The International Handbook of Positive Psychology: A Global Perspective on the Science of Positive Human Existence

The International Handbook of Positive Psychology
	Preface
	Contents
	Chapter 1: The Making of a Global Positive Science of Human Existence: From Appreciating Existential Foundations to Identifyin...
		The Making of a Global Positive Science of Human Existence: From Appreciating Existential Foundations to Identifying WEIRD Res...
		Positive Psychology is an Existential Human Science!: From Nietzsche´s Die Fröhliche Wissenschaft to Heidegger´s Notion of Sor...
		Has the Growth of Positive Psychology Over the Past 20 Years Become Truly Global in Scope?: Or, Is Positive Psychology Just An...
		A Quick Look at Publication Trends in Positive Psychology Journals from 2000 to 2018: WEIRD Then and Still WEIRD Now?
		Overview of the Present Volume
		Final Thoughts
		References
	Chapter 2: Region of Upper North America (United States and Canada)
		Humanistic Psychology
		Positive Psychology 1.0 in the U.S.A
		Positive Psychology in Canada
		Abraham H. Maslow (1908-1970)
		Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
		Martin E. P. Seligman
		Christopher Peterson
		Edward Diener
		Sonja Lyubomirsky
		Barbara L. Fredrickson
		Richard M. Ryan
		Carol D. Ryff
			Multidimensional Assessment of Psychological Well-Being
			Holistic Multidisciplinary Approach to Human Resilience
			Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
		Robert A. Emmons
			Spiritual Beliefs and Strivings Hold the Key to Well-Being
			Gratitude is an Expression of Spirituality
			Contributions to PP 2.0
		Notable Positive Psychologists in Canada
		Paul T. P. Wong
			Effective Coping with Frustration and Pain
			Effective Coping with Stress, Aging, and Dying
			Contribution to Assessments
			Contribution to International Psychology
			Contribution to Existential Competencies and Meaning Therapy
		Veronika Huta
		Future of Positive Psychology in North America
		Future Trends of PP in North America
			From Hedonic to Eudaimonic Happiness
			From Mindfulness to Self-Transcendence
			From American-Centered Approach to Indigenous Emphasis
			From Lab Research to Real Life Experiences
			From Single-Minded Focus on Positive Variables to Dialectic Interactions
		Major Obstacles that May Prevent Positive Psychology from Growing
			Commercialization of Positive Psychology
			Non-Collaboration Between Different Groups
			Disparity Between Haves and Have-Nots
		Changes Needed to Increase Impact of PP
		References
	Chapter 3: Positive Psychology in Mexico and Central America
		Introduction
		Positive Psychology in Mexico
			Positive Psychology Researchers in Mexico
			Alejandro Adler
			Luz de Lourdes Eguiluz
			José García Vega
			Elías Góngora
			Norma Ivonne Gonzlez Arratia
			Mónica Gonzlez Ramírez
			María del Rocío Hernndez Pozo
			Gerardo Leyva Parra
			Joaquina Palomar
			Tania Romo
			Alejandro Tapia Vargas
			Andromeda Valencia
			Applied Positive Psychology in Mexico
			Positive Psychology Training Programs
		Positive Psychology in Central America
			Mariano Rojas
		The Future of Positive Psychology in Mexico and Central America
		References
	Chapter 4: Positive Psychology in South America
		Contextualizing South America
			A Brief Summary of the History of Latin America and South American Countries
			Politics in South America: Between Backwardness and Progress
			Democracy and the Presence of Marxism-Leninism
			Economy: Opportunities, Challenges and Bad Practices
			Social and Cultural Reality
			The Family: The Basis of Social Functioning in Latin America
			Latin America and the Value of Its Contributions to Culture: Export Products
		History of Positive Psychology in Latin and South America
			Positive Psychology´s Origins and Development in Latin and South America
			Positive Psychology in Argentina
			Professionals in Positive Psychology in Argentina
				Alejandro Castro Solano
				María Cristina Richaud de Minzi
				Belén Mesurado
				Laura Oros
				María Laura Lupano Perugini
				Guadalupe de la Iglesia
				Vanesa Góngora
				Alicia Omar
				Alejandro Cosentino
			Positive Psychology in Venezuela
			Professionals in Positive Psychology in Venezuela
				María Elena Garassini
			Josefina Blanco Baldo
				Nicolina Calvenese
				Anthony Constant Milln de Lange
				Victoria Isabel Tirro
				César Ivanhoe Yacsirk Roa
				Pura Zavarce Armas
			Positive Psychology in Chile
			Professionals in Positive Psychology in Chile
