The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology

ISBN-13: 9781405161251 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 1160 str.

Shane J. Lopez

Opis

Positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning, is reshaping the scholarly and public views of how we see the science of psychology. The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology provides a comprehensive and accessible summary of this growing area of scholarship and practice.

• 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology
• covers topics of interest across all social sciences as well as business and industry
• the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available
• topical primer clarifies basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology
• will be useful to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers

Recenzje

"University libraries catering for academic work in psychology,even if its proponents do not specifically call themselves positivepsychologists, can be recommended to put this book on their wishlists." ( Reference Reviews , July 2009)

"The work is extremely well indexed, which for browsers has theeffect of deepening its content substantially." ( ChoiceReviews , June 2009)

"The strength of the work is that it speaks to everyone clearly,concisely, and in plain English." ( Library Journal , April2009)

Spis treści

300 entries of four different sizes (4500, 1500, 600, 400 words). Some entries include:. Adaptability Happiness Optimism. Altruism Hope Positive Emotions. Awe Humility Positive Youth Dev. Capitalizing Humor Problem-Solving. Character Education Insight Psychological Capital. Close Relationships Intimacy Resilience. Coping Joy Self-Determination. Courage Justice Self-Efficacy. Creativity Kindness Self-Esteem. Empathy Leadership Spirituality. Emotional Intelligence Learned Optimism Strength. Engagement Life Satisfaction Successful Aging. Flow Meaning Talent. Forgiveness Mental Health Values. Friendship Moral Judgment Virtues. Gratitude Open-mindedness Wisdom