Peer-reviewed papers, white papers, and original research grounding the JOYELY® framework in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral science.
Emotions shape our every interaction, but how we experience an emotion can vary dramatically depending on our sense of safety.
Read PDFEmotional defaults are the automatic, habitual ways we react to feelings without conscious thought — like our mind's default settings.
Read PDFHuman emotions are often sorted into simple categories of positive or negative. This paper challenges that model entirely.
Read PDFMaintaining emotional energy in a healthy way is a critical challenge in modern life. This paper bridges allostatic load research with JQ.
Read PDFThe world is in the midst of a mental health crisis, calling for innovative yet accessible solutions to improve emotional well-being across societies.
Read PDFTrust is often called the "social glue" that holds an organization together — the belief in a colleague's or leader's integrity and reliability.
Read PDFHuman Resources professionals stand at a pivotal moment of transformation and opportunity in emotional leadership.
Read PDFEmotions have long been studied through various theoretical lenses, from classical "basic emotion" models to more nuanced integrative approaches.
Read PDFYouth mental health has reached a crisis point in recent years. This paper presents JQ as a developmental framework for early intervention.
Read PDFIn the pursuit of well-being, emotional safety, presence, and joy emerge as critical and interlocking neurobiological factors.
Read PDFDespite vast cultural and socioeconomic differences, human beings share remarkably similar concerns — and joy speaks to all of them.
Read PDFArtificial Intelligence is not a distant threat but a present reality rapidly reshaping work, society, and human identity.
Read PDFIn the wake of tragedy, it's tempting to reduce the story to villains and victims. This paper examines institutional patterns of harm.
Read PDFJOY Intelligence (JQ) refers to the ability to navigate one's emotions with awareness, presence, and an innate sense of joy — mapped to brain function.
Read PDFThe 2025 report from Mental Health America places Nevada 51st overall in the nation for mental health, with an adult ranking of 51st and a youth ranking of 46th.
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