If we all gave each other a little more of our attention in public, we might feel less lonely and more connected.

Kira M. Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good. Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, ...

Happiness isn't just a product of what we do or who we are as individuals; social situations, structural forces, and public ...

Small practices, repeated regularly and with intentionality, can help students feel a sense of belonging at school.

Five years ago, the police killing of George Floyd provoked a wave of change. As those gains come under attack, Stephanie ...

In a world with political polarization, war, extreme weather events, and increasing costs of living, we need to be able to cope as individuals and communities. Our capacity to cope with very real ...

A new study looks outside the home to see how children's surroundings impact their cognitive and emotional development.

Greater Good magazine turns scientific research into stories, tips, and tools for a happier life and a more compassionate society. The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, ...

Researchers across disciplines have attempted to define, categorize, and measure the elusive experience of love.

A new study suggests that making small online donations can make you happier and help alleviate depressive symptoms.

Nuclear families are no longer the norm in the United States. Could community living arrangements help us find the connection ...