Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures - new book

EAN (ISBN-13): 9789048198757
ISBN (ISBN-10): 9048198755
Hardcover
Paperback
Publishing year: 2010
Publisher: SPRINGER NATURE
369 Pages
Weight: 0,714 kg
Language: eng/Englisch

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ISBN/EAN: 9789048198757

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90-481-9875-5, 978-90-481-9875-7
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Book author: bassi, fausto
Book title: sélection, cultural selection, the psychology cultural experience, optimal, culture growth, empowerment

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Author: Antonella Delle Fave; Fausto Massimini; Marta Bassi
Title: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology; Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures - Social Empowerment through Personal Growth
Publisher: Springer; Springer Netherland
369 Pages
Publishing year: 2010-12-09
Dordrecht; NL
Printed / Made in
Language: English
160,49 € (DE)
164,99 € (AT)
177,00 CHF (CH)
POD
XVII, 369 p.

BB; Hardcover, Softcover / Psychologie; Positive Psychologie; Verstehen; Cross-Cultural Studies; Culture Empowerment; Eudaimonic Well-Being; Optimal Experience; Psychological Selection; Positive Psychology; Quality of Life Research; Regional Cultural Studies; Persönliche Gesundheit und Gesundheitswesen / Gesundheitserziehung; Kulturwissenschaften; BC

Studies on well-being derive from two main perspectives: hedonism and eudaimonism. The former emphasizes the human search for pleasure and satisfaction while the latter focuses on fulfillment of one’s true nature that includes both self-actualization and commitment to socially shared goals. Operating under the eudaimonic approach, Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures uses recent advancements in positive psychology to explore the connections between personal well-being and social welfare. People grow and live in cultures that deeply influence their values, aspirations and behaviors. However, individuals in their turn play an active role in building their own goals, growth trajectories and social roles while at the same time influencing culture trends. This process, known as psychological selection, is related to the individual pursuit of well-being. People preferentially select and cultivate in their lives activities, interests and relationships associated with optimal experience—a state of deep engagement, concentration and enjoyment. Several cross-cultural studies confirm the positive and rewarding features of optimal experience, and based on these evidences this book highlights the interplay between individual and cultural growth trajectories, ultimately conveying the core message that educating people to enjoy engagement and involvement in activities that can be relevant and meaningful for social welfare is a premise to foster the harmonious development of human communities and the peaceful cohabitation of cultures. Interest in eudaimonia has grown rapidly, especially in the past five years. Given this book’s emphasis on the role of individuals as active agents in shaping their cultural environment and in promoting both their own development and cultural complexity, it fills a unique place in the increasing demand for studies in the field. Aimed at researchers and students in Psychology, Education, Health and the SocialSciences, it is useful for anyone interested in the promotion of individual happiness and well-being.  
Emphasizes the role of individuals as active agents in shaping their cultural environment. Promotes both individuals own development and culture complexity. Contextualizes the study of individual well-being within the broader perspective of social empowerment and cultures' cooperation. Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras