Positive psychology : the science of hapinness and flourishing / William C. Compton

Includes bibliographical references.

An introduction to positive psychology -- Foundations: emotion, motivation, and the nature of well-being -- Subjective well-being -- Leisure, flow, mindfulness, and peak performance -- Romantic love and positive families -- Positive health -- Excellence, aesthetics, creativity, and genius -- Well-being across the lifespan -- Models of optimal well-being -- Religion, spirituality, and well-being -- Positive institutions and cultural well-being -- A look toward the future of positive psychology.

"Topically organized, Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing presents a highly engaging, up-to-date introduction to positive psychology. Authors William C. Compton and Edward Hoffman invite students to apply practices to their own lives, contexts, and experiences to ensure understanding. The text examines how positive psychology applies to stressors and health within such traditional research