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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 impact of adolescent spirituality on depressive symptoms and health risk behaviors.
Sian Cotton,Sian Cotton,Elizabeth M. G. Larkin,Andrea Hoopes,Barbara A. Cromer,Susan L. Rosenthal +5 more
TL;DR: Most of these adolescents reported some connection with religious and spiritual concepts, and those with higher levels of spiritual well-being had fewer depressive symptoms and fewer risk-taking behaviors, supports the inclusion of these concepts in the efforts to help promote resilience and healthy adolescent development.
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Looking for adolescents’ well-being: self-efficacy beliefs as determinants of positive thinking and happiness
Gian Vittorio Caprara,Patrizia Steca,Maria Gerbino,Marinella Paciello,Giovanni Maria Vecchio +4 more
TL;DR: Adolescents' self-efficacy beliefs to manage positive and negative emotions and interpersonal relationships contribute to promote positive expectations about the future, to mantain a high self-concept, to perceive a sense of satisfaction for the life and to experience more positive emotions.
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The Relationships Among Gratitude, Self-esteem, Social Support and Life Satisfaction Among Undergraduate Students
Feng Kong,Ke Ding,Jingjing Zhao +2 more
TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors examined the effects of both social support and self-esteem in the association between gratitude and life satisfaction among undergraduate students, and found that females with high social support scores tended to report greater life satisfaction than males.
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Emotional Intelligence: An Integral Part of Positive Psychology
TL;DR: In this article, the authors suggest that emotional intelligence should be considered as one of the most important areas of positive psychology and suggest that positive psychology should be studied more closely than emotional intelligence.
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The influence of religion-based workplace spirituality on business leaders' decision-making: An inter-faith study
Mario Fernando,Brad Jackson +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reported the findings of thirteen interviews with prominent Sri Lankan business leaders drawn from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Muslim religious traditions, and found that a frame of reference based on a connection with a transcendent and ultimate reality is likely to be a source of solace, guidance, and inspiration to leaders' critical decision-making.
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