Beyond logic: critical thinking as a resource for peace and psychological wellbeing

What is it about?

This study explored how critical thinking—both as a skill and a personal habit of reflective reasoning—relates to attitudes toward peace and overall well-being. Using questionnaires and problem-solving tasks with 354 university students, we found that students who think more critically tend to hold more peaceful attitudes, have fewer unhelpful beliefs, and report higher well-being. Our findings suggest that encouraging critical thinking can support not only better reasoning but also prosocial attitudes and personal flourishing, highlighting its value for education, mental health, and building more peaceful communities.

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