment…
From the Southern Methodist University press release: Think spending time with your kids and spouse is the key to your happiness? You may actually be happier getting together with your friends, said SMU psychology professor…