The Pursuit of Peace

How to generate well-being for ourselves and each other.

Andy Tix Ph.D.

The Ways of the Fundamentalist and the Mystic

For many people, being religious means being a religious fundamentalist. However, decades of thinking and research in the psychology of religion suggest religion is more complex.

The Science and Practice of a Good Life

How do we enter the next phase of the pandemic? New insights from the science of a good life can help get you started.

The Science of Motivating Others

How do we motivate those under our care to do what’s in their best interest? Understanding the impact of three variables may improve our ability to inspire.

When We Can't Agree on Scientific Facts

Individuals increasingly don’t agree on the relevant facts regarding major problems facing our country and world. Six critical thinking skills would help us move forward.

Awe as a Resource for Coping With Stress

Intentionally and systematically making awe more accessible at high-stress institutions may provide a new pathway toward holistic health and well-being.

Awe Experiences Decrease Political Polarization

The extreme political polarization of the United States remains one of the nation's greatest problems. New research suggests a novel remedy.

An Introduction to Psychology

At the heart of psychology is an interest in understanding humans and behavior. Understanding how psychologists think enhances this essential human activity.

The Emotional Benefits of Exercising Outdoors in Winter

Are you getting tired of this long, pandemic winter? An emotional connection with winter beauty runs deep for many of us, and yet it may often be personally unexplored.

Settling Into a Pandemic Winter

Are you bored or feeling "stir crazy" because of this pandemic winter? Reframing this as an opportunity to settle may be one of the best choices you ever make.

3 Tips for Being Hospitable to Young Adults This Holiday

At typical holiday gatherings, young people are overwhelmed with a barrage of questions about their future. This year has been anything but typical, so let’s focus on hospitality.

Do Emerging Adults Need Their Godparents?

Are godparents still relevant in today’s world? Yes, and here’s why.

The Religious Language of Republicans and Democrats

Is a politician’s use of religious language as successful at courting Christian voters as Republicans have made it seem? Democratic candidates seem to think so.

The Emotional Benefits of Sacred Moments

The year 2020 will go down in history as a year of societal crisis. Much less acknowledged is the profound emotional and spiritual malaise people are experiencing.

Who Is Most Likely to Be "Done" With Religion?

There are many ways to be irreligious. Meet the religious "dones."

COVID-19 is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

It’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless about the COVID-19. We do have some control, however, beginning with our beliefs.

3 Updates to Psychology Courses for Fall 2020

Those of us who teach psychology courses have a unique opportunity and responsibility during the fall of 2020: We can help educate a significant slice of American youth.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Race

The story of race in America is often told inaccurately or incompletely. A new story is possible.

Is Mental Health a Valid Reason to Not Socially Distance?

Is mental health a valid reason to not socially distance? Major mental health organization and leading behavioral experts all agree.

Psychological Factors in Student Success

What helps a student succeed in school? Decades of research point to three major factors: mindset, self-discipline, and motivation.

Successful Learning at Home

What enables a student to be a successful learner in school, while others struggle? Psychological theory and research provides some encouragement.

Seeking Control in a Pandemic

Few of us have ever dealt with a situation that feels as unpredictable as the coronavirus pandemic. Classic research suggests some ways we may seek order and control.

Coping with a Pandemic

What are we going to do in this new season of pandemic? Until we can answer that question, our response will be wanting.

The Experience of Being Emotionally Moved

New research reveals an unappreciated experience in which individuals feel emotionally “moved" or "touched." This emotion may unlock one of the key aspects to a meaningful life.

What to Do When Stressed

Research on problem-focused and emotion-focused coping suggests what we can do to respond well during times of stress.

Gays and the Church

Same-sex relations remain a controversial topic. As the United Methodist Church votes on "a way forward," one psychologist seeks to help with respectful dialogue.

The Meaningulness of Living with Soul

“Soulfelt” appears in none of the major dictionaries. By this criterion, it is not a word. But, it should be.

When Religion Promotes Violence

New data suggests religion is perceived to be the greatest source of conflict in the world today. Why does religion sometimes promote conflict, and how could it foster peace?

Six Forms of Resolution

Ever found New Year's resolutions to be unmotivating or unhelpful? Here are six options for New Year's goals that might help you clarify your best life.

The Psychology of Religion

What explains why some individuals are more religious than others? Scientists interested in the psychology of religion seek answers.

Awe in Religious and Spiritual Experience

Recent research is uncovering new connections between awe and spiritual experience.

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