Dr. Michael McCullough is out to prove himself wrong. Or rather, he’s out to test whether his long-held claims about gratitude are right.
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Linguistic differences only scratch the surface of both the problem and the potential of studying gratitude, which is this: gratitude manifests in distinct ways across different societies.
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Listen to my chat with Coleman Hughes for his podcast. We discuss evolutionary psychology, the history of human generosity, and a few other cool topics.
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In the lab? Probably not. In real life? Looks like a possibility: As young people get religious, they appear to get more self-control (and vice versa).
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Inc. recommends The Kindness of Strangers for better mental health in the coming year.
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I share my thoughts on how to bring meaning and purpose to your charitable giving.
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An interview with the American Psychological Association about what we are learning from our lab research and other studies.
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Research I conducted on gratitude is featured in this APS Observer cover story
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The editors have listed The Kindness of Strangers among their favorite science books of the year.
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