The document discusses the history and foundations of positive psychology, which examines how people can become happier by focusing on positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and achievement. It explores factors that influence happiness such as love, work and personality rather than money or age. The PERMA model is introduced as a framework for improving well-being through intentional activities in each of the five elements of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment.
Character strengths and virtues are essential elements of Positive psychology. Seligman has given 6 virtues and 24 character strengths which are further explained in the presentation.
i think this power point presentation will be useful for students those who need to get a brief idea about positive emotions. i have taken this data from the book Positive psychology by aR.S.Baumgardner, K.M.Crothers (2009).
It is about concept and significance of positive psychology in the modern world. it also explains techniques positive psychology recommends for attaining happiness and blissful state.
Meaning of positive psychology, Components of positive psychology, Virtues, Character strengths, Signature strengths, Flow experience, Savoring, Good adaptation, Resilience, flourishing, Terman's life cycle study, research studies.
Traditional vs Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology 1 – Aims and Scope (Martin Seligman)
Positive Psychology 2 – Aims and Scope (Paul T. Wong)
Comparison of the Two Visions/Waves of Positive Psychology
The Concept of Well-being
Descriptions of Well-being
Definitions of Well-being
Historical Perspectives on Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology and Other Social Sciences
GDP to GNHI - Towards “Holistic Approach to Human Development”
Value Crisis
Positive Psychology and Other Areas of Psychology
Health Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Personality Psychology
Social Psychology
The Psychology of Religion
Applied Positive Psychology
Research in Psychology: Meaning
Research in Psychology: Goals
Types of Research
Based on Application
Pure Theoretical Research
Applied Research
Based on Objectives
Descriptive
Correctional
Explanatory
Exploratory
Based on Enquiry Mode
Quantitative
Qualitative
Mixed Method
Process of Research
Research Methods in Positive Psychology
Assessment in Positive Psychology
Ethical Guidelines in Research
Distinction between Western and Indian Psychological Perspectives
Implications of Culture for Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology and Indian Psychological Perspectives
Religious and Spiritual Practices for Enhancing Well-Being
Yoga and well-being
Self-Mastery
Development of Virtues
Vipasana Mediation
Pranayama
Mediation
Gunas and Svabhava
The Challenge of Sustainable Happiness
Concept of Character Strengths
Significance of Character Strengths
Measurement of Strengths
VIA Classification of Strengths and Virtues
Clifton’s StrengthsFinder
The Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets
Interpersonal Strengths and Well-being
Forgiveness
Gratitude
Kindness
Compassion and Altruism
Empathy
Interpersonal Strength
Mindset - Fixed, Growth and Multicultural
Fixed Versus Growth Mindset
Multicultural / Global Mindset
Grit and Determination
Self-Compassion
Self-Forgiveness
Introduction
Positive vs Negative Emotions
Theory of Positive Emotions
Positive Emotions and Well-being
Managing Emotions Effectively
Adaptive Potential of Emotion-Focused Coping
Enhancing one’s Emotional Intelligence
Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
Emotional Storytelling
Developing Emotional Skills
Cultivating Positive Emotions
Collaborative for academic social and emotional learning CASEL
The RULER Techniques
Concept of Happiness
Hedonic and Eudaimonic Perspective
Models of Happiness
Carol Ryff’s Six-Factor Model of Psychological Well-Being
Corey Keyes’ Dual Continuum Model of Mental Health
PERMA Model of Seligman
Self-Determination Theory of Ryan and Deci
Indian Perspectives on Happiness
The Panch Kosha Model of Well-being
Factors affecting Happiness
Concept of Self
Different Aspects of Self
Self-Concept
Real Self and Ideal Self
Self-Esteem
Self esteem vs self concept
Self-efficacy
Self-Regulation
Self control
Self regulation vs self control
Introduction
Resilience: Background and Early Research
Four Waves of Resilience Research
Methodologica
The VIA Classification of Strengths is the "backbone" of the science of positive psychology
"Peterson and Seligman's endeavor to focus on human strengths and virtues is one of the most important initiatives in psychology of the past half century." Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Education and Cognition, Harvard Graduate School of Education
The VIA® Institute on Character was established as a non-profit organization in 2001 to advance both the science and the practice of character.
