New study examined decades of research, providing for the first time a "clear and comprehensive" overview of when, where and ...

Simply looking at visual art, visiting a museum, or having art in your hospital room can enhance well-being, particularly repeated engagement, which ...

New research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that looking at tragic art—specifically sculptures ...

such as when people create art or play a sport they are passionate about. It has been proposed by proponents of positive psychology as one factor that contributes to a happy life. What are some ...

fun activities such as eating ice cream or philanthropic activities such as reading to the blind? Positive psychology tested “fun versus philanthropy” and found that the philanthropic ...