National pride in the U.S. is at a record low. Researchers and experts explore if there is a place for patriotism in ...

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we’re offering a special Happiness & ...

New research suggests that when you forgive past transgressions, your memories don’t fade, but your misery does.

A new study examines different ways of coping with stress to see what makes us feel better when we're struggling.

In the wake of the 2024 election in the United States, what is one step we can take toward a more inclusive, cohesive, and compassionate society? That’s the question we put to a range of scholars, ...

What is giving you hope right now for the future of our society? That’s the second question we posed to our circle of scholars, writers, and thinkers in the aftermath of the 2024 United States ...

There are many causes for this isolation, but here’s one few seem to have considered: barriers to cross-sex friendships among heterosexuals. As psychologist Michael Monsour argues, society doesn’t ...

Affirm areas of meaning. When our worldview is threatened—like when someone challenges our political ideology or suggests our religious beliefs are wrong—we’re quick to shift to defending our sense of ...

Given they are more open to other people’s ideas and less contentious when others disagree with them, people higher in intellectual humility are liked better than those lower in intellectual humility.

The first thing to acknowledge about diversity is that it can be difficult. In the U.S., where the dialogue of inclusion is relatively advanced, even the mention of the word “diversity” can lead to ...

Feeling connected and accepted by others is a fundamental human need. In education, belonging and connection are critical factors in student success, engagement, and retention both face to face and ...