The Social Psychology of Living Well Paperback / softback
Edited by Joseph P. Forgas, Roy F. Baumeister
Part of the Sydney Symposium of Social Psychology series
Paperback / softback
Description
How to live well and the search for meaning have long been of intense concern to humans, perhaps because Homo sapiens is the only species aware of its own mortality.
In the last few decades, empirical psychology made a major contribution to this quest.
This book surveys groundbreaking work by leading international researchers, demonstrating that social psychology is the core discipline for understanding well-being and the search for meaning.
Basic conceptual and theoretical principles are discussed, drawing on philosophy, evolutionary theory and psychology, followed by a review of the role of purposeful, motivated activity and self-control in achieving life satisfaction.
The role of emotional and cognitive processes and the influence of social, interpersonal and cultural factors in promoting a happy and meaningful life are discussed.
The book will be of interest to students, practitioners and researchers in the behavioral and social sciences, as well as to laypersons for whom improving the quality of human life and understanding the principles of well-being are of interest.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:346 pages, 4 Tables, black and white; 38 Line drawings, black and white; 38 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication Date:07/02/2018
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- ISBN:9780815369240
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:346 pages, 4 Tables, black and white; 38 Line drawings, black and white; 38 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication Date:07/02/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9780815369240
