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Harvard Study on Adult Development

Harvard Study on Adult Development

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Last discussed May 25, 2026

A longitudinal research study tracking participants since the 1930s to understand factors that contribute to healthy aging and happiness.

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David Epstein
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Used for: Understanding what leads to long-term happiness and development Praised: 86 years of longitudinal data, shows importance of relationships and obligations

"I write in the book about the Harvard study of adult development. That's the longest study ever that followed people 86 years... one of the most important things they found for little kids was giving them chores... If I had to summarize that study..."

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"I interviewed the head of the Harvard happiness study"

Is therapy overrated? · ▶ 0:50 · Apr 16, 2026
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Drew Bernie
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"The Harvard study on happiness, they sometimes call it. It's actually called the Harvard Study on Adult Development. Spending time with a loving partner predicts day-to-day happiness better than your physical health habits."

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Ezekiel Emanuel
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"Harvard adult development study started in the late 30s, early 40s following Harvard sophomores and the number one thing for a long both long and happy life is social relations"

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