Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology

Schutte, Lusilda; Guse, Tharina; Wissing, Marié P.

This is the first volume providing a research platform to showcase research in the field of positive psychology and well-being science in African contexts. Next to enhancing context-sensitive theory and practice on the African continent, it also contributes to the global discourse in positive psychology and facilitates the development of a science that reflects and is relevant to complexity and diversity in a globalising society. This volume brings together work from African scholars, featuring research on theoretical perspectives on well-being in Africa, measurement of well-being in Africa, manifestations and dynamics of well-being in Africa, and well-being promotion in Africa. It stimulates further research in positive psychology and well-being science in the African context and globally, and emphasises the interconnectedness and situatedness of human functioning and well-being, contributing to a more balanced perspective on well-being in an international perspective.

The volume benefits researchers, students and practitioners in Africa and other international contexts who study or apply the science of positive psychology and well-being in diverse contexts.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-05-20

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030859237

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-85924-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 423