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Citation
(2009), "The Encyclopaedia of Positive Psychology", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 22 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2009.06222bae.001
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
The Encyclopaedia of Positive Psychology
The Encyclopaedia of Positive Psychology
Article Type: Recent publications From: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Volume 22, Issue 2
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Edited by Shane J. LopezBlackwell PublishingISBN-10: 1405161256; ISBN: 97814051612512008
Keywords: Healthcare development, Healthcare education, Optimum human functions
Positive psychology, the pursuit of understanding optimal human functioning, is reshaping the scholarly and public views of how we see the science of psychology. The Encyclopaedia of Positive Psychology provides a comprehensive and accessible summary of this growing area of scholarship and practice.
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288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology;
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covers topics of interest across all social sciences as well as business and industry;
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the most current, extensive, and accessible treatment of the subject available;
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topical primer clarifies basic constructs and processes associated with positive psychology;
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will be useful to students, teachers, practitioners, businesspeople, and policy makers.
Contents include:
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Adaptability happiness optimism.
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Altruism hope positive emotions.
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Capitalizing humour problem-solving.
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Character education insight psychological capital.
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Close relationships intimacy resilience.
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Coping joy self-determination.
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Courage justice self-efficacy.
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Creativity kindness self-esteem.
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Emotional intelligence learned optimism strength.
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Empathy leadership spirituality.
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Engagement life satisfaction successful aging.
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Forgiveness mental health values.
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Friendship moral judgment virtues.