The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology

by Lopez, Shane J.

• ISBN13: 9781405161251
• ISBN10: 1405161256
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-02
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning, is reshaping the scholarly and public views of how we see the science of psychology. The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology provides a comprehensive and accessible summary of this growing area of scholarship and practice. 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology covers topics of interest across all social sciences as well as business and industry the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available topical primer clarifies basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology will be useful to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers

Author Biography

Shane J. Lopez is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, as well as a Gallup senior scientist. He is co-editor with Rick Snyder on the Handbook of Positive Psychology (2002) and Positive Psychological Assessment: A Handbook of Models and Measures (2003).

Table of Contents

300 entries of four different sizes (4500, 1500, 600, 400 words)

Some entries include:

Adaptability Happiness Optimism

Altruism Hope Positive Emotions

Awe Humility Positive Youth Dev

Capitalizing Humor Problem-Solving

Character Education Insight Psychological Capital

Close Relationships Intimacy Resilience

Coping Joy Self-Determination

Courage Justice Self-Efficacy

Creativity Kindness Self-Esteem

Empathy Leadership Spirituality

Emotional Intelligence Learned Optimism Strength

Engagement Life Satisfaction Successful Aging

Flow Meaning Talent

Forgiveness Mental Health Values

Friendship Moral Judgment Virtues

Gratitude Open-mindedness Wisdom

Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.