Handbook of Positive Psychology Assessment (Psychological Assessment – Science and Practice) (vol)

By Bakker, RUCH, Willibald

Learn how to select the right positive psychology (PP) assessment tool for the right situation- Written by internationally renowned authors- Looks at well-being, traits, states, and behavior- Presents the relevant psychometric properties - Considers assessment challenges- Recommends selection in different settings- Explores new directions in PPThis volume gives a state-of-the-art overview of assessment in the field of positive psychology, including a comprehensive overview of current theories, approaches, issues, and assessment instruments. In four sections, leading experts look at different conceptualizations of well-being and discuss specific traits, states, and behaviors. New directions in positive psychology are also explored, including measuring primal world beliefs, imagination, self-transcendent experiences, and nostalgia.Each chapter provides an introductory background to the positive psychology topic at hand, reviews the most relevant assessment instruments, and discusses the specific assessment-related challenges. Recommendations for the selection of assessment tools are included for specific settings, such as school, relationships, health and clinical settings, leisure, and interventions. This book is a must for positive psychology researchers, instructors, students, and practitioners wanting to select the right positive psychology instrument for the right situation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0889376190
• ISBN13: 9780889376199
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Hogrefe Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"