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The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work


The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work


Wiley-Blackwell Handbooks in Organizational Psychology 1. Aufl.

von: Lindsay G. Oades, Michael Steger, Antonelle Delle Fave, Jonathan Passmore

38,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 07.12.2016
ISBN/EAN: 9781118977644
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 592

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<p><b>A state-of-the-art psychological perspective on positivity </b><b>and strengths-based approaches at work</b></p> <p>This handbook makes a unique contribution to organizational psychology and HRM by providing comprehensive international coverage of the contemporary field of positivity and strengths-based approaches at work. It provides critical reviews of key topics such as resilience, wellbeing, hope, motivation, flow, authenticity, positive leadership and engagement, drawing on the work of leading thinkers including Kim Cameron, Shane Lopez, Peter Clough and Robert Biswas-Diener.</p>
<p>About the Editors vii</p> <p>About the Contributors ix</p> <p>Foreword xv</p> <p>Series Preface xvii</p> <p>Supported Charity: Railway Children xix</p> <p>1 The Psychology of Positivity and Strengths‐Based Approaches at Work 1<br /><i>Lindsay G. Oades, Michael F. Steger, Antonella Delle Fave, and Jonathan Passmore</i></p> <p><b>Part I Individual Approaches to Positive Psychology at Work 9</b></p> <p>2 The Psychology of Positivity at Work 11<br /><i>Suzy Green, Michelle McQuaid, Alicia Purtell, and Aylin Dulagil</i></p> <p>3 Psychological Strengths at Work 34<br /><i>Robert Biswas‐Diener, Todd B. Kashdan, and Nadezhda Lyubchik</i></p> <p>4 Hope at Work 48<br /><i>Christian A. Wandeler, Susana C. Marques, and Shane J. Lopez</i></p> <p>5 Creating Meaning and Purpose at Work 60<br /><i>Michael F. Steger</i></p> <p>6 Optimal Motivation at Work 82<br /><i>Christopher P. Niemiec and Gordon B. Spence</i></p> <p>7 Flow at Work 99<br /><i>Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Sonal Khosla, and Jeanne Nakamura</i></p> <p>8 Mindfulness at Work 110<br /><i>Gordon B. Spence</i></p> <p>9 Resilience at Work 132<br /><i>Andrew Denovan, Lee Crust, and Peter J. Clough</i></p> <p>10 Mental Fitness at Work 150<br /><i>Paula Robinson and Lindsay G. Oades</i></p> <p>11 Positive Relationships at Work 171<br /><i>Sue Roffey</i></p> <p>12 Humility at Work 191<br /><i>Don E. Davis, Joshua N. Hook, Cirleen DeBlaere, and Vanessa Placeres</i></p> <p>13 Compassion at Work 210<br /><i>Tim Anstiss</i></p> <p><b>Part II Organizational Approaches to Positive Psychology at Work 231</b></p> <p>14 Good Work: The Meaning‐Centered Approach (MCA) 233<br /><i>Paul T. P. Wong, Itai Ivtzan, and Tim Lomas</i></p> <p>15 Workplace and Organizational Well‐Being 248<br /><i>Lindsay G. Oades and Aylin Dulagil</i></p> <p>16 Positive Approaches to Organizational Change 272<br /><i>Stefan P. Cantore</i></p> <p>17 Positive Approaches to Leadership Development 297<br /><i>Doug MacKie</i></p> <p>18 Employee Engagement 317<br /><i>Sebastiaan Rothmann</i></p> <p>19 Job Crafting 342<br /><i>Gavin R. Slemp</i></p> <p>20 Positive Approaches to Mid‐Life Careers 366<br /><i>Sung‐Kyung Yoo and Hyjin Lee</i></p> <p>21 Positive Organizations and Maturing Workers 389<br /><i>Jeanette N. Cleveland, Gwenith G. Fisher, and Kevin M. Walters</i></p> <p>22 Positive Psychological Assessment for the Workplace 415<br /><i>Aaron Jarden and Rebecca Jarden</i></p> <p><b>Part III International Business Applications of Positive Psychology 439</b></p> <p>23 Well‐Being in Health Professionals: Positive Psychology at Work 441<br /><i>Ulrich Wiesmann</i></p> <p>24 The Well‐Being of Teachers and Professors 466<br /><i>Brittany Branand and Jeanne Nakamura</i></p> <p>25 The Well‐Being of Information Technology Professionals 491<br /><i>Kamlesh Singh and Mohita Junnarkar</i></p> <p>26 Well‐Being in the Arts and Crafts Sector 508<br /><i>Antonella Delle Fave and Gaja Zager Kocjan</i></p> <p>27 The Well‐Being of Workers in the Agricultural Sector 527<br /><i>Lawrence Soosai‐Nathan and Antonella Delle Fave</i></p> <p>Index 546</p>
<p><b>Lindsay G. Oades</b> is Associate Professor and Deputy Director (Learning and Teaching) at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne, Australia, where he is also program coordinator of the Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). He speaks at conferences around the world, and has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and scholarly book chapters. He is co-editor of the <i>International Journal of Wellbeing.</i> <p><b>Michael F. Steger</b> is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Applied Social Psychology at Colorado State University, USA. He is also Director for the Laboratory for the Study of Meaning and Quality of Life. His research interests concern better understanding the factors that promote human flourishing and ameliorate psychological suffering. He is the author of two books and Editor-in-Chief of the journal <i>Psychology of Well-Being.</i> <p><b>Antonella Delle Fave</b> is Professor of Psychology at the Medical School, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy. She has contributed to the development of the field of positive psychology as founding member and President of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), the European Network of Positive Psychology (ENPP), and the Società Italiana di Psicologia Positiva (SIPP). She is Editor-in-Chief of the<i> Journal of Happiness Studies</i>. <p><b>Jonathan Passmore</b> is Professor of Psychology at the University of Évora, Portugal, Managing Director of Embrion, a psychology consulting company, and one of the UK's foremost leadership coaches with a wealth of private sector and academic experience. His prolific research, writing, consultancy, and speaking have made him a recognized authority on coaching and organizational change. His many books include<i> Excellence in Coaching (2006).</i>
<p>"One of the most exciting applications of positive psychology is making work healthier and happier. Edited by leaders in the field, this is a comprehensive collection of cutting edge chapters by the top scholars in positive organizational psychology."</br> <b>Stephen Joseph</b> Professor, School of Education, University of Nottingham <p>"This handbook offers a valuable overview of some of the most popular issues related to understanding and building positive workplaces. It will be beneficial to academics and practitioners alike."</br> <b>Jamie Gruman</b> Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour, University of Guelph <p>This authoritative <i>Wiley Blackwell Handbook in Organizational Psychology</i> focuses on positivity and strengths-based approaches at work. The editors have drawn on their collective experience in collating thematically structured material from leading thinkers and practitioners based in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. <p>Coinciding with the growing international interest in the applications of psychology to organizations, the work offers a unique depth of analysis from an explicitly psychological perspective. Each chapter includes a detailed literature review that offers academics, researchers, scientist-practitioners, and students an invaluable frame of reference. Coverage is built around competencies set forth by regulatory agencies including the APA and BPS, and includes resilience, employee engagement, job crafting, authenticity, positive leadership development, and positive work relationships.

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