Global Flourishing Study

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Ninety-second introductions to the study's papers.

90 secThe Roots of Forgiveness Are Planted in Childhood
90 secThe Childhood Seeds of Lifelong Hope
90 secDoes Religion Still Guide Our Lives?
90 secGiving Love Is Better Than Getting It
90 secWhy Your Feelings Can Literally Hurt

Lectures & Talks

From the researchers behind the Global Flourishing Study.

Lecture136 min2026 Pruit Memorial Symposium on Global Well Being

Happiness & Life Satisfaction

4 videos

Deep DiveIs 'Not Depressed' the Same as Happy?
Deep DiveWho Feels Most in Control of Their Life?
Deep DiveThe Childhood Roots of an Optimistic Life
Deep DiveThe Surprising Demographics of Inner Peace

Mental & Physical Health

4 videos

Deep DiveHow Your Childhood Shapes Your Smoking Habits
Deep DiveThe Global Map of Human Suffering
Deep DiveWhy Your Feelings Can Literally Hurt
Deep DiveHow Healthy You Feel Depends on Where You Live

Meaning & Purpose

1 video

Deep DiveThe Childhood Roots of a Purposeful Life

Close Social Relationships

3 videos

Deep DiveThe Global Secrets to Stronger Friendships and Family Bonds
90 secGiving Love Is Better Than Getting It
Deep DiveThe Secret to Great Relationships Starts in Childhood

Character & Virtue

5 videos

Deep DiveThe Roots of Forgiveness Are Planted in Childhood
90 secThe Childhood Seeds of Lifelong Hope
Deep DiveThe Childhood Roots of Good Character
Deep DiveWhat Makes Us Help? The Surprising Roots of Volunteering
Deep DiveThe Surprising Global Map of Generosity

Financial & Material Stability

2 videos

Deep DiveWho Gets to Learn? A Global Snapshot of Education
Deep DiveHow Your Childhood Shapes Your Financial Well-being Today

Religion & Spirituality

3 videos

90 secDoes Religion Still Guide Our Lives?
Deep DiveWho Believes in God? A Global Snapshot of Faith
Deep DiveChildhood's Echo: Why We Believe in an Afterlife