Our goal is for this to be the largest, most comprehensive, most diverse experiment on happiness ever conducted, said Prof Elizabeth Dunn, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia. This initiative seeks to ascertain what really boosts happiness across a global scale, examining various strategies and their effectiveness.
The researchers aim to recruit at least 30,000 people worldwide for the trial. Volunteers will be randomly assigned to perform a short intervention, each taking no more than 25 minutes and requiring no special equipment. The carefully designed nature of these activities aims to facilitate participation from diverse demographics.
All of the interventions can be done at home. People don’t need anyone watching them or helping them, said Dr Barnabas Szaszi, a behavioural scientist. This adds an element of personal agency to the study, allowing individuals to engage with happiness-enhancing activities privately.
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