Positive Psychology
Exploring the Best in People [4 volumes]
Published on 30. August 2008
Book
Hardback
888 pages
978-0-275-99350-4 (ISBN)
Description
Positive psychology is a movement that emphasizes what is right with people rather than what is wrong with them. Most of psychology tends to focus on negatives and mental illness. Positive psychology is an attempt to redress the balance and focus on the positive aspects of life (human strengths and virtues that are found in the happiest people).
Positive psychology development programs are becoming commonplace in businesses, schools, and places of worship. Social scientists have learned more about how people respond to emotional experiences in productive ways. They now know more than they once did about curbing the effects of negative emotions, about making the most of positive emotions, and about how these practices lead to positive life outcomes. Given these discoveries, this set addresses the strengths, emotions, positive growth, and human flourishing of positive psychology. The essays expose the reader to the psychological findings that will shape positive psychology for decades to come. Each chapter is written with the goal of bringing research in positive psychology to life for the reader. The real-world implications of scholarship are communicated via anecdotes and case studies.
Positive psychology development programs are becoming commonplace in businesses, schools, and places of worship. Social scientists have learned more about how people respond to emotional experiences in productive ways. They now know more than they once did about curbing the effects of negative emotions, about making the most of positive emotions, and about how these practices lead to positive life outcomes. Given these discoveries, this set addresses the strengths, emotions, positive growth, and human flourishing of positive psychology. The essays expose the reader to the psychological findings that will shape positive psychology for decades to come. Each chapter is written with the goal of bringing research in positive psychology to life for the reader. The real-world implications of scholarship are communicated via anecdotes and case studies.
Reviews / Votes
...For this four-volume set, Lopez (Univ. of Kansa, Lawrence) gathered contributions by some of the world's best positive psychologists and practitioners. Theses experts offer accessible explanations of major discoveries in positive psychology rather than scholarly reviews of the discipline (though scholars will appreciate the references to original sources). Each chapter provides a lively, effective summary of extant research and the implications of that research. The essays include selected illustrations of the research findings; a closing exercise describes what the reader might do to enhance his or her own capacity to live the good life. * Choice * The compilation of chapters by big names and new names, ably assembled by the editor, provides some new perspectives for seasoned scholars of human excellence, as well as an excellent entry point for people new to positivepsychology and for those looking for applications to help put positive psychology into play. * PsycCRITIQUES * These volumes are very reader-friendly, with little difficult technical jargon. . . . compelling and affirmational reading. * Metapsychology Online Review *
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 81 mm
Weight
1882 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-275-99350-4 (9780275993504)
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08/2008
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Person
Shane J. Lopez is Associate Professor of Counseling at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, where he teaches courses in positive psychology, psychological assessment, and educational leadership. He is also a Gallup senior scientist, consulting primarily with The Gallup Education Division and Gallup University. He serves on the editorial board of The Journal of Positive Psychology and on the advisory board for Ready, Set, Learn, The Discovery Channel's pre-school educational television programming. Through his current research programs, Lopez is examining the effectiveness of hope training programs in the schools (under the auspices of the Making Hope Happen Program), refining a model of psychological courage, and exploring the link between soft life skills and hard outcomes in education, work, health, and family functioning.
Content
Volume 1: Discovering Human Strengths
Preface
1. Discovering Your Strengths Jeff G. Rettew & Shane J. Lopez
2. Making the Most of Human Strengths Kelly Bowers
3. Human Strengths: Differences that Bring Us Together Linda Cantwell
4. If Bad is Stronger than Good, Why Focus on Human Strength? Roy F. Baumeister & Erin A. Sparks
5. Being Wise at Any Age Monika Ardelt
6. Can Courage be Learned? Cynthia L. S. Pury
7. The Health Benefits of Optimism Heather N. Rasmussen & Stephanie C. Wallio
8. Living Lessons: The Psychological Strengths of Martin Luther King, Jr. Suzanne Rice
9. An Agentic Perspective on Positive Psychology Albert Bandura
Volume 2: Capitalizing on Emotional Experiences
Preface
1. The Broadening, Building, Buffering Effects of Positive Emotions Bethany Kok, Lahnna Catalino, & Barbara Fredrickson
2. Personal Narratives, Positive Emotions, and Long Lives: The Nun Study Deborah Danner, Wallace Friesen, & Scott Collier
