Guay / Frédéric / Marsh SELF - Driving Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-64113-004-2
Verlag: Information Age Publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 327 Seiten

Research on the Self relates to various phenomena including self?esteem, self?concept, self?verification, self?awareness, identity, self?efficacy, passion, self?determination, goals etc. that are predictive of optimal functioning and well?being. Such a research endeavor is consistent with the positive psychology movement focusing on the scientific study of what makes people psychologically healthy, happy, and satisfied in their lives, as well as on their strengths and virtues. The positive psychology movement cultivates a sensible approach to optimal human functioning and well?being in various life contexts. Chapters in this volume will illustrate some of the best of the research on the interplay between the self and positive psychology, to show the potential of this research for transforming our societie.

SELF – Driving Positive Psychology and Well?being thus provides a unique insight into self and its fundamental role for well?being. This volume is intended to develop both theoretical and methodological ideas and to present empirical evidence of various phenomenon important for well ?being. The scope of the volume is thus very broad, and provides a framework for the development of the chapter as authors see most appropriate.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Guay, Frederic

Guay,

Frédéric,

Marsh,

Herbert,

McInerney,

M., Dennis

Craven,

G., Rhonda

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;Series page;2
3;SELF—Driving Positive Psychology and Well-Being;4
4;Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data;5
5;Contents;6
6;Preface;8
7;CHAPTER 1: At-Risk Students, Perceived Competence, and Well-Being;10
8;CHAPTER 2: Competence Validation vs. Competence Attainment;36
9;CHAPTER 3: The Development of Interest and Self-Related Processing;60
10;CHAPTER 4: Academic Self-Concept in the Sciences;80
11;CHAPTER 5: Does Culture Matter for Grit?;122
12;CHAPTER 6: Motivation for Health Behaviors;144
13;CHAPTER 7: The Role of Parents in Supporting Adjustment to School;176
14;CHAPTER 8: Pervasive Influences on Wellness and Thriving;208
15;CHAPTER 9: Leveraging Self Psychology to Strengthen Positive Psychology;242
16;CHAPTER 10: A Relative Cognitive Strength and Interest Model;266
17;CHAPTER 11: Development of Children's Ability Beliefs and Values;292
18;ABOUT THE EDITORS;318
19;ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS;320