Positive Psychology in Practice E-Book

Stephen Joseph

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Seitenzahl: 2205

Beschreibung

The best minds in positive psychology survey the state of the field Positive Psychology in Practice, Second Edition moves beyond the theoretical to show how positive psychology is being used in real-world settings, and the new directions emerging in the field. An international team of contributors representing the best and brightest in the discipline review the latest research, discuss how the findings are being used in practice, explore new ideas for application, and discuss focus points for future research. This updated edition contains new chapters that explore the intersection between positive psychology and humanistic psychology, salugenesis, hedonism, and eudaimonism, and more, with deep discussion of how the field is integrating with the new areas of self-help, life coaching, social work, rehabilitation psychology, and recovery-oriented service systems. This book explores the challenges and opportunities in the field, providing readers with the latest research and consensus on practical application. * Get up to date on the latest research and practice findings * Integrate positive psychology into assessments, life coaching, and other therapies * Learn how positive psychology is being used in schools * Explore possible directions for new research to push the field forward Positive psychology is being used in areas as diverse as clinical, counseling, forensic, health, educational, and industrial/organizational settings, in a wide variety of interventions and applications. Psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to promote human flourishing and well-being will find the second edition of Positive Psychology in Practice to be an informative, comprehensive guide.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Applied Positive Psychology 10 Years On

The Content of This Volume

References

Part I: Historical and Philosophical Foundations

Chapter 2: Historical, Philosophical, and Epistemological Perspectives

The Agenda of Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology and the Aristotelian Foundation

The Place of Social and Moral Motivation Within Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology and the Universalistic Perspective

Positive Psychology and Humanistic and Existential Psychology

The Paradigm of Growth and Optimal Functioning and Positive Psychology's Research and Practice: Concluding Remarks

Summary Points

References

Chapter 3: Building Bridges Between Humanistic and Positive Psychology

Brief History of Humanistic Psychology

From Hedonic to Eudaimonic Well-Being

Epistemology and Methodology in Positive and Humanistic Psychology

Virtue Theory

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 4: Existential Dimensions of Positive Psychology

The Internal Diversity of the Existential Approach

The Diffuse Influence of Existential Thinking

The Existential Emphasis on Tragedy

Methodological Incompatibility

Positive Psychology and Existential Thought in Practical Collaboration

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 5: The Salutogenic Paradigm

Two Different Paradigms

The Sense of Coherence Concept

Sense of Coherence and Health

Practical Implications

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Part II: Values and Choices in Pursuit of the Good Life

Chapter 6: The Science of Values in the Culture of Consumption

The Associations of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aspirations With the Good Life

Implications for Practice

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 7: Values and Well-Being

The Content Perspective: Healthy and Unhealthy Values

The Process Perspective: Goal Attainment

The Context Perspective: Person–Environment Value Congruency

Multiple Paths Toward Happiness

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 8: The Paradox of Choice

Choice Overload and Paralysis

The Goals of Choice: Maximizing and Satisficing

Choice and Well-Being: Why People Suffer

“Freedom,” “Choice,” “Autonomy,” and the “Self”

Conclusion: Freedom From and Freedom To

Summary Points

References

Chapter 9: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Fostering Healthy Self-Regulation From Within and Without

The Nature of Autonomous Regulation

Facilitating Autonomous Functioning Through Social Support

Facilitating Autonomous Regulation From the Inside

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 10: The Complementary Roles of Eudaimonia and Hedonia and How They Can Be Pursued in Practice

Different Categories of Definitions and Common Elements Across Definitions

Hedonic and Eudaimonic Orientations—The Category of Analysis Focused on Here

Empirical Findings

The Complementary Natures of Hedonia and Eudaimonia

Steps Toward Eudaimonia and Hedonia

Steps Toward Eudaimonia

Steps Toward Hedonia

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Part III: Practices For Health And Well-Being

Chapter 11: The Prospects, Practices, and Prescriptions for the Pursuit of Happiness

Pessimism (and Optimism) Regarding the Intentional Pursuit of Happiness

Putting the Evidence Together: Happiness Can Be Increased

Optimal Conditions for Positive Activity Success

Positive Activities and Health

Positive Activities and Work

Positive Activities and Relationships

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 12: Putting Positive Psychology Into Motion Through Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Mechanisms: A Process Orientation

How Can People Get More Active?

