Talk:Grant Study

Study concluded?
The article indicates that the study has been concluded. That may not be the case. According to Der Spiegel (August 28, 2012) the study continues until the last subject will have died.Ekem (talk) 16:47, 28 August 2012 (UTC)

where does the name "Grant Study" come from?
Seems like a basic fact that should be in this encyclopedia article. Benefac (talk) 10:15, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

Organizing and adding more information
Stephanie.merrick.wright (talk) 03:03, 17 January 2023 (UTC) Hello! There seems to be a lot of improvement to make with the organization and conciseness of this page. I’d like to work on reformatting the page so that it can have more information in an organized way, and work on the wording so that it is more concise and engaging. I hope that's ok!

Main Results have no source
There are a lot of results and I can't find where they came from. I found the Triumphs of Experience book, and I'll keep looking for the information. But if I don't find it, I'll have to delete it. Stephanie.merrick.wright (talk) 06:17, 21 February 2023 (UTC)

A lot of the results also seem correlational and have temporal precedence (an event seems to lead to and cause a future event). It should probably be rephrased so that we don't lead on the viewers to believe that all the relationships are causal. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Stephanie.merrick.wright (talk • contribs) 21:20, 6 March 2023 (UTC)

Emphasis on scope of study
(Please excuse me if I chose the wrong place for this comment, and please note that English is not my native language... Thank you!) While the exceptional duration of this study certainly has its worth, I think it is important to at least mention (or even stress) that the findings of this study are based on only men, and therefore do not necessarily apply to women. Thank you for your consideration! 2A02:A468:17BD:1:78A1:5C76:2A56:7B4C (talk) 10:49, 8 March 2023 (UTC)

Here are some results from ChatGPT 4.0 that might provide some structure and insights in organizing this article. This is just a starting point for considerations. I particularly like how some of this is organized as well as the limitations suggestion:

The Grant Study, also known as the Harvard Study of Adult Development, is one of the longest-running longitudinal studies in history. It began in 1938 and followed a group of 268 Harvard College sophomores for over 80 years. The study aimed to investigate various aspects of human development, including physical and mental health, career success, and overall well-being. Here are some of the main findings and insights from the Grant Study:

The importance of relationships: One of the most significant findings from the study is the crucial role that close, meaningful relationships play in a person's life. It showed that the quality of relationships, such as marital satisfaction and the strength of friendships, had a significant impact on overall happiness and health.

Adaptability and resilience: The study found that adaptability and resilience are important traits that contribute to long-term well-being. Participants who were better at coping with life's challenges and setbacks tended to have more fulfilling lives.

Health and aging: The Grant Study examined the factors that contribute to physical health and aging. It found that maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, not smoking, and moderate alcohol consumption, was associated with better health outcomes in later life.

Career success and fulfillment: While career success was a factor, the study emphasized that finding work that was personally meaningful and fulfilling was more important for long-term happiness than achieving high social or financial status.

The impact of childhood experiences: The study revealed that early life experiences, including family dynamics and relationships with parents, could have a lasting impact on a person's well-being and mental health in adulthood.

The importance of adaptability and growth: Participants who remained open to new experiences, continued to learn, and embraced personal growth tended to have more satisfying lives in their later years.

Happiness and life satisfaction: The Grant Study consistently found that subjective well-being and life satisfaction were influenced more by psychological and interpersonal factors than by external circumstances or material success.

It's important to note that the Grant Study has provided valuable insights into human development, but it also has limitations, such as its focus on a predominantly white, male, and privileged cohort. Nevertheless, the findings from this study have contributed significantly to our understanding of what leads to a fulfilling and happy life over the course of many decades. Jskalski (talk) 19:27, 15 November 2023 (UTC)