Do you feel a “warm glow” when donating your money or time to charity? According to new research out of the UK, you’d not be alone! A study of more than 2000 people by UK charity Guide Dogs for the Blind found that those who donated money experienced a lift in their mood for a week after their donation. Those who gave their time enjoyed a “warm glow” for even longer. The survey found 77% of respondents had supported a charity in some way during the past 12 months. Of that number 95% experienced positive feelings up to 24 days after volunteering their time. The results also revealed that people who donated to charity in the last 12 months were 12% happier with their lives and were more likely to report having a sense of inner calm compared with those who had not donated. The study was conducted by consultant psychologist Glenn Wilson and also involved a psychological test to rate people’s general happiness among those that do and do not give to charity. Read more below.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:52:37 +0000
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