Sara B. Algoe, Ph.D.

Published (organized by year of publication)

 

Algoe, S. B., Karremans, J. C. & The Love Consortium Global Advisors (in press). Globalizing the science of love: Toward a comprehensive science of care and connection. Current Directions in Psychological Science.

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Jolink, T. A., Le, E., Chandler, K. R., Barry, I., Hansen, Z., Cameron, A., Murphy, B. A., & Algoe, S.B. (in press). Enacted love: Capitalization responses signal love, including toward strangers. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.​

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Brady, A., Baker, L. R., Maxwell, J. A., Algoe, S. B., Birnie-Porter, C., Brownstein, M., Carswell, K. L., Cross, E. J., Debrot, A., Finkel, E. J., Harasymchuk, C., Impett, E. A., Kim, J. J., Leavitt, C. E., MacDonald, G., Maniaci, M. R., Mark, K. P., McNulty, J. K., Meltzer, A. L., Muise, A., Overall, N. C., Park, Y., Reis, H. T., & Righetti, F. (2026). Women are slightly more sexually satisfied in their romantic relationships than men: An integrative data analytic approach. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 55(1), 289–311. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03317-w​

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Karremans, J. C., Kluwer, E. S., & Algoe, S. B. (2026). Do romantic relationships matter less to women than to men because men provide lower-quality emotional support?. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 49, e106. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X25102574

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Don, B. P., Simpson, J. A., Fredrickson, B. L., & Algoe, S. B. (2025). Interparental positivity spillover theory: How parents’ positive relational interactions influence children. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 20(4), 639–668. https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916231220626

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Jolink, T. A., Way, B. M., Younge, A., & Algoe, S. B. (2025). Do inflammation and relational motivation coordinate having better sex? The interplay between C-reactive protein and relational approach motivation on sexual well-being. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 123, 151–161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2024.08.054

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Van Cappellen, P., Bernal, A. M., & Algoe, S. B. (2025). Using everyday prayer to test functions of gratitude in the context of religion. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672251394647

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Algoe, S. B., & Chandler, K. R. (2024). Experienced gratitude is a catalyst for upward spirals of perceived partner responsiveness. Current Opinion in Psychology, 55, 101764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101764

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Chandler, K. R., Don, B., Jolink, T., Murphy, B., & Algoe, S. B. (2024). Making the future a reality: Commitment assurances and time investment in daily life. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 41(1), 225–246. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075231212199

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Jolink, T. A., & Algoe, S. B. (2024). What happens in initial interactions forecasts relationship development: Showcasing the role of social behavior. Social Psychological & Personality Science, 15(2), 142–156. https://doi.org/10.1177/19485506231153438

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Jolink, T. A., West, T. N., Alvarez, G. M., Cardenas, M. N., Feldman, M. J., Algoe, S. B., & Muscatell, K. A. (2024). Higher interleukin-6 is associated with greater momentary social connection in close relationships in daily life. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 164, 107020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2024.107020

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Van Cappellen, P., Clapp, A. R., & Algoe, S. B. (2024). God of the good gaps: Prevalence, eliciting situations, and demonstrations of gratitude to God as compared to interpersonal gratitude. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 19(1), 66–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2023.2190928​

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Jolink, T. A., Way, B. M., Younge, A., Oveis, C., & Algoe, S. B. (2023). Everyday co-presence with a romantic partner is associated with lower c-reactive protein. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 107, 132–139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2022.09.007

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Murphy, B. A., Watts, A. L., Baker, Z. G., Don, B. P., Jolink, T. A., & Algoe, S. B. (2023). The Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scales probably do not validly measure need frustration. Psychological Assessment, 35(2), 127–139. https://doi.org/10.1037/pas0001193

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​Park, Y., Sanscartier, S., Impett, E. A., Algoe, S. B., Leonhardt, N. D., Schrage, K., Carmichael, C. L., Collins, N. L., Conte, F., De Rosa, O., Ficca, G., Fredrickson, B. L., Harris, P., Keltner, D., West, T. N., & MacDonald, G. (2023). Meta‐analytic evidence that attachment insecurity is associated with less frequent experiences of discrete positive emotions. Journal of Personality, 91(5), 1223–1238. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12796

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Chang, Y.-P., Dwyer, P. C., & Algoe, S. B. (2022). Better together: Integrative analysis of behavioral gratitude in close relationships using the three-factorial interpersonal emotions (TIE) framework. Emotion, 22(8), 1739–1754. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001020

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Chang, Y.-P., Way, B., Sheeran, P., Kurtz, L. E., Baucom, D. H., & Algoe, S. B. (2022). Implementation intentions to express gratitude increase daily time co-present with an intimate partner and moderate variation in CD38. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 11697. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-15650-4

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Don, B. P.,  Eller, J., Simpson, J. A., Fredrickson, B. L., Algoe, S. B., Rholes, S. W., & Mickelson, K. D. (2022). New parental positivity: The role of positive emotions in promoting relational adjustment during the transition to parenthood. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 123(1), 84–106. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000371

