The Center for the Developement of Peace and Well-being
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The Greater Good Science Center supports scientific research, both by funding research at UC Berkeley directly and by disseminating findings from scientists across the country whose areas of study are consistent with the Center's mission. In this area of our website you'll find articles, papers and research briefs spanning a variety of topics related to peace and well-being.
 
Research Highlights
Compassion & Empathy
Social & Emotional Learning
Getting Along Across Differences
Within Families
Forgiveness
  Social & Emotional Learning
Marilyn Watson A Curriculum of Care
Students acheive more once they've learned to care for themselves and others, says Marilyn Watson. She's done the research to prove this - and witnessed the positive results. > read the article
Matthew Wheeland Gaming the School System
Thanks to one program, students have found that resolving their differences can be all fun and games. > read the article
Research Briefs
Testing the Child Development Project