HAPPINESS

This study tested a short program to help children aged 8 to 14 from single-parent, low-income, or left-behind families in Shenzhen improve their emotional regulation skills. 183 children took part in four group sessions plus a booster session, learning about emotions, positivity…

This study tested an online program called Strengths to Grow that teaches parents how to notice and build on their child's unique strengths. About 400 parents of children in kindergarten through third grade took part. The goal was to see if the program could increase parents' hap…

This study tested whether a daily 3-minute laughter practice (called a Laughie Prescription) could improve well-being, happiness, and post-traumatic stress in 50 nursing students who lived through the earthquake in Türkiye. Participants laughed for one minute in a group and then …

This study tested whether an 8-week SKY breath meditation program is practical and beneficial for healthy adults. Researchers measured stress, anxiety, and happiness using surveys and wearable devices, and also looked at changes in blood markers. The goal was to see if this simpl…

This study looked at whether telling blood donors that their blood saved a life makes them feel happier. Over 600 donors in China were randomly split into two groups: one received a gratitude message, the other did not. Both groups filled out happiness surveys right after donatin…

This pilot study tested whether fun activities for reciting Tang poems could increase happiness and language skills in 48 ethnic minority primary school students in Hong Kong. Children attended three weekly poetry sessions and a performance show. Researchers measured how many poe…