VIA Survey is free of charge, across the globe.
People are using strengths to improve their personal lives and to build better workplaces, schools and teams.
Two sister sites: VIAPros.org and VIAMe.org.
VIAPros.org is a site dedicated to supporting professionals, including coaches, therapists, educators, managers, consultants, health care professionals and more, by offering in-depth reports, specialized training, free speaker series, and resources such as videos, articles, and best practices.
VIAMe.org is for those interested learning about their own character strengths and how to apply them to their personal pursuits and relationships to achieve greater life satisfaction, social good, and actualization of potential.
The historical development of Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology is worth studying. The progressive as well as conservative steps have contributed to a balanced view of abnormal behavior.
APS Positive Psychology #1 (intro to wellbeing science)Jo Mitchell
These slides were used for APS Study Group presentations in 2016:
- East Brighton (FlightWise), Thursday 20th October 2016
- Albury psychologists and allied mental health professionals, La Maison on Friday 29th July 2016
Character strengths and virtues are essential elements of Positive psychology. Seligman has given 6 virtues and 24 character strengths which are further explained in the presentation.
i think this power point presentation will be useful for students those who need to get a brief idea about positive emotions. i have taken this data from the book Positive psychology by aR.S.Baumgardner, K.M.Crothers (2009).
It is about concept and significance of positive psychology in the modern world. it also explains techniques positive psychology recommends for attaining happiness and blissful state.
Meaning of positive psychology, Components of positive psychology, Virtues, Character strengths, Signature strengths, Flow experience, Savoring, Good adaptation, Resilience, flourishing, Terman's life cycle study, research studies.
Traditional vs Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology 1 – Aims and Scope (Martin Seligman)
Positive Psychology 2 – Aims and Scope (Paul T. Wong)
Comparison of the Two Visions/Waves of Positive Psychology
The Concept of Well-being
Descriptions of Well-being
Definitions of Well-being
Historical Perspectives on Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology and Other Social Sciences
GDP to GNHI - Towards “Holistic Approach to Human Development”
Value Crisis
Positive Psychology and Other Areas of Psychology
Health Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Personality Psychology
Social Psychology
The Psychology of Religion
Applied Positive Psychology
Research in Psychology: Meaning
Research in Psychology: Goals
Types of Research
Based on Application
Pure Theoretical Research
Applied Research
Based on Objectives
Descriptive
Correctional
Explanatory
Exploratory
Based on Enquiry Mode
Quantitative
Qualitative
Mixed Method
Process of Research
Research Methods in Positive Psychology
Assessment in Positive Psychology
Ethical Guidelines in Research
Distinction between Western and Indian Psychological Perspectives
Implications of Culture for Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology and Indian Psychological Perspectives
Religious and Spiritual Practices for Enhancing Well-Being
Yoga and well-being
Self-Mastery
Development of Virtues
Vipasana Mediation
Pranayama
Mediation
Gunas and Svabhava
The Challenge of Sustainable Happiness
Concept of Character Strengths
Significance of Character Strengths
Measurement of Strengths
VIA Classification of Strengths and Virtues
Clifton’s StrengthsFinder
The Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets
Interpersonal Strengths and Well-being
Forgiveness
Gratitude
Kindness
Compassion and Altruism
Empathy
Interpersonal Strength
Mindset - Fixed, Growth and Multicultural
Fixed Versus Growth Mindset
Multicultural / Global Mindset
Grit and Determination
Self-Compassion
Self-Forgiveness
Introduction
Positive vs Negative Emotions
Theory of Positive Emotions
Positive Emotions and Well-being
Managing Emotions Effectively
Adaptive Potential of Emotion-Focused Coping
Enhancing one’s Emotional Intelligence
Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
Emotional Storytelling
Developing Emotional Skills
Cultivating Positive Emotions
Collaborative for academic social and emotional learning CASEL
The RULER Techniques
Concept of Happiness
Hedonic and Eudaimonic Perspective
Models of Happiness
Carol Ryff’s Six-Factor Model of Psychological Well-Being
