The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work.

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Oades, Lindsay G.
Other Authors: Steger, Michael, Delle Fave, Antonelle, Passmore, Jonathan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Somerset : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016.
Subjects:
Positive psychology.
Positive psychology
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Table of Contents:
  • Title Page; Table of Contents; About the Editors; About the Contributors; Foreword; Series Preface; Supported Charity; Chapter 1: The Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work; Introduction; What Is Positive Psychology?; What Are Strengths-Based Approaches?; Research Developments in the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work; Conclusion; References; Part I: Individual Approaches to Positive Psychology at Work; Chapter 2: The Psychology of Positivity at Work; Introduction; The Science of Positivity; Broaden-and-Build Theory; Positivity Ratios.
  • Positive Emotions, Well-being, and HealthThe Downside of Positivity; Positivity at Work; Culture and Engagement; Employee Practices; Leadership; Explanations for Positive Effects; Future Research; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Psychological Strengths at Work; Introduction; An Overview of Strengths; Strengths at Work; Strengths Practice: The AID Method; Cross-Cultural Research; Creating a Strengths Context; Future Research; References; Chapter 4: Hope at Work; Introduction; Hope Theory: Development, Measurement, and Distinctiveness of Hope; Hope and Desirable Outcomes at Work.
  • Health, Hope, and Burnout at WorkDevelopment of Hope at the Workplace; Practical Approaches for Developing Hope at Work; Future Research; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Creating Meaning and Purpose at Work; Introduction; Meaningful Work Theory; Meaningful Work Assessment; Correlates, Predictors, and Benefits of Meaningful Work; Fostering Meaningful Work; Future Research; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Optimal Motivation at Work; Introduction; Metatheoretical and Theoretical Underpinnings ofSelf-Determination Theory.
  • Autonomous Self-Regulation as a Form of Optimal Motivation in the WorkplaceIntrinsic Life Goals as a Set of Optimal Aspirations in the Workplace; Managerial Need Support and Optimal Motivation in the Workplace; Directions for Future Research; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: Flow at Work; Introduction: What Is Work?; Reconstructing Enjoyable Work; A Short Review of the Literature on Flow and Work for the Past Decade; Future Research; Conclusions; References; Chapter 8: Mindfulness at Work; Introduction; The "Violence" of Work and How Mindfulness Helps; Defining Mindfulness for the Workplace.
  • The Beneficial Effects of MindfulnessImpact of Organizational Support on Mindfulness at Work; A Self-Determination Theory (SDT) View of Mindfulness at Work; Motivating Style, Autonomy Support, and the Role of Mindfulness; The Interaction of Mindfulness and Workplace Perceptions; From Basic Need Support to Organizational Mindfulness and Mindful Organizing; Future Research; Conclusion; References; Chapter 9: Resilience at Work; Introduction; Positive Psychology; Hardiness; Resilience; Resilience, Positive Emotions, and Well-being.

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