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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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The relationship among teachers' classroom practices for teaching thinking skills, teachers' self-efficacy towards teaching thinking skills and teachers' teaching styles
Yalçın Dilekli,Erdoğan Tezci +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the relationship among elementary teachers' practices aiming at teaching thinking skills and their self-efficacy towards teaching learning skills, teaching styles, and find that selfefficacy was a meaningful variable on teachers' teaching thinking practices.
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Trait and State Authenticity Across Cultures
TL;DR: This paper examined the role of culture in both trait and state authenticity, asking whether the search for and experience of the "true self" is a uniquely Western phenomenon or is relevant cross-culturally.
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Corporate social responsibility in the wake of the Asian tsunami: effect of time on the genuineness of CSR initiatives
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report the findings of a study examining the influences if any, passage of time has on the three attributes of organizational virtuousness; human impact, moral goodness and unconditionality of social benefit.
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Risk and protective factors for depression and substance use in an adolescent child welfare sample
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined two common mental health concerns (i.e., depression, substance use) among 12-15-year olds in out-of-home placements and investigated potential risk and protective factors among socio-demographic, maltreatment, youth, family and community variables.
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Forgiveness in health research and medical practice.
TL;DR: The importance of one's motive in forgiving is emphasized, noting that altruistic motives hold greater benefits than do self-interested motives.
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