THE HUMAN FLOURISHING LAB
is dedicated to the study and promotion of human flourishing, as well as exploring the connection between human flourishing, civilizational progress, and freedom. We conduct original research, identify and highlight existing knowledge, and provide resources for researchers, the media, and the general public.
Latest News
There’s More Common Ground in Political Disagreement Than You Think
This article was originally published in Dallas Morning News. Political division is exhausting, but a strategy of avoidance is the wrong approach. In a recent experiment between people who disagreed with each other on... In a recent experiment, participants...
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are Betting on Nostalgia to Get Your Vote
This article was originally published in Fortune. In an era dominated by smartphones, social media, and streaming services, an unexpected trend is emerging: Young people are increasingly drawn to the analog past. Vinyl records, CDs, physical books, board...
Beyond Policy: Reimagining Family in the American Psyche
This article was originally published in the Leadership and Happiness Laboratory. Americans are having fewer children than needed to sustain the nation’s population. As our country ages and a smaller working-age population struggles to support a larger elderly cohort,...
Latest RESEARCH
Exploring Americans’ Visions of the Future
As an existential psychologist who studies human motivation, I believe that cultivating a positive vision of the future is essential to building a better tomorrow. Unfortunately, existing research suggests that there is much work to be done. Numerous surveys indicate...
Patriotism and Hope for America’s Future
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Executive Summary
This report investigates the current state of patriotism in the United States and its relationship to hope for the country’s future. Drawing upon data from a national survey conducted by Archbridge Institute’s Human Flourishing Lab, the findings reveal that most Americans maintain a positive national identity.
Hope in America
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Hope is a critical component of individual and societal flourishing, and it plays an important role in advancing human progress. When people are hopeful, they are more driven, resilient, open-minded, creative, innovative, and effective at solving problems.
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