MA Positive Psychology Notes
EP: 350-ELECTIVE PAPER (Credits: 04)
As per SPPU MA Psychology Syllabus notes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
To acquaint students with:
1. The foundational principles and theories of positive psychology.
2. The empirical research supporting positive psychology interventions.
3. The critical evaluation and applications of positive psychology in various contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and theories in positive psychology.
2. Analyse empirical research in the field of positive psychology.
3. Implement positive psychology interventions to enhance well-being.
4. Evaluate the impact of positive psychology interventions in diverse settings
1.0. INTRODUCTION TO POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (15)
1.1. Definition and nature of positive psychology
1.2 History, assumptions & goals of positive psychology
1.3 Theories of Positive Psychology –PERMA Model, Self-Determination theory, Broaden-and-Build theory, Authentic Happiness, etc
1.4 The future of positive psychology
2.0. POSITIVE EMOTIONS AND HAPPINESS (15)
2.1 Nature and functions of positive emotion
2.2 Science of Happiness- hedonic & eudemonic
2.3 Self efficacy, Hope and optimism
2.4 Mindfulness and flow
3.0. CHARACTER STRENGTHS, RESILIENCE & RELATIONSHIP (15)
3.1 Classifications & measures of strengths
3.2 Virtues- wisdom & courage.
3.3 Resilience and coping with adversity
3.4 Attachment, love & flourishing relationship
4.0. POSITIVE INTERVENTIONS AND APPLICATIONS (15)
4.1 Positive psychology interventions (PPIs)
4.2 Positive schooling
4.3 The psychology of gainful employment
4.4 Building better communities
Books for Readings:
1. Baumgardner, S. R., & Crothers, M. K. (2009). Positive Psychology. Pearson Education.
2. Carr, A. (2007). Positive Psychology: The Science of Human Happiness and Human Strengths. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group-London.
3. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper Perennial.
4. Diener, E., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2008). Happiness: Unpacking the Black Box. John Wiley & Sons.
5. Frankl, V. E. (2000). Man’s Search for Ultimate Meaning. Basic Books.
6. Fredrickson, B. L. (2009). Positivity: Ground Breaking Research Reveals the Power of Positive Emotions to Heal, Build, And Thrive. HarperCollins.
7. Garcia, H., & Miralles, F. (2017). IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to A Long and Happy Life. Hutchinson London.
8. Keyes, C. L. M. (2002). The Empirical Definition and Operationalization of Flourishing. Social Psychological Bulletin, 28 (12), 1279-1294.
9. Lopez, S. J., & Snyder, C. R. (2009). The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
10. Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2004). Character Strengths and Virtues: A Classification and Assessment. Oxford University Press.
11. Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive Psychology: An Introduction. American Psychologist, 55 (1), 5-14.
12. Seligman, M. E. P., Rashid, T., & Parks, J. (2006). Positive Psychology Prospective: Empirical Validation of Interventions. American Psychologist, 61 (4), 410.
13. Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions. American Psychologist, 60 (5), 410.
14. Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. J. (2007). Positive Psychology: The Science of Strengths. Oxford University Press.
15. Snyder, C. R., Lopez, S. J., & Pedrotti, J. T. (2011). Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths. Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.
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