Applied Positive Psychology - Hardcover

by Florence Johnston (Editor)

Positive psychology is defined as the scientific study of the well-being of an individual and society. Its objective is to enhance the quality of life of an individual, while taking into account positive institutions, positive individual traits, and positive subjective experience. As a field of study, it is focused on finding out a common base for improved well-being. Applied positive psychology is a field which aims at improving the general well-being of people by generating positive interventions, design tools, activities and practices. It also involves generating recommendations based on positive psychology, which can be applied in different problems to promote and enhance the well-being. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of applied positive psychology. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. The book will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.