December 2019 PMID 29702043

A range of kindness activities boost happiness.

Lee Rowland, Oliver Scott Curry

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Multiple comments strongly agree with the publication's findings, describing kindness activities as 'good for mental health' and 'increasing happiness,' with tone and word choices emphasizing enthusiasm and practical benefits. The inclusion of phrases like 'practice kindness' and 'a ripple effect' demonstrate both engagement and belief in the impact of kindness on well-being.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support and highlight the positive effects of kindness activities on happiness, indicating strong agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some celebrating specific studies and encouraging kindness practice, though some focus on sharing links and less on personal reflections.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions include references to research, calling acts of kindness a 'game changer,' and suggesting practical applications, reflecting deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions emphasize kindness as a tool for improving mental well-being and social connections, suggesting high potential impact on individual and community health.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how a seven-day program of various kindness activities influences happiness and found that engaging in these acts generally boosts subjective happiness, with no significant difference based on the type of kindness activity or recipient.
  • It also showed a positive relationship between the number of kind acts performed and the increase in happiness, indicating that more kindness leads to greater happiness.
  • The research highlights that kindness to friends, strangers, oneself, or even just observing kindness all have equally beneficial effects on mental well-being.]

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د. أسامة الجامع
@oaljama · X

أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين يمارسون اللطف يزيد من سعادة الإنسان وهذا ينطبق على أبنائك عندما يرون الوالدين يمارسون أفعال الإحسان واللطف والخير لغيرهم. المصدر https://t.co/oPvX9L1VId

May 29, 2021 · 82 likes · 22 shares · 807,306 followers View post →
ktani mara
@rosebyanyother7 · X

"A range of kindness activities boost happiness" 2018 https://t.co/O1Yc94Wktb "performing kindness activities for seven days increases happiness ... to strong ties, to weak ties, and to self, as well as observing acts of kindness ... equally positive effects" Photo © @diomedes66 https://t.co/nyNFecwN2a

Sep 5, 2020 · 47 likes · 16 shares · 10,655 followers View post →
Nicole Malachowski
@RealMalachowski · X

Being kind can change your life. According to a study published in the Journal of Social Psychology, even small acts of #kindness can have a ripple effect on our own mental well-being & social connections: https://t.co/H5IWiJadfq What's one act of kindness you can do today? https://t.co/UOyNp486MR

Jun 10, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 5,844 followers View post →
With Kids
@withkidsscot · X

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Kindness is good for your mental health. Several studies have shown that it increases oxytocin, decreases anxiety and stress and makes you happier. https://t.co/je1niwICp4 https://t.co/hEsKOOdyR2

May 19, 2020 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 3,652 followers View post →
BrainsWay
@BrainsWay · X

Today is #WorldKindnessDay! Studies show that being kind to others can decrease #depression and positively impact #mentalhealth. Are you practicing kindness in a fun or creative way to celebrate today? Tell us below! More on the study here: https://t.co/RknrIt7tWg https://t.co/MqJaYymxLv

Nov 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,165 followers View post →
Dr Peta Stapleton
@PetaStapleton · X

A 2019 study reported on how people felt after performing or observing kind acts every day for 7 days. Participants were randomly assigned to carry out at least one more kind act than usual - read what happened https://t.co/9DNRKmBzWa https://t.co/zFKZrfXRt9

Apr 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 965 followers View post →

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kindness.org
@kindness_org · X

Science says that we really are the company that we keep. Our research* suggests that observing acts of kindness has positive effects on happiness. What's a simple way to make that your norm? Surround yourself with kind friends.

Oct 14, 2025 · 6,036 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

分けた 身近な友人や家族だけに親切にする 知り合いとか初対面の人とか、そんなに親しくない人に親切にする 他人ではなく、自分に親切にする 他人が親切にしているところを観察する 結果 どのグループも同じように幸福度がアップした https://t.co/XEReu6v2Fd #自分用メモ

Oct 10, 2025 · 189 followers View post →
JustBeingGood
@JustB3ingGood · X

Being kind to strangers, family and friends increases hapiness #BeKind #Happiness https://t.co/8uMVO1QR2A

Jan 13, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
Mercer Mayer
@MercerMayer · X

#MondayMotivation #Mondayvibes #Kindness boosts #Happiness … https://t.co/enBOl51u5r

Jul 31, 2023 · 2,135 followers View post →
Bonnie Huntsinger
@BonniHuntsinger · X

RT @RealMalachowski: Being kind can change your life. According to a study published in the Journal of Social Psychology, even small acts o…

Jun 10, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,947 followers View post →
Eric V. Scott
@ericvscott5 · X

RT @RealMalachowski: Being kind can change your life. According to a study published in the Journal of Social Psychology, even small acts o…

Jun 10, 2023 · 2 shares · 705 followers View post →
Nicole Malachowski
@RealMalachowski · X

