Title: Positive psychology on the college campus /
Authors: Wade, John C.,
Year: 2015
Subjects: Counseling in higher education.; College students Mental health; Positive psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Education & Training.; PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology.; College students Mental health; Counseling in higher education; Positive psychology
Abstract: "The field of positive psychology has blossomed over the past fifteen years due to its uplifting perspective as well as research findings demonstrating the effectiveness of its practical applications for enhancing individual and organizational well-being. The concepts within positive psychology including focusing on personal strengths, positive emotions, well-being, and factors related to success and thriving can connect with an inner sense of hope and motivation for growth and constructive change. There is a congruency between these concepts of positive psychology and the focus on development, acquiring knowledge and skills, and nurturing of talent and potential that defines higher education. Indeed, positive psychology offers a refreshing and valuable framework for the programs and activities found in academic and student affairs departments. Positive Psychology on the College Campus provides innovative and practical strategies that can be employed with students to enhance both their personal development and educational experiences. Individual chapters, all written by experts in their fields, describe research and offer approaches for readers to use with students. With its wide-ranging topics and distinguished contributors, Positive Psychology on the College Campus is a must-have resource for all those who work with college students, including academic advisors, administrators, counselors, faculty, residence-life staff, and student-activities staff. In fact, no matter where your office may be located on the campus map, positive psychology can be applied to your work."--
Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1: Positive psychology and Higher Education: The contribution of Positive psychology to student success and institutional effectiveness / Laurie A. Schreiner -- Chapter 2: Millennials in Higher Education: As students change, much about them remains the same / Frank Shushok Jr. and Vera Kidd -- Chapter 3: Positive psychology 101 / Jeana L. Magyar-Moe -- Chapter 4: Cultural competence in Positive psychology: history, research, and practice / Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti -- Chapter 5: Enhancing intellectual development and academic success in college: Insights and strategies from Positive psychology / Michelle C. Louis -- Chapter 6: Positive psychology in the classroom / Jeana L. Magyar-Moe -- Chapter 7: Positive career counseling / John C. Wade -- Chapter 8: Positive supervision and training / Janice E. Jones and John C. Wade -- Chapter 9: Personal growth and development / Christine Robitschek and Megan A. Thoen -- Chapter 10: Social development and relationship enhancement / Sarah L. Hastings and Tracy J. Cohn -- Chapter 11: The role of Positive psychology in fostering spiritual development and a sense of calling in college / Bruce W. Smith, Belinda Vicuna, and Glory Emmanuel -- Chapter 12: The intersection of Positive psychology and leadership development / Sharra Hynes -- Chapter 13: Physical development and athletic performance / Lisa M. Miller -- Chapter 14: Life coaching for students / Lawrence I. Marks -- Chapter 15: Creating a Positive campus culture / Tim Hodges and Jessica Kennedy -- Index.