A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Efklides, Anastasia (Editor), Moraitou, Despina (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Social Indicators Research Series, 51
• Subjects: Psychology.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Positive psychology.; Positive Psychology.; Quality of Life Research.

Most people strive for happiness, or subjective well-being (SWB), and a high quality of life (QoL) in all areas of their lives. To do so, many have to overcome adversity on a frequent basis. The field of positive psychology, which focuses on human strengths and positive emotions, not only offers peo...