First published 2017
Positive psychology has transformed dramatically since its birth seventeen years ago. Meg Warren examines how this field has expanded beyond its original boundaries to embrace real world complexities. The book presents fresh theories and research from leading experts who have shaped the discipline. Warren documents how researchers now integrate cultural sensitivity, adversity, and contextual factors into their work. She explores core areas like happiness, character strengths, and gratitude while showing how new applications have emerged. The volume covers specialized branches including positive organizational psychology and positive youth development. Warren also examines practical applications in areas like positive education. This collection offers readers insight into the field's maturation and its growing relevance to diverse human experiences.
Genres: psychology, self-help, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: academic, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, research
Period: 21st-century
306 pages · ebook · Praeger