The Pursuit of Peace

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

Andy Tix Ph.D.

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 Need for 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."

Self-Fulfilling Pandemic

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.

Soulfelt

“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.

Protesting God

Adversity can lead people to atheism or agnosticism. But what if questioning and anger were actually considered a critical component of a close, resilient relationship with God?

Longing for More

What do you really want in life? Applying theory and research on the German concept of Sehnsucht may help you to better understand your quest and live well.

Letter to an Incoming Student

Two psychology professors reflect on what students can do to succeed this new school year.

The New Ambivalence for Warm Weather

We may be bearing witness to the dawning of a new human experience, one in which we both enjoy unseasonable warmth and also feel something may be wrong with the climate.

Finding the Meaning of Life Today

We may want to make our "mark" on the world, but the greatest sources of meaning and significance may be found in little moments throughout daily life.

Improving the Experience of Online Education

Can online courses provide the kind of experience crucial for students to develop critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity? New research suggests the answer is "yes."

7 Ways to Be Awe-Inspired in Everyday Life

It is possible to experience the spark of awe in everyday life. Here are seven research-supported recommendations for how to do so.

Why Do We Do What We Do?

Nature and nurture almost never influence behavior in isolation. Rather, nature and nurture almost always interact to influence behavior in complex ways.

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