Description
Book SynopsisPositive Psychology brings together a range of research and a comprehensive review of the more recent work and lessons learned since the founder’s original vision of this field.
Trade ReviewThe book starts with consideration of what Positive Psychology actually means. This is followed by chapters addressing happiness, emotions, environments and the future – for us as psychologists and the science. I particularly liked the highlighting of areas of deficiency in research so far, signposting areas where today’s students can innovate and explore.
It would seem the time is right for a more current teaching text and I found this book to be insightful and inspiring.
-- Stuart Hillston
Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction Chapter 1 Describing the Science of Positive Psychology Part II: Happiness and Positive States Chapter 2 Positive Emotions Chapter 3 Happiness Part III: Personality Processes Chapter 4 Personality Chapter 5 The Self Chapter 6 Thinking Part IV: Social, Psychological, and Physical Environments Chapter 7 Social and Physical Environments Chapter 8 Close Relationships Part V: Towards Increasing Positivity Chapter 9 Stability and Change Chapter 10 Looking Forward
