Handbook of Positive Psychology Assessment. Questo articolo non è disponibile.Handbook of Positive Psychology Assessment

Learn how to select the right positive psychology (PP) assessment tool for the right situation * Written by internationally renowned authors * Looks at well-being, traits, states, and behavior * Presents the relevant psychometric properties * Considers assessment challenges * Recommends selection in different settings * Explores new directions in PP This volume gives a state-of-the-art overview of assessment in the field of positive psychology, including a comprehensive overview of current theories, approaches, issues, and assessment instruments. In four sections, leading experts look at different conceptualizations of well-being and discuss specific traits, states, and behaviors. New directions in positive psychology are also explored, including measuring primal world beliefs, imagination, self-transcendent experiences, and nostalgia. Each chapter provides an introductory background to the positive psychology topic at hand, reviews the most relevant assessment instruments, and discusses the specific assessment-related challenges. Recommendations for the selection of assessment tools are included for specific settings, such as school, relationships, health and clinical settings, leisure, and interventions. This book is a must for positive psychology researchers, instructors, students, and practitioners wanting to select the right positive psychology instrument for the right situation.