Science

Learn about the science of happiness, also known as positive psychology, and the scientists and psychologist behind the science.

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Top 10 Happiest Major Market Cities

Whether it’s family, finances or football, what makes Americans happy is literally all over the map.

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Positive Psychology

The New Pursuit of Happiness

After a challenging week at work, Saturday afternoon beckons—a stretch of free time to do with whatever you like. You want,...

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Positive Psychology

Gene therapy

Researchers have found that different types of happiness affect the human genome in dramatically different ways, with potentially big implications for our physical health.

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Education

Positive Education: The School of Wellbeing

Positive education is about developing your child’s sense of well-being and social responsibility.

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Resources

What is Flow?

Flow is a positive psychology concept that focuses on focus.

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Resources

What Does It Mean to Thrive?

People who are thriving tend to live longer and lead healthier lives.

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Resources

What is Positive Psychology?

Positive psychologists also focus on the strengths that make life worth living and restoring a healthy balance to wellbeing.

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Resources

What is PERMA?

PERMA is an acronym that stands for the five elements developed by Martin Seligman that account for what makes up the “good life.”

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Resources

Positive Psychology Timeline

This positive psychology timeline explains what happened when in the science of happiness.

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Profiles

Profile: Christopher Peterson

A profile of Christopher Peterson, one of the pioneers in the positive psychology field and director of the Values In Action (VIA) project.

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