The definitive text in the field of positive psychology, updated in a second edition paperback Summarizes and synthesizes the relevant literatures in the field of positive psychology, with additional attention paid to future applications in the field Ideal primary or complementary text for positive psychology seminars or courses on topics such as well-being and optimal human functioning Part of THE OXFORD LIBRARY OF PSYCHOLOGY The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology is the seminal reference in the field of positive psychology, which in recent years has transcended academia to capture the imagination of the general public. The handbook provides a roadmap for the psychology needed by the majority of the population — those who don't need treatment but want to achieve the lives to which they aspire. These 65 chapters summarize all of the relevant literature in the field. The content's breadth and depth provide an unparalleled cross-disciplinary look at positive psychology from diverse fields and all branches of psychology, including social, clinical, personality, counseling, school, and developmental psychology. Topics include not only happiness but also hope, strengths, positive emotions, life longings, creativity, emotional creativity, courage, and more, plus guidelines for applying what has worked for people across time and cultures.
- ISBN: 978-0-19-986216-0
- Editorial: Oxford University Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 744
- Fecha Publicación: 13/10/2011
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