Applied Positive Psychology: Integrated Positive Practice, Edition 2
この電子書籍について
This includes interventions aimed at developing mental and physical functioning, as well as recommendations for enhancing relationships and reshaping organisational structures. A wealth of case studies show you how these practices can be successfully deployed in diverse real-world contexts, such as society, religion, the classroom and the workplace.
Key features include:
- Learning objectives
- Practice essay questions and quizzes
- Useful psychometric tools you can adapt for your own research
- Summary boxes
- Case study and reflection boxes
- Suggested further reading
- Keyword definitions and glossary list of acronyms
This book is essential reading for students of Applied Positive Psychology or the Psychology of Happiness and Wellbeing.
Tim Lomas is a Psychology Research Scientist in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and part of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University.
Kate Hefferon has studied, lectured and worked in the areas of wellbeing and trauma research for 20 years.
Itai Ivtzan is the Director of the School of Positive Transformation.
Kirsty Gardiner is a Chartered Social Psychologist and a Research Director of a DEI consultancy.
著者について
Dr Tim Lomas, PhD, is a Psychology Research Scientist in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and part of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University. Tim’s main research focus is exploring cross-cultural perspectives on wellbeing, especially concepts and practices deemed ‘non-Western.’ Since 2013, Tim has published over 100 papers and 12 books relating to wellbeing, involving topics/approaches including linguistics, non-human intelligence, semiotics, art, emotional dialectics, balance/harmony, systems theory, social theory, politics, gender, and Buddhism. His latest book, entitled Happiness, was published in 2023 by MIT Press as part of their Essential Knowledge series.
Dr. Kate Hefferon is a Chartered Research Psychologist, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of the Msc in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of East London. She is the author of several peer-reviewed papers, books and book chapters and has presented at conferences nationally and internationally on positive psychology. Her research interests include posttraumatic growth, resilience, physical activity and embodiment.
Dr Itai Ivtzan is passionate about the combination of psychology and spirituality. He is the director of the School of Positive Transformation. He published several books, as well as many journal papers and book chapters. His main interests are positive psychology, mindfulness, and spirituality. He is a regular keynote speaker at conferences. If you wish to get additional information about his work or contact him, please visit the School of Positive Transformation website.
Dr Kirsty Gardiner is a Chartered Social Psychologist, and a Research Director of a DEI consultancy. She is an experienced lecturer in Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, and Behaviour Change, having led and taught on several prominent University courses. Kirsty is also a dedicated researcher, focusing specifically on the socio-cultural determinants of health and wellbeing - and believes ardently in the value of research for driving social change.