				Claudio Ibñez S
				Hernn Cabrera Baeza
				Claudio Carrasco O
				Sylvia Farías Alcaíno
				Ignacio Fernndez
				Yemilie Goldberg Ramírez
				Rodrigo Ibñez V
				Eduardo Karmy Butto
				Daniel Martínez Aldunate
				Mauricio Silva
				Angela Gilchrist
			Positive Psychology in Brazil
			Professionals in Positive Psychology in Brazil
				Lilian Graziano
				Fabio Appolinrio
				Marco Calegaro
				Daniela Levy
				Helder Kamei
				Miriam Rodrigues
				Renata Livramento
				Andrea Perez
				Mônica Portella
				Claudio Hutz
				Sílvia H. Koller
				Bruna Larissa Seibel
				Michele Poletto
				Positive Psychology in Colombia
			Professionals on Positive Psychology in Colombia
				Stefano Vinaccia Alpi
				Andrea Ortega Bechara
				Japcy Margarita Quiceno
				Positive Psychology in Uruguay
			Professionals in Positive Psychology in Uruguay
				Lilian R. Daset Carretto
				María Eugenia Fernndez Pintos
				María José Soler
				Viviana Valdez Arteaga
				Mariana Alvez Guerra
		The Future of Positive Psychology in South America
		References
	Chapter 5: UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and Ireland
		Historical, Social, Economic and Political Similarities and Differences Across the Five Countries
		Top Positive Psychologists from This Region
			Richard Layard (England)
				Well-being Programme at the Centre for Economic Performance
				Action for Happiness
			Vanessa King (England)
				Giving
				Relating
				Exercising
				Awareness
				Trying Out
				Direction
				Resilience
				Emotions
				Acceptance
				Meaning
			Alex Linley (England)
			Nic Marks (England)
				Five Ways to Well-being
			Neil Thin (Scotland)
			Ilona Boniwell (England)
			Mark Williams (England)
			Michael Pluess (England)
			Alan Carr (Republic of Ireland)
				Say Yes to Life programme
			Felicia Huppert (England)
			Sue Roffey (England)
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 6: Region of Northern Europe (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden)
		Cultural, Political, Societal, and Geographic Backgrounds for Positive Psychology in Northern Europe (the Nordic Countries)
		Methods
			Participants
			Measures and Procedure
		Results
			Denmark
			Finland
			Iceland
			Norway
			Sweden
		Discussion About Positive Psychology in the Northern Countries
		References
	Chapter 7: Region of Western Europe (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland)
		Background to Positive Psychology in Western Europe
		Major Positive Psychologists in Western Europe: Theory, Research, Assessment, and Practice
			Austria
			Belgium
			France
			Germany
			The Netherlands
			Switzerland
		Future of Positive Psychology in Western Europe
		Resources
			Reading Recommendations
				Austria
				Belgium
				France
				Germany
				The Netherlands
				Switzerland
		References
	Chapter 8: Positive Psychology in Southern Europe (Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain)
		Historical Background to Positive Psychology in Southern Europe
		Major Positive Psychologists of Southern Europe: Theory, Research, Assessment, and Practice
			Greece
			Italy
			Portugal
			Spain
		Future of Positive Psychology in Southern Europe
		References
	Chapter 9: Positive Psychology in Eastern Europe
		Historical Background to Positive Psychology in Eastern Europe
			Croatia
			The Czech Republic
			Hungary
			Turkey
		Major Positive Psychologists of Eastern Europe
			Croatia
				Ingrid Brdar
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				Ljiljana Kaliterna Lipovčan
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				Majda Rijavec
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
			The Czech Republic
				Vladimír Kebza
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				Alena Slezčkov
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				Iva Solcov
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
			Hungary
				Tams Martos
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				Attila Olh
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				Mté Szondy
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
			Turkey
				Hasan Bacanli
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				M. Engin Deniz
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
				Ali Erylmaz
					Brief Biography
					Positive Psychology Contribution
		Future of Positive Psychology in Eastern Europe
			How Can Positive Psychology Help People Living in this Region Live More Positive Lives?
