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The Science Of Happiness Sounds Great. But Is The Research Solid?

The Science Of Happiness Sounds Great. But Is The Research Solid?

FromShort Wave


The Science Of Happiness Sounds Great. But Is The Research Solid?

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How do we really get happier? In a new review in the journal Nature Human Behavior, researchers Elizabeth Dunn and Dunigan Folk found that many common strategies for increasing our happiness may not be supported by strong evidence. In today's Short Wave episode, Dunn tells co-host Aaron Scott about changes in the way scientists are conducting research, and how these changes led her team to re-examine previous work in the field of psychology. Want to hear Dunn read the paper? Check it out here. Questions? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.