The Daily Mail mentioned a study involving UBC researchers Jason Proulx and Elizabeth Dunn, which revealed that people miss out on opportunities to boost social connectedness when they rely on […]
Jan 2, 2019
The Sydney Morning Herald mentioned a series of experiments by UBC psychologist Elizabeth Dunn, which found that people who gives gifts receive a “gifter’s surplus”.
The Independent cited a 2008 study from UBC which found that giving money away makes people happier, as long as there is enough to meet essential needs. “People often pour […]
Dec 24, 2018
The Washington Post mentioned a study by UBC psychology professor, Elizabeth Dunn. The research found that objects received as gifts tend to produce modest and consistent happiness, whereas experiences given […]
Dec 13, 2018
The Wall Street Journal mentioned Elizabeth Dunn, a professor of psychology at UBC. Dunn co-authored a study, with professors from Harvard Business School, which found that people are happier if […]
Romper cited research by UBC psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn, who found that people who spend money on others are happier than people who use cash on themselves.
Nov 28, 2018
Elizabeth Dunn, a UBC psychologist, spoke to NPR about a study that found a flow-inducing game of Tetris could help people waiting to hear about life-altering news. Dunn, who wasn’t involved […]
Nov 6, 2018
Metro News U.K. mentioned UBC psychology research in a story about the link between money and happiness. Elizabeth Dunn, a UBC psychologist, found that people were happier after spending money […]
Oct 23, 2018
A CBC article about smartphone use quoted Ryan Dwyer, a second-year PhD student at UBC, who recently co-authored a study with psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn. The researchers found that participants […]
Oct 9, 2018
The Royal Society of Canada honoured nine UBC professors this month for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields.
Sep 22, 2015
Thinking “time is money” can be a barrier for people to act in environmentally friendly ways, even for tasks like recycling that take mere seconds, according to UBC research.
Apr 21, 2015
A UBC psychologist says there’s more at stake in the Metro Vancouver transit referendum than shorter commute times and climate change. The way you vote could also impact your happiness level.
Mar 17, 2015
UBC’s Elizabeth Dunn on how to make the most of Christmas gift giving and how it really is better to give than receive.
Dec 9, 2013
Global research finds rare evidence of universal trait…
May 9, 2013
If it is indeed nobler to give than to receive, it may also make you happier – even if you’re a toddler, according to a new study co-authored by three psychologists at the University of British Columbia.
Jun 19, 2012
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