			Building Optimism and Other Strengths
			Building Positive Community
			Breaking Down Prejudices towards Psychotherapy and Counselling
			Developing Positive Psychology Programs for Children, Youth and Other Vulnerable Groups
			Major Obstacles that May Prevent Positive Psychology from Growing
			Negative Attitudes of Academic Community and General Public
			Mental Health Professionals
			Financial Issues
			Cultural Values
			Language Barrier
			Things that Need to Be Realized in Order to Enable Positive Psychologists to Gain a Stronger and More Effective Presence
		Resource Page for Readers
			Leading Active Positive Psychologists
				Croatia
				Czech Republic
				Hungary
				Turkey
			Positive Psychology Organizations
				Croatia
				Czech Republic
				Hungary
				Turkey
		References
	Chapter 10: Positive Psychology in Russia
		Positive Psychology in Russia
		Positive Ideas in Russian Intellectual Tradition
		What Is Russian Happiness? Positive Emotions and Emotional Regulation in Russian Mind
		The Growth of Positive Psychology in Russia in the Twenty-First Century
		Positive Psychology Laboratory at HSE University
		Development of a Novel Positive Psychology Theory
		Generation of Novel Positive Psychology Research
		Construction of Novel Positive Psychology Assessment Tools and Positive Psychology Interventions
		Future of Positive Psychology in Russia
		Resource Page for Readers
			The staff of International Laboratory of Positive Psychology of Personality and Motivation
			Former/Associated Team Members
			Others
		References
	Chapter 11: Positive Psychology in Sub-Saharan Africa
		Positive Psychology in Sub-Saharan Africa
			History of Positive Psychology in Sub-Saharan Africa
			Political Turmoil and a Struggle for Independence
			Political Climate and Economic Issues
			Social Life
			Culture and the Positives of Life
			Conclusion
			Positive Psychology in South Africa
			Positive Psychology in Kenya
			Positive Psychology in Zimbabwe
			Positive Psychology in Namibia
			Positive Psychology in Zambia
			Positive Psychology in Nigeria
			Positive Psychology in Ghana
			Positive Psychology in Tanzania
		Major Positive Psychologists of Sub-Saharan Africa
			South Africa
				Professor Marié P. Wissing
					Biography of Professor Marié P. Wissing
					Positive Psychology Contributions
				Professor Linda Theron
					Biography of Professor Linda Theron
					Positive Psychology Contributions
				Professor Ian Rothmann
					Biography of Professor Ian Rothmann
			Kenya
				Professor Sahaya Selvam
					Biography of Professor Sahaya Selvam
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Zimbabwe
				Dr. Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa
					Biography of Dr. Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa
					Positive Psychology Contributions
				Professor Elias Mpofu
					Biography of Professor Elias Mpofu
					Positive Psychology Contributions
			Namibia
				Mrs. Martina Perstling
					Biography of Martina Perstling
					Positive Psychology Contributions
				Dr. Manfred Janik
					Biography of Dr. Manfred Janik
					Positive Psychology Contributions
			Zambia
				Professor Mark Holder
					Biography of Professor Mark Holder
					Positive Psychology Contributions
			Nigeria
				Biography of Dr. Victoria Bada
					Positive Psychology Contributions
				Dr. Aaron Agbo
					Biography of Dr. Aaron Agbo
					Positive Psychology Contributions
			Ghana
				Dr. Angelina Wilson
					Biography of Angelina Wilson
					Positive Psychology Contributions
			Tanzania
				Dr. Janvier Rugira
					Biography of Dr. Janvier Rugira
					Positive Psychology Contributions
			Indigenous Perspectives and Positive Psychology
		Future of Positive Psychology in Sub-Saharan Africa
			Benefits of Positive Psychology
			Why is Positive Psychology Late in Sub-Saharan Africa
			The Way Forward
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 12: Positive Psychology in the Arab World
		Historical Background to Positive Psychology in the Arab World
		Psychological Sciences in the Arab World
		Positive Psychological Quests in the Arabo-Islamic Tradition
		Positive Psychology in the Arab World: An Overview
		Major Topics in Arab PP
		Major Positive Psychologists of the Arab World
			Reyad N. Alaasemy
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Ahmed Abdel-Khalek
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Mustapha Achoui
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Mohamed Said Abu Halawa
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Safaa El Asar
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Said M. Farhati
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Mostepha Higazi
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Abdel-Sattar Ibrahim
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Bachir Maamaria
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Salah Mekhaimar
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contribution
			Habib Tiliouine
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
			Morei Salama-Younes
				Brief Biography of the Researcher
				Positive Psychology Contributions
		Future of Positive Psychology in the Arab World
		Resource Page for Readers
		Selected Positive Psychology works published in Arabic
		References
	Chapter 13: Positive Psychology Research in Israel: Current Reality and Future Vision
		Introduction
		The Positive Education Revolution in Israel
