Advances in Positive Psychology

Positive psychology is a sub-field of psychology, which studies the different factors that facilitate individuals, organizations and society in achieving success by developing their strengths. It studies various topics such as subjective well-being, happiness, personal growth, optimism, meaning, strengths, hope and flow. Positive psychology is applied in various areas including sports, workplaces, and medicine. It may be applied in any field wherein the impact of a person's outlook can be transformed into real-time benefits. This discipline plays a significant role in understanding the role of positivity, while developing interventions and methodologies for improving the functioning of people, organizations and society. This book unfolds the advances in positive psychology, which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. It is a vital tool for all researching and studying this field.