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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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Latent Structure of the Davis Interpersonal Reactivity Index in Methadone Maintenance Patients
TL;DR: The latent structure of Davis's 28-item Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) measure of empathy was examined in 241 methadone maintenance (MM) patients using factor analytic procedures and the divergent and convergent reliability of the derived structure was determined Contrary to the four-factor structure determined for the IRI previously, three factors, comprised of 18 items, were found to best represent the construct of empathy in MM patients.
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Young workers’ job self-efficacy and affect: Pathways to health and performance ☆
TL;DR: In this paper, a longitudinal study of 195 young workers responds to calls for the study of healthy work at discrete life stages, based on social cognitive and affective events theories and using structural equation modeling, results indicated that both perceived job selfefficacy and job-related affect fully mediate the relationship between interpersonal work conflict at time 1 and the outcomes of job performance and health at time 2.
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Beyond the dark side of executive psychology: Current research and new directions
TL;DR: This article analyzed existing research and identified issues in definitions and measurement and described how researchers have fallen prey to hubris fascination, and put forward two options for future research: within the hubris tradition (improving measures and examining positive aspects and antecedents) and outside it (basing analyses on the self rather than the ego and using a more dynamic and holistic approach).
How Environments Can Threaten Academic Performance, Self-Knowledge, and Sense of Belonging
Michael Inzlicht,Catherine Good +1 more
TL;DR: McGuire et al. as mentioned in this paper found that women still comprise only 38% of the faculty in American universities, 16% of corporate officers in America's largest companies, and 13% of senators in the 107th U.S. Congress.
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Self-determination at work: Understanding the role of leader-member exchange
TL;DR: In this article, the role of leader-employee relationships in creating self-determination at work, and reinforcing the importance of self-awareness for employee attitudes and well-being was explored.
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Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control
TL;DR: SelfSelf-Efficacy (SE) as discussed by the authors is a well-known concept in human behavior, which is defined as "belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments".
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Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior
Edward L. Deci,Richard M. Ryan +1 more
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