Corey Keyes’ Dual Continuum Model of Mental Health
PERMA Model of Seligman
Self-Determination Theory of Ryan and Deci
Indian Perspectives on Happiness
The Panch Kosha Model of Well-being
Factors affecting Happiness
Concept of Self
Different Aspects of Self
Self-Concept
Real Self and Ideal Self
Self-Esteem
Self esteem vs self concept
Self-efficacy
Self-Regulation
Self control
Self regulation vs self control
Introduction
Resilience: Background and Early Research
Four Waves of Resilience Research
Methodologica
The VIA Classification of Strengths is the "backbone" of the science of positive psychology
"Peterson and Seligman's endeavor to focus on human strengths and virtues is one of the most important initiatives in psychology of the past half century." Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Education and Cognition, Harvard Graduate School of Education
The VIA® Institute on Character was established as a non-profit organization in 2001 to advance both the science and the practice of character.
VIA Survey is free of charge, across the globe.
People are using strengths to improve their personal lives and to build better workplaces, schools and teams.
Two sister sites: VIAPros.org and VIAMe.org.
VIAPros.org is a site dedicated to supporting professionals, including coaches, therapists, educators, managers, consultants, health care professionals and more, by offering in-depth reports, specialized training, free speaker series, and resources such as videos, articles, and best practices.
VIAMe.org is for those interested learning about their own character strengths and how to apply them to their personal pursuits and relationships to achieve greater life satisfaction, social good, and actualization of potential.
The historical development of Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology is worth studying. The progressive as well as conservative steps have contributed to a balanced view of abnormal behavior.
APS Positive Psychology #1 (intro to wellbeing science)Jo Mitchell
These slides were used for APS Study Group presentations in 2016:
- East Brighton (FlightWise), Thursday 20th October 2016
- Albury psychologists and allied mental health professionals, La Maison on Friday 29th July 2016
Transitions to Independent Living Communities: Life Satisfaction and Later Li...Jennifer Rehm Eipel
Had the privilege of contributing to this scientific consensus conference looking at the factors relating to seniors transition in to communities. Thought provoking read.
Pathways to Happiness are policy suggestions for communities using the Happiness Index and scoring low in an area. Each one suggests policies and programs for when a community scores low in one area.
Should you work full-time, part-time, or not at all? The Gross National Happiness Index data story may have invaluable information for your life decisions.
How does positive psychology see happiness as stages. Pleasurable life, Good life and Meaningful Life. Can Organisations, cities, countries and the world lead with a goal that is larger than themselves being selfless?
LVS Consulting is pleased to offer 51 free talks on positive psychology in 2013. This is a sample of a free talk that was given as a keynote. For more information, please visit http://www.lvsconsulting.com/2012/09/06/51-free-talks-on-positive-psychology/ and contact LVS Consulting.
Happiness is my attitude - Way to be happier every dayUptitude
Join this webinar if you want to:
- learn things that you did not learn in school
- make a change in your happiness level
- discover ways to feel and be happier
- learn how to change your perspective in darker times
We will deliver this webinar again soon, so follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or on our website www.uptitude.it
Pathways to Happiness are policy suggestions for communities using the Happiness Index and scoring low in an area. Each one suggests policies and programs for when a community scores low in one area.
The Happiness Alliance's Gross National Happiness Index Round 4, 2015. A subjective measure of wellbeing for communities, cities, campuses and companies that anybody can use: Happycounts.org
What can you do to improve you happiness when you score low in health after taking the gross national happiness index? Ideas for your happiness and the sustainability of the planet.
What can you do to improve you happiness when you score low in arts, culture and lifelong learning after taking the gross national happiness index? Ideas for your happiness and the sustainability of the planet.
