Tag: happiness

Study suggests emotional well-being while home gardening is similar to other popular activities

From the Princeton University press release: As civic leaders and urban planners work to make cities more sustainable and livable by investing in outdoor spaces and recreational activities such as… Read more »

Study suggests keeping positive by living in the moment and planning for the future

From the North Carolina State University press release: A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that people who manage to balance living in the moment with planning for… Read more »

Study suggests older people generally more emotionally healthy, better able to resist daily temptations

From the Duke University press release: The stereotype of grumpy old people apparently doesn’t hold up under closer inspection. A new study from Duke and Vanderbilt University psychologists finds that… Read more »

Study suggests positive connection between nature experiences and happiness

From the National University of Singapore press release: The economic and ecological impact of nature on humans have long been established with prevalent environmental issues such as climate change and… Read more »

Study suggests spending on experiences versus possessions advances more immediate happiness

From the University of Texas at Austin press release: Certain purchases are better than others at sparking people’s in-the-moment happiness, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business… Read more »

Study suggests connectedness to nature makes children happier

From the Frontiers press release: A new study in Frontiers in Psychology, led by Dr Laura Berrera-Hernández and her team at the Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON), has shown for the first time… Read more »

Study suggests teaching happiness to dementia caregivers reduces their depression, anxiety

From the Northwestern University press release: Caring for family members with dementia — which is on the rise in the U.S. — causes significant emotional and physical stress that increases… Read more »

Study suggests people who expect to remain the same over years more likely to be happy in later life

From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release: When thinking about the future, some people think they will change, and others expect they might remain the same. But,… Read more »