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Don, B. P., Fredrickson, B. L., & Algoe, S. B. (2022). Enjoying the sweet moments: Approach motivation upwardly enhances reactivity to positive interpersonal processes, with spillover to partners. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 122(6), 1022–1055. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000312

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Gu, Y., Ocampo, J., Algoe, S. B., & Oveis, C. (2022). Gratitude expressions improve teams’ cardiovascular stress responses. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 151(12), 3281–3291. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0001238

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Hooker, E. D., & Algoe, S. B. (2022). Integrating research on social class and social relationships. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 16(8), e12698. https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12698​

 

Jolink, T. A., Chang, Y.-P., & Algoe, S. B.  (2022). Perceived partner responsiveness forecasts behavioral intimacy via affectionate touch. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 48(2), 203–221. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167221993349

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Murphy, B. A., & Algoe, S. B. (2022). Empathy and creativity: The dangers of the methodological tail wagging the conceptual dog. Emotion Review, 14(3), 189–193. https://doi.org/10.1177/17540739221108220

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Murphy, B. A., Casto, K. V., Watts, A. L., Costello, T. H., Jolink, T. A., Verona, E., & Algoe, S. B. (2022). “Feeling powerful” versus “desiring power”: A pervasive and problematic conflation in personality assessment?. Journal of Research in Personality, 101, 104305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2022.104305

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Murphy, B., Lilienfeld, S. O., & Algoe, S. B. (2022). Why we should reject the restrictive isomorphic matching definition of empathy. Emotion Review, 14(3), 167–181. https://doi.org/10.1177/17540739221082215​

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Waters, L., Algoe, S. B., Dutton, J., Emmons, R., Fredrickson, B. L., Heaphy, E., Moskowitz, J. T., Neff, K., Neimeic, R., Pury, C., & Steger, M. (2022). Positive psychology in a pandemic: Buffering, bolstering, and building mental health. Journal of Positive Psychology, 17(3), 303–323. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2021.1871945​

 

Don, B. P., Algoe, S. B., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2021). Does meditation training influence social approach and avoidance goals? Evidence from a randomized intervention study of midlife adults. Mindfulness, 12(3), 582–593. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01517-0

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Halverson, T. F., Myers-Kalos, P. S., Perkins, D. O., Gaylord, S., Palsson, O. S., Nye, L., Algoe, S. B., Grewen, K., & Penn, D. L. (2021). Enhancing stress reactivity and wellbeing in early schizophrenia: A randomized controlled trial of Integrated-Coping Awareness Therapy (I-CAT). Schizophrenia Research, 235, 91–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2021.07.022​

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Algoe, S. B. (2020). Developing and maintaining high-quality relationships via emotion. Emotion Review, 12(4), 276–278. https://doi.org/10.1177/1754073920931577

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Algoe, S. B., Dwyer, P. C., Younge, A., & Oveis, C. (2020). A new perspective on the social functions of emotions: Gratitude and the witnessing effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 119(1), 40–74. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000202​

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Chang, Y.-P., & Algoe, S. B. (2020). On Thanksgiving: Cultural variations in gratitude demonstrations and perceptions between the United States and Taiwan. Emotion, 20(7), 1185–1205. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000662

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Don, B. P., & Algoe, S. B. (2020). Impermanence in relationships: Trait mindfulness attenuates the negative personal consequences of everyday dips in relationship satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 37(8-9), 2419–2437. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407520921463 

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Duprey, E. B., McKee, L. G., O’Neal, C. W., Campos, B. & Algoe, S. B. (2020). Stressors, resources, and mental health among Latino adolescents: The role of gratitude. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 70, 101191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2020.101191​

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McKee, L. G., Algoe, S. B., Faro, A. L., & O’Leary, J. L. (2020). What do daily reports add to the picture? Results from a photography intervention designed to increase positive emotion. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(5), 639–644. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2020.1789697​

 

Algoe, S. B. (2019). Positive interpersonal processes. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 28(2), 183–188. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721419827272​​

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Dwyer, P. C., Chang, Y.-P., Hannay, J., & Algoe, S. B. (2019). When does activism benefit well-being? Evidence from a longitudinal study of Clinton voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. PloS one, 14(9), e0221754.

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0221754

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McKee, L. G., Algoe, S. B., Faro, A., O’Leary, J. L, & O’Neal, C. (2019). Picture this! Bringing joy into focus and developing healthy habits of mind: Rationale, design, and implementation of a randomized control trial for emerging adults. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communication, 15, 100391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100391​
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Adair, K. C., Boulton, A., & Algoe, S. B. (2018). The effect of mindfulness on relationship satisfaction via perceived responsiveness: Findings from a dyadic study of heterosexual romantic partners. Mindfulness, 9(2), 597–609. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0801-3

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Duprey, E. B., McKee, L. G., O’Neal, C. W., & Algoe, S. B. (2018). Stressful life events and internalizing symptoms in emerging adults: The roles of mindfulness and gratitude. Mental Health & Prevention, 12, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2018.08.003​

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Algoe, S. B., Kurtz, L. E., & Grewen, K. (2017). Oxytocin and social bonds: The role of oxytocin in perceptions of romantic partner bonding behavior. Psychological Science, 28(12), 1763–1772. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797617716922​

