what is
positive psychology?
You've heard the term “positive psychology”, but you’re not quite sure what it is, well you’ve come to the right place!
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Positive psychology has been described in many ways, but the commonly accepted definition of the field is this:
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“Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living.”
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Effectively positive psychology is a scientific approach to studying human thoughts, feelings, and behaviour with a focus on strengths, building the good in life and improving the lives of average people.
(Peterson, 2008)
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what positive psychology focuses on
Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, including:
Positive experiences
like happiness, joy, inspiration, and love
Positive states and traits
like gratitude, resilience, and compassion
Positive institutions
applying positive principles and values within entire organizations and institutions
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why is positive psychology important?
For the last 20 years, interest in positive psychology has been dramatically increasing in entrepreneurship, public administration, education and personal life.
Positive psychology is a field with a ton of potential and offering impactful findings.
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Companies that want to be successful and individuals who want to have a high-quality life, that they enjoy, are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of positive psychology.
