Positive psychology : theory, research and applications
"This new textbook combines a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up to date research. It is written in a witty, engaging and contemporary manner and includes : personal development exercises to help you meld together research and...
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Berkshire, England :
McGraw-Hill ,
c2011
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction to positive psychology - 2. Understanding emotions - 3. Happiness and subjective well-being across nations - 4. Eudaimonic well-being - 5. Optimism, explanatory style and hope - 6. Resilience, post-traumatic growth and positive ageing value - 7. Motivation and goal theories - 8. Positive psychological interventions - 9. The body in positive psychology - 10. Applying positive psychology - 11. Summing up positive psychology