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Handbook of positive psychology
C. R. Snyder,Shane J. Lopez +1 more
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The Handbook of Positive Psychology as mentioned in this paper provides a forum for a more positive view of the human condition and provides an analysis of what the foremost experts believe to be the fundamental strengths of humankind.Abstract:
Psychology has long been enamored of the dark side of human existence, rarely exploring a more positive view of the mind. What has psychology contributed, for example, to our understanding of the various human virtues? Regrettably, not much. The last decade, however, has witnessed a growing movement to abandon the exclusive focus on the negative. Psychologists from several subdisciplines are now asking an intriguing question: "What strengths does a person employ to deal effectively with life?" The Handbook of Positive Psychology provides a forum for a more positive view of the human condition. In its pages, readers are treated to an analysis of what the foremost experts believe to be the fundamental strengths of humankind. Both seasoned professionals and students just entering the field are eager to grasp the power and vitality of the human spirit as it faces a multitude of life challenges. The Handbook is the first systematic attempt to bring together leading scholars to give voice to the emerging field of positive psychology.read more
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Effects of a supportive or an unsupportive audience on biological and psychological responses to stress.
Shelley E. Taylor,Teresa E. Seeman,Naomi I. Eisenberger,Tamar A. Kozanian,Amy N. Moore,Wesley G. Moons +5 more
TL;DR: It was concluded that when one must perform stressful tasks in front of an audience, evaluative concerns may outweigh the potential benefits of a supportive audience.
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The True Self and Psychological Health: Emerging Evidence and Future Directions
TL;DR: The authors examines both theoretical and lay conceptions of the true self and reviews the empirical evidence that supports its role in psychological health, with a particular emphasis on current research that demonstrates that both the accessibility and ease of thinking about one's true self-concept is associated with the experiences of meaning and satisfaction.
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Examining the Importance of Intentionally Structuring the Youth Sport Context to Facilitate Positive Youth Development
Corliss Bean,Tanya Forneris +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined differences in program quality and positive developmental outcomes across three youth programming contexts (intentional sport, nonintentional sports, intentional leadership) pertaining to the importance of intentionally teaching life skills.
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Trauma-Informed Positive Education: Using Positive Psychology to Strengthen Vulnerable Students
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the role of a positive education paradigm in mainstream and specialist classrooms for students who have experienced complex trauma resulting from abuse, neglect, violence, or being witness to violence.
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The Role of Gratitude in Breast Cancer: Its Relationships with Post-traumatic Growth, Psychological Well-Being and Distress
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the role of gratitude in a breast cancer sample and its correlations with post-traumatic growth, psychological well-being, and distress; and compared patients reporting higher levels of gratitude (High Gratitude Individuals, HGI) versus those reporting lower levels (Low Gratitudes Individuals, LGI).
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