Positive psychology : theory, research and applications - Hefferon, Kate.; Boniwell, Ilona (Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2011)
Introduction to positive psychology --Understanding emotions -- Happiness and subjective well-being across nations -- Eudaimonic well-being -- Optimism, explanatory style and hope -- Resilience, post-traumatic growth and positive ageing value -- Motivation and goal theories -- Positive psychological interventions -- The body in positive psychology -- Applying positive psychology -- Summing up positive psychology.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-259) and index.
Keywords: Positive psychology