Why positive psychology is necessary

Authors
Sheldon, KM King, L
Citation
Km. Sheldon et L. King, Why positive psychology is necessary, AM PSYCHOL, 56(3), 2001, pp. 216-217
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST
ISSN journal
0003066X → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
216 - 217
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-066X(200103)56:3<216:WPPIN>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
The authors provide a definition of positive psychology and suggest that ps ychologists should try to cultivate a more appreciative perspective on huma n nature. Examples are given of a negative bias that seems to pervade much of theoretical psychology, which may limit psychologists' understanding of typical and successful human functioning. Finally, a preview of the article s in the special section is given.