Much of the psychological research on emotions focuses on what are termed the “universal” and basic emotions of happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and surprise. There are, however, more complex emotions ...

New research says joy, not shame, is what makes better habits stick. Here's the 5-step method two UBC psychologists use to ...

Developing and nurturing positive emotions can significantly impact your mental and physical well-being. While life’s challenges can sometimes make it difficult to remain positive, learning how to ...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already rising rates of burnout among American health care workers. A new Northwestern University study found learning and practicing skills that increase positive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lindsay Kohler is a behavioral scientist and future of work expert. Emotional intelligence is one of the most sought-after skills ...

However, the ongoing crisis of mental health in the workplace is forcing managers to take employees' emotional wellbeing into ...

How do emotions influence memory? In a collaboration between Hangzhou Normal University and Nanjing Normal University, Xi Jia led a study to explore whether emotions shape how well people remember ...

As people age, they display a bias in recognizing emotions as positive-to the point of improperly labeling neutral or negative emotions as positive. Some researchers theorize this bias is an adaptive ...

Storytelling, nostalgia and personal touches can help drive positive emotional connections with customers. Many brands interested in improving the customer journey are changing their focus from ...