We study well-being through the lens of cutting-edge developmental methods
Well-being is a multiplex phenomenon. Our lab strives to understand how individuals’ sense of social and emotional well-being unfolds moment-to-moment in everyday life across different developmental stages. To this end, we bring together a suite of measurement tools such as various experience sampling methods (e.g., Ecological Momentary Assessment, Day Reconstruction Method, Daily Diaries) to study indicators of well-being, particularly affective states, from a dynamical systems perspective.
Lab Director
Saida Heshmati, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Positive Developmental Psychology
Division of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences
Claremont Graduate University
International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) 2023 Early Career Researcher Award Recipient
Recent News & Updates!
Recent News & Updates!
News & Updates (SEP, 2024)
CONGRATULATIONS — JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION GRANT
Congratulations to Dr. Saida Heshmati (Project Leader) and Dr. Zita Oravecz (Project Co-Leader) for recently being awarded a John Templeton Grant (#63364). Their project is titled, “Embracing Love Across Cultures: Decoding Cultural Beliefs on Love and Their Impact on Wellbeing” and is a 5-year cross-cultural study that will last from 2024–2028.
Be on the lookout for detailed updates about this new project and our multi-year journey!
Research team
Learn more about our team of graduate students and faculty working on making a difference in people’s lives through research projects centered on positive development and well-being.
Current Projects
Find out about our current research projects, such as our love project, mindfulness project, and more!
Questions? Collaborations?
Contact us for any further information about our projects or whether you would like to participate or collaborate with us!
