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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9 in 10 American Workers are Thriving Despite the Dominant Narrative of Widespread Misery at Work
This article was originally published in Fortune Magazine. In an age when public discourse prioritizes sensationalism and cynical viewpoints about America over measured analysis and factual accuracy, a recently released survey of U.S. workers offers a data-driven...
Hope Is an Engine for Personal and Community Progress
This article was originally published in Profectus Magazine. We often view hope as a feeling that reflects our outlook on something we wish for. Sometimes we feel hope in positive situations, such as eagerly awaiting news of a job offer or promotion. Here, hope...
People are the Ultimate Existential Resource
This article was originally published in Human Progress. Even if technological advances help mitigate the problems with a shrinking population, young people are an irreplaceable existential resource. Summary: The decline in global birth rates has shifted concerns from...
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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