			The Maytiv Program: Its Structure and Impact on Israeli Children
			The Maytiv Program: Evaluation Studies
		Notable Positive Psychologists in Israel
			Prof. Hadassah Littman-Ovadia and Dr. Shiri Lavy
			Prof. Oren Kaplan and Dr. Yael Israel-Cohen
		Positive Psychology Research in Israel and the Middle East: Current Status and Challenges
		Conclusions and Future Directions
		Resource Page for Readers
			Leading and Active Positive Psychologists in Israel (in Alphabetical Order)
			Leading and Active Positive Psychologists in Other Countries in the Middle East (in Alphabetical Order)
			Leading Positive Psychology Organizations in the Middle East
		References
	Chapter 14: Positive Psychology in South Asia
		The Socio-Cultural and Historical Context
		Academic Scenario of Psychology in the Region
		Development of Positive Psychology: Country Trends
			India
			Pioneers in Positive Psychology
				Kiran Kumar Salagame
			Sri Lanka
		Pakistan
			Developments in Other Countries
				Bhutan
				Maldives
				Afghanistan
				Nepal
				Bangladesh
		Concluding Comments
		References
	Chapter 15: Positive Psychology in Southeast Asia
		Historical Background to Positive Psychology in Southeast Asia
			Economical Differences in Southeast Asian Nations
			Different Understanding of Happiness
		Major Positive Psychologists of Southeast Asia: Theory, Research, Assessment and Practice
			Positive Psychologists in the Philippines
				Biographies
				Development and Generation of Positive Psychology Research and Theory
			Positive Psychologists in Malaysia
				Biographies
				Generation of Positive Psychology Research
			Positive Psychologists in Thailand
				Biographies
				Positive Psychology in Thailand
			Positive Psychologists in Indonesia
				Biographies
				Positive Psychology in Indonesia
			Positive Psychologists in Singapore
				Biography
					Culture and Well-Being
				Biography
					Determinants of Well-Being Across the World
					Positive Interventions and Personality: The Moderating Role of Neuroticism
				Biography
					Measurement of Well-Being
				Biography
					Appraisals and Positive Emotions
		Future of Positive Psychology in Southeast Asia
		Resource Page
		References
	Chapter 16: Region of Far East Asia I (Mainland China and Taiwan)
		Major Historical, Social, Economic, and Political Similarities and Differences in Mainland China and Taiwan
		Historical Background to Positive Psychology in Mainland China
		Major Positive Psychologists of Mainland China: Theory, Research, Assessment, and Practice
			Kaiping Peng
			Fumin Fan
			Wangjin Meng
			Zhanjun Xing
			Biaobin Yan
		Future of Positive Psychology in Mainland China
		Historical Background to Positive Psychology in Taiwan
		Major Positive Psychologists of Taiwan: Theory, Research, Assessment, and Practice
			Luo Lu
			Kaiping Yao
			Chia-Huei Wu
			Po-Wen Ku
			Hui-Chuan Hsu
			Lung Hung Chen
		Future of Positive Psychology in Taiwan
			Physical Activity
			Education and Training
			Research on Positive Psychology
		Resource Page for Readers
			Mainland China
			Taiwan
		References
	Chapter 17: Positive Psychology in South Korea and Japan: Current State of Affairs and Future Potential
		South Korea
		Geographical, Economic, and Social Context for Positive Psychology in Korea
		Major Positive Psychologists in Korea: Theory, Research, Assessment, and Practice
			Moon, Yong-lin
			Choi, Incheol
			Park, Nansook
			Suh, Eunkook M.
		Major Issues and Opportunities for the Future of Positive Psychology in Korea
			Development and Coordination of Positive Psychology in Korea
			Positive Psychology as a Means of Capitalizing on Strengths and Addressing Problems
			Understanding and Promoting Well-Being in Korea
		Resources
			Contact Information for Korea Positive Psychologists
			Websites
		Japan
		Cultural Background of Positive Psychology in Japan
		Major Positive Psychologists in Japan: Theory, Research, Assessment, and Practice
			Uchida, Yukiko
			Toyama, Miki
			Shimai, Satoshi
			Horike, Kazuya
		Major Issues and Opportunities for the Future of Positive Psychology in Japan
		Changes in the Japanese Society in Recent Years: Implications for Happiness and Well-Being
		Toward a Contribution to the International Academic Community of Positive Psychology
		Resources
			Contact Information for Japanese Positive Psychologists
			Websites
				Research Institutes
				Academic Societies
		References
	Chapter 18: Region of Pacific Rim (Australia and New Zealand)
		Positive Psychology in Australia and New Zealand
		Major Positive Psychologists
			Dianne Vella-Brodrick (Australia)
			Lindsay G. Oades (Australia)
			Suzy Green (Australia)
			Aaron Jarden (New Zealand)
			Maree Roche (New Zealand)
		Future of Positive Psychology in Australia and New Zealand
		References
	Chapter 19: A Final Reappraisal: Do We Really Need to Develop Positive Psychology Around the World?
		Broad Attention to Positive Experiences and Traits, with a Tendency Towards Highlighting Comparisons Where They Are Known to E...
		Relatively Less Understanding or Clarity Regarding the Civic Virtues and Institutions
		A Need to Attend to Context in What Is ``Positive´´ or ``Negative´´
		Circling Back to Danziger (1997)
		References
	Correction to: Positive Psychology in South America
		Correction to: Chapter 4 in: E. C. Chang et al. (eds.), The International Handbook of Positive Psychology, https://doi.org/10....