Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures (Record no. 109112)

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International Standard Book Number 9789048198764
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Standard number or code 10.1007/978-90-481-9876-4
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Classification number BF204.6
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Subject category code JMAN
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Subject category code PSY045000
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Classification number 150.1988
Edition number 23
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Delle Fave, Antonella.
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Title Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures
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Remainder of title Social Empowerment through Personal Growth /
Statement of responsibility, etc by Antonella Delle Fave, Fausto Massimini, Marta Bassi.
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Extent XVII, 350 p.
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Series statement Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology,
International Standard Serial Number 2210-5417 ;
Volume number/sequential designation 2
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Formatted contents note Introduction -- Part I Theory and methods -- Chapter 1: Hedonism and eudaimonism in positive psychology -- Chapter 2: Biology, culture and human behavior -- Chapter 3: Psychological selection and optimal experience -- Chapter 4: Instruments and methods in flow research -- Chapter 5: The phenomenology of optimal experience in daily life -- Chapter 6: Optimal experience and meditation: Western and Asian approaches to well-being -- Part II Applications -- Chapter 7: Optimal experience across cultures -- Chapter 8 Work: A paradox in flow research -- Chapter 9: Free time: an opportunity for growth, recreation, or stagnation -- Chapter 10: Relationships: safe harbor for flow explorers -- Chapter 11: Education, learning and cultural transmission -- Chapter 12: Optimal experience and religious practice -- Chapter 13: Acculturation and optimal experience -- Chapter 14: Flow and health: a bio-psycho-social perspective -- Chapter 15: Psychosocial maladjustment and mimetic flow -- References -- Epilogue.
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Summary, etc Studies on well-being derive from two main perspectives: hedonism and eudaimonism. The former emphasizes the human search for pleasure and satisfaction while the latter focuses on fulfillment of one’s true nature that includes both self-actualization and commitment to socially shared goals. Operating under the eudaimonic approach, Psychological Selection and Optimal Experience Across Cultures uses recent advancements in positive psychology to explore the connections between personal well-being and social welfare. People grow and live in cultures that deeply influence their values, aspirations and behaviors. However, individuals in their turn play an active role in building their own goals, growth trajectories and social roles while at the same time influencing culture trends. This process, known as psychological selection, is related to the individual pursuit of well-being. People preferentially select and cultivate in their lives activities, interests and relationships associated with optimal experience—a state of deep engagement, concentration and enjoyment. Several cross-cultural studies confirm the positive and rewarding features of optimal experience, and based on these evidences this book highlights the interplay between individual and cultural growth trajectories, ultimately conveying the core message that educating people to enjoy engagement and involvement in activities that can be relevant and meaningful for social welfare is a premise to foster the harmonious development of human communities and the peaceful cohabitation of cultures. Interest in eudaimonia has grown rapidly, especially in the past five years. Given this book’s emphasis on the role of individuals as active agents in shaping their cultural environment and in promoting both their own development and cultural complexity, it fills a unique place in the increasing demand for studies in the field. Aimed at researchers and students in Psychology, Education, Health and the Social Sciences, it is useful for anyone interested in the promotion of individual happiness and well-being.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Philosophy (General).
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Quality of Life.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Regional planning.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Quality of Life
General subdivision Research.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Psychology.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Positive Psychology.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Quality of Life Research.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Regional and Cultural Studies.
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Personal name Massimini, Fausto.
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Personal name Bassi, Marta.
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Title Springer eBooks
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Display text Printed edition:
International Standard Book Number 9789048198757
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Uniform title Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology,
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Uniform Resource Identifier http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9876-4
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