What can you do to improve you happiness when you score low in satisfaction with life after taking the gross national happiness index? Ideas for your happiness and the sustainability of the planet.
One of a series of infographics designed people to use after taking the Gross National Happiness Index and self-assessing themselves low in the domain of standard of living/economy.
What can you do to improve you happiness when you score low in social support after taking the gross national happiness index? Ideas for your happiness and the sustainability of the planet.
A Study on Finding the Key Motive of Happiness Using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs)ijdmtaiir
Happiness is subjective. It is difficult to compare one
person’s happiness with another. It can be especially difficult
to compare happiness across cultures. The function of man is
to live a certain kind of life and this activity implies a rational
principle. The function of a good man is the good and noble
performance. If any action is well performed it is performed in
accord with the appropriate excellence. If this is the case, then
happiness turns out to be an activity of the soul in accordance
with virtue. That is happiness as the exercise of virtue. Every
human being thinks happiness in his own perspective.
Everyone wants to be happy and searching happiness in all
their activities. Happiness is typically measured using
subjective measures. Happiness cannot be defined in terms of
rigid boundaries and it is a vague term and it is appropriate to
use Fuzzy Logic. In particular, we use Fuzzy Cognitive
Mapping to find the key motive of happiness. This paper
consists of four sections. The first section is of inductive
nature about happiness. The section two introduces the
concept of Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCMs). In section three
Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping applied on the concept of
Happiness. Section four gives the conclusions and
suggestions
Well-being has been defined as the combination of feeling good and functioning well; the experience of positive emotions such as happiness and contentment as well as the development of one's potential, having some control over one's life, having a sense of purpose, and experiencing positive relationships
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
At the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
-understand the meaning of happiness economics
-Analyze and judge the economic factors and non economic that affect happiness in real world
-Understand how rising GDP may not increase happiness
-understand the qualitative measurement of happiness
What is positive psychology (summary) the happiness blogDr. Sandip Roy
Positive psychology is essentially the science of happiness and wellbeing, but also includes the study of the aspects of life, including suffering, that make it worth living. It examines the meaning of life, the welfare of society, and the methods of increasing life satisfaction.
Presented this at the Leadership of Awesome meetup! It covers some concepts and research results from the field of Positive Psychology. My aim is to help people look at Wellbeing from a Scientific Perspective! Also shared some Positive Psychology Interventions which can contribute towards your wellbeing!
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
1. Positive
Psychology
Part 1- About positive
psychology. History
Part 2- What are the
roots of happiness?
Part 3- Is well-being the
same as happiness?
Part 4- How to improve well-
being with PERMA?
Explore - Learn - Grow
Do you know your Happiness Score? Get your Life Satisfaction Report. Free, no registration required. I Contact
2. Part 1- What is Positive Psychology (PP) ?
Positive psychology is the study of happiness.
Martin Seligman is considered the father of the modern
positive psychology movement
Psychology traditionally focused
on dysfunction—on people with
mental illness or other psychological
problems and how to treat them.
Positive psychology, by contrast,
is a relatively new field that
examines how ordinary people can
become happier and more fulfilled.
2
3. * Ancient Greeks :
Socrates advocated
self-knowledge as the
path to happiness.
Plato's allegory of the
cave: happiness is found
in deeper meaning
Aristotle: happiness or eudaimonia is constituted by
rational activity in accordance with virtue over a
complete life.
Part 1- Positive Psychology in History 3
4. Part 1- Positive Psychology in History 4
* Ancient Greeks :
Epicureans: happiness by enjoying simple pleasures.
Stoics: happy by being objective and reasonable
5. * Humanists: emphasized the unique qualities of humans, especially their free will
and their potential for personal growth.
We have an innate drive toward personal growth.
We exercise free will to control our actions.
We are rational beings driven by conscious, not unconscious, needs
Part 1- Positive Psychology in History 5
2 examples of humanists:
Carl Rogers’s (1961) Person-Centered Theory.
