Purpose
Our objective is to inspire more happiness by increasing family connections.
ABOUT CONNECTIONS EXPERIMENT
At the Connections Experiment, we draw attention to the benefits that come from participating in family connections, provide a broadened and unique perspective of what family history is, and invite others to try family history and increase their connections. We invite participants to increase connection by participating in our 21-day experiments with other participants worldwide. Experiments include a mood-measuring survey, pre-made participation plans available on our website and other educational and connecting events and tools throughout our website and social channels.
First Experiment, May 1 - 21, 2020
Announced April 29, 2020 & in just 30 days, grew from zero to:
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Followers
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Members
Website
19k
Unique Visitors
Experiment
5k+
Participants
Website Visitors
86k Page Views
77 Countries
october 2020 Results
May 2020 Results
Although this was not a controlled scientific experiment, the data and the comments suggest that doing family history work regularly may have a strong positive effect on mood. In the pre-experiment survey, 32 percent rated their average mood as 8 or above. This percentage increased to 68 percent for the period in which they were participating in the Family Connections Experiment.
How many days per week on average during the past month did you engage in family history of any kind?
How would you rate your average mood
for the past month on a 1 to 10 scale ?
- Pre-Experiment Results
- Post-Experiment Results
How satisfied are you with your current level of connectivity with your current family?
- Pre-Experiment Results
- Post-Experiment Results
Results documented as percent of participants
First Experiment Testimonials
“I finally made peace with myself. I don’t like records searching much but have never allowed myself to work on photo books, etc much because to me they didn’t “count.” Now I am enjoying the freedom to do what makes sense for me at this time in my life.”
“[I learned]That I need to make time to include family history in my daily doings. I learned that family history comes in many forms and shapes and it is easily doable on a daily basis.”
“There are many fun ways to participate in family history and they can be quick vs elaborate research projects.”
“Family History is not just about collecting names and dates, it’s about connection.”
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In the last month, I have found myself feeling anxious and/or depressed.
Pre Experiment
Post Experiment
In the last month, I have found myself feeling unlovable.
Pre Experiment
Post Experiment
In the last month, I have found myself feeling like my needs don’t matter.
Pre Experiment
Post Experiment
In the last month, I have found myself feeling low self esteem.
Pre Experiment
Post Experiment
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