Positive Psychology

Advances in Understanding Adult Motivation
2013
ISBN: 978-1-4899-9289-5
Verlag: Springer, Berlin

Buch, Englisch, 353 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 581 g

Positive Psychology and Adult Motivation examines the cognitions, traits, and contexts of behavior that are associated with optimal development and resilience through the entire life course. The book investigates the personal psychological development through the stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age, and old age as individuals and how they respond positively to them. It explores which traits are needed and which aspects of the environment help a person to truly flourish, thrive and grow. The volume describes the development of resilience as well as other characteristics that will assist individuals in overcoming challenges through adult development.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sinnott, Jan D.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Erwachsenenpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Gerontopsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse Positive Psychologie, Glücksforschung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. by Jan D. Sinnott Chapter 1. Calling in Child Rearing - Promoting Meaningful, Purposeful Living in Family Life by Justin Coulson, Gerard Stoyles, and Lindsay Oades Part I Positive Subjective Experiences Chapter 2. Mental Health and Illness in Relation to Physical Health Across the Lifespan by Sanne M. A. Lamers, Gerben J. Westerhof, Ernst T. Bohlmeijer and Corey L. M. Keyes Chapter 3. Flow Theory and the Paradox of Happiness by Bryan Moore Chapter 4. Finding Flow: The History and Future of a Positive Psychology Concept by Grant J. Rich Chapter 5. Identity, Wisdom, and Critical Life Events in Younger Adulthood by Jeffrey Dean Webster Chapter 6. Amusing Ourselves to Health: A Selected Review of Lab Findings by Evangeline A. Wheeler Part II Positive Personality Traits Chapter 7. Rediscovering Internal Strengths of the Aged: The Beneficial Impact of Wisdom, Mastery, Purpose in Life, and Spirituality on Aging Well by Monika Ardelt, Scott D. Landes, Kathryn R. Gerlach, and Leah Polkowski Fox Chapter 8. The Black Survivors: The Courage, Strength, Creativity and Resilience in the Cultural Traditions of Black Caribbean Immigrants by Leonie J. Brooks Chapter 9. The Role of Motivation in Adults' Reading Comprehension: A Lifespan View by Kelly Branam Cartwright Chapter 10. Martial Arts as a Pathway to Flourishing by Charles H. Hackney Part III Positive Environments Chapter 11. Creating a More Ethical Workplace by Larry Froman Chapter 12. A Seminar in Positive Psychology by Sanford Lopater Chapter 13. The Positive Psychology of Adult Generativity: Caring for the Next Generation and Constructing a Redemptive Life by Dan P. McAdams Chapter 14. The History and Future Directions of Positive Health Psychology by Christa K. Schmidt, Kathryn L. Ziemer, Sarah Piontkowski, and Trisha L. Raque-Bogdan Part IV Learning to Thrive During Adulthood Chapter 15. The Influence of Erik Erikson on Positive Psychology Theory and Research by

Über Autor(innen)

Jan D. Sinnott, PHD, is a Professor of Psychology at Towson University in Baltimore, MD. She specializes in Lifespan Positive Development and the applications of existential, transpersonal, mind-body and positive psychology. After completing a Postdoc at the National Institute on Aging, she developed her theory of Complex Problem Solving in the second half of life, and has authored or co-authored over 100 scholarly and applied books and other publications. Her research team is currently studying Complex Problem Solving, Intelligence, and Satisfaction in Intimate Relationships.