Positive Psychology

Jan D. Sinnott, PHD, is a Professor of Psychology at Towson University in Baltimore, MD. She specializes in Lifespan Positive Development and the applications of existential, transpersonal, mind-body and positive psychology.  After completing a Postdoc at the National Institute on Aging, she developed her theory of Complex Problem Solving in the second half of life, and has authored or co-authored over 100 scholarly and applied books and other publications. Her research team is currently studying Complex Problem Solving, Intelligence, and Satisfaction in Intimate Relationships.

Introduction.- Chapter 1. Calling in Child Rearing – Promoting Meaningful, Purposeful Living in Family Life.- Part I Positive Subjective Experiences.- Chapter 2. Mental Health and Illness in Relation to Physical Health Across the Lifespan.- Chapter 3. Flow Theory and the Paradox of Happiness.- Chapter 4. Finding Flow: The History and Future of a Positive Psychology Concept.- Chapter 5. Identity, Wisdom, and Critical Life Events in Younger Adulthood.- Chapter 6. Amusing Ourselves to Health: A Selected Review of Lab Findings.- Part II Positive Personality Traits.- Chapter 7. Rediscovering Internal Strengths of the Aged: The Beneficial Impact of Wisdom, Mastery, Purpose in Life, and Spirituality on Aging Well.- Chapter 8. The Black Survivors: The Courage, Strength, Creativity and Resilience in the Cultural Traditions of Black Caribbean Immigrants.- Chapter 9. The Role of Motivation in Adults’ Reading Comprehension: A Lifespan View.- Chapter 10.Martial Arts as a Pathway to Flourishing.- Chapter 11. Creating a More Ethical Workplace.- Chapter 12. A Seminar in Positive Psychology.- Chapter 13.The Positive Psychology of Adult Generativity: Caring for the Next Generation and Constructing a Redemptive Life.- Chapter 14.The History and Future Directions of Positive Health Psychology.- Part IV Learning to Thrive During Adulthood.- Chapter 15. The Influence of Erik Erikson on Positive Psychology Theory and Research.- Chapter 16.Resilience and Multiple Stigmatized Identities: Lessons from Transgender Persons’ Reflections on Aging.- Chapter 17.Experiential Wisdom and Lifelong Learning.- Chapter 18.Stress-Related Growth in the Lives of Lesbian and Gay People of Faith.- Chapter 19.Biological Complexity Meets Positive Psychology: What Does Complexity Theory Tell Us about Positive Psychology?.