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List of contents
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 - Theory-driven Positive Psychological Science: A Global Perspective
Part I - Foundations of Positive Psychological Science
Chapter 2 - National Accounts of Well-Being for Public Policy
Chapter 3 - Cultivating Positive Emotions to Enhance Human Flourishing
Chapter 4 – The Science of Positive Relationships and Love
Chapter 5 - The Importance of Purpose: Theory, Research, & Application
Chapter 6 - Contexts of Positive Adult Development: Mentoring as an Example
Part II. The Science of Positive Work & Organizations
Chapter 7 – Advances in the Science of Positive Work & Organizations
Chapter 8 – Prosocial Practices, Positive Identity, and Flourishing at Work
Chapter 9 - Effects of Virtuous Leadership on Organizational Performance
Part III. The Science of Positive Education
Chapter 10 - Gallup Student Poll: Measuring and Promoting What is Right with Students
Chapter 11- Education in 2035: How Positive Psychology can Revitalize Education
Chapter 12- How National Surveys of Well-being can Stimulate Education Practice
Part IV. Evidence-based Interventions
Chapter 13 - Positive Activity Interventions Targeted to Improve Depressive Symptoms
Chapter 14 - Using Positive Psychological Science to Design and Evaluate Interventions
Chapter 15 - Positive Psychology and a Positive Worldview: New Hope for the Future of Humankind
Index
About the author
Stewart I. Donaldson is Distinguished University Professor, Executive Director of the Claremont Evaluation Center, and Director of The Evaluators’ Institute at Claremont Graduate University.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Management at Claremont Graduate University. He is also the founder and co-director of the Quality of Life Research Center at Claremont Graduate University.
Jeanne Nakamura is Associate Professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University. She co-directs the Quality of Life Research Center at Claremont Graduate University.
Summary
Positive psychological science has experienced extraordinary growth over the past two decades. Research in this area is revealing new strategies and interventions for improving everyday life, health and well-being, work, education, and societies across the globe.
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"Donaldson, Csikszentmihalyi, and Nakamura have outdone themselves. They have managed to push the boundaries of knowledge on positive psychology even farther by integrating the contribution of some of the most brilliant contributors in the field. Chapters address themes such as positive work, education, relationships, lifespan development, and mentoring while leaving room for theory and applications. This book is a must read! I recommend it for all those interested in positive psychology, students, scientists, and practitioners alike."—Robert J. Vallerand, University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada
"The second edition of Positive Psychological Science is a must read for anyone in the field or anyone interested in the field. This book captures a fascinating selection of the latest science and practice as it relates to individual development, workplaces, schools and society. The scientific contributionsare of the highest standard and the recommendations for application are actionable and are bound to have impact. What a treat to hear from luminaries in the field who have come together in this book to keep us all updated on the developments in the very exciting field that is Positive Psychology." —Lea Waters, University of Melbourne, Australia
