Can being kind make teens happier? a 4-Week test

NCT ID NCT05267132

Summary

This study tested whether regularly performing kind acts for others could improve the mood and psychological well-being of teenagers. For four weeks, 119 high school students were assigned to either perform kind acts, perform kind acts with an added reflection exercise, or simply report their daily activities. Researchers measured the teens' positive and negative feelings before and after the program to see if kindness made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adolescent Development Lab

    Los Angeles, California, 90066, United States

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