La psicología positiva. Una joven disciplina científica que tiene como objeto de estudio un viejo tema, la felicidad
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: This work reviews a new subdiscipline known as Positive Psychology. In the first part, concepts are defined as well as historical background and data regarding the great interest it has currently evoked. Subsequently, the concepts of psychological well being and subjective well being are defined as they are used to allude to the subject of happiness as well as the main models and instruments most commonly used to measure. In the last part, other topics that are related to positive psychology are discussed, such as positive emotions, resilience, postraumatic growth, and creativity. Finally, the more pragmatic and applied aspect of what Positive Psychology offers is mentioned, which is the interventions it has generated to increase well being.
Source: Uaricha. (en linea)
Institution: Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2338671841