Human Autonomy in Cross-Cultural Context Perspectives on the Psychology of Agency, Freedom, and Well-Being /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Chirkov, Valery I. (Editor), Ryan, Richard M. (Editor), Sheldon, Kennon M. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2011.
• Series: Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology, 1
• Subjects: Psychology.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Health psychology.; Personality.; Social psychology.; Cross-cultural psychology.; Positive psychology.; Positive Psychology.; Quality of Life Research.; Cross Cultural Psychology.; Personality and Social Psychology.; Health Psychology.

This collection of multi-disciplinary essays explores the nature of personal autonomy, considering its developmental origins, its expression within relationships, its importance within groups and organizational functioning, and its role in promoting the democratic and economic development of societi...