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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Lara Aknin is a distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report.
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Canada· 2025-12-25Lara Aknin, a social psychologist at Simon Fraser University, highlights the importance of reconnecting with old friends during the holidays.
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Jamaica· 2025-12-07
Lara Aknin is a distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report.
Why does giving feel better than getting?Canada· 2025-10-20Lara Aknin is one of the authors of the Happiness Report 2025.
Jamaica recovers ground in happiness rankings | BusinessJamaica· 2025-03-26
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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Hungary· 2025-03-21
Dr. Lara Aknin is a professor of social psychology at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report.
Kindness will make you happier than a higher salary, report shows
United States· 2025-03-20Lara Aknin is a professor of social psychology at Simon Fraser University and editor of the report.
Taiwan ranks 27th on happy list, No. 1 in Asia
Taiwan· 2025-03-20Prof 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.
Covid ‘benevolence bump’ endures as acts of kindness 10% higher than before 2020 | Happiness
United Kingdom· 2025-03-20