Being kind can change your life. According to a study published in the Journal of Social Psychology, even small acts of #kindness can have a ripple effect on our own mental well-being & social connections: https://t.co/H5IWiJadfq What's one act of kindness you can do today? https://t.co/UOyNp486MR

Jun 10, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 5,844 followers View post →
Beki Smith Knowledge Manager (& pharmacist)
@Sybil_Ramkin · X

RT @nlaglibs: Oh and here's an article on how "A range of kindness activities boost happiness" - https://t.co/W5xbAIPSbf

Aug 1, 2022 · 1 share · 788 followers View post →
Library & Knowledge Services
@nlaglibs · X

Oh and here's an article on how "A range of kindness activities boost happiness" - https://t.co/W5xbAIPSbf

Aug 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 785 followers View post →
I. Love U. Je t’aime - Te Amo
@Kenneth53319623 · X

A range of kindness activities boost happiness - PubMed https://t.co/z2qnOuAJAd

Apr 19, 2022 · 122 followers View post →
scotts, the goth pope ♗
@sovereignravens · X

@Yodonashi_ @ActuallyTeaa Yes https://t.co/DRTlaLhXTe

Mar 19, 2022 · 946 followers View post →
Hana
@HanaAlghala · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

Sep 4, 2021 · 22 shares · 68 followers View post →
Andrés Logroño
@AndrsLogrono · X

“Los actos de bondad hacia los lazos fuertes, lazos débiles y hacia uno mismo, así como la observación de actos de bondad, tienen efectos positivos sobre la felicidad”. Es decir ayude y no joda al resto ni se joda a usted mismo para q sea feliz

Jul 4, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,323 followers View post →
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@Amani_Abbadi9 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 30, 2021 · 22 shares · 30 followers View post →
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@trq36353692 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 30, 2021 · 22 shares · 421 followers View post →
❥ Njood ••
@njood_abd · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 904 followers View post →
rose
@com_dreamer · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 750 followers View post →
المدربة عفاف شرف
@afaf_sh5 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 519 followers View post →
ابو عبدالله
@smaarywj · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 37 followers View post →
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@ammass32 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 33 followers View post →
asma
@asma_4_ · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 1,173 followers View post →
رحيل
@qhHsGgyzNqk3QW8 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 53 followers View post →
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@lilac_0211 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 22 followers View post →
Falcon S
@SpaceyBeach · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 639 followers View post →
نوره البراهيم
@Noura_i1 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 2,701 followers View post →
D4N_D0N Rambo
@D4N_D0N · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 713 followers View post →
Sara Al-Qahtani
@Sara1234Sf85 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 341 followers View post →
سعود
@saud88A12345 · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 304 followers View post →
Anas Alomaireen
@Alomaireen · X

RT @oaljama: أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين ي…

May 29, 2021 · 22 shares · 594 followers View post →
د. أسامة الجامع
@oaljama · X

أن تكون لطيفاً وكريماً عنصران ينتجان سعادة تغمر أفراد الأسرة، في دراسة نشرت عام 2018م في هارفارد أن مجرد مراقبة أفعال لآخرين يمارسون اللطف يزيد من سعادة الإنسان وهذا ينطبق على أبنائك عندما يرون الوالدين يمارسون أفعال الإحسان واللطف والخير لغيرهم. المصدر https://t.co/oPvX9L1VId

May 29, 2021 · 82 likes · 22 shares · 807,306 followers View post →
Keiko
@keikoinboston · X

RT @keikoinboston: "A range of kindness activities boost happiness", Rowland & Curry 2019. Paper is paywalled at https://t.co/UM4v3sWcCc b…

Mar 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 7,223 followers View post →
Virtues & Vocations
@VirtueVocations · X

RT @DrSchnitker: Practice #kindness, for yourself and for others! https://t.co/V1Hsx8AzVw

Feb 2, 2021 · 1 share · 353 followers View post →
Sarah Schnitker, Ph.D.
@DrSchnitker · X

Practice #kindness, for yourself and for others! https://t.co/V1Hsx8AzVw

Feb 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 497 followers View post →
Keiko
@keikoinboston · X

"A range of kindness activities boost happiness", Rowland & Curry 2019. Paper is paywalled at https://t.co/UM4v3sWcCc but pdf available for free at https://t.co/vrBHSQXl8k with free account. https://t.co/bv0HADSn4e https://t.co/gEWYsOeZYS https://t.co/4Rt87oUOc0

Jan 1, 2021 · 1 like · 2 shares · 7,223 followers View post →
津島 結武@カクヨム&小説
@t_musubu_wine · X

今回ご紹介した論文はこちら

Dec 13, 2020 · 2,520 followers View post →
Jon
@EoinRMZ1994 · X

RT @BrainsWay: Today is #WorldKindnessDay! Studies show that being kind to others can decrease #depression and positively impact #mentalhea…

