Your Happiness Calendar for Educators for December 2025
This month, explore how giving back can spark joy and nourish your spirit with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.
These are the most recent things on the site for the tag: Altruism.
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Do Thank Yous Keep Kindness Going?
New research finds that receiving gratitude may inspire you to help again, but not in every situation.
Young Children Are Capable of Extreme Bravery—Here’s Why
Researchers have examined the personality traits, the brain circuits, and the learnings that lead to children's heroic acts of courage.
How Our Friends Act Like Social Insurance
Research finds that friendship is less of an exchange of giving and receiving, and more of a support system for unpredictable times.
How Your Social Status Shapes Your Views on Inequality
Where you think you are in society (not where you actually are) matters for how you think about inequality and redistribution policies.
How Climate Messaging Can Backfire—And How to Improve It
A new study looks at what happens when people learn about the climate impact of behaviors like recycling, biking, and eating less meat.
Can Altruism Help Us Through Hard Times?
Caring for others can improve our well-being, build resilience, and foster lasting community—during moments of collective crisis, and beyond.
A Small Habit That Might Help Relieve Depression
A new study suggests that making small online donations can make you happier and help alleviate depressive symptoms.
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