The Psychology of Gratitude

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-19-515010-0
Verlag: ACADEMIC

Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 743 g

Reihe: Series in Affective Science

Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but little vigorous, empirical research. This volume examines what has become known as the most-neglected emotion.

Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but it has inspired very little vigorous, empirical research. In an effort to remedy this oversight, this volume brings together prominent scientists from v

Preface; 1. The Psychology of Gratitude: An Introduction; PART I: PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS; 2. Gratitude in the History of Ideas; 3. Gratitude in Judaism; 4. The Blessings of Gratitude: A Conceptual Analysis; PART II: SOCIAL, PERSONALITY

Autoren/Hrsg.

Emmons

Emmons, Robert A.

McCullough, Michael E.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie Psychologische Diagnostik, Testpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie

Über Autor(innen)

Emmons, Robert A. (Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis, USA) / McCullough, Michael E. (Associate Professor of Psychology and Religious Studies, University of Miami, USA)