Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Director of Thesis
Dr. Mathieu Deflem
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
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