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Chang, Y.-P., Algoe, S. B., & Chen, L. (2017). Affective valence signals agency within and between people. Emotion, 17(2), 296–308. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000229

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Clark, J. L., Algoe, S. B., & Green, M. C. (2017). Social network sites and well-being: The role of social connection. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 27(1), 32–37. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721417730833

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Fredrickson, B. L., Boulton, A. J., Firestine, A. M., Van Cappellen, P., Algoe, S. B., Brantley, M. M., Kim, S. L., Brantley, J., & Salzberg, S. (2017). Positive emotion correlates of meditation practice: A comparison of mindfulness meditation and loving-kindness meditation. Mindfulness, 8, 1623–1633. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0735-9

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Isgett, S. F., Kok, B. E., Baczkowski, B., Algoe, S. B., Grewen, K. M., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2017). Influences of oxytocin and respiratory sinus arrhythmia on social behavior and emotions in daily life. Emotion, 17(8), 1156–1165. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000301

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Kurtz, L. E., & Algoe, S. B. (2017). When sharing a laugh means sharing more: Testing the role of shared laughter on short-term interpersonal consequences. Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, 41(1), 45–65. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10919-016-0245-9

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Algoe, S. B., Kurtz, L. E., & Hilaire, N. M. (2016). Putting the “you” in “thank you”: Other-praising behavior explains the role of expressed gratitude in social life. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 7(7), 658–666. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550616651681​​

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​​Algoe, S. B., & Zhaoyang, R (2016). Positive psychology in context: Effects of expressing gratitude in ongoing relationships depend on perceptions of enactor responsiveness. Journal of Positive Psychology, 11(4), 399–415. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2015.1117131

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Isgett, S. F., Algoe, S. B., Boulton, A. J., Way, B., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2016). Common variant in OXTR predicts growth in positive emotions from loving-kindness training. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 73, 244–251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.08.010​

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Fredrickson, B. L., Grewen, K. M., Algoe, S. B., Firestine, A. M., Arevalo, J. M. G., Ma, J., & Cole, S. W. (2015). Psychological well-being and the human conserved transcriptional response to adversity. PloS one, 10(3), e0121839.  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0121839

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Kurtz, L. E., & Algoe, S. B. (2015). Putting laughter in context: Shared laughter as a behavioral indicator of relationship well-being. Personal Relationships, 22(4), 573–590. https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12095

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Algoe, S. B., & Way, B. (2014). Evidence for a role of the oxytocin system, indexed by genetic variation in CD38, in the social bonding effects of expressed gratitude. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 9(12), 1855–1861. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nst182​

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Catalino, L. I., Coffey, K. A., Algoe, S. B., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2014). Prioritizing positivity: An effective approach to pursuing happiness? Emotion, 14(6), 1155–1161. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0038029

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Algoe, S. B., Fredrickson, B. L., & Gable, S. L. (2013). The social functions of the emotion of gratitude via expression. Emotion, 13(4), 605–609. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0032701

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Fredrickson, B. L., Grewen, K. M., Coffey, K. A., Algoe, S. B., Firestine, A. M., Arevalo, J. M. G., Ma, J., & Cole, S. W. (2013). A functional genomic perspective on human well-being. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(33), 13684–13689. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1305419110

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Kok, B. E., Coffey, K. A., Cohn, M. A., Catalino, L. I., Vacharkulksemsuk, T., Algoe, S. B., Brantley, M., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2013). How positive emotions build physical health: Perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone. Psychological Science, 24(7), 1123–1132.

https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612470827

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Algoe, S. B. (2012). Find, remind, and bind: The functions of gratitude in everyday relationships. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 6(6), 455–469. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9004.2012.00439.x

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Algoe, S. B., & Stanton, A. L. (2012). Gratitude when it is needed most: Social functions of gratitude in women with metastatic breast cancer. Emotion, 12(1), 163–168. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024024

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Algoe, S. B., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2011). Emotional fitness and the movement of affective science from lab to field. American Psychologist, 66(1), 35–42. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0021720

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Algoe, S. B., Gable, S. L., & Maisel, N. (2010). It’s the little things: Everyday gratitude as a booster shot for romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, 17, 217–233. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2010.01273.x

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Algoe, S. B., & Haidt, J. (2009). Witnessing excellence in action: The “other-praising” emotions of elevation, gratitude, and admiration. Journal of Positive Psychology, 4(2), 105–127. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760802650519

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Algoe, S. B., Haidt, J., & Gable, S. L. (2008). Beyond reciprocity: Gratitude and relationships in everyday life. Emotion, 8(3), 425–429. https://doi.org/10.1037/1528-3542.8.3.425​

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Koo, M., Algoe, S. B. , Wilson, T. D., & Gilbert, D. T. (2008). It’s a wonderful life: Mentally subtracting positive events improves people’s affective states, contrary to their affective forecasts. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 95(5), 1217–1224. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013316

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Algoe, S. B., Buswell, B. N., & DeLamater, J. D. (2000). Gender and job status stereotypes as contextual cues for the interpretation of facial expression of emotion. Sex Roles, 42(3), 183–208. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007087106159

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