
Behavior
The Benefits of Being Yourself Online
Research shows being authentic leads to a happier life
Erica R. Bailey is a Ph.D. Candidate at Columbia Business School. She studies authenticity, examining both what makes people feel like themselves and what makes them seem authentic to others.
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