Over the past two decades, much of the research on happiness can be boiled down to one main prescription: give thanks. Across hundreds of studies, practicing gratitude has been found to increase ...

On the show Love Is Blind, people propose marriage before even seeing each other. What does the research say about this way of falling in love?

“Birds of a feather flock together,” the popular adage goes. It suggests people in a relationship who are similar to each other personality-wise are likely to be happier and stick together, while ...

According to a new study, feeling hopeful—even more so than just feeling good—may bring us a sense of meaning.

Research suggests that practicing gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness, and self-compassion may improve our sleep during stressful times.

Three new studies paint a surprisingly complicated picture of the role of mobile devices in our social lives—and suggest steps we can take to make the most of technology.

Research sometimes suggests that movies and other media are a negative influence to rein in. But new studies highlight their potential to spread goodness on a wide scale.

A new book shows how wrong-headed our assumptions are about different generations and promotes understanding and connection.

This month, we feature videos of a Greater Good presentation by John Gottman, the country’s foremost couples researcher. In this excerpt from his talk, Dr. Gottman discusses his trailblazing work on ...

Experiencing a story alters our neurochemical processes, and stories are a powerful force in shaping human behavior. In this way, stories are not just instruments of connection and entertainment but ...

Learning strategies to deal with your fears can help prepare you to take risks and change your life.

Empathy is a complex skill to learn and put into practice. We talked with middle schoolers about what it means to them.