The Psychology Podcast Sara Algoe || Positive Relationships
Sep 13, 2018
In this engaging discussion, Sara Algoe, an Associate Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Virginia, shares her insights on the power of gratitude and laughter in building strong relationships. She explains the "find, remind, and bind" theory of gratitude, illustrating how it fosters deeper connections. The conversation dives into the nuances of mixed emotions and the role of gratitude in mental health. Algoe highlights the effectiveness of gratitude interventions, emphasizing their importance for well-being in everyday life.
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Everyday Moments Build Connection
- Positive interpersonal processes are everyday social moments (laughing, sharing joy, gratitude) that create opportunities for connection.
- The way an emotion is communicated and the other's response determines how much connection forms.
Academic Path Into Gratitude Research
- Sara Algoe recounts her path into studying emotions and relationships during graduate school and postdoc work.
- She describes working with Tim Wilson, Jonathan Haidt, and Shelly Gable and shifting focus toward interpersonal coordination of emotions.
Positive Emotions Have Different Roles
- Positive emotions are not a single category; they differ in psychological consequences based on valence and function.
- Gratitude and other pleasant emotions can co-occur with negative feelings and still produce distinct social outcomes.
