Lara Aknin
Prof. Lara Aknin is a Canadian professor of social psychology known for her research on the psychology of generosity and altruism. As one of the editors of the World Happiness Report, she has highlighted the enduring trend of increased acts of kindness since the Covid-19 pandemic, suggesting that the crisis has fostered a greater sense of community and willingness to help others.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,065 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 2,065 | $15,000 | 10$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Jamaica:
Lara Aknin is one of the authors of the Happiness Report 2025.
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Hungary:
Dr. Lara Aknin is a social psychology professor who studied the effects of kindness and concluded that helping others leads to greater happiness.
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United States:
Dr. Lara Aknin is a professor of social psychology at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report.
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Taiwan:
Lara Aknin is a professor of social psychology at Simon Fraser University and editor of the report.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Lara Aknin, a Canadian professor of social psychology and one of the report’s editors, said the number of people who reported helping strangers sharply increased in 2020 and the numbers had been sustained.
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