Positive Psychology
Happiness is fundamental to how we live our lives, but the meaning of happiness remains
as contentious as it did when it was first debated thousands of years ago. Taking a
critical approach to the subject, Positive Psychology investigates the
debates that have shaped the psychological discussion of happiness, from theories of
well-being to examining how psychotherapy can help foster positive mental health. Offering
contrasting perspectives on each topic and examining a range of classic and contemporary
research, this book encourages you to engage with positive psychology in a critical way
while considering how the theory applies to our everyday lives.
Whether you are new to the subject or want to develop your understanding of the
complexities of the field, this lively and engaging introduction will enhance your
knowledge not just of positive psychology, but of what happiness and well-being mean to
you. "An excellent, readable introduction to positive psychology for both
undergraduate and postgraduate students, with interesting and innovative coverage of the
relationship between happiness and personality." - John Parkinson, Senior Lecturer in
Psychology, Bangor University, UK "Moneta's book is a master-guide to positive
psychology. Both comprehensive and deep, this text reveals the contributions of the field,
the promise it holds, and its most pressing unanswered questions." - Teresa Amabile,
Professor at Harvard Business School, USA, and co-author of The Progress Principle
1. What is Positive Psychology?
2. Positive Emotions and Well-being
3. Positive Self 4. Positive Traits
5. Optimism and Self-regulation of Emotions
6. Flow 7. Positive Relationships
8. Positive Therapy
9. Future Directions in Positive Psychology
315 pages, Paperback