Journal of International Society of Life Information Science
Online ISSN : 2424-0761
Print ISSN : 1341-9226
ISSN-L : 1341-9226
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What is Positive Psychology?
Shinichiro Matsuguma
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2019 Volume 37 Issue 2 Pages 174-

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Positive psychology is a new field of psychology, which focuses on positive aspects of human functioning. While the purpose of traditional psychology, which is often called "medical model" is to focus on and cure the negative aspects such as anxiety, sadness, and depression, the aim of positive psychology is to identify and develop human strengths and positivity to achieve flourishing. This lecture will introduces the fundamental theory of positive psychology.

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