The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology
1. Auflage Januar 2009
1160 Seiten, Hardcover
Handbuch/Nachschlagewerk
Kurzbeschreibung
With 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology, this ground-breaking encyclopedia presents the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers. Experts will consider this a quick reference to the topics that are part and parcel of their daily work and non-experts will appreciate the topical primer designed to clarify basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology.
Positive Psychologie, die Erforschung des optimalen menschlichen Wirkens, verändert das Wesen und die Wahrnehmung der klassischen Psychologie in der Wissenschaft und in der Öffentlichkeit. Dieses Werk betrachtet die Themenvielfalt dieses neuen Ansatzes in allen sozialen Wissenschaften und auch ihre Bedeutung in Wirtschaft und Industrie.
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