Positive Psychology : Theory, Research And Applications.
Title:
Positive Psychology : Theory, Research And Applications.
Author:
Hefferon, Kate.
ISBN:
9780335241965
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (336 pages)
Contents:
Front Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of Figures, Tablesand Questionnaires -- Guided Tour -- Chapter 01 Introduction to Positive Psychology -- Chapter 02 Understanding Emotions -- Chapter 03 Happiness and Subjective Wellbeing across Nations -- Chapter 04 Eudaimonic Wellbeing -- Chapter 05 Optimism, Explanatory Style and Hope -- Chapter 06 Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth and Positive Ageing -- Chapter 07 Values, Motivationand Goal Theories -- Chapter 08 Positive Psychological Interventions -- Chapter 09 The Body in Positive Psychology -- Chapter 10 Applying Positive Psychology -- Chapter 11 Summing Up Positive Psychology -- References -- Index -- Advertisement -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
This textbook combines a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions and critical commentary. Find out how one's happiness levels can be increased, what stops us from flourishing and how positive psychology can be applied to many professional disciplines.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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