Positive Psychology (eBook)

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.    by Jan D. SinnottChapter 1.       Calling in Child Rearing – Promoting Meaningful, Purposeful Living in Family Life by Justin Coulson, Gerard Stoyles, and Lindsay OadesPart I               Positive Subjective ExperiencesChapter 2.       Mental Health and Illness in Relation to Physical Health Across the Lifespan by Sanne M. A. Lamers, Gerben J. Westerhof, Ernst T. Bohlmeijer and Corey L. M. KeyesChapter 3.       Flow Theory and the Paradox of Happiness by Bryan  MooreChapter 4.       Finding Flow: The History and Future of a Positive Psychology Concept by Grant J. RichChapter 5.       Identity, Wisdom, and Critical Life Events in Younger Adulthood by Jeffrey Dean WebsterChapter 6.       Amusing Ourselves to Health: A Selected Review of Lab Findings by Evangeline A. WheelerPart II              Positive Personality TraitsChapter 7.       Rediscovering Internal Strengths of the Aged: The Beneficial Impact of Wisdom, Mastery, Purpose in Life, and Spirituality on Aging Well by Monika Ardelt, Scott D. Landes, Kathryn R. Gerlach, and Leah Polkowski FoxChapter 8.       The Black Survivors: The Courage, Strength, Creativity and Resilience in the Cultural Traditions of Black Caribbean Immigrants by Leonie J. BrooksChapter 9.       The Role of Motivation in Adults’ Reading Comprehension: A Lifespan View by Kelly Branam CartwrightChapter 10.     Martial Arts as a Pathway to Flourishing by Charles H. HackneyPart III             Positive EnvironmentsChapter 11.     Creating a More Ethical Workplace by Larry FromanChapter 12.     A Seminar in Positive Psychology by Sanford LopaterChapter 13.     The Positive Psychology of Adult Generativity: Caring for the Next Generation and Constructing a Redemptive Life by Dan P. McAdamsChapter 14.     The History and Future Directions of Positive Health Psychology by Christa K. Schmidt, Kathryn L. Ziemer, Sarah Piontkowski, and Trisha L. Raque-BogdanPart IV                        Learning to Thrive During AdulthoodChapter 15.     The Influence of Erik Erikson on Positive Psychology Theory and Research byMichelle D. Vaughan and Eric M. Rodriguez Chapter 16.     Resilience and Multiple Stigmatized Identities: Lessons from Transgender Persons’ Reflections on Aging by Susan H. McFadden, Scott Frankowski, Heather Flick, and Tarynn M. WittenChapter 17.     Experiential Wisdom and Lifelong Learning by Kevin RathundeChapter 18.     Stress-Related Growth in the Lives of Lesbian and Gay People of Faith by Eric M. Rodriguez and  Michelle D. Vaughan Chapter 19.     Biological Complexity Meets Positive Psychology: What Does Complexity Theory Tell Us about Positive Psychology? by Tarynn M. Witten