Positive psychology : theory, research and applications
Positive psychology : theory, research and applications
/ Ilona Boniwell and Aneta D. Tunariu
- 2nd edition.
- London : Open University Press, 2019.
- xiv, 313 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
This new edition includes:
Chapter summaries to check your understanding and speed up revision
— Experiments boxes to highlight research methodologies and contextualize the latest psychological findings
— Personal development exercises
— Review questions
— Suggested resources
— Time out boxes to highlight key concepts and thinkers
— Think about it boxes to develop your critical thinking skills
— Measurement tools to introduce you to current thinking and debates
— Mock essay questions
— Further reflection topics
— Links to media materials within as well as beyond the typical academic literature
— End of chapter quizzes
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 happiness levels, what obstacles to flourishing affect our day-to-day lives and how to apply positive psychology to diverse professional disciplines. The authors map the key positive psychology interventions available and discuss their merits with an emphasis on practice and evaluation.
Ilona Boniwell and Aneta Tunariu skilfully combine a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up-to-date research. Written in a witty, engaging and contemporary manner.
Positive Psychology is essential reading for students taking modules in positive psychology and wellbeing; will be of interest to students of applied, coaching and sports psychology; and can help develop practising psychologists, coaches, counsellors and researchers interested in this burgeoning field of mental wellbeing and human happiness.
9780335262182
Positive psychology
Reinforcement (Psychology)
Psychology
This new edition includes:
Chapter summaries to check your understanding and speed up revision
— Experiments boxes to highlight research methodologies and contextualize the latest psychological findings
— Personal development exercises
— Review questions
— Suggested resources
— Time out boxes to highlight key concepts and thinkers
— Think about it boxes to develop your critical thinking skills
— Measurement tools to introduce you to current thinking and debates
— Mock essay questions
— Further reflection topics
— Links to media materials within as well as beyond the typical academic literature
— End of chapter quizzes
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 happiness levels, what obstacles to flourishing affect our day-to-day lives and how to apply positive psychology to diverse professional disciplines. The authors map the key positive psychology interventions available and discuss their merits with an emphasis on practice and evaluation.
Ilona Boniwell and Aneta Tunariu skilfully combine a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up-to-date research. Written in a witty, engaging and contemporary manner.
Positive Psychology is essential reading for students taking modules in positive psychology and wellbeing; will be of interest to students of applied, coaching and sports psychology; and can help develop practising psychologists, coaches, counsellors and researchers interested in this burgeoning field of mental wellbeing and human happiness.
9780335262182
Positive psychology
Reinforcement (Psychology)
Psychology
