Moral development is formed through social interactions and experiences in early life. Kohlberg’s theory outlines 6 stages, ...

19 Apr 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. Gratitude is like most desirable traits and qualities in that it is usually not enough to simply decide ...

3 Apr 2020 by Heather S. Lonczak, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Looking for a counselor may feel like an overwhelming endeavor, especially for someone already dealing with ...

Are you getting your recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night? If not, you aren’t alone. Sleep deprivation is a global public health [...] ...

29 Mar 2021 by Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Intrinsic motivation refers to when we feel compelled to do something for internal reasons, such as when a task ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

Helping people change unhealthy or damaging behavior is one of the most significant challenges therapists face (Hall, Gibbie, & Lubman, 2012). When encouragement to ...

9 Jul 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. The self-esteem movement has swept through Western culture over the past 50 years, with parents and teachers ...

Generation Z comprises most full-time students in further and higher education in 2024 and are the world’s first digital natives. Research has shown that Gen [...] “What makes me happy is the quality ...

26 Jan 2017 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Happiness has been a human pursuit for as long as we can remember, and positive psychology has taken this concept ...