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

This book approaches the field of positive psychology from a post-modern perspective. It explores the consequences of combining current trends and models with supplementary participatory and transformative methods. The book brings a more collective, qualitative, culturally sensitive and transformative approach to the processes of making sense and implementing the science of positive psychology. It moves beyond the individual level towards a knowledge community and knowledge of the communities. The book is an invitation to more participatory and polyphonic dialogues in the field of positive psychology.

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Preface; Ruut Veenhoven.- Introduction: Towards a Participatory and Ethical Consciousness in Positive Psychology; Helena ?gueda Marujo and Luis Miguel Neto.- Part I.?Introductory Perspectives.- Chapter 1.?Two Images:?Rhizome and the Gift Exchange in Life and Service; Christopher J. Kinman.- Chapter 2. Positive Institutions, Communities, and Nations: Methods and Internationalizing Positive Psychology Concepts; Grant J. Rich.- Part II. Display of Psychological Attributes: From Personal to Social.-?Chapter 3. The Altruism Spiral:?An Integrated Model for a?Harmonious Future; Lawrence Soosai-Nathan and Antonella Delle Fave.- Chapter 4. The Importance of Friendship in the Construction of Positive Nations; Graciela Tonon and L?a Rodriguez de la Vega.- Chapter 5. Satsang: A Culture Specific Effective Practice for Well-Being; Kamlesh Singh, Anjali Jain and Dalbir Singh.- Chapter 6. Co-curricular Activities and Student Development: How Positive Nations encourage students to pursue careers in Psychology; Mercedes A. McCormick, Grant J. Rich, Deborah Harris O'Brien and Annie Chai.-?Part III. Realization: From Individual to Collective.- Chapter 7.?The European Championship as a Positive Festivity: Changes in Strenghts of Character Before, During and After the Euro 2008 in Switzerland; Ren? Proyer, Fabian Gander, Sara WellelC5