Positive Psychology: An International Perspective

Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths, rather than the weaknesses, of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Positive Psychology is a collection of essays that provides a theoretical rationale and critical assessment of the field, reassessing what we already know and providing directions for the future. Contributors are leading international authors, and the content covers a range of areas, including altruism, positive creativity, science of well-being, forgiveness, coaching for leadership, cyberpsychology, intelligence, responding to catastrophes, time perspective, physiological and epigenetic, youth civic engagement, ups and downs of love, flow, and the good life, global perspectives on positive psychology, self and collective efficacy, positive psychology interventions, and positive orientation. The book is pitched to senior undergraduates, graduates, academics, and researchers and offers insights and perspectives into neglected and unresolved questions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Positive psychology is a scientific field that focuses on studying the strengths and positive aspects of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For a long time, psychology has primarily emphasized the negative, overlooking the positive qualities that contribute to individual and community flourishing.

Positive Psychology: A Collection of Essays is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a theoretical framework and critical evaluation of the field. This book reassesses our understanding of positive psychology and offers guidance for future research and practice. Contributors to this book are renowned international authors, including Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Robert Sternberg, Vittorio Caprara, C. Daniel Batson, and Illona Boniwell, among others. Their writing is rigorous enough for academic purposes but accessible to professionals, policymakers, and lay audiences alike.

The content of Positive Psychology: A Collection of Essays encompasses both theoretical and applied contributions, covering a wide range of topics such as altruism, positive creativity, science of well-being, forgiveness, coaching for leadership, cyberpsychology, intelligence, responding to catastrophes like COVID-19, time perspective, physiological and epigenetic factors, youth civic engagement, the ups and downs of love, flow, and the good life, global perspectives on positive psychology, self- and collective efficacy, positive psychology interventions, and positive orientation. This book is designed to appeal to senior undergraduates, graduates, academics, and researchers, offering valuable insights and perspectives on neglected and unresolved questions within the field.

By bringing together the latest viewpoints and research findings on positive psychology, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the potential benefits and applications of positive psychology in various aspects of life. It provides a deeper understanding of the strengths and resources that individuals and communities possess, and offers practical strategies for promoting well-being and positive change.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 172 x 243 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119666448