The Love Consortium

Learn more about Emily Impett's dataset "Relocation and Romantic Relationships - Cross-sectional, 2018-2019" described on The Love Consortium Dataverse in our latest Behind the Data video. youtu.be/irrHWoznXbg

Our latest TLC newsletter spotlights Sarah Dolaty and her research in youth participation in mental health programming. Read her interview here: go.unc.edu/TLCMarchNewsle…

Aneeza Pervez shares the importance of schools in understanding how belonging develops in the latest TLC Newsletter. Read her deep dive here: go.unc.edu/TLCMarchNewsle…

With #ValentinesDay2026 this weekend it's a great time to revisit this article from @GreaterGoodSC that includes research from many TLC community members. It's always a good time to think about "What is Love?" greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/w…

Congratulations to @slyubomirsky and Harry Reis on the publication of your new book! 🎉 Your contributions to the field continue to inspire and shape the science in meaningful ways.

Looking for more data on relationships? Did you know that The Love Consortium Dataverse is home to over 90 datasets with data from a romantic relationship. What are you looking for? dataverse.unc.edu/dataverse/love #ValentinesDay2026

Excited to see research presented at TLC's 2025 Gratitude Summit shared in @PsyPost. Study finds gratitude mediates the impact of support in long-term relationships.

One more day to go! Submissions close tomorrow!

Submissions are due January 23. Learn more here: theloveconsortium.org/tlc-events

Submissions are now open for Empathy: Approaches and implications for a divided world—an in-person TLC event to coincide with the @PsychScience Annual Convention in Barcelona, Spain, late May, 2026. go.unc.edu/empathyevent

Learn more about Dr. Marta Kowal’s large-scale, cross-cultural study—spanning 175 countries and 45 languages and addressing the global need for data on romantic love—in her interview with TLC Interim Director @gulgunaydin. youtu.be/cnQSz6qHUew

TLC will be hosting an in-person event on empathy to coincide with the 2026 APS Annual Convention taking place in Barcelona next May (see below). Stay tuned for more information, including a call for speakers.

Our latest TLC Newsletter spotlights Greg Depow from the University of California San Diego and his work on empathy in everyday life. Read his interview here: go.unc.edu/TLCDecemberNew…

Kunalan Manokara and Patty Van Cappellen share the latest research on empathy’s potential to bridge social divides in the latest TLC Newsletter. Read their deep dive here: go.unc.edu/TLCDecemberNew…

Gratitude may be a hot topic in the U.S. every November, but at TLC, it’s a year-round focus. Our Global Gratitude Dataverse features 50+ dataset descriptions focused on gratitude, love, and social connection. #gratitude #Thanksgiving dataverse.unc.edu/dataverse/ggdv

Join us tomorrow! theloveconsortium.org/tlc-events

Join us next week for "Empathy as an Interpersonal Process" featuring Judith Kotiuga from University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières. Learn more here: theloveconsortium.org/tlc-events

Join us next week for "Empathy as an Interpersonal Process" featuring Maria Monroy from Yale University. Learn more here: theloveconsortium.org/tlc-events

Join us next week for "Empathy as an Interpersonal Process" featuring Gregory Depow from UC San Diego. Learn more here: theloveconsortium.org/tlc-events