Introduction To Positive Psychology
Egyankosh
A short opening unit that defines the field, contrasts the first and second waves of positive psychology, and places it next to health, clinical, and developmental psychology. A good first read.
Loading the book...
Keep reading
-
Next in this topic
Positive Psychology Interventions: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled StudiesA meta-analysis of 39 randomized trials with more than 6,000 participants, measuring how much positive psychology interventions actually improve well-being and reduce depression. The evidence base in one document.
Verified PDF · Secure download - The Role of Positive Emotion and Contributions of Positive Psychology in Depression Treatment
A systematic review of how positive emotion and positive psychology techniques are being used alongside standard treatment for depression. Useful for clinicians weighing what to add to their practice.
Verified PDF · Secure download - Positive Psychology and Healthy Lifestyles for Health and Happiness
A chapter on how well-being practices and healthy lifestyle habits reinforce each other, and what happens when you combine them. Introduces the concept of positive health.
Verified PDF · Secure download - Positive Psychology Three Good Things in Life
A full thesis testing the Three Good Things exercise, one of the most replicated interventions in the field, and measuring its effect on happiness, optimism, and well-being. Includes the instruments used.
Verified PDF · Secure download - The Benefits of Frequent Positive Affect: Does Happiness Lead to Success
A landmark review arguing that happiness does not just follow success, it helps produce it. Pulls together cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental evidence across work, health, and relationships.
Verified PDF · Secure download
Explore more Psychology
- Body Language
- Manipulation Psychology
- NLP
- Clinical Psychology
- Child Psychology
- General Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Criminal Psychology