Misha Jan

Misha Jan is studying selfless love and its applications to clinical psychology. She is investigating positive psychology interventions to cultivate these forms of love and examining if the underlying mechanism can be explained through neurotheology and the increase in humanitarianism following self-transcendent experiences.

Jan’s work is fueled by a curiosity about love, particularly agape—defined by its selfless nature, encompassing altruism, humanitarianism, and compassion. She is exploring what creates or causes this form of love, how it influences well-being, and how it can be applied to various aspects of human life to promote mental health and foster thriving communities.

She is inspired by the work of Abraham Maslow, Andrew Newberg, Brene Brown, David Yaden, Erich Fromm, James Fadiman, Martin Seligman, Mary Cosimano, and William James.