Positive psychology : the science of well-being /
John Zelenski.
- xiii, 377 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Describing the science of positive psychology -- Positive emotions -- Happiness -- Personality -- The self -- Thinking -- Social and physical environments -- Close relationships -- Stability and change -- Looking forward.
"Positive Psychology brings together a range of research and a comprehensive review of the more recent work and lessons learned since the founder's original vision of this field. Organised into five sections: An Introduction, Positive Experiences, Personality Processes, External Influences, and Applications, this text provides a thorough introduction to an interesting and challenging area in Psychology. With a final look at the future of Positive Psychology, and its potential to inform social change and how useful this knowledge can be when considering the well-being of entire societies, this text is an enlightening read and invaluable resources for students"--