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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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Meaning in life, anxiety, depression, and general health among smoking cessation patients.
TL;DR: Investigating relations among meaning in life, depression, anxiety, and social support with self-reported general health found psychosocial factors, particularly depression and the two primary dimensions of meaning inlife, were related to perceived health.
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Hedonomics: The Power of Positive and Pleasurable Ergonomics:
TL;DR: In this article, a new term, hedonomics, is defined as that branch of science and design devoted to the promotion of pleasurable human-technology interaction, and a model of a design priority hierarchy, in which they explain in detail the concept of individuation as the ultimate human approach to technology.
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Responsible Leadership as Virtuous Leadership
TL;DR: The meaning and advantages of responsible leadership as virtuous leadership are discussed in this paper, where the author equates responsible leadership with virtuousness, implying that responsible leadership is based on three assumptions: eudaemonism, inherent value, and amplification.
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Curiosity, Interest and Engagement in Technology-Pervasive Learning Environments: A New Research Agenda
TL;DR: In this paper, a theoretical model for curiosity, interest and engagement in new media technology-pervasive learning environments is presented, taking into consideration personal, situational and contextual factors as influencing variables.
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Facing Ethical Challenges in the Workplace: Conceptualizing and Measuring Professional Moral Courage
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that professional moral courage (PMC) is a managerial competency and propose a framework for proactive organizational ethics, which reflects how to support PMC as a management practice.
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