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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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Gratitude in University Students in Japan and Thailand
TL;DR: In this paper, a multiaspect questionnaire that was designed to investigate cultural similarities and differences in gratitude was used to investigate Japanese and Thai students' differences in feelings of gratitude and prosocial motivation.
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Positive Psychology, Happiness, and Virtue: The Troublesome Conceptual Issues:
TL;DR: In this article, the recently prominent theory of positive psychology is subjected to critical conceptual scrutiny, with emphasis on its general take on happiness, virtue, and positive emotion, and it is argue...
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Resilience in Later Adulthood and Old Age: Resources and Potentials for Successful Aging
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Play, pleasure, and other positive life events: "non-specific" factors in recovery from mental illness?
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review the existing empirical research on the protective and stress-buffering effects of positive life events and qualitative data on the importance of play and pleasure in the lives of people with mental illness.
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On the relationship of hope and gratitude to corporate social responsibility
TL;DR: A longitudinal study of 308 white-collar U.S. employees revealed that feelings of hope and gratitude increase concern for corporate social responsibility (CSR) as discussed by the authors, in particular, employees with stronger hope, gratitude were found to have a greater sense of responsibility toward employee and societal issues.
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