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.
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Why Gen Z Is Resurrecting the 1990s
This article was originally published in the NY Times. The idea that young people today have a damaging relationship with digital technology — a relationship that leaves them insufficiently grounded in the real world and psychologically and socially undeveloped — is...
Americans Still Believe in America’s Role in Global Progress
This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics A decline in national pride. “Doomerism” within Gen Z. The death of American exceptionalism. Wherever you look, it is easy to find a pessimistic perspective about the future of America. But...
The Return of Superman Signals a Cultural Shift in America
This article was originally published in The Federalist Look Up. That’s the tagline for the brand new Superman movie hitting the big screen this summer, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel. Tempted as some may be to see a summer...
Latest RESEARCH
Historical Nostalgia in Modern America: Exploring Its Prevalence, Appeal, and Psychological Utility
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Executive Summary
Nostalgia is a psychological resource that improves well-being and energizes forward-looking, explorative, creative, goal-focused, and prosocial activities. In this way, nostalgia—though involving reflection on the past—is ultimately a future-oriented experience.
The Psychological Building Blocks of Agency
Executive Summary WHAT IS PERSONAL AGENCY? Personal agency refers to people’s beliefs that they can impact the world around them and pursue their own aspirations. Psychologists have developed several theories of personal agency and dedicated decades of research to...
Digital Flourishing in America
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Executive Summary “Digital flourishing” refers to feeling good about how we interact with others online and the choices we make in our digital lives. This concept is the counterpart to reports of ill effects related to digital...
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