PROFILE

Jess Alberts

Jess Alberts, Ph.D., is President’s Professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University; her research interests include conflict, relationship communication, and the division of labor.

Love, Honor, and Thank

By Angela Threthewey, Jess Alberts | June 1, 2007

Researchers Jess Alberts and Angela Trethewey have found that a successful relationship doesn’t just depend on how partners divide their household…

How to Avoid Labor Pains

By Jess Alberts , Angela Threthewey | June 1, 2007

The Science of Happiness at Work

Greater Good's online course series offering research-based strategies for more satisfaction, connection, and purpose at work. CEs for health professionals & HR managers.

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Are You the A*Hole?

Worried that you might be wrong in that argument you're having? Intellectual humility can help.
How To Find Calm Through Walking

Meditation has proven benefits, but the style that works best depends on a person's habits and preferences. In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we explore walking meditation, a powerful practice for feeling more centered and grounded. Dan Harris, host of the award-winning 10% Happier podcast, shares how walking meditation helps him manage the residual stress and anxiety from years of war reporting and high-pressure TV anchoring. Then, Dr. Paul Kelly from the University of Edinburgh dives into the science, explaining how walking meditation can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve overall well-being.