David DeSteno Professor of Psychology d.desteno@northeastern.edu 617.373.7884 Expertise COVID-19, role of emotion in social cognition and social behavior David DeSteno in the Press Rosh Hashana Can Change Your Life (Even if You’re Not Jewish) By David DeSteno. Dr. DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and the host of the podcast “How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.” Is Religion Good for Your Health? David DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and host of the PRX Podcast “How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.” Church should be more like Burning Man Article by David DeSteno, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and host of the podcast “How God Works.” Does Religion Make People More Ethical? Afterward, when they were asked to help a stranger, 69% of people in the first group agreed, compared with only 40% in the second group. Compassion—which Buddhist meditation magnifies—makes people kinder and less likely to seek revenge. In another experiment, my lab at Northeastern University found that people who had meditated for 8 weeks were […] Forbes Could Religious Rituals Teach Your Team How To Get In Sync? As David DeSteno, professor of psychology at Northeastern University, notes, in his book How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion, these types of synchronizing actions appear in many religions – from the chanting of Buddhists and Hindus to the kneeling of Christians and Muslims to the swaying of Jews during prayer. A Spirit of Gratitude Is Healthy for Society For this newsletter I interviewed David DeSteno, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University (about 35 miles from where the Pilgrims landed), who is one of the leading authorities on the social effects of gratitude. San Diego Union-Tribune Do the rituals of religion make you a better person? So the psychology professor from Northeastern University in Boston set out to see what other research was out there. The result is a new book released by Simon and Schuster: “How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion.” What science can tell us about the benefits of religion DeSteno, a psychology professor at Northeastern University, also argues people don’t need to be religious to benefit from the wisdom that traditions have to offer. On his new podcast, he interviews clergy members and authors such as the Rev. James Martin, Sharon Salzberg and Michael Pollan as he seeks to reduce the boundaries between science and […] ABC News Exploring the science behind religion’s benefits Author David Desteno discusses his new book How God Works: Examining the Science Behind the Benefits of Religion Vox How to be a good ancestor “When people evoke feelings of gratitude (through prayer, counting blessings, etc.), the result on decisions is one of patience and value for the future relative to the present. We find they become more generous and even extract fewer resources from common resource pools,” David DeSteno, a psychology professor at Northeastern University, told me. “If gratitude […] David DeSteno for Northeastern Global News Science and religion can get along, says former director of the National Institutes of Health Science and religion can get along, says former director of the National Institutes of Health Francis Collins is a global leader in genomics and public health. He is also a man of faith. He doesn't think they're mutually exclusive. The person walking past you isn’t wearing a mask. What should you say? The person walking past you isn’t wearing a mask. What should you say? It’s best to avoid hostility and communicate with empathy when it comes to helping people understand why covering their faces can slow the spread of the virus, say Northeastern researchers. Here’s how to combat the fear caused by a barrage of COVID-19 news Here’s how to combat the fear caused by a barrage of COVID-19 news To stop an anxiety spiral, curate your own emotional experiences by seeking out videos and readings that are pleasurable, calming, and positive, suggests psychology professor David DeSteno. Here’s the secret to unlocking our compassion in the face of mass suffering Here’s the secret to unlocking our compassion in the face of mass suffering David DeSteno, a psychology professor at Northeastern, found that people who believe they can help others are resistant to such paralysis. Scientific studies leaving you dazed and confused? These psychology professors want to change that. Scientific studies leaving you dazed and confused? These psychology professors want to change that. Psychology professors Lisa Feldman Barrett and David DeSteno are working to demystify complex scientific research for mainstream audiences. Why it pays off to be thankful around the holidays Why it pays off to be thankful around the holidays Cultivating a sense of gratitude has been found to alleviate stress, says psychology professor David DeSteno. Gratitude: ‘A vaccine against impulsiveness’ Gratitude: ‘A vaccine against impulsiveness’ New research from Northeastern professor David DeSteno shows how cultivating gratitude for everyday occurrences leads to greater patience and more self-control. Give thanks, and prosper Give thanks, and prosper In new a paper, Northeastern psychology researchers challenge long-held beliefs about patience by showing that cultivating gratitude can promote impulse control—which many previous studies have linked to better long-term outcomes. Your iPhone gets emotional Your iPhone gets emotional Virtual humans, relational robots, brain imaging devices, and mobile eye-tracking technologies were among the innovative research projects highlighted at a daylong conference at Northeastern that explored the intersection of emotion science and technology. Bold ideas take flight at TEDxNortheasternU Bold ideas take flight at TEDxNortheasternU Commercial space flight. Empowering foster children. Human emotion and social resilence. These were among the many topics and initiatives speakers explored Saturday at TEDxNortheasternU, attended by 100 Northeastern students and designed to share bold ideas in the community.
Rosh Hashana Can Change Your Life (Even if You’re Not Jewish) By David DeSteno. Dr. DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and the host of the podcast “How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.”
Is Religion Good for Your Health? David DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and host of the PRX Podcast “How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality.”
Church should be more like Burning Man Article by David DeSteno, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and host of the podcast “How God Works.”
Does Religion Make People More Ethical? Afterward, when they were asked to help a stranger, 69% of people in the first group agreed, compared with only 40% in the second group. Compassion—which Buddhist meditation magnifies—makes people kinder and less likely to seek revenge. In another experiment, my lab at Northeastern University found that people who had meditated for 8 weeks were […]
Forbes Could Religious Rituals Teach Your Team How To Get In Sync? As David DeSteno, professor of psychology at Northeastern University, notes, in his book How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion, these types of synchronizing actions appear in many religions – from the chanting of Buddhists and Hindus to the kneeling of Christians and Muslims to the swaying of Jews during prayer.
A Spirit of Gratitude Is Healthy for Society For this newsletter I interviewed David DeSteno, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University (about 35 miles from where the Pilgrims landed), who is one of the leading authorities on the social effects of gratitude.
San Diego Union-Tribune Do the rituals of religion make you a better person? So the psychology professor from Northeastern University in Boston set out to see what other research was out there. The result is a new book released by Simon and Schuster: “How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion.”
What science can tell us about the benefits of religion DeSteno, a psychology professor at Northeastern University, also argues people don’t need to be religious to benefit from the wisdom that traditions have to offer. On his new podcast, he interviews clergy members and authors such as the Rev. James Martin, Sharon Salzberg and Michael Pollan as he seeks to reduce the boundaries between science and […]
ABC News Exploring the science behind religion’s benefits Author David Desteno discusses his new book How God Works: Examining the Science Behind the Benefits of Religion
Vox How to be a good ancestor “When people evoke feelings of gratitude (through prayer, counting blessings, etc.), the result on decisions is one of patience and value for the future relative to the present. We find they become more generous and even extract fewer resources from common resource pools,” David DeSteno, a psychology professor at Northeastern University, told me. “If gratitude […]