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·April 16, 2021·4 min read

Older Adults Most Likely to Make the Effort to Help Others

Older adults are more likely to make an effort to help others, a new study reports. Researchers found, when faced with tasks that required more effort, older adults were more likely to offer help than younger people. By contrast, younger adults were more selfish and put in higher levels of effort for self-benefit. Read More

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·September 3, 2020·4 min read

When Doing Good Boosts Health and Well-Being

Prosocial behavior is good for people's health and wellbeing, but not all altruistic acts are equally beneficial for the giver. Read More

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·August 31, 2020·3 min read

Is Being Generous the Next Beauty Trend?

Researchers found more attractive people are more likely to be givers, and givers are generally rated as being more attractive. Read More

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·May 3, 2020·5 min read

Do people become more selfless as they age?

A recent study reveals people are more likely to become more altruistic and charitable as they age. Read More

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·February 24, 2020·4 min read

4-year olds who receive a kindness pay it forward

Upstream reciprocity, or generosity, can be seen in children as young as four years of age. At age three, 80% of children do not want to share, but at age four, 60% of children are happy to share with others. Read More

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·February 4, 2020·5 min read

Altruistic babies? Study shows infants are willing to give up food and help others

As early as 19 months of age, children start to show altruistic behaviors. The study reports even when a small child is hungry, they will give their snack to a stranger in need. Findings reveal not only do young children engage in altruistic behavior, but early social experiences can also help shape future altruistic behaviors. Read More

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·January 11, 2020·4 min read

The meaning of life – a psychologist’s view

Study investigates suffering-induced transformational experiences to help reveal what the meaning of life could actually be. Read More

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·July 12, 2019·5 min read

The brain’s pathways to imagination may hold the key to altruistic behavior

Imagination helps us act altruistically, a new study reports. When we see others in trouble, we imagine how we can help before acting. Researchers implicate the medial temporal lobe subsystem in guiding our prosocial behaviors. Read More

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·March 28, 2019·4 min read

A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes: Journal of Happiness Studies

Contemplating loving-kindness reduces anxiety while increasing happiness, empathy and feelings of social connection, a new study reports. Read More

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·October 10, 2018·4 min read

Altruism Can Be Trained

Researchers report altruistic motivations and behaviors can be changed with the help of mental training. Read More

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·September 28, 2018·3 min read

Sensitive Babies Become Altruistic Toddlers

A baby's attention to fearful faces may predict their level of altruism as toddlers, a new study reports. Read More

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·September 11, 2018·4 min read

Neural Link Between Altruism and Empathy Toward Strangers

Researchers report those who enter into an altruistic act, such as donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, are more sensitive to a stranger's fear and pain. Read More