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October 2012 PMID 22886132

Awe expands people's perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being.

Melanie Rudd, Kathleen D Vohs, Jennifer Aaker

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101
Peak: 3 in Nov 2019
across 5 sources since May 2019

Extended reach

2,571,545
potential audience

Total likes

69,220

Video views

2,504,568

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May 2019 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • Facebook12 posts
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What people are saying

The discussions show a strong consensus on the positive effects of awe, reflected in words like 'miracle' and 'expands perception,' which convey enthusiasm and belief in awe's transformative power, while some entries express curiosity about its broader implications, indicating not only agreement but also engagement with the topic's significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts strongly support the idea that awe expands perception of time and benefits well-being, using affirming language like 'almost like a miracle' and 'Awe expands people's perception of time'.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of awe and its psychological effects clearly captures attention, with posts highlighting its transformative potential, indicating high interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into the implications of awe, mentioning how it reduces impatience and opens the mind, showing moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The repeated emphasis on awe's capacity to improve decision-making, patience, and life satisfaction suggests that participants see it as having a significant real-world impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Experiencing awe can make people feel like they have more time, which leads to better decision-making, less impatience, and increased willingness to help others.
  • Awe also makes people prefer experiences over material possessions and increases their overall life satisfaction.
  • These effects occur because awe shifts people's perception of time, helping them focus on the present moment, which enhances their sense of wellbeing and contentment.
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Katy Milkman
@katy_milkman · X

Awe makes us feel we have more time, reduces impatience, and increases our satisfaction with life. It's almost like a miracle drug!

Apr 8, 2024 · 7 likes · 54,795 followers View post →
Pablo Castañeda
@Smart_Sapiens · X

Sentir asombro hace que las personas sean más pacientes, menos materialistas y más abiertas a ayudar a los demás. Asombrarse expande nuestra percepción del tiempo. También abre la mente al cambio. La falta de tiempo subjetiva se asocia a malestar. https://t.co/0djTzFsDwi

Apr 9, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,425 followers View post →
Fatima Maria Felisberti
@ffelisberti · X

Awe expands people’s perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being. https://t.co/pelQ2Ba0X1 https://t.co/90zVwNsy3a

Nov 27, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,893 followers View post →
okazakiyslab
@okazakiyslab · X

Awe Expands People’s Perception of Time, Alters Decision Making, and Enhances Well-Being https://t.co/GLnx9D7sGh 壮大な自然やアートのような崇高さを感じる「畏敬の念」は主観的な時間を増やすだけでなく、向社会的行動を促す。ものすごく大きな仏像を見たときに感じるあの感覚だろうか。

Nov 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1,110 followers View post →
カトウ｜幸福学の研究家✖︎著者
@shomabh · X

とても面白い研究結果だと思うのですが 畏怖の念を感じると、人は時間に余裕が生まれ、慈善的な行動をし、幸福度が高まるとのことです。 僕は毎日、寝る前に内省してます Awe expands people's perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being https://t.co/Rl8GgVgVqU

Oct 22, 2023 · 1 like · 750 followers View post →
cobweb
@cobwebkanamachi · X

https://t.co/ksEKx2GvXA こちらに載ったものか

Aug 25, 2023 · 1 like · 561 followers View post →

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Jon Chung
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Awe expands people's perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being - PubMed https://t.co/oXTR1SftL0

Aug 11, 2025 · 2,072 followers View post →
Katy Milkman
@katy_milkman · X

Awe makes us feel we have more time, reduces impatience, and increases our satisfaction with life. It's almost like a miracle drug!

Apr 8, 2024 · 7 likes · 54,795 followers View post →
カトウ｜幸福学の研究家✖︎著者
@shomabh · X

とても面白い研究結果だと思うのですが 畏怖の念を感じると、人は時間に余裕が生まれ、慈善的な行動をし、幸福度が高まるとのことです。 僕は毎日、寝る前に内省してます Awe expands people's perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being https://t.co/Rl8GgVgVqU

Oct 22, 2023 · 1 like · 750 followers View post →
cobweb
@cobwebkanamachi · X

https://t.co/ksEKx2GvXA こちらに載ったものか

Aug 25, 2023 · 1 like · 561 followers View post →
cobweb
@cobwebkanamachi · X

https://t.co/T7ESX4Uzuu Awe Expands People’s Perception of Time, Alters Decision Making, and Enhances Well-Being Melanie Rudd1, Kathleen D.Vohs2, and Jennifer Aaker1

Aug 25, 2023 · 561 followers View post →
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@E_Aa34 · X

RT @Smart_Sapiens: Sentir asombro hace que las personas sean más pacientes, menos materialistas y más abiertas a ayudar a los demás. Asomb…

Apr 9, 2023 · 1 share · 14 followers View post →
Pablo Castañeda
@Smart_Sapiens · X

Sentir asombro hace que las personas sean más pacientes, menos materialistas y más abiertas a ayudar a los demás. Asombrarse expande nuestra percepción del tiempo. También abre la mente al cambio. La falta de tiempo subjetiva se asocia a malestar. https://t.co/0djTzFsDwi

Apr 9, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,425 followers View post →
WonderWorks
@ourwonderworks · X

#wonder #awe #wellbeing #wellness https://t.co/abCjzNgjQw https://t.co/UA2c6u2zlI

Jan 21, 2022 · 28 followers View post →
Mai / まい
@kima0106 · X

畏敬の念ピンとこない https://t.co/Wbzd9fHj0P

Oct 19, 2021 · 1 like · 409 followers View post →
IamtheWalrus
@IamtheW60512589 · X

Awe expands people's perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being - PubMed https://t.co/wab9RCEtLw https://t.co/ISKdzfveXe

May 12, 2021 · 72 followers View post →
Jeanna G
@jeanna129 · X

Awe Expands People’s Perception of Time, Alters Decision Making, and Enhances Well-Being - Melanie Rudd, Kathleen D. Vohs, Jennifer Aaker, 2012 https://t.co/6d0h8eX5vd

May 16, 2020 · 28 followers View post →
andrea jespersen
@AndreaJespersen · X

RT @ffelisberti: Awe expands people’s perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being. https://t.co/pelQ2Ba0X1 https://…

Nov 28, 2019 · 1 share · 371 followers View post →
Fatima Maria Felisberti
@ffelisberti · X

Awe expands people’s perception of time, alters decision making, and enhances well-being. https://t.co/pelQ2Ba0X1 https://t.co/90zVwNsy3a

Nov 27, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,893 followers View post →
okazakiyslab
@okazakiyslab · X

Awe Expands People’s Perception of Time, Alters Decision Making, and Enhances Well-Being https://t.co/GLnx9D7sGh 壮大な自然やアートのような崇高さを感じる「畏敬の念」は主観的な時間を増やすだけでなく、向社会的行動を促す。ものすごく大きな仏像を見たときに感じるあの感覚だろうか。

Nov 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1,110 followers View post →
Google-Cide
@GoogleCide · X

STUDY: Awe-inspiring experiences make you feel that time is more plentiful. They also incline you to give of your time more freely. So go get your fill of awesomeness. https://t.co/QEbPVWmltY https://t.co/QEbPVWmltY

May 17, 2019 · 883 followers View post →