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 13: Balancing Time Perspective in Pursuit of Optimal Functioning

Measurement of Time Perspective

Time Perspective Profiles and Findings From Time Perspective Research

Balanced Time Perspective

Time Perspective and Well-Being

Applications of Time Perspective Research

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 14: Putting Positive Psychology Into Practice via Self-Help

Translating PPIs for Use in the Real World: Some Caveats

Examples of Existing Self-Help PPIs

Challenges of Using PPIs in the Real World

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 15: Positive Psychology and Life Coaching

What Is Life Coaching?

Research on Life Coaching

Positive Psychology and Life Coaching: Made for Each Other

An Integrative Framework for Positive Psychology and Life Coaching

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Part IV: Methods And Processes Of Teaching And Learning

Chapter 16: Different Approaches to Teaching Positive Psychology

Approaches to Teaching Positive Psychology

Future Directions

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 17: Positively Transforming Classroom Practice Through Dialogic Teaching

Dialogic Teaching: Definitions, Theory, and Evidence

Professional Development in Dialogic Teaching

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 18: Teaching Well-Being and Resilience in Primary and Secondary School

What Is Positive Education?

Positive Education From a Historical Perspective

Current Positive Education Initiatives in Primary and Secondary Schools

Toward Optimization of Positive Educational Initiatives

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 19: Cultivating Adolescents' Motivation

Understanding Program Leaders' Motivational Strategies in Context

Methods Used for Studying Practice

Supporting Youth's Sense of Individual and Collective Efficacy: Addressing Doubt

Supporting Relationships: Facilitating Belonging, Camaraderie, and Collective Flow

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Part V: Positive Psychology At Work

Chapter 20: Bringing Positive Psychology to Organizational Psychology

Positive Organizational Psychology

Applying Positive Psychology to Organizations

Organizations as Economies of Strengths

Leadership and Ethics

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 21: Improving Follower Well-Being With Transformational Leadership

Transformational Leadership

Well-Being

Mediators of the Effects of Transformational Leadership on Follower Well-Being

Conservation of Resources Theory

Directions for Future Research

Implications for Practice

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 22: Applications of Positive Approaches in Organizations

Well-Being at Work

Professional Development

Teamwork

Positive Organizational Practices

Organizational Development

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 23: Leadership Coaching and Positive Psychology

Executive Coaching: A Generation Change

Toward a New Synthesis: Positive Psychology and Coaching

Some Techniques Used by Coaches

Psychometric Assessment

State of Coaching Research

Future Research Directions

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Part VI: Health, Clinical, Counseling, And Rehabilitation

Chapter 24: Complementary Strengths of Health Psychology and Positive Psychology

Health Psychology and Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology and Health Outcomes

Positive Psychology Interventions

Assessment of Positive Constructs in Health Settings

Future Directions

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 25: Deconstructing the Illness Ideology and Constructing an Ideology of Human Strengths and Potential in Clinical Psychology

The Illness Ideology and Clinical Psychology

Historical Roots of the Illness Ideology in Clinical Psychology

The Social Construction of Psychological Wellness and Illness

The Illness Ideology and the Categories Versus Dimensions Debate

Social Constructionism and Science in Clinical Psychology

Beyond the Illness Ideology: Positive Clinical Psychology

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 26: The Relationship Between Counseling Psychology and Positive Psychology

Development and Identity of Counseling Psychology

Counseling Psychology and Positive Psychology: A Fruitful Dialogue?

Positive Psychology in Counseling Psychology Practice

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Chapter 27: Positive Psychology in Rehabilitation Psychology Research and Practice

How Is Rehabilitation Psychology Related to Positive Psychology and “The Good Life”?

Current State of Research in Rehabilitation Psychology

How Is Positive Psychology Applied in Rehabilitation Practice?

Outlook and Future Directions

Conclusion

Summary Points

References

Part VII: Contexts Of Clinical Practice

Chapter 28: Clinical Applications of Well-Being Therapy

The Complexity of Well-Being in Clinical Settings

Protocol of Well-Being Therapy

Conceptual Framework of Well-Being Therapy