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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 role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.
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Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions.
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Authentic leadership development: Getting to the root of positive forms of leadership
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Positive psychological capital: measurement and relationship with performance and satisfaction
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Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life
John Higham,Robert N. Bellah,Richard Madsen,William M. Sullivan,Ann Swidler,Steven M. Tipton +5 more
TL;DR: In their new Introduction, the authors relate the argument of their book both to the current realities of American society and to the growing debate about the country's future as mentioned in this paper, which is a new immediacy.
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Resilience as process
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the development of competence despite severe or pervasive adversity using data from a longitudinal study of high-risk children and families and found emotionally responsive caregiving to mediate the effects of high risk environments and to promote positive change for children who have experienced poverty, family stress, and maltreatment.
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Flow in Computer-Mediated Communication Electronic Mail and Voice Mail Evaluation and Impacts
Linda Klebe Treviño,Jane Webster +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of multiple variables on user evaluation and perceived impacts of electronic mail and voice mail systems were investigated, including flow, type of technology, perceived technology characteristics (ease of use), and organizational factors (management support, communication partners' medium use).
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What Makes for a Good Day? Competence and Autonomy in the Day and in the Person
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