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The Journal of Positive Psychology is a bimonthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering positive psychology, including measures of well-being such as life satisfaction, traits such as optimism, work life consequences of resilience, and methods to enhance positive psychological traits. It was established in 2006 and is published by Routledge.
Psychology. Positive psychology is a field of psychological theory and research of optimal human functioning of people, groups, and institutions. [1][2] It studies "positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions... it aims to improve quality of life." [3]
Martin Seligman. Martin Elias Peter Seligman (/ ˈsɛlɪɡmən /; born August 12, 1942) is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific community of his theories of well-being and positive psychology. [ 1 ] His theory of learned helplessness is popular among scientific ...
Keeping a gratitude journal is a popular practice in the field of positive psychology. It is also referred to as “counting one's blessings” [1] or “three good things”. [2] Empirical findings on the benefits of gratitude journals have shown significant impact on psychological and physical well-being. Early research revealed individuals ...
Robert J. Vallerand is a Canadian social psychologist, academic and author. He is a Full Professor of Psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal where he holds a Canada Research Chair in Motivational Processes and Optimal Functioning and is Director of the Research Laboratory on Social Behavior.
A 2022 study in Frontiers of Psychology Journal suggests that we don’t have to meet in person to reap the benefits of positive transformation. Simply searching for funny motivational quotes or ...
The CSV is the positive psychology counterpart to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in traditional psychology. [1] Unlike the DSM, which scientifically categorizes human deficits and disorders, the CSV classifies positive human strengths. [2] The CSV helps people recognize and build upon their strengths.
Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in enjoyable activities. However, happiness can also arise spontaneously, without any apparent ...