Positive Nations and Communities: Collective, Qualitative and Cultural-Sensitive Processes in Positive Psychology

Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Two Images: Rhizome and Gift-Exchange in Life and Service....Pages 3-15
Positive Institutions, Communities, and Nations: Methods and Internationalizing Positive Psychology Concepts....Pages 17-32
Front Matter....Pages 33-33
The Altruism Spiral: An Integrated Model for a Harmonious Future....Pages 35-64
The Importance of Friendship in the Construction of Positive Nations....Pages 65-77
Satsang: A Culture Specific Effective Practice for Well-Being....Pages 79-100
Cocurricular Activities and Student Development: How Positive Nations Encourage Students to Pursue Careers in Psychology....Pages 101-115
Front Matter....Pages 117-117
The European Football Championship as a Positive Festivity: Changes in Strengths of Character Before, During, and After the Euro 2008 in Switzerland....Pages 119-134
Positive Psychology and Interpersonal Forgiveness Within Cultures....Pages 135-147
South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Process as Applied Positive Psychology in Nation Building....Pages 149-170
Front Matter....Pages 171-171
Gross National Happiness: A Case Example of a Himalayan Kingdom’s Attempt to Build a Positive Nation....Pages 173-191
The Revolution of Happiness and Happiness in Revolutions: The Case of the First Portuguese Republic....Pages 193-207
Positive Community Psychology and Positive Community Development: Research and Intervention as Transformative-Appreciative Actions....Pages 209-230
From South-West Africa to Namibia: Subjective Well-Being Twenty-One Years After Independence....Pages 231-262