Nov 13, 2020 · 2 shares · 296 followers View post →
BrainsWay
@BrainsWay · X

Today is #WorldKindnessDay! Studies show that being kind to others can decrease #depression and positively impact #mentalhealth. Are you practicing kindness in a fun or creative way to celebrate today? Tell us below! More on the study here: https://t.co/RknrIt7tWg https://t.co/MqJaYymxLv

Nov 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,165 followers View post →
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@Dorlion26_ · X

RT @rosebyanyother7: "A range of kindness activities boost happiness" 2018 https://t.co/O1Yc94Wktb "performing kindness activities for sev…

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@vlg_v · X

RT @rosebyanyother7: "A range of kindness activities boost happiness" 2018 https://t.co/O1Yc94Wktb "performing kindness activities for sev…

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@NackeRobert · X

RT @rosebyanyother7: "A range of kindness activities boost happiness" 2018 https://t.co/O1Yc94Wktb "performing kindness activities for sev…

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@AbRazaq · X

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@sweep_of_sand · X

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@Alle12Cath · X

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@NayioArtisan · X

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@MarlinTheLoft · X

RT @rosebyanyother7: "A range of kindness activities boost happiness" 2018 https://t.co/O1Yc94Wktb "performing kindness activities for sev…

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@NackeRobert · X

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@DublencoIgor · X

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@ktanimara · X

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@Evgely · X

RT @rosebyanyother7: "A range of kindness activities boost happiness" 2018 https://t.co/O1Yc94Wktb "performing kindness activities for sev…

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ktani mara
@rosebyanyother7 · X

"A range of kindness activities boost happiness" 2018 https://t.co/O1Yc94Wktb "performing kindness activities for seven days increases happiness ... to strong ties, to weak ties, and to self, as well as observing acts of kindness ... equally positive effects" Photo © @diomedes66 https://t.co/nyNFecwN2a

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With Kids
@withkidsscot · X

RT @withkidsscot: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Kindness is good for your mental health. Several studies have shown that it increases oxytocin…

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Shona Heggie
@heggie_shona · X

RT @withkidsscot: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Kindness is good for your mental health. Several studies have shown that it increases oxytocin…

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Gillian Knight ✍
@liljeani · X

RT @withkidsscot: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Kindness is good for your mental health. Several studies have shown that it increases oxytocin…

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@EastbankPri · X

RT @withkidsscot: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Kindness is good for your mental health. Several studies have shown that it increases oxytocin…

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claire Hendry
@ClaireHendry39 · X

RT @withkidsscot: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Kindness is good for your mental health. Several studies have shown that it increases oxytocin…

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With Kids
@withkidsscot · X

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Kindness is good for your mental health. Several studies have shown that it increases oxytocin, decreases anxiety and stress and makes you happier. https://t.co/je1niwICp4 https://t.co/hEsKOOdyR2

May 19, 2020 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 3,652 followers View post →
Angus J Wilkinson
@AngusJWilkinson · X

'results indicate that performing kindness activities for 7 days increases happiness. ... kindness to strong ties, to weak ties, and to self, as well as observing acts of kindness, have equally positive effects on happiness.' https://t.co/WjEg6uepng

May 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,514 followers View post →
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@MonicaMoore422 · X

A Range of Kindness Activities Boost Happiness https://t.co/JWzEAYIfE0

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APS Health Psych
@APS_HealthPsych · X

RT @PetaStapleton: A 2019 study reported on how people felt after performing or observing kind acts every day for 7 days. Participants were…

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Dr Peta Stapleton
@PetaStapleton · X

A 2019 study reported on how people felt after performing or observing kind acts every day for 7 days. Participants were randomly assigned to carry out at least one more kind act than usual - read what happened https://t.co/9DNRKmBzWa https://t.co/zFKZrfXRt9

Apr 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 965 followers View post →
稲垣和希| 部活改革×ウェルビーイング研究者
@DrKhighPP · X

人に親切をするだけで 幸福感が上がります。 親切にすればするほど 幸福感もさらに上がります。 Be kind https://t.co/fw7FqJWflq

Sep 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,279 followers View post →
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@VentureAsia20 · X

References: https://t.co/rWzZ4dBK3j https://t.co/mnIf7LTHNP https://t.co/3ut5XkBkqZ

Sep 13, 2019 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
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@Toku_No0 · X

ソース(2)https://t.co/KGJKVH1DhA https://t.co/hXj4U57M58

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@Joeyg_1954_sct · X

Do a kind thing today ... A range of kindness activities boost happiness https://t.co/5pBsj9j6QZ

May 11, 2019 · 269 followers View post →
CHSeaton
@COSseaton · X

Kindness helps all, please practice it A range of kindness activities boost happiness: The Journal of Social Psychology: Vol 0, No 0 https://t.co/1LO13UKlID

May 11, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 5,935 followers View post →
Ellen H Ullman Ⓥ
@CureT1Diabetes · X

.@tandfonline It would demonstrate "kindness" if you made this article free through #openaccess A range of kindness activities boost happiness https://t.co/RWBoeWv65O

Apr 21, 2019 · 6,479 followers View post →