Key Topics in Positive Psychology

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-66310-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 246 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: BPS Key Topics in Psychology

Key Topics in Positive Psychology provides an insightful guide to this burgeoning, rebellious discipline. Exploring the science of the good life through theoretical foundations, empirical evidence, practical application, research methods, impacts and future trends, this book is a compelling call to consider mental health in a new light, where the focus shifts from treating illness to nurturing wellbeing.

In a concise yet comprehensive format, the book takes readers on an illuminating journey, beginning with the launch and historical evolution of Positive Psychology, highlighting its mission, vision, remit, the pivotal figures and moments that have shaped the discipline, and its applied side – Positive Psychology Interventions. It then takes a dive into several applied domains such as Positive Psychology Coaching, Positive Psychotherapy and Positive Psychiatry, demonstrating the integration of the field within applied psychological practices. Next, key scholarly interdisciplinary fields are discussed including Positive Education, Positive Work and Organisations, Positive Health and Positive Economic Psychology, exploring the core principles and theories of each domain, and innovative applications. The book also elucidates the vital research methodologies of the discipline, providing a foundation for understanding its evidence-base strategies. Further, the book critically discusses the impact of the research and applications in the field, highlighting its influence in academia and beyond, in clinical practice, policy-making, and in transforming people’s life. The book concludes by uncovering the emerging trends that are set to shape the future of the discipline.

Key Topics in Positive Psychology is valuable reading for students, researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in implementing Positive Psychology principles in their personal or professional life. It also seeks to promote the application of Positive Psychology in various settings and foster a widespread understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hart, Rona

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Beratungspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Angewandte Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Illustrations

About the Author

Section 1

Key Foundations

1

Introducing Positive Psychology

2

Key concepts

Section 2

Key Theories

3

Wellbeing

4

Happiness

Section 3

Key Applications

5

Positive Psychology interventions

6

Applied interdisciplinary domains

Section 4

Key Sub-disciplines

7

Positive Education

8

Positive Work and Organisations

9

Positive Health

10

Positive Economic Psychology

Section 5

Key Methodologies

11

Research methods in Positive Psychology

Section 6

Key Impacts

12

Taking stock and major impacts

Section 7

Key Emerging Areas

13

Future developments

Über Autor(innen)

Rona Hart is an Associate Professor in Applied Positive Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Sussex, UK. She is a lecturer, researcher, practitioner and author specialising in Positive Psychology and Economic Psychology. Recently, she launched a pioneering interdisciplinary field - Positive Economic Psychology, which integrates these two domains. Her textbook, Positive Psychology: The Basics (Routledge), is widely adopted in higher education and has been translated into several languages. Rona is also a longstanding member of the International Positive Psychology Association and holds several leadership roles: member of the Leadership Team of the Work and Organisation Division, Director of Communities of Practice, Director of the Professionalising Positive Psychology Policy Initiative, Leader of a Community of Practice, and a member of the IPPA Taskforce on Accreditation. Rona is also a Co-Editor of the International Journal of Wellbeing, and served as guest editor for several special issues on Positive Economic Psychology, Flourishing at Work and Prosocial Organisational Behaviour.