Dr. Shigehiro Oishi is the Marshall Field IV Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago.
Psychologists have investigated various aspects of well-being over the last 4 decades. In his talk titled "The Science of Well-Being", Oishi will discuss two main programs of research centered on happiness and meaning in life. He will review major advancements in each program, and present a third line of research that centers on psychological richness (richness in terms of life experiences).
Oishi's research focuses on culture, social ecology, and well-being. His lab is particularly interested in asking questions surrounding the concept of well being (e.g. "what is a good life?"), the predictors of well-being , and the consequences of well-being. He is interested in how the concepts, the predictors, and the consequences of well-being might differ across cultures. Additionally, his research explores socio-ecological conditions that are detrimental or conducive to well-being.
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