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Research in Positive Psychology: a Systematic Literature Review

Year: 2015

Type: review

Abstract: Positive Psychology focuses on human virtues and strengths, in opposition to traditional Psychology, which, until the end of 90´s, considered mainly issues regarding healing and damage repair. The aim of this study is to present the profile of Brazilian studies in Positive Psychology through a systematic literature review. It was found that studies in Positive Psychology in Brazil are still in their inception and gradually gaining recognition. However, despite a growing interest in this field of study, the Brazilian literature on this theme is still lacking in breadth and depth, especially regarding clinical interventions following the framework of Positive Psychology.

Source: Psico-USF

DOI: 10.1590/1413-82712015200208

Authors: Caroline Tozzi Reppold, Léia Gonçalves Gurgel, Cecilia Cesa Schiavon

Institution: Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2197810331