How People Thrive - Promoting the Synergy of Wellness, Fairness, and Worthiness

"While most definitions of happiness (e.g., Ryan & Deci, 2017; Ryff, 1989), flourishing (Seligman, 2011), and thriving (Brown et al., 2017; Carver, 1998; Kleine et al., 2018; Seppèalèa et al., 2020) acknowledge the role of interpersonal relations; there is not much discussion of other contextual factors, such as experiences of fairness and equality, let alone the role of power or capitalism. And yet, injustice (Prilleltensky, 2012), inequality (Payne, 2017), power differentials (Ponsford et al., 2021; Prilleltensky, 2008), exclusion (Riva & Eck, 2016), neoliberal ideologies (Adams et al., 2019) and capitalism (Kasser at al., 2007) play a considerable role in our ability to live life to the fullest"--

List of contents

1. Thriving as the synergy of wellness, fairness, and worthiness Isaac Prilleltensky, Michael P. Scarpa, Salvatore Di Martino and Ottar Ness; 2. Thriving within ourselves: epistemic injustice and individual wellness Laura Smith, Lisa Goodman, Tyner Gordon and Helen Hailes; 3. Thriving families and friendships Dina von Heimburg and Ottar Ness; 4. Thriving in context: wellness, fairness, and worthiness in diverse groups Isaac Prilleltensky, Stephanie Frosch, Guerdiana Thelomar, Fairuziana Humam and Monique Mahabir; 5. Thriving schools: creating equitable thriving within schools Ashmeet Kaur Oberoi and Dina Birman; 6. Thriving workplaces: wellness, fairness, and worthiness at work Uma Chandrika Millner; 7. Thriving communities Michael P. Scarpa; 8. Thriving societies Salvatore Di Martino, Yunji Kim and Syka Iqbal; 9. Thriving world Salvatore Di Martino and Michael Scarpa.

Summary

This book transcends traditional psychology by advocating for the common good, aiming to combat injustice, and elevating well-being globally. Shifting from personal thriving to collective thriving, this volume is ideal for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers seeking to create a more equitable world.

Product details

• Authors: Isaac (University of Miami) Di Mart Prilleltensky
• Assisted by: Salvatore Di Martino (Editor), Ottar Ness (Editor), Isaac Prilleltensky (Editor), Michael Scarpa (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2024
• EAN: 9781009308984
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0930898-4
• No. of pages: 306
• Series: Progressive Psychology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, positive psychology, Health & personal development, Health psychology, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Health, Relationships and Personal development