Applied positive psychology : integrated positive practice / Tim Lomas, Kate Hefferon, Itai Ivtzan, Kirsty Gardiner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lomas, Tim, 1979- author.

Hefferon, Kate, author.

Ivtzan, Itai, author.

Gardiner, Kirsty, author.

Series:

Sage knowledge.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Positive psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (300 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

55 City Road : Sage Publications Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

Updated with the latest theory and research and structured around a pioneering multidimensional model of wellbeing, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to apply positive psychology to many areas of life. 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: (i) Learning objectives; (ii) Practice essay questions and quizzes; (iii) Useful psychometric tools you can adapt for your own research; (iv) Summary boxes; (v) Case study and reflection boxes; (vi) Suggested further reading; and (vii) 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.

Notes:

Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781036232788 :

OCLC:

1545536300

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.