This volumedescribes a culture-fair perspective on positive psychology research and practice in Latin America.It provides a deep understanding of the ways in which context can affect practice, intervention and research results. The development of Positive Psychology in areas such as test adaptation and construction, prediction of academic achievement and empowerment of children at risk is presented. Furthermore, topics related to positive communities and citizenship behaviors are included.
The volume is organized into four sections. The first sectionpresents the importance of test...
This volumedescribes a culture-fair perspective on positive psychology research and practice in Latin America.It provides a deep understanding of t...
Until researchers and theorists account for the complex relationship between resilience and culture, explanations of why some individuals prevail in the face of adversity will remain incomplete. This edited volume addresses this crucial issue by bringing together emerging discussions of the ways in which culture shapes resilience, the theory that informs these various studies, and important considerations for researchers as they continue to investigate resilience. Using research from majority and minority world contexts, Youth Resilience and Culture: Commonalities and Complexities...
Until researchers and theorists account for the complex relationship between resilience and culture, explanations of why some individuals prevail i...
This anthology focuses on empirical studies comparing cultures in relation to central positive psychological topics. The book starts out with an introductory chapter that brings together the main ideas and findings within an integrative perspective, based on a broad theoretical framework encompassing interdisciplinary and methodological issues. It gives special emphasis to some open issues in the theory and assessment of culture-related dimensions, and to the potential of positive psychology in addressing them. The introductory chapter is followed by two chapters that examine theoretical...
This anthology focuses on empirical studies comparing cultures in relation to central positive psychological topics. The book starts out with an intro...
This book brings together examples of research in positive psychology and psychofortology conducted in the multi-cultural South African context. It provides a human diversity model that broadens the focus of culture beyond that of ethnic and racial issues.
This book brings together examples of research in positive psychology and psychofortology conducted in the multi-cultural South African context. It pr...
Health, health care and the pursuit of wellbeing are pillars of any human social system. However, the social representations of the body, the mind, and their pathologies are strongly influenced by cultural norms and beliefs. The culture of India is a melting pot of diverse philosophical visions translated in practical terms. Historically, Indian tradition comprises nine main Dharshanas, or philosophical systems, which were formalized between the tenth century BC and the fourth century AD. In spite of their differences, these systems of thought pragmatically coexisted in the foundation and...
Health, health care and the pursuit of wellbeing are pillars of any human social system. However, the social representations of the body, the mind, an...
The volume deals with strategies aimed to increasing psychological well-being both in clinical and non-clinical settings, with a special focus on the impact of cross-cultural influences on these processes. A neglected aspect in psychotherapy research is the fact that a single approach may not be suitable for everyone even within a cultural context. Cultural diversity may mean having more models available for the individual patient, or some models and dimensions of well-being being more salient according to the cultural background. Promoting well-being in Eastern individuals means focussing...
The volume deals with strategies aimed to increasing psychological well-being both in clinical and non-clinical settings, with a special focus on the ...
The volume will be a collection of chapters about current theory, research, and practice related to multiculturalism and positive psychology. This book will serve as a reference to any who are interested in the intersection of positive psychology and multicultural context. While many in the field of positive psychology have begun to move more strongly towards a culturally-embedded approach that recognizes the importance of context in discussing, viewing, and cultivating strengths in individuals from different backgrounds, there is still a dearth of research in this area compared with studies...
The volume will be a collection of chapters about current theory, research, and practice related to multiculturalism and positive psychology. This boo...
This book presents an integrated review and critical analysis of the recent research in the positive psychology of religion, with focus on the positive psychology of religion across different cultures and religions. The book provides a review of the literature on different contributions of religion and spirituality to positive functioning and well-being and reviews religions across the world, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Native American religions, and Hinduism.
It fills a unique place in the market's increasing interest and demand in the psychology of...
This book presents an integrated review and critical analysis of the recent research in the positive psychology of religion, with focus on the posi...