Personal life

About: Personal life is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1778 publications have been published within this topic receiving 29997 citations.

Passions Within Reason: The Strategic Role of the Emotions

Abstract: The "Me" generation has justified itself by appealing to social scientists who see selfishness as the only rational basis for action. But what are we to make of selfless acts in business, personal life, even politics? In this provocative book, Robert Frank shows us that looking out for Number One may require that we look out for others, too. He finds his evidence in our emotional acts. Like the blush on telling a lie, they can serve as hard-to-fake signals of a commitment to social values. We recognize these signs; we know people we trust; and if we can identify trustworthy fellows we can reject those who do not merit our faith.

The Journey of the Counselor and Therapist: Research Findings and Perspectives on Professional Development

Abstract: This article summarizes a reformulation of the main findings and perspectives from a cross-sectional and longitudinal qualitative study of the development of 100 counselors and therapists. The results are presented as a phase model and as a formulation of 14 themes of counselor/therapist development. The following six phases are described: The phases of the lay helper, the beginning student, the advanced student, the novice professional, the experienced professional, and the senior professional. The themes describe central processes of counselor/therapist development. The themes are addressing different issues such as shifts in attentional focus and emotional functioning, the importance of continuous reflection for professional growth, and a life-long personal/profession integration process. Sources of influence for professional functioning and development are described. The results show consistently that interpersonal experiences in the personal life domain (early family life and adult personal life) and the professional life domain (interacting with clients, professional elders, and peers) are significant sources of influence for professional development.

Happiness and Education

Abstract: Part I. Happiness as an Aim of Life and Education: 1. Happiness 2. Suffering and unhappiness 3. Needs and wants 4. The aims of education Part II. Educating for Personal Life: 5. Making a home 6. Places and nature 7. Parenting 8. Character and spirituality 9. Interpersonal growth Part III. Educating for Public Life: 10. Preparing for work 11. Community, democracy, and service 12. Happiness in schools and classrooms Notes Bibliography Index.

Changing Citizenship in the Digital Age

Abstract: Democracy is not a sure thing Governments and party systems often strain against changes in societies, and some fall prey to corruption and bad policies Under the right conditions, people may reassert their rights to govern, and produce remarkable periods of creative reform, realignment, and change In these times, politics becomes a focus of personal life itself, restoring the sense that participation makes a difference The challenges of influencing the course of nations and addressing global issues may inspire creative solutions from the generations of young citizens who have access to digital communication tools The cascading advance of media platforms and social software enables unprecedented levels of production and distribution of ideas, public deliberation, and network organization It is clear that many young citizens of this digital and global age have demonstrated interests in making contributions to society Yet the challenge of engaging effectively with politics that are linked to spheres of government remains, for most, a daunting prospect The reasons are numerous A casual look at world democracies suggests that many of the most established ones are showing signs of wear Parties are trying to reinvent themselves while awkwardly staying the course that keeps them in power In the press, in everyday conversation, and often from the mouths of politicians, politics has become a dirty word rather than a commonly accepted vocabulary for personal expression 1 Perhaps most notably, younger generations have disconnected from conventional politics and government in alarming numbers These trends in youth dissatisfaction with conventional political engagement are not just occurring in the United States, but have parallels in other democracies as well, including Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom 2 The pathways to disconnection from government are many: adults are frequently negative about politics, the tone of the press is often cynical, candidates seldom appeal directly to young voters on their own terms about their concerns, politicians have poisoned the public well (particularly in the United States) with vitriol and negative campaigning, and young people see the media filled with inauthentic performances from officials who are staged by professional communication managers 3 Paralleling these developments has been a notable turning away from public life