Positive Psychology (eBook)

Advances in Understanding Adult Motivation

Jan D. Sinnott (Herausgeber)

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2013 | 2013
XXIII, 353 Seiten
Springer New York (Verlag)
978-1-4614-7282-7 (ISBN)

Infos

This book examines the cognitions, traits and contexts of behavior associated with optimal development and resilience that help a person flourish, thrive and grow through the life stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age and old age.

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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.

Autor

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.

Inhalt

 Introduction.    by Jan D. SinnottChapter 1.       Calling in Child Rearing – Promoting Meaningful, Purposeful Living in Family Life by Justin Coulson, Gerard Stoyles, and Lindsay OadesPart I               Positive Subjective ExperiencesChapter 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. KeyesChapter 3.       Flow Theory and the Paradox of Happiness by Bryan  MooreChapter 4.       Finding Flow: The History and Future of a Positive Psychology Concept by Grant J. RichChapter 5.       Identity, Wisdom, and Critical Life Events in Younger Adulthood by Jeffrey Dean WebsterChapter 6.       Amusing Ourselves to Health: A Selected Review of Lab Findings by Evangeline A. WheelerPart II              Positive Personality TraitsChapter 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 FoxChapter 8.       The Black Survivors: The Courage, Strength, Creativity and Resilience in the Cultural Traditions of Black Caribbean Immigrants by Leonie J. BrooksChapter 9.       The Role of Motivation in Adults’ Reading Comprehension: A Lifespan View by Kelly Branam CartwrightChapter 10.     Martial Arts as a Pathway to Flourishing by Charles H. HackneyPart III             Positive EnvironmentsChapter 11.     Creating a More Ethical Workplace by Larry FromanChapter 12.     A Seminar in Positive Psychology by Sanford LopaterChapter 13.     The Positive Psychology of Adult Generativity: Caring for the Next Generation and Constructing a Redemptive Life by Dan P. McAdamsChapter 14.     The History and Future Directions of Positive Health Psychology by Christa K. Schmidt, Kathryn L. Ziemer, Sarah Piontkowski, and Trisha L. Raque-BogdanPart IV                        Learning to Thrive During AdulthoodChapter 15.     The Influence of Erik Erikson on Positive Psychology Theory and Research byMichelle D. Vaughan and Eric M. Rodriguez Chapter 16.     Resilience and Multiple Stigmatized Identities: Lessons from Transgender Persons’ Reflections on Aging by Susan H. McFadden, Scott Frankowski, Heather Flick, and Tarynn M. WittenChapter 17.     Experiential Wisdom and Lifelong Learning by Kevin RathundeChapter 18.     Stress-Related Growth in the Lives of Lesbian and Gay People of Faith by Eric M. Rodriguez and  Michelle D. Vaughan Chapter 19.     Biological Complexity Meets Positive Psychology: What Does Complexity Theory Tell Us about Positive Psychology? by Tarynn M. Witten

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.6.2013
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Entwicklungspsychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Humanistische Psychotherapien
• Schlagworte: Csikszentmihalyi • developmental positive psychology • flow theory and happiness • Happiness • history of positive psychology • influence of Erik Erikson on positive psychology • Life Coaching • optimal development • personal strengths • positive personality traits • positive psychology • positive psychology across the life-span • Resilience • resilience over the life-course • self-efficacy • subjective experiences • thriving in adulthood • well-being • well-being across the life span
• ISBN-10: 1-4614-7282-2 / 1461472822
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4614-7282-7 / 9781461472827