by Clay Routledge | Mar 31, 2022 | Psychology of Progress, Research Reports
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Optimism plays a central role in human progress. Therefore, it is concerning that many Americans are pessimistic about the future of the United States and its role in the world. For example, according to a Pew Research Center...
by Clay Routledge | Mar 22, 2022 | Multi-media
This video was originally published in Cheddar News Clay Routledge, Professor of Business and author of “Nostalgia: A Psychological Resource”, joins Cheddar Reveals to discuss the psychology of nostalgia: why we have it, and why it may be good for our...
by Clay Routledge | Jan 12, 2022 | Articles and Op Eds
This article was originally published in Profectus Magazine. Humans are often described as social animals because we are so driven by the need for connection and much of our success as a species relies on our ability to work together. This is certainly true but our...
by Clay Routledge | Nov 20, 2021 | Articles and Op Eds
This article was originally published in the Washington Examiner Meaning in life is central to individual and societal flourishing. People must believe that they have the power to live meaningful lives. The good news is that the majority of Americans do believe they...