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Positive Psychology: Advances in Understanding Adult Motivation
Sinnott Jan
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Description for Positive Psychology: Advances in Understanding Adult Motivation
Paperback. This book examines the cognitions, traits and contexts of behavior associated with optimal development and resilience that help a person flourish, thrive and grow through the life stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age and old age. Editor(s): Sinnott, Jan D. Num Pages: 353 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JMAN; JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 550.
Positive Psychology and Adult Motivation examines the cognitions, traits, and contexts of behavior that are associated with optimal development and resilience through the entire life course. The book investigates the personal psychological development through the stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age, and old age as individuals and how they respond positively to them. It explores which traits are needed and which aspects of the environment help a person to truly flourish, thrive and grow. The volume describes the development of resilience as well as other characteristics that will assist individuals in overcoming challenges through adult development.
Positive Psychology and Adult Motivation examines the cognitions, traits, and contexts of behavior that are associated with optimal development and resilience through the entire life course. The book investigates the personal psychological development through the stages of emerging adulthood, full adulthood, middle age, and old age as individuals and how they respond positively to them. It explores which traits are needed and which aspects of the environment help a person to truly flourish, thrive and grow. The volume describes the development of resilience as well as other characteristics that will assist individuals in overcoming challenges through adult development.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
353
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781493915927
SKU
V9781493915927
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99-1
About Sinnott Jan
Jan D. Sinnott, PHD, is a Professor of Psychology at Towson University in Baltimore, MD. She specializes in Lifespan Positive Development and the applications of existential, transpersonal, mind-body and positive psychology. After completing a Postdoc at the National Institute on Aging, she developed her theory of Complex Problem Solving in the second half of life, and has authored or co-authored ... Read more
Reviews for Positive Psychology: Advances in Understanding Adult Motivation
From the reviews: “This substantial and informative volume, edited by Jan Sinnott, is best suited to academics, practitioners, and others familiar with research in the field and related areas. It consists of 19 chapters divided into four parts: Positive Subjective Experiences, Positive Personality Traits, Positive Environments, and Learning to Thrive During Adulthood. The contributing authors examine many of positive ... Read more