Michael McCullough

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University of California, San Diego

United States

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Michael McCullough is a Professor at the University of California, San Diego, USA. His research interests encompass gratitude interventions, the psychological mechanisms of peace and reconciliation, and the evolutionary aspects of forgiveness and self-control. Recent publications include meta-analyses on well-being interventions and empirical studies on empathy and altruism.

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Stanford University

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A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of gratitude interventions on well-being across cultures

When evaluating gods, US Prolific workers prioritize efficacy rather than perfection

Does empathy promote helping by activating altruistic motivation or concern about social evaluation? A direct replication of Fultz et al. (1986).

On the evolved psychological mechanisms that make peace and reconciliation between groups possible

When it comes to taxes, ownership intuitions abide by the law

Retrospective Self-Reported Childhood Experiences in Enriched Environments Uniquely Predict Prosocial Behavior and Personality Traits in Adulthood

An evolutionary psychology view of forgiveness: individuals, groups, and culture

Does religion make people more self-controlled? A review of research from the lab and life

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