Handbook of positive emotions / / edited by Michele M. Tugade, Michelle N. Shiota, Leslie D. Kirby

• Pubblicazione: New York : , : Guilford Press, , 2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (545 p.)
• Disciplina: 150.1988
• Soggetto topico: Positive psychology; Emotions
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: TugadeMichele M ShiotaMichelle N KirbyLeslie D (Leslie Deneen)
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Editors; Contributors; Foreword; Contents; Introduction; Part I. Theoretical Foundations; 1. The Differentiation of Positive Emotional Experience as Viewed through the Lens of Appraisal Theory; 2. Infusing Positive Emotions into Life: The Broaden-and-Build Theory and a Dual-Process Model of Resilience; 3. The Evolutionary Perspective in Positive Emotion Research; 4. What Is a Positive Emotion?: The Psychological Construction of Pleasant Fear and Unpleasant Happiness; 5. Personality and Positive Emotion ; Part II. The Biology of Positive Emotion6. Approach Motivation and Its Relationship to Positive and Negative Emotions; 7. Animal Neuroscience of Positive Emotion; 8. Autonomic Nervous System Aspects of Positive Emotions; 9. Spontaneous Human Laughter; 10. Nonverbal Expressions of Positive Emotions; Part III. Social Perspectives and Individual Differences; 11. Positive Emotions, Social Cognition, and Intertemporal Choice; 12. Positive Emotions in Close Relationships; 13. Traversing Affective Boundaries: Examining Cultural Norms for Positive Emotions ; 14. Vive la Différence: The Ability to Differentiate Positive Emotional Experience and Well-Being15. Positive Emotions across the Adult Life Span; Part IV. Select Positive Emotions; 16. Finding Happiness: Tailoring Positive Activities for Optimal Well-Being Benefits; 17. Pride: The Fundamental Emotion of Success, Power, and Status; 18. Romantic Love; 19. Compassion; 20. Gratitude; 21. Transcending the Self: Awe, Elevation, and Inspiration; 22. The Challenge of Challenge: Pursuing Determination as an Emotion; 23. Hope Theory; Part V. Outcomes of Positive Emotions ; 24. Health and Psychology: The Importance of Positive Affect25. Positive Emotion Disturbance across Clinical Disorders; 26. Positive Emotions in Organizations; 27. Positive Emotions in Marketing and Social Influence; Conclusions and Future Directions; Author Index; Subject Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about positive emotions: their nature, functions, and consequences for individuals and society. Specific emotions are analyzed in depth, including happiness, pride, romantic love, compassion, gratitude, awe, challenge, and hope. Major theoretical perspectives are presented and cutting-edge research methods explained. The volume addresses neurobiological and physiological aspects of positive emotions as well as their social and intrapersonal contexts. Implications for physical health, coping, and psychopathology are explo
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook of positive emotions
• ISBN: 1-4625-1429-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910453514403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II