Positive Psychology in Practice (Record no. 69806)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781118756935 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 150.1988 JOS |
| Edition number | 23 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Joseph, Stephen, editor. |
| 245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Positive Psychology in Practice |
| Remainder of title | : Promoting Human Flourishing in Work, Health, Education, and Everyday Life |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / edited by Stephen Joseph. |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | Second edition. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | Chichester, West Sussex |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | , 2015. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xxiv, 896 p. |
| Other physical details | : illustrations |
| Dimensions | ; 26 cm. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Positive Psychology in Practice: Promoting Human Flourishing in Work, Health, Education, and Everyday Life is a comprehensive reference that examines how the principles of positive psychology can be applied to improve well-being, resilience, and human flourishing across a wide range of personal and professional settings. Edited by Stephen Joseph, the volume brings together internationally recognized researchers and practitioners who present the latest theoretical developments, empirical research, and evidence-based interventions in positive psychology. The book is organized into thematic sections covering the philosophical foundations of positive psychology, values and well-being, health promotion, education, organizational psychology, leadership, counselling, rehabilitation, life coaching, and community development. It explores concepts such as happiness, optimism, resilience, gratitude, hope, character strengths, self-determination, meaning in life, mindfulness, and post-traumatic growth, while demonstrating how these ideas can be translated into practical interventions for individuals, schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings. Designed for psychologists, counsellors, educators, health professionals, researchers, and postgraduate students, the book serves as both a scholarly reference and a practical guide. It highlights current trends, identifies future directions for research, and demonstrates how positive psychology contributes to enhancing individual and community well-being through scientifically supported practices. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Happiness. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Human strengths. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Positive psychology. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Well-being. |
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| Koha item type | VC Office Books |
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