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 …

Psychology has long been enamored of the dark side of human existence, rarely exploring a
more positive view of the mind. What has psychology contributed, for example, to our …

In thinking about preparing this handbook, we were driven by a basic question. What has
psychology previously contributed to our understanding of human strengths such as …

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology is the seminal reference in the field of positive
psychology, which continues to transcend the boundaries of academia to capture the …

Second wave positive psychology (PP 2.0), consisting of two pillars–existential positive
psychology and indigenous psychology–emerges as a complement to the limitations of …

Positive psychology has tended to be defined in terms of a concern with
'positive'psychological qualities and states. However, critics of the field have highlighted …

Positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and at
all stops in between. It is a newly-christened approach within psychology that takes seriously …

Positive psychology is a movement that emphasizes what is right with people rather than
what is wrong with them. Most of psychology tends to focus on negatives and mental illness …

The second edition of Positive Psychology features ground-breaking evidence and thinking
on the topics of happiness, flow, optimism, motivation and more. Discover how to increase …

Positive psychology exploded into public consciousness 10 years ago and has continued to
capture attention around the world ever since. The movement promised to study positive …