* Personality = one construct, the self = self-concept = a
collection of beliefs
* Self-concept is congruent with reality, or incongruent
when our ideas about ourselves do not match reality
6. * Second example of humanist:
Abraham Maslow
* First used the phrase positive
psychology in 1954
* Theory of Self-Actualization and
the pyramid representing the
hierarchy of human needs
Part 1- Positive Psychology in History 6
7. Part 2- The roots of happiness?
Let's look first at what are NOT the roots for happiness,
according to the results of Positive Psychology research:
* Money – the correlation between income and happiness is very
weak (.13) in U.S.
* Age – age accounts for less than 1% of variation in reported
happiness.
* Gender – gender also accounts for less than 1% of variation in
reported happiness.
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8. Part 2- The roots of happiness?
A popular misbelief: money does not buy more
happiness, often the contrary....
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9. Part 2- The roots of happiness?
Continued, what are NOT the roots for happiness,
according to the results of Positive Psychology research
* Parenthood – good and bad aspects of parenthood offset
each other.
* Intelligence – there is no association between IQ and
happiness.
* Physical attractiveness – attractive people enjoy many
advantages in society, but the relationship with happiness is
very weak.
Other studies show that health, social activities and religion are somewhat important
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10. Part 2- The roots of happiness?
So what is it that makes us happy?
* Love and marriage – across cultures, for men
and women, married people are happier than
people who are single or divorced.
* Work – job satisfaction is strongly related to
happiness.
* Personality – extraversion (or positive
emotionality) is a strong predictor of happiness.
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11. Part 2- The roots of happiness?
What did we learn also from these studies?
* Happiness is about subjective feelings, much
more than objective measures.
* Happiness is relative: relative to what others
around us have, and relative to our own expectations.
* Happiness is dynamically affected by hedonistic
adaptation, i.e. when circumstances improve, such as
income, our baseline for happiness increases as well, so
we don’t feel happier.
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12. Part 2- The roots of happiness?
Lyubomirsky, Sheldon and Schkade summarized what determines happiness
in the below model in 2005
Publication: “Pursuing happiness: The architecture of sustainable change”
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13. H = S (50%) + C (10%) + V (40%)
H – happiness
S – set point
C – circumstances
V – factors under voluntary control
Part 2- The happiness formula
According to the Positive Psychology model,
we can affect 40% of our happiness
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14. Part 2- The roots of happiness?
How can you do generate more happiness in your life?
Focus on the intentional activities under your control.
According to Martin Seligman in 2002/2003,
these are:
* The Pleasant Life: Pleasure & Positive
Emotion
* The Good Life: Flow & Engagement
* Meaningful Life: Meaning & Purpose
References: “The full life” 2002; “Authentic
Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology
to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment”
2003
14
16. Part 3- Is well-being the same as happiness?
Is happiness the same as well being?
Not exactly... Let's introduce a new dimension:
1- Feeling happy in the now: “Taking all things together, how would you say
things are these days — would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or
not too happy?”
2- Thinking life is satisfying: “How satisfied are you with your life as a whole
these days?”
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17. Part 4- The PERMA model
* Positive emotion
* Engagement
* Positive relationships
* Meaning
* Accomplishment
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18. Part 4- The PERMA model 17
PERMA is a model to improve well-being by focusing on
our intentional activity
Each element respects the following three properties
1- It contributes directly to well-being
2- It is pursued for its own sake, not merely to get something else
3- It is defined and measured independently from the other elements.
* In addition to the full life model, it also consider your social life and
personal accomplishments
21. * wikipedia.com
* Youtube: TED talks MartinSeligman 2004 Ideas worth spreading
* Authentic Happiness :: Using the new Positive Psychology
www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu
* www.psychologytoday.com/basics/positive-psychology
* Seligman, Martin (1990). Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind
and Your Life
* Seligman, M.E.P. (2004). Can Happiness be Taught?. Daedalus journal
* International Positive Psychology Association
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