Layous et al., 2012: Performing acts of kindness increased social acceptance among children over 4 weeks
Reference:
Layous, K., Nelson, S. K., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2013). What is the optimal way to deliver a positive activity intervention? The case of writing about one’s best possible selves. Journal of Happiness Studies, 14(2), 635-654.
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Encouraging 9 to 11 year-olds to perform three kind acts (instead of to visit three places) per week over 4 weeks showed a greater increase in the number of peers who nominated them as someone they would like to spend time with.
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Psychological Question Addressed
Am I loved and valued?Psychological Process 2:
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Am I loved and valued?Social Area:
Interpersonal relationships and behavior; Well-being
Intervention Technique:
Prompting by altering situations