A Primer in Positive Psychology
Series: Oxford Positive Psychology Series;
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 17 August 2006
- ISBN 9780195188332
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages400 pages
- Size 252x179x19 mm
- Weight 694 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 13 line drawings 0
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Short description:
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and at all stops in between. It is a newly-christened approach within psychology that takes seriously as a subject matter those things that make life most worth living. Everyone's life has peaks and valleys, and positive psychology does not deny the valleys. Its signature premise is more nuanced but nonetheless important: What is good about life is as genuine as what is bad and therefore deserves equal attention from psychologists. Positive psychology as an explicit perspective has existed only since 1998, but enough relevant theory and research now exist concerning what makes life most worth living to fill a book suitable for a semester-long college course. This is that book, and it covers the topics of concern to this new field.
MoreLong description:
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and at all stops in between.
Every life has peaks and valleys; positive psychology does not deny this valleys, but holds that: what is good about life is as genuine as what is bad and, therefore, deserves equal attention from psychologists.
A Primer in Positive Psychology is thoroughly grounded in scientific research and covers major topics of concern to the field: positive experiences such as pleasure and flow; positive traits such as character strengths, values, and talents; and the social institutions that enable these subjects as well as what recent research might contribute to this knowledge. Every chapter contains exercises that illustrate positive psychology, a glossary, suggestions of articles and books for further reading, and lists of films, websites, and popular songs that embody chapter themes.
A comprehensive overview of positive psychology by one of the acknowledged leaders in the field, this textbook provides students with a thorough introduction to an important area of psychology.
The book is entertaining and accessible. It constitutes a valuable resource for introducing positive psychology to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as anyone interested in the subject.
Table of Contents:
Preface
What is Positive Psychology?
Learning about Positive Psychology: Not a Spectator Sport
Pleasure and Positive Experience
Happiness
Positive Thinking
Character Strengths
Values
Interests, Abilities, and Accomplishments
Wellness
Positive Interpersonal Relationships
Enabling Institutions
The Future of Positive Psychology
References
Index of Names
Subject Index
