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  • Major Initiatives
    • Bridging Differences
    • Expanding Awareness of the Science of Intellectual Humility
    • Parenting Initiative
    • Finding Purpose Across the Lifespan
    • GGIA 2.0: Making the Science of Character Virtue More Practical, Engaging, and Impactful
    • Expanding Gratitude
    • Purpose Challenge
    • Virtue White Papers

Major Initiatives

These projects operate for specific periods of time and are dedicated to advancing public and/or scientific interest in a specific topic.

  • Bridging Differences

    Explores evidence-based strategies to improve dialogue, understanding, and relationships across social and political divides.

  • Expanding Awareness of the Science of Intellectual Humility

    Raising awareness of research on intellectual humility and its implications.

  • Purpose Across the Lifespan

    To raise awareness about the importance of a sense of purpose at various stages of life—from childhood to young adulthood to elderhood.

  • Greater Good Parenting: Raising Caring, Courageous Kids

    Will support programs and multimedia resources to help parents raise caring, courageous kids.

  • GGIA 2.0: Making the Science of Character Virtue More Practical, Engaging, and Impactful

    Examines the engagement with and impact of well-being practices to understand what "fits" best for whom, and advance the field of precision well-being

  • Expanding the Science and Practice of Gratitude

    Supports new research on gratitude and applies this research to education, health care, and business.

  • The Purpose Challenge

    To help teens develop a stronger sense of purpose at a critical juncture in their lives.

  • Virtue White Papers

    Comprehensive overviews of research on generosity, gratitude, and other key GGSC topics.

  • Allison Briscoe-Smith, GGSCs support was invaluable
    “The GGSC's support was invaluable in broadening my reach as an author and public speaker.”

    ― Allison Briscoe-Smith, assistant professor at the Wright Institute & former GGSC Graduate Fellow

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