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Valentine’s Day - SFU experts available
As we approach Valentine’s Day, SFU experts are available to comment on various aspects of romantic and social relationships. These include how to build and maintain healthy relationships, the importance of relationships for well-being, as well as social connections and looking beyond just romantic relationships.
LARA AKNIN, professor, psychology, and director of the Helping and Happiness Lab
laknin@sfu.ca
Expertise: Prosocial behaviour (including Valentine’s Day gift-giving); relationships and well-being; happiness; and social relationships.
KIFFER CARD, assistant professor, Blanche and Charlie Beckerman Scholar for Public Health Innovation, health sciences
kcard@sfu.ca
Expertise: Has developed national guidelines for social connection, which recommends that individuals prioritize strong relationships to combat chronic loneliness – a public health issue more harmful than smoking.
YUTHIKA GIRME, associate professor, psychology, and director of the .
ygirme@sfu.ca
Expertise: How to build and maintain healthy relationships; well-being in singlehood (see ); singlehood on Valentines day; the pitfalls of placing too much emphasis on relationships for happiness.
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