Being creative is considered a desirable trait, yet most empirical studies emphasize how to
increase creativity rather than explore its possible benefits. A natural connection is how …

Loneliness is a complex set of aversive feelings that arises when people perceive that their
belongingness needs are not being met. Usually, these feelings of loneliness are temporary …

The significance of meaningful work for quality of work life has been confirmed by research
showing its importance both as regards to employee motivation, well-being, and …

Nostalgia—defined as sentimental longing for one's past—is a self-relevant, albeit deeply
social, and an ambivalent, albeit more positive than negative, emotion. As nostalgia brings …

Finding meaning in life is a fundamental personal need, and motivating prosocial behavior
is a fundamental societal need. The present research tests whether the two are connected …

This book offers an inspiring exploration of current findings from the psychology of meaning
in life, analysing cutting-edge research to propose practical, evidence-based applications …

Purpose Adolescence is characterized by dramatic physical, social, and emotional changes,
making teens particularly vulnerable to the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic …

The human pursuit of well-being occupies space that extends beyond simply seeking
pleasure, feeling good, and being satisfied. In philosophy, Aristotle introduced the concept of …

The free-to-play mobile game Pokémon GO's (PGO) use of real-world map** encourages
play in public spaces, opening up the possibility of greater engagement with other players …

Despite the prevalence of both chronic and transient loneliness and the detrimental
consequences associated with them, as a negatively valenced response to social exclusion …