Scientific Advances in Positive Psychology

ISBN 10: 1440834806 / ISBN 13: 9781440834806

Published by Praeger, 2017

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Synopsis:

This book examines the range of new theories, research, and applications in the most generative areas of positive psychology, at the dawn of a new wave of positive psychology scholarship—one that is increasingly sensitive to real-world issues, adversity, culture, and context.
In the 17 years since the inception of the movement, the field of positive psychology has grown tremendously and inspired research and practice across a range of sub-areas. Scientific Advances in Positive Psychology showcases the wide range of new theories, research, applications, and explorations in what can be termed the next wave of positive psychology," presenting novel findings and theories that acknowledge and mainstream sensitivity to real-world issues, adversity, culture, and context, in fresh new ways.

The contributors to the work—among the best known and most experienced in the field—trace the growth of new developments in each of the key foci of positive psychology, including happiness, character strengths, and gratitude, and document the latest research, theory, and applications. The volume focuses on the contributions and development of positive psychology sub-fields, such as positive organizational psychology and positive youth development, as well as their primary application areas, such as positive education."

About the Author: Meg A. Warren is assistant professor of practice and program director of Human Resource Management at the Division of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (DBOS) at Claremont Graduate University.

Stewart I. Donaldson is professor and chair of psychology, director of the Claremont Evaluation Center (CEC), and dean of the School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (SBOS) at Claremont Graduate University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Scientific Advances in Positive Psychology
Publisher: Praeger
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New