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Lonely, socially anxious people see particular benefit from performing small acts of kindness

 
New UBC Psychology research finds small acts of kindness can significantly reduce loneliness.

Dr. J. Kiley Hamlin awarded $2.5M SSHRC Partnership Grant to advance Big Team Social Science globally

 
With over 3,500 researchers from over 70 countries, the partnership represents a collaboration of unprecedented scope.

Kindness counts—even to a five-day-old baby

 
A new UBC Psychology study suggests the roots of morality may be present from birth.
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Lonely, socially anxious people see particular benefit from performing small acts of kindness

September 12, 2025
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Is your diet influencing your dreams? Here’s what research says about food and nightmares

September 10, 2025
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Nature vs. nurture beliefs are still holding women back in STEM

July 21, 2025
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