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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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Self-compassion and reactions to unpleasant self-relevant events: The implications of treating oneself kindly.
TL;DR: It is suggested that self-compassion attenuates people's reactions to negative events in ways that are distinct from and, in some cases, more beneficial than self-esteem.
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Why Does Social Exclusion Hurt? The Relationship Between Social and Physical Pain.
Geoff MacDonald,Mark R. Leary +1 more
TL;DR: Evidence is reviewed showing that humans demonstrate convergence between the 2 types of pain in thought, emotion, and behavior, and that social and physical pain share common physiological mechanisms.
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Gratitude and well-being: A review and theoretical integration
TL;DR: A new model of gratitude is presented, incorporating not only the gratitude that arises following help from others but also a habitual focusing on and appreciating the positive aspects of life, which has the potential of improving well-being through fostering gratitude with simple exercises.
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Psychological Resilience and Positive Emotional Granularity: Examining the Benefits of Positive Emotions on Coping and Health
TL;DR: It is argued that the health benefits advanced by positive emotions may be instantiated in certain traits that are characterized by the experience of positive emotion, including psychological resilience and positive emotional granularity.
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The challenge of defining wellbeing
TL;DR: In this paper, a multi-disciplinary review explores past attempts to define wellbeing and provides an overview of the main theoretical perspectives, from the work of Aristotle to the present day, concluding that it would be appropriate for a new definition of wellbeing to centre on a state of equilibrium or balance that can be affected by life events or challenges.
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