3. Exercising Gratitude Jo-Ann Tsang, Wade Rowatt, & Ruth Nam
4. The Gratitude of Youth Jeffrey Froh & Giacomo Bono
5. For the Good of Others: Toward a Positive Psychology of Sacrifice Emily Impett & Amie Gordon
6. Helping behavior and positive emotions: Implications for health and well-being Amanda J. Dillard, Ashley Schiavone, & Stephanie L. Brown
7. Emotional Intelligence: Living Intelligently with Emotions Susan David & Nassim Ebrahimi
8. Allophilia: Beyond Tolerance Todd L. Pittinsky & Laura Maruskin
9. Re-envisioning Mens Emotional Lives: Stereotypes, Struggles, and Strengths Joel Wong & Aaron Rochelen
Volume 3: Growing in the Face of Adversity
Preface
1. Growth Through Loss and Adversity: A Choice Worth Making Robert J. Fazio, Tayyab Rashid, & HSien Hayward
2. Personal Growth after Relationship Breakups Margit Berman, Ty Tashiro, & Patricia A. Frazier
3. Romantic Conflict and Its Resolution Tammy Lowery Zacchilli, Susan S. Hendrick, & Clyde Hendrick
4. Forgiveness is a Matter of Choice: Forgiveness Education for Young Children Anthony C. Holter, Chad M. Magnuson, & Robert D. Engright
5. The Self-Determination of Adolescents with Intellectual Disability Michael L. Wehmeyer & Karrie A. Shogren
6. Overcoming Stereotype Threat Joshua Aronson & Leoandra Rogers
7. Career Flexibility Christopher A. Ebberwein
8. Emotional Storytelling after Stressful Experiences Melanie A. Greenberg
Volume 4: Pursuing Human Flourishing
Preface
1. Who Flourishes? The Criteria of Complete Mental Health Virginia M. Ambler
2. Toward a Durable Happiness Jaime L. Kurtz & Sonja Lyubomirsky
3. Will Money Buy Happiness? David G. Myers
4. Presenting a Positive Alternative to Strivings for Material Success and the Thin-Ideal: Understanding the Effects of Extrinsic Relative to Intrinsic Goal Pursuits Maarten Vansteenkiste, Bart Soenens, & Bart Duriez
5. Positive Schooling Rich Gilman, E. Scott Huebner, & Matthew Buckman
6. Employee Engagement James K. Harter
7. Families that Work John Eagle
8. How Smart Girls Become Talented Women Barbara A. Kerr & Amber Larson
9. Practicing Authentic Leadership Bruce J. Avolio & Tara S. Wernsing
10. Cultivating Civic Engagement Lonnie R. Sherrod & James Lauckhardt
11. Positive Psychotherapy Tayyab Rashid
Index
About the Editor and Contributors
Preface
1. Discovering Your Strengths Jeff G. Rettew & Shane J. Lopez
2. Making the Most of Human Strengths Kelly Bowers
3. Human Strengths: Differences that Bring Us Together Linda Cantwell
4. If Bad is Stronger than Good, Why Focus on Human Strength? Roy F. Baumeister & Erin A. Sparks
5. Being Wise at Any Age Monika Ardelt
6. Can Courage be Learned? Cynthia L. S. Pury
7. The Health Benefits of Optimism Heather N. Rasmussen & Stephanie C. Wallio
8. Living Lessons: The Psychological Strengths of Martin Luther King, Jr. Suzanne Rice
9. An Agentic Perspective on Positive Psychology Albert Bandura
Volume 2: Capitalizing on Emotional Experiences
Preface
1. The Broadening, Building, Buffering Effects of Positive Emotions Bethany Kok, Lahnna Catalino, & Barbara Fredrickson
2. Personal Narratives, Positive Emotions, and Long Lives: The Nun Study Deborah Danner, Wallace Friesen, & Scott Collier
3. Exercising Gratitude Jo-Ann Tsang, Wade Rowatt, & Ruth Nam
4. The Gratitude of Youth Jeffrey Froh & Giacomo Bono
5. For the Good of Others: Toward a Positive Psychology of Sacrifice Emily Impett & Amie Gordon
6. Helping behavior and positive emotions: Implications for health and well-being Amanda J. Dillard, Ashley Schiavone, & Stephanie L. Brown
7. Emotional Intelligence: Living Intelligently with Emotions Susan David & Nassim Ebrahimi
8. Allophilia: Beyond Tolerance Todd L. Pittinsky & Laura Maruskin
9. Re-envisioning Mens Emotional Lives: Stereotypes, Struggles, and Strengths Joel Wong & Aaron Rochelen
Volume 3: Growing in the Face of Adversity
Preface
1. Growth Through Loss and Adversity: A Choice Worth Making Robert J. Fazio, Tayyab Rashid, & HSien Hayward
2. Personal Growth after Relationship Breakups Margit Berman, Ty Tashiro, & Patricia A. Frazier
3. Romantic Conflict and Its Resolution Tammy Lowery Zacchilli, Susan S. Hendrick, & Clyde Hendrick
4. Forgiveness is a Matter of Choice: Forgiveness Education for Young Children Anthony C. Holter, Chad M. Magnuson, & Robert D. Engright
5. The Self-Determination of Adolescents with Intellectual Disability Michael L. Wehmeyer & Karrie A. Shogren
6. Overcoming Stereotype Threat Joshua Aronson & Leoandra Rogers
7. Career Flexibility Christopher A. Ebberwein
8. Emotional Storytelling after Stressful Experiences Melanie A. Greenberg
Volume 4: Pursuing Human Flourishing
Preface
1. Who Flourishes? The Criteria of Complete Mental Health Virginia M. Ambler
2. Toward a Durable Happiness Jaime L. Kurtz & Sonja Lyubomirsky
3. Will Money Buy Happiness? David G. Myers
4. Presenting a Positive Alternative to Strivings for Material Success and the Thin-Ideal: Understanding the Effects of Extrinsic Relative to Intrinsic Goal Pursuits Maarten Vansteenkiste, Bart Soenens, & Bart Duriez
5. Positive Schooling Rich Gilman, E. Scott Huebner, & Matthew Buckman
6. Employee Engagement James K. Harter
7. Families that Work John Eagle
8. How Smart Girls Become Talented Women Barbara A. Kerr & Amber Larson
9. Practicing Authentic Leadership Bruce J. Avolio & Tara S. Wernsing
10. Cultivating Civic Engagement Lonnie R. Sherrod & James Lauckhardt
11. Positive Psychotherapy Tayyab Rashid
Index
About the Editor and Contributors