This paper analyzes the concept and main ideas of positive psychology, discusses theoretical basis applying principle psychology to human resource management, problems encountered in development modern enterprise organization from a practical point view, its enlightenment management enterprises. From how establish culture create working environment for organization, training employees, includin...

positive psychology has been established not only to expand and improve the abilities of individuals, but to promote endurance, to improve life quality, and to create a shield against psychiatric symptoms. an enhancement in abilities and positive attributes should be the permanent factors in all treatments, because these interventions decrease disease symptoms, prevent their reversion, and impr...

Do positive psychology interventions-that is, treatment methods or intentional activities aimed at cultivating positive feelings, positive behaviors, or positive cognitions-enhance well-being and ameliorate depressive symptoms? A meta-analysis of 51 such interventions with 4,266 individuals was conducted to address this question and to provide practical guidance to clinicians. The results revea...

Positive psychology is the study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions. In this brief introduction, the authors give examples of current work in positive psychology and try to explain why the positive psychology movement has grown so quickly in just 5 years. They suggest that it filled a need: It guided rese...

Do positive psychology interventions—that is, treatment methods or intentional activities aimed at cultivating positive feelings, positive behaviors, and/or positive cognitions—enhance wellbeing and ameliorate depressive symptoms? A meta-analysis of 51 such interventions with 4,244 individuals was conducted to address this question and to provide practical guidance to clinicians. The results re...

Although mental health promotion is consistent with the philosophy of family medicine, it is largely unclear what behaviors or interventions comprise mental health promotion in practice. A recent effort in psychology, known as "positive psychology," has endeavored to better understand happiness, meaning in life, character strengths, and how these all can be developed. Because happiness is assoc...

Positive psychology has flourished in the last 5 years. The authors review recent developments in the field, including books, meetings, courses, and conferences. They also discuss the newly created classification of character strengths and virtues, a positive complement to the various editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (e. g., American Psychiatric Association,...