Positive psychology : the scientific and practical explorations of human strengths

Author(s)

• Lopez, Shane J.
• Pedrotti, Jennifer Teramoto
• Snyder, C. R.

Bibliographic Information

Positive psychology : the scientific and practical explorations of human strengths

Shane J. Lopez, Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, C.R. Snyder

SAGE, c2019

4th ed., International student ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 501-587) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Positive Psychology offers a comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive psychology, and presents new frameworks for understanding positive emotions and human strengths. The book brings the concept to life by tackling issues such as how positive psychology can help improve schooling and the workplace, as well as promote cooperative lifestyles among people. Western and Eastern approaches to understanding human strengths are covered, along with the cultural and developmental influences on positive functioning. The authors also explore various positive conditions such as happiness and well-being, along with other processes related to mindfulness, wisdom, courage, and spirituality.

Table of Contents

Part I: Looking at Psychology From a Positive Perspective Welcome to Positive Psychology Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How "ME + WE = US" Might Bridge the Gap Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes Part II: Positive Psychology in Context The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well Living Well at Every Stage of Life Part III: Positive Emotional States and Processes The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling Part IV: Positive Cognitive States and Processes Seeing our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: In Search of Optimal Experiences Part V: Prosocial Behavior Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness Part VI: Understanding and Changing Human Behavior Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good Part VII: Positive Environments Positive Schooling and Good Work: The Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There Remembering Shane: Real Strengths in a Real Person

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Details

• NCID: BB27104700
• ISBN:
  • 9781506389899
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Los Angeles
• Pages/Volumes: xxx, 637 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 150.1988
  • LCC : BF204.6
  • NDC8 : 140
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Positive psychology