Resilience Resources
Social Trust, with John Helliwell Ph.D.
Dr. Helliwell shares how we can build social trust to respond better in a crisis.
Recorded in March 2018 for IPPA’s Positive Psychology Leader Series.
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Abstract:
Aristotle defined character as the intentions and actions that benefit the individual and society at large. Character is not one thing—it’s many. In this talk, Character Lab Founder and CEO Angela Duckworth explains the importance of three different kinds of character strengths: Interpersonal strengths like gratitude enable harmonious relationships with other people. Intrapersonal strengths like grit and self-control enable […]
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Two Announcements of Importance to Health and Well-Being Division Members
1. Dr. Sarah Pressman presented a recent IPPA Positive Health & Wellness Webinar, “Positive Emotions, Stress, and Health: What We Know and Future Directions.” Award winning, Dr. Pressman, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior in the School of Social Ecology at the University […]
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Mapping the International and Measurement Landscapes of Positive Psychological Science (Commentary)
Stewart I. Donaldson, Claremont Graduate University, USA
Corresponding Author: Stewart I. Donaldson, Claremont Graduate University, USA,
Email: stewart.donaldson@cgu.edu
Introductory Statement:
The following is a general review of several articles emanating from the Claremont Graduate University laboratory of Dr. Stewart Donaldson, each of which cites a primary conclusion from numerous studies […]
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Hostility, Forgiveness, and Cognitive Impairment Over Ten Years in a National Sample of American Adults (Expanded Abstract)
Toussaint, L. L.1, Shields, G. S.2, Green, E.1, Kennedy, K.1, Travers, S.1, Slavich, G.3
1 Luther College, Decorah, IA
2 University of California, Davis
3 University of California, Los Angeles
Published in: Health Psychology, 37, 1102-1106. doi: 10.1037/hea0000686
Corresponding Author: Dr. Lauren Toussaint, Luther College, […]
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The Efficacy of Multi-Component Positive Psychological Interventions (Expanded Abstract)
Hendriks, T. 1, Schotanus-Dijkstra, M. 2, Hassankhan, A. 1, de Jong, J. 3, & Bohlmeijer, E. 2. Journal of Happiness Studies (Manuscript accepted for publication).
1 Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname
2 Centre for Health and Well-being Research, Department […]
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Broadening the Understanding of Resiliency in Chronic Pain (Abstract)
Emily J. Bartley, PhD, Michael E. Robinson, PhD, & Roger B. Fillingim, PhD
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Corresponding Author: Emily J. Bartley, PhD, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, Email: EBartley@dental.ufl.edu
Background: A burgeoning literature supports the adaptive benefits of resilience among older adults with chronic pain. While numerous factors (e.g., […]
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Race/ethnicity moderates the association between psychosocial resilience and movement-evoked pain in knee osteoarthritis (Extended Abstract)
Emily J. Bartley, PhD1, Nadia I. Hossain, BS, BA2, Clarence C. Gravlee, PhD3, Kimberly T. Sibille, PhD1, Ellen L. Terry, PhD1, Ivana A. Vaughn, PhD, MPH1, Josue S. Cardoso, BS1, Staja Q. Booker, PhD, RN1, Toni L. Glover, PhD, GNP, ACHPN4, […]
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Character Strengths and Health: Practical Implications – Part 2
Ryan Niemiec1, Alina Yarova2
1 Education Director, VIA Institute on Character, Cincinnati, Ohio
2 Vice President, Positive Health and Wellness Division, International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), New York, New York
Corresponding Authors:
Alina Yarova, Vice President, Positive Health and Wellness Division, International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), New York, New York, yarova.a@gmail.com
Ryan […]