Snap to happiness: smartphone photo exercises boost student Well-Being
NCT ID NCT07313696
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking photos of things that make you happy and savoring them can improve well-being and reduce depressive symptoms in college and graduate students. Over 250 participants were randomly assigned to take positive photos, share them with friends, take neutral photos, or take no photos for 21 days. The results showed that focusing on positive moments through smartphone photography may help boost mood and life satisfaction.
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