Barbara L. Fredrickson is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Program Director at the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Youth Success, where she studies the social and emotional science of self-esteem and well-being. She is also a distinguished fellow at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. Dr
Fredrickson's research has been widely cited by leading media outlets, including The New York Times, Time, Psychology Today, The Washington Post, US News & World Report, and more. In addition to her work at the University of Michigan, Dr. Fredrickson is a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Love draws you out of your cocoon of self-absorption to attune to others. Love allows you to really see another person, holistically, with care, concern, and compassion.Barbara L. Fredrickson
Love is that micro-moment of warmth and connection that you share with another living beingBarbara L. Fredrickson
