In the decades following World War II, psychology as a science made notable strides in diagnosing and treating pathologies. While the contribution of psychological research on mental illness and ...

Scientists have found that viewing nature images on Instagram can have a positive impact on users' well-being and emotions, ...

Social media can push us to the dark side, with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just 3 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Positive psychology is a field that has gained significant attention in recent years, with an increasing number of individuals and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already rising rates of burnout among American health care workers. A new Northwestern University study found learning and practicing skills that increase positive ...

A study reveals that small five-minute daily practices improve emotional well-being, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

Many of us seek happiness as a guiding aim in our lives. But what about being content? Are feelings of contentment just a lesser, diluted form of happiness—or something distinct and valuable to pursue ...

New research published in Cognition and Emotion suggests that people who feel lonelier tend to experience more emotional ups and downs—especially with positive emotions—throughout their daily lives.

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...