Alumni Know: Why does giving feel good?

Social psychologist Sara Konrath (BA '02) shares the science behind giving and some unexpected benefits of generosity. By Megan Vander Woude Office of Advancement - Every November and December, we hear a lot about giving. No matter what you're celebrating this holiday season, you're sure to be inundated with messages of spending time with loved ones, giving thoughtful gifts and giving back to others. These are the things that make December the most wonderful time of the year, right? According to science, giving really does make us feel good. Sara Konrath (BA '02), an associate professor at Indiana University, researches the science of empathy and generosity. Sara joined Alumni Know to explain how giving makes us happy - and how it brings a bunch of other benefits. Plus, she's got some tips to help us get (and give) the most this season.
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