Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Director of Thesis
Dr. Mathieu Deflem
First Reader
Dr. Peter Vento
Second Reader
Dr. Peter Vento
Abstract
This thesis is broken into three sections: methods of naturally increasing serotonin levels, increased serotonin levels impacts on the body and mind and how those physical and mental impacts translate into a fulfilled life. This thesis presents health effects and measures a fulfilled life in terms of: relationship success, academic and professional achievement, and societal impact. The goal is to explore and expand upon existing scientific inferences of the complex neurotransmitter serotonin. It is not a treatment plan. It investigates benefits of imposing serotonin-increasing behavior into one’s life and speculates tangible measures of success that would likely be consequences of those benefits.
First Page
1
Last Page
44
Recommended Citation
Paskalides, Grace Rose, "An Exploration of Manipulating Serotonin to Foster a Successful Life" (2023). Senior Theses. 626.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/626
Rights
© 2023, Grace Rose Paskalides
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