The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work (Wiley-Blackwell Handbooks in Organizational Psychology)

ISBN 10: 1118977653 / ISBN 13: 9781118977651

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2017

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Synopsis:

A state-of-the-art psychological perspective on positivity and strengths-based approaches at work

This handbook makes a unique contribution to organizational psychology and HRM by providing comprehensive international coverage of the contemporary field of positivity and strengths-based approaches at work. It provides critical reviews of key topics such as resilience, wellbeing, hope, motivation, flow, authenticity, positive leadership and engagement, drawing on the work of leading thinkers including Kim Cameron, Shane Lopez, Peter Clough and Robert Biswas-Diener.

About the Author:

Lindsay G. Oades is Associate Professor and Deputy Director (Learning and Teaching) at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne, Australia, where he is also program coordinator of the Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). He speaks at conferences around the world, and has published more than 100 peer�]reviewed articles and scholarly book chapters. He is co-editor of the International Journal of Wellbeing.

Michael F. Steger is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Applied Social Psychology at Colorado State University, USA. He is also Director for the Laboratory for the Study of Meaning and Quality of Life. His research interests concern better understanding the factors that promote human flourishing and ameliorate psychological suffering. He is the author of two books and Editor�]in�]Chief of the journal Psychology of Well�]Being.

Antonella Delle Fave is Professor of Psychology at the Medical School, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy. She has contributed to the development of the field of positive psychology as founding member and President of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), the European Network of Positive Psychology (ENPP), and the Società Italiana di Psicologia Positiva (SIPP). She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Happiness Studies.

Jonathan Passmore is Professor of Psychology at the University of Évora, Portugal, Managing Director of Embrion, a psychology consulting company, and one of the UK's foremost leadership coaches with a wealth of private sector and academic experience. His prolific research, writing, consultancy, and speaking have made him a recognized authority on coaching and organizational change. His many books include Excellence in Coaching (2006).

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the ...
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New