Jason Proulx, PhD @jdproulx

Postdoctoral Fellow @ourANU studying how to promote kind, inclusive, and happy communities. Burnaby, Canada Joined June 2020

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SFU Psychology @SFUPsychology

12 months ago

Feeling dissatisfied despite having everything that makes you happy? In this BBC @sciencefocus article, Psychology's Dr. Lara Aknin (@lbaknin) discusses the hedonic treadmill, why we find ourselves trapped on it, & how we can step off of it. Read more: sciencefocus.com/the-human-body…

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SFU Psychology @SFUPsychology

a year ago

Professor Lara Aknin (@lbaknin) and her research partner Gillian Sandstrom recently wrote an article in @sciam on rekindling old friendships that have faded over time. From memories to mutual interests, sometimes all it takes is a message to reconnect: bit.ly/3Y9Xqwg

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Lara Aknin @lbaknin

a year ago

So INCREDIBLY proud of my honours student🌟Kalum Kumar🌟 for winning the Governor General's Silver Medal! Can't wait to celebrate you and this major achievement at @SFUFASS grad next week. WAY TO GO, KALUM!! sfu.ca/psychology/new…

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Jason Proulx, PhD @jdproulx

a year ago

Social connection is critical to human flourishing. Today, on #IntergenerationalDay, I remind myself just how meaningful friendships that span age and ability are for our well-being and how programs like iGen can create happier and kinder communities tinyurl.com/Proulx23-Conve…

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Lara Aknin @lbaknin

a year ago

BIG life changes (eg., marriage 👰‍♀️, grad🎓) can be exciting and hard. Most advice tells ppl to focus on themselves in these periods, but our new work (led by Tiara Cash) shows that greater prosociality predicts greater well-being in times of change tinyurl.com/4he62ufp

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Jason Proulx, PhD @jdproulx

a year ago

Woo @DennettBrittany!! Amazing work, well done!! Congrats on this accomplishment with @YuthikaGirme!!

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The Conversation Canada @ConversationCA

a year ago

Preparing for the next health crisis: COVID-19 showed the importance of community-engaged research theconversation.com/preparing-for-…

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Debrielle T. Jacques, PhD @dt__jacques

a year ago

Re-sharing this database of BIPOC-authored papers from across psychology. This is a wonderful resource, esp. for those aiming to diversify their syllabi, journal clubs, citation networks, and general awareness. Please add your or others' papers! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

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SFU Psychology @SFUPsychology

a year ago

Professor Lara Aknin was recently featured in a @ScienceNews's article: Not all cultures value happiness over other aspects of well-being "Many people worldwide, not just those beyond North America, experience and prefer balance and harmony.” sciencenews.org/article/happin…

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SFU Psychology @SFUPsychology

2 years ago

The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Rusbult Early Career Investigator Award annually recognizes investigators early in their careers who have offered original and impactful contributions to relationship science. #sfupsyc @SPSPnews sfu.ca/psychology/new…

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Simon Fraser University @SFU

2 years ago

During Black History Month, June Francis (@DrJuneFrancis1) speaks on building a sense of community on campus and beyond. Through her many roles at SFU, Francis hopes to provide space for those historically marginalized to be their authentic selves. ow.ly/H09e50QGhtF

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Jason Proulx, PhD @jdproulx

2 years ago

Very grateful to learn from and share the stage with these exceptional people, researchers, and co-panelists—thank you for sharing your stories and experiences @reblitt, @ashleywhillans, and @samjheintz!! And a big thanks to everyone who came to our session! #SPSP2024 @SPSPnews

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SPARQ @StanfordSPARQ

2 years ago

Congratulations to @KengthsagnL who was recognized today at the @SPSPnews Awards Ceremony for the 2023 Heritage Dissertation Research Prize!

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Jason Proulx, PhD @jdproulx

2 years ago

Looking forward to seeing y’all today at 1:45 (Room 9)!! Come chat with us about the complexities and value of rigorous and respectful real-world science! @ashleywhillans @samjheintz @reblitt @SPSPnews #SPSP2024

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Jason Proulx, PhD @jdproulx

2 years ago

Intergenerational friendships are meaningful connections, which may boost the daily and long-term well-being of the young and old! Can't wait to share our new pre-registered multi-wave daily diary study on the iGen program at the #SPSP2024 Happiness & Well-being Pre-conference.

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Jason Proulx, PhD @jdproulx

2 years ago

Only two weeks away!! Super stoked to host this #SPSP2024 session with my amazing co-panelists @ashleywhillans, @samjheintz, and @reblitt! Join us as we share our stories of success, struggles, and lessons learned in doing rigorous and respectful real-world research! @SPSPnews

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SFU Psychology @SFUPsychology

2 years ago

Prof Lara Aknin recently discussed the importance of generosity & social connections in @TorontoStar: "For those of us experiencing anxiety, I think our social relationships are probably one of our biggest lifelines & sources of support." Read more at tinyurl.com/28r647hf