After analyzing the data, researchers found that people had greater mental well-being in spaces where they could see or hear ...

This year, we lost three giants in the psychological science community, all relevant to our work here at Greater Good. Frans ...

The GGSC's education team picks some of the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational education books of the year.

Greater Good picks our favorite books to help parents and their kids nurture love, connection, and resilience.

Most looked eager to share or hear the opinions of their peers, though of course they also had other topics on their minds.

Our monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators is a day-by-day guide to building kinder, happier schools where everyone belongs. This month, foster connection and understanding in your school with daily ...

Though news of the world can seem pretty grim at times, we at Greater Good try to see beyond the headlines. We know from research that it’s important not to give in to pervasive anger or despair. Even ...

Neuroscientists have taught rats to drive little cars in the lab—and they can teach us something about anticipation and joy.

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...