As positive psychology continues to make leaps and bounds in terms of scientific advancement, the focus on the importance of the body within optimal functioning is still lagging. Positive Psychology and the Body provides a critical reflection on this omission, highlighting the mounting corpus of scientific research completed on the physical mechanisms which assist either momentary experiences of pleasure or longer-lasting feelings of meaning and self development. Indispensable reading for students of well-being, positive psychology and sports psychology, the book spans topics such as physical...
As positive psychology continues to make leaps and bounds in terms of scientific advancement, the focus on the importance of the body within optimal f...
Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. "Second Wave Positive Psychology: Embracing the Dark Side of Life" is an innovative and groundbreaking textbook that explores a variety of topics we consider to be part of the dark side of life while emphasising their role in our positive functioning and transformation as human beings. This more nuanced approach to the notions of positive and...
Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth....
